TRANSCRIPThttps://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=7eaaea3e-7c6b-48b8-8992-1bc898b76d72DESCRIPTIONIn part three of this four-part series, Martin Mulcare (Actuary, Director at the Growth Project and Facilitator of the Professionalism Course at the Actuaries Institute) interviews Ian and Jess Pollard, on their co-authored book Mental Spinach. This episode revolves around "Your Productivity Equation", and how to create the greatest impact in your career, relationships and life.Discussion topics include:•Minimisation of efforts vs. maximal reward•Tapping into exponential growth opportunities and how to identify them•Taking feedback on board constructively•How to conduct a personal time audit•Politely and effectively navigating time negotiation in the workplaceIan is an actuary, Rhodes Scholar, international tennis player and currently the chairman of RGA Reinsurance Australia. Jess is a career and creativity coach and a professional singer/songwriter. They are father and daughter; a self-described ‘Yin and Yang’ duo, who collaborated on the Mental Spinach pocketbook to “nourish you in love, work and play”. They aim to inspire others to reflect on their values, desires, strengths and opportunities to navigate big decisions and design a rich and sustainable life. Listen, as they bring together different generational perspectives and tell stories that reveal practical takeaways on enriching your life.SHOW NOTESEpisode 1 of Mental Spinach - No more flying blind - the art of self-awarenesshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10037734/mental-spinach-no-more-flying-blind-the-Episode 2 of Mental Spinach - Make your own luckhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10037734/mental-spinach-make-your-own-luckMental Spinach Bookhttps://www.mentalspinach.com- For the Pollards, Mental Spinach is not just a book. It's a project. They want their book to have a tangible impact on the lives of its readers. Further, they aim to positively impact the education and lives of children and young adults by donating to charity every dollar you spend on their book or workshops/keynotes.- In 2018, the Pollards raised over $15,000 for education charities.About the Pollardshttps://www.jessandianpollard.com/about-usAbout Martin Mulcarehttp://www.betterbennelong.com.au/about-martin/Audio clips used (With fair use)"Work It"Artist: Missy ElliottAlbum: Under Construction© Goldmind© ElektraAbout the Actuaries InstituteAs the sole professional body for Members in Australia and overseas, the Actuaries Institute represents the interests of the profession to government, business and the community. Actuaries assess risks through long-term analyses, modelling and scenario planning across a wide range of business problems. This unrivalled expertise enables the profession to comment on a range of business-related issues including enterprise risk management and prudential regulation, retirement income policy, finance and investment, general insurance, life insurance and health financing.Find out more about actuarieshttps://www.actuaries.asn.auFollow the Institute of Actuaries on our social channels;↳ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/792645/↳ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Actuaries-Institute/183337668450632↳ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ActuariesInst↳ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ActuariesInst↳ Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/user/actinst

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