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Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   As RISWORLD 2024 in sunny San Diego is just around the corner, I am delighted to welcome RIMS San Diego Chapter President Cheryl Berman to RIMScast. Cheryl is serving as Chapter President for the second time and has been a RIMS member since 1994. Sharing her background, Cheryl tells how she joined RIMS as she transitioned into the safety and workers' compensation field working for a drywall and plaster specialty contractor. We discuss workers' compensation, California's new SB 553, the CA Workplace Violence Prevention Plan, and the RIMS San Diego Chapter. The RIMS San Diego Chapter is presenting a webinar on the new regulation on March 28th. Listen in for Cheryl's story of learning the risk management profession within the specialty contractor world.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS and RIMScast. [:14] Public registration for RISKWORLD 2024 is now open. Explore infinite opportunities with RIMS from May 5th through May 8th, 2024, in San Diego, California. Register at RIMS.org/RISKWORLD. [:31] About today's EPISODE of RIMScast. Our guest is RIMS San Diego Chapter President Cheryl Berman. We'll talk about construction safety, risk, and RISKWORLD 2024. [:53] The RIMS-CRMP is the only competency-based risk management credential. That matters because earning the certification shows employers and recruiters that you have the skills necessary to manage risk and create value for your organization. [1:10] Several Exam Prep virtual workshops are coming up. On March 19th and 20th, this two-day course will be presented with PARIMA. The next RIMS-CRMP-FED Exam Prep Virtual Workshop will be held from April 2nd through the 4th and led by Joe Mayo. Visit the certification page on RIMS.org for more information. A link is in these show notes. [1:40] On March 20th at 9:00 a.m., Eastern, we have another informational session about Recertification: Keep Your RIMS-CRMP Active. I will be hosting that session, along with RIMS VP of Professional Development, Denise Osorio. If you have the CRMP and you don't want the credits to lapse, find out how to keep it active! The link is in the notes. [2:06] As you know, RISKWORLD 2024 is coming up from May 5th through May 8th, 2024, in sunny San Diego, California. Registration is open at RIMS.org/RISKWORLD and at the link in this episode's show notes. Register today! [2:23] In Episode 276 of RIMScast we had opening keynote Peter Diamandis join us. Check out that episode for just a taste of what's in store for RISKWORLD 2024. The full roster of keynotes has been announced! I'm so excited! We will be welcoming Academy Award actress, director, and activist, Marlee Matlin! [2:47] For our industry keynote, we will be rejoined by Evan G. Greenberg, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Chubb Limited and Chubb Group. That session will be sponsored by Chubb. Just announced, our closing keynote will be Daymond G. John. You know him from Shark Tank. He's also the CEO and Founder of FUBU. I'm a big fan. [3:11] I'm so excited for that closing keynote on May 8th! It will be extremely high-energy! Register at RIMS.org/RISKWORLD. We want to see you there! [3:22] My guest today has spent decades in construction risk. This is her second presidency of the RIMS San Diego Chapter. She is Cheryl Berman and she is here to discuss her career, construction risk, and safety risk. She has some words of wisdom for anyone moving into the construction and risk space. [3:46] San Diego is our host chapter for RISKWORLD 2024, so we'll be talking about that, as well. Cheryl Berman, RIMS San Diego Chapter President, welcome to RIMScast! [4:30] Cheryl fell into risk management. She has always been in the building industry, starting in operations. She went from operations to asset protection, then to safety and workers' compensation. When her company was spun off, it became Cheryl's job to get insurance for the company. Nobody else at the company had insurance knowledge. [5:25] That's how Cheryl's risk management career started. She joined RIMS at that time to become more knowledgeable about risk and insurance. That was in 1994. A RIMS member for 30 years! [6:09] In 1994, RIMS met in person and had newsletters that came in the mail. There were committees, including Workers' Compensation, Insurance, Safety and Loss Control, and Legal Legislation. Besides monthly chapter meetings, committees met two or three times a year. There was a lot of personal interaction. [7:10] Construction wasn't a RIMS topic at the start, but there were other people in the chapter with a background in construction so that helped. [7:58] Brady West is Cheryl's employer. Brady West is a drywall contractor, including lathe and plaster and metal framing. It is a specialty contractor, not a general contractor. Brady West works primarily on commercial projects. Cheryl reviews contracts both upstream with clients and downstream with subcontractors. [8:52] Cheryl is the whole Risk Group at Brady West. She's a department of one. She is used to it. In some roles, she has had HR and Payroll report to her but she was the only risk manager. In one company Cheryl worked for, things landed on her desk randomly. A trainee had been told, “If you don't know what to do with it, put it in Cheryl's in box”! [10:00] Workers' Compensation is probably the number one thing that happens in most construction companies. Construction injuries can cause drastic changes in someone's life or just require stitches and be done. When it changes a life, it is difficult. A claim is filed and it is hoped the worker will recover and return to work. [11:47] California has a new Senate Bill for instituting a workplace violence prevention plan for any company that has an employee. Cheryl explains different issues that may come up at different locations, depending on the local population. The mandate takes effect on July 1, 2024. However, Cal OSHA has not come up with a final rule for plans. [15:01] RIMS plug time! RIMS Virtual Workshops: Visit RIMS.org/virtualworkshops to see the full calendar. On March 27th and 28th, our good friend, Ken Baker, of Enterprise Risk Consulting, leads the two-day course, Fundamentals of Risk Management. [15:24] Information about these workshops and others is on the RIMS Virtual Workshops page and a link to the full calendar is in this episode's notes. There are RISKWORLD 2024 pre-conference workshops held on May 4th and 5th. A link is in this episode's show notes. [15:41] Topics include but are not limited to Applying and Integrating ERM, Fundamentals of Insurance, and a RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep Workshop. Go to RIMS.org/RISKWORLD and then go to Learn and then Workshops. You will find it there. [15:56] On March 21st, Zurich presents Fraud Attitude Shifts in the Industry. On March 28th, our friends at TÜV SÜD GRC will present Inflation and Property Valuation: Aligning Your Assets with Reality. On April 11th, Clara Analytics returns to present AI's Impact on Emerging Risk Management Trends. [16:20] On April 18th, Hub International returns for the second installment of its Ready For Tomorrow Series, Challenging the Status Quo: Rethinking Your Casualty Risk Strategy. Visit RIMS.org/Webinars to learn more about these webinars and to register! Links are in the show notes. Webinar registration is complimentary for RIMS members. [16:44] Our friends at FERMA encourage you to participate in its inaugural International Risk Managers Survey, open through March 2024 to risk professionals from the U.S., Latin America, Asia-Pacific, and Africa. It is produced in partnership with PwC France. The results will be distributed in October 2024. A link is in this episode's show notes. [17:12] The RIMS San Diego Chapter on March 28th will host CA Workplace Violence Prevention Plan: Are You Ready for the New Regulation? That regulation is known as SB 553. A link to the RIMS San Diego Chapter event is in this episode's show notes. [17:44] Cheryl's top priority in construction is workplace safety. In California, companies must have an injury and illness prevention plan. Cheryl has training prepared for all the tasks a worker would do. It's constantly being tweaked as different work and machinery come down the pike. It's reviewed as processes change; at the least, annually. [19:22] In the three decades Cheryl has been in the profession, she believes more attention is paid now to risk management and safety. Awareness has improved. [20:06] Cheryl's advice to anyone entering the construction field as a risk professional is to understand the operations side before dictating what safety is. Have some experience in understanding the pressures of the workers, to help them better. Cheryl's operations-side experience was helpful when she transferred to the administration side. [20:43] Cheryl's experience told her what workers can do and what they struggle with. [21:26] At the first company where Cheryl worked in the asset protection side, they knew her from her 15 years of experience in operations. When she transitioned to a new company, the person who hired her was her champion. Cheryl shares a workers' comp experience from that job that turned into a home run for her. [23:51] The EEOC helped Cheryl get an outside sales position with very little experience so she worked hard to learn the trade. She worked only once briefly for someone who did not believe in her and she moved quickly to another job. She is very appreciative of the wonderful advocates and people who have helped her throughout her career. [25:53] Justin noticed that the leadership of the RIMS San Diego Chapter is comprised almost entirely of women. They volunteer their time and are passionate about the profession and their careers. Cheryl says the chapter is fortunate to have some very capable people on the board. [26:36] Cheryl tells about her time on the board, including two terms as president, first in 2002, and at present. She has been on the chapter board since 1995, with a five-year break. Her professional career grew parallel to her RIMS career. [28:38] Cheryl leads by example showing that women can have a great career in risk management. [29:37] Cheryl is very excited to have RISKWORLD 2024 in her home city of San Diego. [30:15] The RIMS San Diego Chapter is planning a reception for RIMS staff, the board of directors, and RIMS past presidents on the Friday before RISKWORLD 2024 starts. [31:02] Special thanks to RIMS San Diego Chapter President Cheryl Berman, for joining us here on RIMScast. Visit SanDiegoRIMS.org for more information. They have a fascinating session coming up on March 28th about SB 553 the CA Workplace Violence Prevention Plan. The link is in this episode's show notes. [31:33] Go to the App Store and download the RIMS App. This is an exclusive members-only benefit with all sorts of RIMS resources and coverage. Everybody loves the RIMS App! [31:58] You can sponsor a RIMScast episode for this, our weekly show, or a dedicated episode. Links to sponsored episodes are in our show notes. RIMScast has a global audience of risk professionals, legal professionals, students, business leaders, C-Suite executives, and more. Let's collaborate! Contact pd@rims.org for more information. [32:44] Become a RIMS member and get access to the tools, thought leadership, and network you need to succeed. Visit RIMS.org/membership or email membershipdept@RIMS.org for more information. [33:01] Risk Knowledge is the RIMS searchable content library that provides relevant information for today's risk professionals. Materials include RIMS executive reports, survey findings, contributed articles, industry research, benchmarking data, and more. [33:17] For the best reporting on the profession of risk management, read Risk Management Magazine at RMMagazine.com, and check out the blog at RiskManagementMonitor.com. Justin Smulison is the Business Content Manager at RIMS. You can email Justin at Content@RIMS.org. [33:59] Thank you for your continued support and engagement on social media channels! We appreciate all your kind words. Listen every week! Stay safe!   Mentioned in this Episode: RISKWORLD 2024 — San Diego, CA | May 5–8, 2024 RISKWORLD Pre-Conference Workshops NEW FOR MEMBERS! RIMS Mobile App RIMS DEI Council Spencer Educational Foundation — Grants Page RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Virtual Workshops 2024 International Risk Manager Survey conducted by FERMA in partnership with PwC FERMA RIMS San Diego Chapter RIMS San Diego Chapter Presents: CA Workplace Violence Prevention Plan | March 28, 2024   RIMS Webinars: Recertification: Keep Your RIMS-CRMP Active | Presented by RIMS | March 20, 2024 Fraud Attitude Shifts in the Industry | Sponsored by Zurich | March 21, 2024 Inflation and Property Valuation: Aligning Your Assets with Reality | Sponsored by TUV SUD GRC | March 28, 2024 AI's Impact on Emerging Risk Management Trends | Sponsored by Clara Analytics | April 11, 2024 Hub's “Ready for Tomorrow” series: “Challenging the Status Quo: Rethinking Your Casualty Risk Strategy” | Sponsored by Hub International | April 18, 2024 RIMS.org/Webinars Upcoming Virtual Workshops: See the full calendar of RIMS Virtual Workshops RIMS-CRMP Prep Workshops Related RIMScast Episodes: “Water and Women in Risk with Sarah Mikolich” “Giving Back with APIW President Liz Kramer” “RISKWORLD 2024 Keynote Peter Diamandis” Sponsored RIMScast Episodes: “Alliant's P&C Outlook For 2024” | Sponsored by Alliant (New!) “Why Subrogation is the New Arbitration” | Sponsored by Fleet Response “Cyclone Season: Proactive Preparation for Loss Minimization” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers Ltd. “Subrogation and the Competitive Advantage” | Sponsored by Fleet Response “Cyberrisk Outlook 2023” | Sponsored by Alliant “Chemical Industry: How To Succeed Amid Emerging Risks and a Challenging Market” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD “Insuring the Future of the Environment” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Insights into the Gig Economy and its Contractors” | Sponsored by Zurich “The Importance of Disaster Planning Relationships” | Sponsored by ServiceMaster   RIMS Publications, Content, and Links: RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community! RIMS Virtual Workshops On-Demand Webinars Risk Management Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories — New interview featuring Dr. Lianne Appelt! Spencer Educational Foundation   RIMS Events, Education, and Services: RIMS Risk Maturity Model® RIMS Events App Apple | Google Play RIMS Buyers Guide   Sponsor RIMScast: Contact sales@rims.org or pd@rims.org for more information.   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.   Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.   About our guest: Cheryl Berman, RIMS San Diego Chapter President Risk Manager at Brady West, Inc.   Tweetables (Edited For Social Media Use): Getting insurance for the company landed on my desk because there wasn't anybody else in the company who knew anything about it. — Cheryl Berman   In one of the companies I worked for, things would just land on my desk and I'd ask “Why is this here?” But I'd figure it out and I'd deal with it. — Cheryl Berman   In California, companies must have an injury and illness prevention plan. — Cheryl Berman   We are fortunate to have some very capable people on our RIMS San Diego Chapter board. — Cheryl Berman

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   RIMS proudly observes and celebrates Women's History Month in March. We are thrilled to welcome APIW President Liz Kramer. We talk about her international career in insurance and risk management, how she got there, her experience as a woman in insurance, and how the Association of Professional Insurance Women (APIW) influenced her career from the start and why she agreed to serve on the board and now as President. We discuss the four pillars of APIW, including the importance of serving and giving back. We hear about her DE&I goals and her upcoming participation at RISKWORLD 2024 on the DE&I panel and the Women's Meetup. Listen in for more information on the Association of Professional Women in Insurance and how you can learn even more by attending RISKWORLD 2024.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS and RIMScast. [:14] Public registration for RISKWORLD 2024 is now open. Explore infinite opportunities with RIMS from May 5th through May 8th, 2024, in San Diego, California. Register at RIMS.org/RISKWORLD. [:31] About today's EPISODE of RIMScast. Our guest is Liz Kramer, the President of the Association of Professional Insurance Women (APIW). [:53] The RIMS-CRMP is the only competency-based risk management credential. That matters because earning the certification shows employers and recruiters that you have the skills necessary to manage risk and create value for your organization. [1:09] Several Exam Prep virtual workshops are coming up. On March 19th and 20th, this two-day course will be presented with PARIMA. The next RIMS-CRMP-FED Exam Prep Virtual Workshop will be held from April 2nd through the 4th and led by Joe Mayo. Visit the certification page on RIMS.org for more information. A link is in these show notes. [1:39] If there is a full group of employees in your organization who should earn the RIMS-CRMP, visit RIMS.org/webinars and register for the complimentary webinar,  How Deloitte Leveraged the RIMS-CRMP.  [1:58] We will have leaders from the RIMS-CRMP Commission and leaders from Deloitte, who will speak to why they supported several of their employees in earning the RIMS-CRMP. It will be a relaxed, informational session and a lot of fun. Mark your calendars for March 15th and register! [2:19] On March 20th at 9:00 a.m., Eastern, we have another informational session about Recertification: Keep Your RIMS-CRMP Active. I will be hosting that session, along with RIMS VP of Professional Development, Denise Osorio. If you have the CRMP and you don't want the credits to lapse, find out how to keep it active! The link is in the notes. [2:45] We are looking forward to RISKWORLD 2024 in sunny San Diego, California, from May 5th through May 8th, 2024. Public registration is open. Register today at RIMS.org/RISKWORLD and the link in this episode's show notes. [3:00] In Episode 276 of RIMScast we had opening keynote Peter Diamandis join us. Check out that episode for just a taste of what's in store for RISKWORLD 2024. [3:15] My guest today is Liz Kramer. She is the President of Excess and Surplus Lines at Munich Re Specialty. Today, she's here in her capacity as President of the Association of Professional Insurance Women. [3:34] In observance of Women's History Month and International Women's Day, we're going to talk a little bit about her three decades in risk and insurance and where and how some of APIW's goals align with RIMS's goals in the way of ensuring the next generation of women professionals and also in the way of DEI. [3:59] Liz will be at RISKWORLD 2024 at the community meetup on May 6th and she will also be presenting a session in the DE&I Studio, so we're going to have a lot to talk about. I love getting these sorts of perspectives. I know you all do, too, so let's have some fun! [4:16] Liz Kramer, welcome to RIMScast! [4:24] Liz studied economics. Not wanting a desk job, after graduation, she went to Japan and taught English for a year and a half. She came back and realized she needed health insurance and a stable job so she joined Marsh and McLennan in their Japanese Client Services Division. That's when she started to learn about insurance. [5:20] Liz learned about underwriting and got into the underwriter training program at Gen Re as an E&S underwriter. After three years, Gen Re merged with an international company and Liz had the opportunity to go back to Japan, which she loved. She was in Tokyo for four years. She enjoys change and new opportunities. [7:45] Liz learned German in school and Japanese in Japan. While in Japan, she lived in Japanese and worked in English. [8:19] Liz was pretty young when she went to Japan. It was a risk being a young woman alone in the country. Her youth was a hurdle in Japan. She had support in the States, but it was tough. She learned a lot, including how to advocate for herself and how to lean on others. Her job was to build a local team to replace her, and she did. [9:43] After eight years in the business, she came back to the U.S. For 16 years, she did several things: specialty treaty, prop management, and business development. Then through a former client contact, she went to Zurich for three years in three great roles. [10:21] Someone reached out to her from Munich Re. She would report to the CEO in a new role, Chief Underwriting Officer. She joined them in 2020 and is there today, now as the President of the E&S Division. [11:32] Liz started in 1993 when the leadership teams were mostly men. She is grateful for all the managers and the men in her career who advocated for her and listened to her. She worked incredibly hard to succeed. She tells the women of APIW, don't put your head down; put your head up, network, and make connections. [12:32] When you make connections, your brand gets recognized and noticed and you learn more about what is out there. [12:56] Liz would say she still doesn't advocate enough for herself. She had a woman who is her current boss, encourage her to make the move over from the Chief Underwriting Officer back to writing a P&L. You have to step out of your comfort zone sometimes. There's an incredible amount of diverse talent in the industry. [14:14] Liz feels very blessed in her career. She doesn't get resentful about bumps in the road. When she was pregnant with her second child, 18 years ago, a manager assumed she would want to stay home with two children. But her manager's boss told her “We absolutely want you to come back.” [15:14] If you hear it from one person, it doesn't mean everyone feels that way. Still today, we have biases and make assumptions. We should always ask, instead of assuming, if we think they are capable. [15:57] RIMS plug time! RIMS Virtual Workshops: Visit RIMS.org/virtualworkshops to see the full calendar. On March 27th and 28th, our good friend, Ken Baker, of Enterprise Risk Consulting, leads the two-day course, Fundamentals of Risk Management. [16:19] Information about these workshops and others is on the RIMS Virtual Workshops page and a link to the full calendar is in this episode's notes. [16:27] Resolver returns on March 14th to deliver the session Maximizing Business Value: Top 5 Risk and Compliance Dashboards for Organizational Resilience. On March 21st, Zurich presents Fraud Attitude Shifts in the Industry. [16:44] On March 28th, our friends at TÜV SÜD GRC will present Inflation and Property Valuation: Aligning Your Assets with Reality. On April 11th, Clara Analytics returns to present AI's Impact on Emerging Risk Management Trends. [16:59] On April 18th, Hub International returns for the second installment of its Ready For Tomorrow Series, Challenging the Status Quo: Rethinking Your Casualty Risk Strategy. Visit RIMS.org/Webinars to learn more about these webinars and to register! Links are in the show notes. Webinar registration is complimentary for RIMS members. [17:25] Our friends at FERMA encourage you to participate in its inaugural International Risk Managers Survey, open through March 2024 to risk professionals from the U.S., Latin America, Asia-Pacific, and Africa. It is produced in partnership with PwC France. The results will be distributed in October 2024. A link is in this episode's show notes. [17:53] A quick plug for Liz Kramer and APIW. They will be co-hosting their Women's Leadership Forum with NYCAIW on March 26th, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. at The View at Battery Park in downtown Manhattan. The topic is “Midlife Collision.” This explores what happens when you are raising your family and caring for your parents at the same time. [18:24] The panel will be comprised of women leaders in risk and insurance who are there to support each other during this critical life event. Register at the APIW.org events page or the link in this episode's show notes. [19:00] Liz learned about APIW early in her career. She was working mostly in New York and APIW has a strong presence in the NY area. She has been a member of APIW on and off throughout her career and saw the value and benefit of it. [19:49] As a member, she was asked if she wanted to join the board and she immediately said yes. She understood what was important about what they were doing and she wanted to expand their reach and awareness, not to the big cities only but throughout the industry. She was an officer and treasurer for four years. [20:46] When she was asked about becoming president, at first she declined as she was too busy at work and didn't feel like she could commit her time to that role. After two years, she agreed to stay on the board as treasurer and take the two-year term starting in two years. She wanted to make sure she went into it prepared. They made that plan. [22:16] She has been the president since September of 2022. This September, she will pass the baton to a new president and stay on the board for another two years as “past president.” [22:38] It was important to Liz to give back to an organization that has been important to her over the years. It's fulfilling to give back and serve. Giving back gives her a better perspective. [23:39] The four pillars of APIW are 1) Learning and development, 2) Connectivity and networking, 3) Supporting DEI, and 4) Giving back. APIW networked cities give back to their local communities. When doing strategic planning, the board lives and breathes the four pillars. [25:53] Liz compares the APIW DEI vision with the RIMS DEI vision, including gender inclusion and encouraging dialog. [26:56] Liz is a huge fan of the insurance industry. She says it's a noble industry that does some great things. Her hope for women in insurance is that there continue to be numerous leadership opportunities for women who are in the industry now and that there will be more balance at senior levels. [27:31] In the U.S. workforce, 47% of the workforce are women. In the insurance industry, it's close to 60%. The industry is welcoming and attractive for women. It needs to attract more diverse talent with STEM and liberal arts backgrounds for all levels of leadership. It's a great industry and there are great opportunities for women. [29:50] Liz will be on the DE&I panel at RISKWORLD 2024 in San Diego, representing APIW. There will be a women's meetup hosted by APIW right after the panel. Liz and other APIW board members will present who APIW is and share information about it. Liz is considering talking about women and risk-taking. [31:25] Then they will go into breakout groups to hear from the attendees. Liz invites you to come. She would love to see you face to face. That's Monday the 6th. [31:52] It's been such a pleasure getting a chance to meet you, Liz! I look forward to seeing you at RISKWOLD 2024. We encourage everyone to go check out your session and the community meetup. [32:20] Special thanks again to Liz Kramer, the Association of Professional Insurance Women president. Links to the APIW events that I mentioned are in this episode's show notes. There is a link to the RISKWORLD 2024 agenda, where you can find the APIW presence in sunny San Diego, California from May 5th through May 8th, 2024. [32:43] Happy International Women's Day, everyone! [32:48] Go to the App Store and download the RIMS App. This is an exclusive members-only benefit with all sorts of RIMS resources and coverage. Everybody loves the RIMS App! [33:12] You can sponsor a RIMScast episode for this, our weekly show, or a dedicated episode. Links to sponsored episodes are in our show notes. RIMScast has a global audience of risk professionals, legal professionals, students, business leaders, C-Suite executives, and more. Let's collaborate! Contact pd@rims.org for more information. [33:52] Become a RIMS member and get access to the tools, thought leadership, and network you need to succeed. Visit RIMS.org/membership or email membershipdept@RIMS.org for more information. [34:09] Risk Knowledge is the RIMS searchable content library that provides relevant information for today's risk professionals. Materials include RIMS executive reports, survey findings, contributed articles, industry research, benchmarking data, and more. [34:24] For the best reporting on the profession of risk management, read Risk Management Magazine at RMMagazine.com, and check out the blog at RiskManagementMonitor.com. Justin Smulison is the Business Content Manager at RIMS. You can email Justin at Content@RIMS.org. [34:44] Thank you for your continued support and engagement on social media channels! We appreciate all your kind words. Listen every week! Stay safe!   Mentioned in this Episode: RISKWORLD 2024 — San Diego, CA | May 5–8, 2024 NEW FOR MEMBERS! RIMS Mobile App RIMS DEI Council Spencer Educational Foundation — Grants Page RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Virtual Workshops 2024 International Risk Manager Survey conducted by FERMA in partnership with PwC FERMA Association of Professional Insurance Women APIW NYCAIW Women's Leadership Forum | March 26, 2024   RIMS Webinars: Maximizing Business Value: Top 5 Risk and Compliance Dashboards for Organizational Resilience | Sponsored by Resolver | March 14, 2024 Elevating ERM in Federal Agencies: The RIMS-CRMP-FED Explored by Deloitte & Touche LLP and RIMS | March 15, 2024 Recertification: Keep Your RIMS-CRMP Active | Presented by RIMS | March 20, 2024 Fraud Attitude Shifts in the Industry | Sponsored by Zurich | March 21, 2024 Inflation and Property Valuation: Aligning Your Assets with Reality | Sponsored by TUV SUD GRC | March 28, 2024 AI's Impact on Emerging Risk Management Trends | Sponsored by Clara Analytics | April 11, 2024 Hub's “Ready for Tomorrow” series: “Challenging the Status Quo: Rethinking Your Casualty Risk Strategy” | Sponsored by Hub International | April 18, 2024 RIMS.org/Webinars Upcoming Virtual Workshops: See the full calendar of RIMS Virtual Workshops RIMS-CRMP Prep Workshops Related RIMScast Episodes: “Spencer's 2024 Outlook” “Water and Women in Risk with Sarah Mikolich” “Leadership and Coffee Talk with Sacha Coburn” “RISKWORLD 2024 Keynote Peter Diamandis” “A Menu of Risk Options with Elle Michell Hall” Sponsored RIMScast Episodes: “Alliant's P&C Outlook For 2024” | Sponsored by Alliant (New!) “Why Subrogation is the New Arbitration” | Sponsored by Fleet Response “Cyclone Season: Proactive Preparation for Loss Minimization” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers Ltd. “Subrogation and the Competitive Advantage” | Sponsored by Fleet Response “Cyberrisk Outlook 2023” | Sponsored by Alliant “Chemical Industry: How To Succeed Amid Emerging Risks and a Challenging Market” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD “Insuring the Future of the Environment” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Insights into the Gig Economy and its Contractors” | Sponsored by Zurich “The Importance of Disaster Planning Relationships” | Sponsored by ServiceMaster   RIMS Publications, Content, and Links: RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community! RIMS Virtual Workshops On-Demand Webinars Risk Management Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories — New interview featuring Dr. Lianne Appelt! Spencer Educational Foundation   RIMS Events, Education, and Services: RIMS Risk Maturity Model® RIMS Events App Apple | Google Play RIMS Buyers Guide   Sponsor RIMScast: Contact sales@rims.org or pd@rims.org for more information.   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.   Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.   About our guest Liz Kramer APIW President APIW.org/team/executive-officers LinkedIn: Liz Kramer   Tweetables (Edited For Social Media Use): I was speaking with a group of women yesterday, with APIW, and saying don't just put your head down; you've got to put your head up, you've got to network, and you've got to make sure you make those connections. That's when your brand gets recognized. — Liz Kramer   I have been a member of APIW throughout most of my career. I saw the value and benefit of that. — Liz Kramer   We owe it to our industry and colleagues to give back, in some way. It's really fulfilling, also. Make sure your head's not down all the time. — Liz Kramer   I'm a huge fan of the insurance industry. We say it's a noble industry and it does some great things. My hopes for women in insurance are that we continue for the women that are in the industry to have numerous leadership opportunities — Liz Kramer

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Justin interviews guests Megan Miller, Spencer Educational Foundation Executive Director, and Tandeka Nomvete, Spencer Educational Foundation External Engagement Director. They discuss the recent Spencer Day and Megan presents a brief history of the Spencer Educational Foundation. Megan and Tandeka review the various programs of Spencer and who benefits from them, the Spencer events coming up including those at RISKWORLD 2024 and the Spencer Gala on September 12th, 2024. Megan and Tandeka speak of their experiences as women in the risk and insurance industry and how that experience has evolved over the years. They discuss their hopes for DEI within the industry. Listen in for all that the Spencer Educational Foundation offers schools and organizations focusing on risk management and insurance.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS and RIMScast. [:14] Public registration for RISKWORLD 2024 is now open. Explore infinite opportunities with RIMS from May 5th through May 8th, 2024, in San Diego, California. Register at RIMS.org/RISKWORLD. [:31] About today's EPISODE of RIMScast. We will be joined by leaders from the Spencer Educational Foundation and we'll discuss everything they do to ensure the future of the profession. [:53] The RIMS-CRMP is the only competency-based risk management credential. That matters because earning the certification shows employers and recruiters that you have the skills necessary to manage risk and create value for your organization. [1:09] Several Exam Prep virtual workshops are coming up. On March 19th and 20th, this two-day course will be presented with PARIMA. The next RIMS-CRMP-FED Exam Prep Virtual Workshop will be held from April 2nd through the 4th and led by Joe Mayo. Visit the certification page on RIMS.org for more information. A link is in these show notes. [1:39] If there is a full group of employees in your organization who should earn the RIMS-CRMP, visit RIMS.org/webinars and register for the complimentary webinar, How Deloitte Leveraged the RIMS-CRMP: A Fireside Chat. A link is on this episode's show notes. [1:58] We will have leaders from the RIMS-CRMP Commission and leaders from Deloitte, who will speak to why they supported several of their employees in earning the RIMS-CRMP. It will be a relaxed, informational session and a lot of fun. Mark your calendars for March 15th and register! [2:19] On March 20th at 9:00 a.m., Eastern, we have another informational session about Recertification: Keep Your RIMS-CRMP Active. I will be hosting that session, along with RIMS VP of Professional Development, Denise Osorio. If you have the CRMP and you don't want the credits to lapse, find out how to keep it active! The link is in the notes. [2:45] We are looking forward to RISKWORLD 2024 in sunny San Diego, California, from May 5th through May 8th, 2024. Public registration is open. Register today at RIMS.org/RISKWORLD and the link in this episode's show notes. [3:00] In the prior episode of RIMScast we had opening keynote Peter Diamandis join us. Check out that episode for just a taste of what's in store for RISKWORLD 2024. [3:16] The Spencer Educational Foundation was established in 1979 and remains the leading organization funding the education of future leaders in risk management and insurance. [3:27] My guests are two of the leaders of the Spencer Educational Foundation. Executive Director, Megan Miller rejoins us, and External Engagement Director Tandeka Nomvete makes her RIMScast debut. We're going to talk about the things that Spencer does to ensure the future of the profession and foster growth. [3:47] Against the backdrop of Women's History Month in March, we will discuss how the profession has evolved and how the professional landscape is leveling out. We're going to get a rundown of all the cool things and events that Spencer has coming up this year, starting with RISKWORLD. [4:06] Megan Miller and Tandeka Nomvete, welcome to RIMScast! [4:57] Spencer Day was on Monday, February 26th! They raised close to $10K, which allows them to award two additional scholarships this year. That's two more students who are studying risk management and insurance, whom we can help to fund their education, make sure they make it through, and get into the industry! A record day! [5:49] #SpencerDay is really catching on in the risk profession for organizations that want to boost their risk departments. [6:17] Megan tells of Spencer's history and purpose. It was founded over 45 years ago with two main goals: to fund the students and talent that are seeking to come into our industry and to attract more talent. Last year, Spencer awarded more program dollars than ever, raised a lot of money, and hit a high-water mark for the gala. [7:05] In 2024, Spencer wants to do it all over again, a little bit better. Most of the programs have been awarded this year already. The scholarships are left to be awarded. Spencer is looking to raise over $3M this year. [7:39] Tandeka says they want the Spencer Educational Foundation to be top-of-mind when people in the industry think about early talent and getting college students into this industry. They are open to partnering with existing non-profit organizations and associations within the industry. Together they can solve the talent crisis in the industry. [8:11] Spencer eventually wants to establish more programs to support college students. It wants to expand to serve the risk management and insurance industry, in the U.S.A. and internationally. They are a small team of only three people, so they will start by hiring a fourth team member they are interviewing for now. [8:47] RIMScast has had educators on the show, including Elle Michelle Hall and David Cisneros. Listen to those two episodes, linked in the show notes, to learn more about being an educator leading a program. [9:30] Spencer provides funding to colleges and universities to develop risk management and insurance courses. Providing money for a risk curriculum exposes more students to careers in the industry and prepares those students better. In 2023, Spencer more than doubled its course development spending. [10:24] In 2024, Spencer has a potential donor who is interested in putting massive dollars into course development. Spencer would love to see RMI 101 taught at every business school. There's no reason these courses shouldn't be within a business degree, taught by risk professionals, for the next generation of risk professionals. [12:37] Tandeka tells what Spencer looks for in a proposal. Besides course development, Spencer offers scholarships, internships, Risk Manager On Campus (RMOC), general grants, and the Spencer RIMS Risk Management Challenge. [12:55] The scholarship is a merit-based program for the top students across the U.S.A. and Canada who are interested in the industry and actively pursuing a career in the industry. Spencer wants to support those students and make it a little easier for them to enter the industry. They award undergraduate, master's, and Ph.D. scholarships. [13:19] Students need internships while in college to put all of their knowledge into practice. The industry does not have enough risk management internships. Spencer is attempting to fill that hole within the industry with the internship grants program by creating job opportunities for students. [13:40] About the Dan Kugler Risk Manager On Campus grant. You can donate to support it on the Dan Kugler RMOC page of the Spencer website. The RMOC sends practicing risk managers to campuses to plant the seed in classes of up to hundreds of students and give them an introduction to the risk management industry. [14:20] The General Grants program supports universities and colleges across the U.S.A. and Canada with what they need to attract students to this industry and creating experiential learning opportunities. Several of Megan's professors use the General Grants program to take their students to the annual RIMS RISKWORLD conferences. [14:59] The Spencer RIMS Risk Management Challenge is an international student competition. This year, nine countries from around the world participated. [15:28] Spencer will be at RISKWORLD 2024 in San Diego, from May 5th through May 8th. They will have pickleball on Saturday afternoon. On Sunday they have the Gallagher Golf Tournament and Tandeka will run the first leg of the Risk Management Challenge. On Monday, the final round of the Risk Management Challenge will be from 1:00 to 3:00. [16:36] On Monday night they have the Spencer Soirée, open to everyone. The winners of the Risk Management Challenge will be announced at the Soirée. The top teams will be ranked, one, two, and three and will be presented awards. Tuesday morning they have the Spencer Sedgwick 5K Run. These events are a big part of the fundraising effort. [17:29] RIMS plug time! RIMS Virtual Workshops: Visit RIMS.org/virtualworkshops to see the full calendar. On March 12th and 13th, former RIMS president Chris Mandel hosts, Captives as an Alternate Risk Financing Technique. On March 13th and 14th, Chris Hansen hosts a two-day course on Claims Management. [17:55] Information about these workshops and others is on the RIMS Virtual Workshops page and a link to the full calendar is in this episode's notes. [18:03] On March 7th, in celebration of International Women's Day, Origami Risk leads the session Women of Risk & Compliance: Leading & Learning One Step at a Time. [18:16] Resolver returns on March 14th to deliver the session Maximizing Business Value: Top 5 Risk and Compliance Dashboards for Organizational Resilience. On March 21st, Zurich presents Fraud Attitude Shifts in the Industry. [18:31] On March 28th, our friends at TÜV SÜD GRC will present Inflation and Property Valuation: Aligning Your Assets with Reality. On April 11th, Clara Analytics returns to present AI's Impact on Emerging Risk Management Trends. [18:47] On April 18th, Hub International returns for the second installment of its Ready For Tomorrow Series, Challenging the Status Quo: Rethinking Your Casualty Risk Strategy. Visit RIMS.org/Webinars to learn more about these webinars and to register! Links are in the show notes. Webinar registration is complimentary for RIMS members. [19:11] Our friends at FERMA encourage you to participate in its inaugural International Risk Managers Survey, open through March 2024 to risk professionals from the U.S., Latin America, Asia-Pacific, and Africa. It is produced in partnership with PwC France. The results will be distributed in October 2024. A link is in this episode's show notes. [19:50] March is Women's History Month. It's a great time to observe the achievements of women in risk management. Megan was a Spencer Scholar. She received the Part-time Master's Scholarship that Spencer awards, while she was earning her MBA. [20:28] Megan was working part-time in the industry, getting her MBA, and that allowed her to transition from an underwriting role to a key client management role, working with Fortune 100 clients. Now, at Spencer, running the organization, including the financial component, her MBA degree comes in handy. [20:48] In terms of being a woman in the industry, Megan thinks the industry has come a long way. Early in her career, she helped develop women's networks, getting panels together, and elevating issues to senior management. Megan recently noticed a panel on LinkedIn that was all women and the topic was not women in insurance but captives! [21:46] Just seeing women coming together, and being the majority in situations where the topic is not just focused on how to advance women; that, to Megan, is a benchmark of success. She is proud that women are being tapped for their experience, technical ability, client-facing ability, and not just the fact that they're women who persevered. [22:18] Tandeka was fortunate to meet students in her college classes who were transferring to Georgia State University to study actuarial science and she followed them. That was her introduction to this industry. After graduating from Georgia State, she got a job with Marsh. [22:54] Tandeka worked in Marsh's Commercial Insurance Brokerage for five years. She moved on to the non-profit sector, for a student association as a recruiter, to help students get entry-level jobs and internships in the risk management and insurance industry. Tandeka joined Spencer a year and a half ago. It has been amazing!  [23:34] Tandeka has been working in this industry for about 10 years. She has seen a difference over the past 10 years. She didn't see women in senior leadership 10 years ago. She would love to see it progress in the right direction in the future. [24:08] Justin and Tandeka met at RISKWORLD 2022 in San Francisco, just before she was scooped up by Spencer. Everything happens for a reason, Tandeka says. Tandeka acts as an unofficial Spencer ambassador. [25:42] Megan says the students who are applying for our scholarships and taking the courses we are helping to develop are a diverse group. A lot of our funds are going to students from historically underrepresented groups in our industry and minority-serving institutions like HBCUs and Hispanic-serving institutions. The diversity is there. [26:23] Megan likes to say to donors, we can help you get the diversity in the door but you have to make them feel that they belong there. That's where I would like to see the industry go, to have more companies embracing that inclusion piece, and doing a better job internally of building a culture where people feel included and heard. [26:59] Tandeka says she would love for our industry to get to a place where diversity and equity are baked into who we are as an industry. Instead of subsections focused on DEI, I would love for all our companies and organizations to have DEI as part of their core programming; part of what they do every day, where it's not even a discussion. [27:42] The Funding Their Future Gala will be Thursday, September 12th at The Cipriani on 42nd Street. They will announce their amazing honoree before the RISKWORLD 2024 Conference. Plan to join them on September 12th, 2024! There's a link to the press release for last year's event in this episode's show notes. [29:24] Megan Miller and Tandeka Nomvete, thank you both so much! it's a pleasure to speak with you! [29:33] Special thanks to Megan Miller and Tandeka Nomvete of the Spencer Educational Foundation, for joining us. A lot is happening this year for Spencer! Get involved. Visit Spencered.org for more information. There is a link in this episode's show notes. [29:51] Go to the App Store and download the RIMS App. This is an exclusive members-only benefit with all sorts of RIMS resources and coverage. Everybody loves the RIMS App! [30:16] You can sponsor a RIMScast episode for this, our weekly show, or a dedicated episode. Links to sponsored episodes are in our show notes. RIMScast has a global audience of risk professionals, legal professionals, students, business leaders, C-Suite executives, and more. Let's collaborate! Contact pd@rims.org for more information. [31:00] Become a RIMS member and get access to the tools, thought leadership, and network you need to succeed. Visit RIMS.org/membership or email membershipdept@RIMS.org for more information. [31:17] Risk Knowledge is the RIMS searchable content library that provides relevant information for today's risk professionals. Materials include RIMS executive reports, survey findings, contributed articles, industry research, benchmarking data, and more. [31:33] For the best reporting on the profession of risk management, read Risk Management Magazine at RMMagazine.com, and check out the blog at RiskManagementMonitor.com. Justin Smulison is the Business Content Manager at RIMS. You can email Justin at Content@RIMS.org. [31:54] Thank you for your continued support and engagement on social media channels! We appreciate all your kind words. Listen every week! Stay safe!   Mentioned in this Episode: RISKWORLD 2024 — San Diego, CA | May 5–8, 2024 NEW FOR MEMBERS! RIMS Mobile App Spencer Educational Foundation Funding Their Future Gala 2023 Press Release Spencer Educational Foundation — Grants Page RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Virtual Workshops 2024 International Risk Manager Survey conducted by FERMA in partnership with PwC FERMA   RIMS Webinars: Women of Risk & Compliance: Leading & Learning One Step at a Time | Sponsored by Origami Risk | March 7, 2024 Maximizing Business Value: Top 5 Risk and Compliance Dashboards for Organizational Resilience | Sponsored by Resolver | March 14, 2024 Elevating ERM in Federal Agencies: The RIMS-CRMP-FED Explored by Deloitte & Touche LLP and RIMS | March 15, 2024 Recertification: Keep Your RIMS-CRMP Active | Presented by RIMS | March 20, 2024 Fraud Attitude Shifts in the Industry | Sponsored by Zurich | March 21, 2024 Inflation and Property Valuation: Aligning Your Assets with Reality | Sponsored by TUV SUD GRC | March 28, 2024 AI's Impact on Emerging Risk Management Trends | Sponsored by Clara Analytics | April 11, 2024 Hub's “Ready for Tomorrow” series: “Challenging the Status Quo: Rethinking Your Casualty Risk Strategy” | Sponsored by Hub International | April 18, 2024 RIMS.org/Webinars Upcoming Virtual Workshops: See the full calendar of RIMS Virtual Workshops RIMS-CRMP Prep Workshops Related RIMScast Episodes: “RISKWORLD 2024 Keynote Peter Diamandis” “A Menu of Risk Options with Elle Michell Hall” “Risk Management Education with David Cisneros” “Celebrating #SpencerDay and Funding the Future of Risk Management” Sponsored RIMScast Episodes: “Alliant's P&C Outlook For 2024” | Sponsored by Alliant (New!) “Why Subrogation is the New Arbitration” | Sponsored by Fleet Response “Cyclone Season: Proactive Preparation for Loss Minimization” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers Ltd. “Subrogation and the Competitive Advantage” | Sponsored by Fleet Response “Cyberrisk Outlook 2023” | Sponsored by Alliant “Chemical Industry: How To Succeed Amid Emerging Risks and a Challenging Market” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD “Insuring the Future of the Environment” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Insights into the Gig Economy and its Contractors” | Sponsored by Zurich “The Importance of Disaster Planning Relationships” | Sponsored by ServiceMaster   RIMS Publications, Content, and Links: RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community! RIMS Virtual Workshops On-Demand Webinars Risk Management Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories — New interview featuring Dr. Lianne Appelt! Spencer Educational Foundation RIMS DEI Council   RIMS Events, Education, and Services: RIMS Risk Maturity Model® RIMS Events App Apple | Google Play RIMS Buyers Guide   Sponsor RIMScast: Contact sales@rims.org or pd@rims.org for more information.   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.   Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.   About our guests Megan Miller Spencer Educational Foundation Executive Director LinkedIn Megan Miller   Tandeka Nomvete Spencer Educational Foundation External Engagement Director LinkedIn Tandeka Nomvete Tweetables (Edited For Social Media Use): The Spencer Organizational Foundation was founded over 45 years ago with two main goals: to fund the students and talent that are seeking to come into our industry and to attract more talent. — Megan Miller   We want the Spencer Educational Foundation to be top-of-mind when people in the industry think about early talent and getting college students into this industry. — Tandeka Nomvete   I'm proud that women are being tapped for their experience, technical ability, and client-facing ability, and not just the fact that they're women who persevered in a male-dominated field. — Megan Miller   Besides course development, Spencer offers scholarships, internships, and the Risk Manager On Campus program. — Tandeka Nomvete

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Justin interviews guest Sarah Mikolich, Risk and Insurance Coordinator at the Ontario Clean Water Agency. Sarah tells about her 25-year career path in risk and insurance management, describes the work of Ontaria Clean Water Agency, the partnership OCWA has with First Nations in Ontario, and what her priorities are at OCWA. She discusses the importance of World Water Day and how water brings peace. She shares her experience as a woman in risk and insurance and how the industry has become more gender equal. Listen in for Sarah's thoughts about the industry, networking in ORIMS, and her tips for women entering the risk and insurance industry.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS and RIMScast. [:14] Public registration for RISKWORLD 2024 is now open. Explore infinite opportunities with RIMS from May 5th through May 8th, 2024, in San Diego, California. Register at RIMS.org/RISKWORLD. Be thankful that it's a leap year! Advance Registration rates end on February 29th, 2024. [:38] About today's EPISODE of RIMScast. We will discuss water and sustainability, with Sarah Mikolich of the Ontario Clean Water Agency. [1:01] The RIMS-CRMP is the only competency-based risk management credential. That matters because earning the certification shows employers and recruiters that you have the skills necessary to manage risk and create value for your organization. [1:17] Several Exam Prep virtual workshops are coming up. On March 19th and 20th, this two-day course will be presented with PARIMA. The next RIMS-CRMP-FED Exam Prep Virtual Workshop will be held from April 2nd through the 4th and led by Joe Mayo. Visit the certification page on RIMS.org for more information. A link is in these show notes. [1:47] If there is a full group of employees in your organization who should earn the RIMS-CRMP, visit RIMS.org/webinars and register for the complimentary webinar, How Deloitte Leveraged the RIMS-CRMP: A Fireside Chat. A link is on this episode's show notes. [2:06] We will have leaders from the RIMS-CRMP Commission and leaders from Deloitte, who will speak to why they supported several of their employees in earning the RIMS-CRMP. It will be a relaxed, informational session and a lot of fun. Mark your calendars for March 15th and register! [2:26] On March 20th at 9:00 a.m., Eastern, we have another informational session about Recertification: Keep Your RIMS-CRMP Active. I will be hosting that session, along with RIMS VP of Professional Development, Denise Osorio. If you have the CRMP and you don't want the credits to lapse, find out how to keep it active! The link is in the notes. [2:53] We are looking forward to RISKWORLD 2024 in sunny San Diego, California, from May 5th through May 8th, 2024. Public registration is open. Register today at RIMS.org/RISKWORLD and the link in this episode's show notes. [3:08] In the prior episode of RIMScast we had opening keynote Peter Diamandis join us. Check out that episode for just a taste of what's in store for RISKWORLD 2024. [3:22] Early registration rates are available through February 29th, 2024; yet another benefit brought to you by RIMS and leap year! [3:31] March is Women's History Month. March 22nd is World Water Day. Our guest today brings the best of both worlds. She is Sarah Mikolich, the Risk and Insurance Coordinator at the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA). [3:51] Many of you know Sarah as a long-time and very visible member of ORIMS. We'll talk about her career, her work in water, and her perspective on how the risk profession is evolving to meet the needs of, and retain, women. [4:09] Sarah Mikolich, welcome to RIMScast! [4:49] Sarah started as a broker for a smaller brokerage and then for Aon in their large risk management sector. From there, she worked in risk management at a global medical company, and then at a global engineering firm. She learned what it's like to put together a global insurance program. Sarah has been involved with ORIMS. [5:25] Sarah has worked on the Canada Council's newspaper. She has worked on two conferences in Canada. For the second conference, in Toronto, she helped organize all the speakers and seminars. Over the last 20 years, Sarah has made good friends in the risk industry. [6:40] Sarah is coming up on three years with OCWA. She looks after the insurance program. OCWA is a Crown agency in Ontario. It reports to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation, and Parks. OCWA operates and maintains over 1,000 water and wastewater facilities in about 170 municipalities, for a population of about 4.5 million. [7:35] OCWA is one of the biggest operators in Canada. Sarah's department includes just herself. Her previous positions with the medical and engineering firms were also one-person shows. At OCWA, she reports to Legal, so she has support from her general counsel. She loves the responsibility of her positions, past and present. [8:49] Sarah's top priority is clean water. The next priority is the retention of their 600+ certified local water operators. Another high priority is cybersecurity. No cyber threats have bubbled up to Sarah's department. Everything has been dealt with by the IT department. [10:11] OCWA has an ERM department of one, not Sarah, but she is tuned into the ERM leader's work. She has recently been asked to help with some of the board materials and minute-taking so she has learned a lot more about what the ERM program looks like. [10:35] Because they are highly regulated, they lean conservative. They are fully supported by the Executive Management Team and the Board of Directors. The ERM department has done a top-down risk review and is rolling out a bottom-up look at risk, engaging the employees, and providing some ERM risk training, including for the board. [11:15] OCWA is not mandated to test for “forever chemicals” or PFAS. The main focus is going to be on infrastructure upgrades. This needs to be addressed by researchers, water industry professionals, and governments at all levels, in the years ahead. [12:01] OCWA has a partnership with First Nations in Ontario. First Nations face a lot of water risks, including some boil water advisories. OCWA is proud of this partnership, providing project management, capital management, emergency services, asset management, and improving the operation and maintenance of its infrastructure. [12:48] In 2021, OCWA established a First Nations Advisory Circle to gain a greater understanding of the broader water issues facing First Nations communities. The Circle, which reports through the First Nations Committee of the Board of Directors, are individuals who identify as indigenous from a variety of backgrounds and communities. [13:16] In 2022, OCWA created a First Nations Regional Hub that focuses exclusively on supporting water and wastewater sustainable operations and maintenance for First Nations communities. [13:48] OCWA's biggest client is in Mississauga, where its head office is. Sarah lives there and drinks the Ontario Clean Water Agency's maintained facility water. She has an appreciation of what goes into clean water. She participates in facility tours and inspections; she has never seen a facility so clean. The facilities are fascinating. [14:44] RIMS plug time! RIMS Virtual Workshops: Visit RIMS.org/virtualworkshops to see the full calendar. On March 6th and 7th, our friend Elise Farnham hosts Applying and Integrating ERM. On March 12th and 13th, former RIMS president Chris Mandel hosts, Captives as an Alternate Risk Financing Technique. [15:10] Information about these workshops and others is on the RIMS Virtual Workshops page and a link to the full calendar is in this episode's notes. [15:18] On February 29th, Hub International sponsors Ready for Tomorrow: Protecting Your Profits in the Property Market. On March 7th, in celebration of International Women's Day, Origami Risk leads the session Women of Risk & Compliance: Leading & Learning One Step at a Time. [15:39] Resolver returns on March 14th to deliver the session Maximizing Business Value: Top 5 Risk and Compliance Dashboards for Organizational Resilience. On March 21st, Zurich presents Fraud Attitude Shifts in the Industry. [15:54] On March 28th, our friends at TÜV SÜD GRC present Inflation and Property Valuation: Aligning Your Assets with Reality. Visit RIMS.org/Webinars to learn more about these webinars and to register! Links are in the show notes. Webinar registration is complimentary for RIMS members. [16:16] Quick shout-out to our friends at the Spencer Educational Foundation, which funds the education of next-generation risk management and insurance talent. Spencer's scholarship program is open but coming to a close on March 1st for Ph.D. applicants. [16:31] Students and risk management and insurance faculty with interest can visit Spencered.org for additional details. [16:40] Our friends at FERMA encourage you to participate in its inaugural International Risk Managers Survey, open through March 2024 to risk professionals from the U.S., Latin America, Asia-Pacific, and Africa. It is produced in partnership with PwC France. The results will be distributed in October 2024. A link is in this episode's show notes. [17:12] World Water Day is March 22nd, 2024. The theme this year is Water for Peace, which focuses on the critical role that water plays in the stability and prosperity of the world. Henk Ovink, Ambassador to the U.N. for Clean Water, has been on the show twice. Justin has had a lot of guests speaking of clean water. [17:48] Water can bring peace to the world. We all need clean water. It's so important. There's so much that needs to be done around the world to bring clean, fresh water to so many communities. If we all work toward doing that, in our capacity, providing water that's clean, fresh, and sustainable, will bring peace. [18:28] Sarah has been in the risk and insurance profession for 25 years. She reflects on how the risk and insurance profession has changed regarding gender equality. She believes it has changed quite a bit. She is meeting female risk managers, left, right, and center. She thinks it's a wonderful field. She loves working with clients and partners. [19:13] Being a woman is not as big an issue anymore. You're a worker on a career path. Sarah has had great managers who have given her ways to grow in her career. Her previous companies are also working to be diverse. She is supported by her peers and her managers. The playing field has gotten more level, in Sarah's experience. [20:33] Sarah has mentored a few women. She doesn't have many opportunities, being a sole specialist in a department of one. Working on the RIMS Canada Conference was a way she could promote her ideas and support other women to promote their careers. Justin emphasizes to listeners to get involved with RIMS to help others in their careers! [21:54] Sarah's tips for women entering the risk and insurance profession: “Education is the biggest one for me, learning as much as I could and picking up as many certificates as I could. Definitely, do your CRM, ARM, or the RIMS-CRMP. Network. Try to get a mentor or two. I've done a lot of networking at the global and Canadian conferences.” [22:39] “So, get out there! Go to your chapter meetings. There's a lot to learn; there are lots of great people out there to learn from. The risk management community is so giving. They'll drop anything to help you; any question you have! Education and networking would be the biggest points. We all want to see each other do well.” [23:41] Sarah Mikolich, it's been a pleasure to have you on RIMScast finally! I wish you a happy World Water Day, 2024 and beyond! [23:51] Special thanks again to Sarah Mikolich of the Ontario Clean Water Agency and also of ORIMS, for joining us. Links to her bio and work are in this episode's show notes as well as links to World Water Day and Women's History Month initiatives. [23:19] There's still time to get the early bird registration rate for RISKWORLD through February 29th. Visit RIMS.org/RISKWORLD and register there. Peter's opening Keynote is one of the many memorable presentations we'll be experiencing at RISKWORLD 2024. [24:10] Go to the App Store and download the RIMS App. This is an exclusive members-only benefit with all sorts of RIMS resources and coverage. Everybody loves the RIMS App! [24:35] You can sponsor a RIMScast episode for this, our weekly show, or a dedicated episode. Links to sponsored episodes are in our show notes. RIMScast has a global audience of risk professionals, legal professionals, students, business leaders, C-Suite executives, and more. Let's collaborate! Contact pd@rims.org for more information. [25:19] Become a RIMS member and get access to the tools, thought leadership, and network you need to succeed. Visit RIMS.org/membership or email membershipdept@RIMS.org for more information. [25:36] Risk Knowledge is the RIMS searchable content library that provides relevant information for today's risk professionals. Materials include RIMS executive reports, survey findings, contributed articles, industry research, benchmarking data, and more. [25:52] For the best reporting on the profession of risk management, read Risk Management Magazine at RMMagazine.com, and check out the blog at RiskManagementMonitor.com. Justin Smulison is Business Content Manager at RIMS. You can email Justin at Content@RIMS.org. [26:13] Thank you for your continued support and engagement on social media channels! We appreciate all your kind words. Listen every week! Stay safe!   Mentioned in this Episode: World Water Day 2024 Campaign Women's History Month RISKWORLD 2024 — San Diego, CA | May 5–8, 2024 NEW FOR MEMBERS! RIMS Mobile App Spencer Educational Foundation Spencer Educational Foundation — Grants Page RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Virtual Workshops 2024 International Risk Manager Survey conducted by FERMA in partnership with PwC FERMA Diamandis.com RIMS Webinars: Ready for Tomorrow: Protecting Your Profits in the Property Market | Sponsored by Hub International | Feb. 29, 2024 Women of Risk & Compliance: Leading & Learning One Step at a Time | Sponsored by Origami Risk | March 7, 2024 Maximizing Business Value: Top 5 Risk and Compliance Dashboards for Organizational Resilience | Sponsored by Resolver | March 14, 2024 Elevating ERM in Federal Agencies: The RIMS-CRMP-FED Explored by Deloitte & Touche LLP and RIMS | March 15, 2024 Recertification: Keep Your RIMS-CRMP Active | Presented by RIMS | March 20, 2024 Fraud Attitude Shifts in the Industry | Sponsored by Zurich | March 21, 2024 Inflation and Property Valuation: Aligning Your Assets with Reality | Sponsored by TUV SUD GRC | March 28, 2024 RIMS.org/Webinars Upcoming Virtual Workshops: See the full calendar of RIMS Virtual Workshops RIMS-CRMP Prep Workshops Related RIMScast Episodes: RISKWORLD 2023 Keynote Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM President and CEO “Diving in with RIMS 2024 President David Arick” “Kicking Off 2024 with RIMS CEO Gary LaBranche” “Scenario Planning with the RIMS SERMC in 2024” “Solving Wicked Problems with Dr. Gav Schneider” Sponsored RIMScast Episodes: “Alliant's P&C Outlook For 2024” | Sponsored by Alliant (New!) “Why Subrogation is the New Arbitration” | Sponsored by Fleet Response Cyclone Season: Proactive Preparation for Loss Minimization | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers Ltd. “Subrogation and the Competitive Advantage” | Sponsored by Fleet Response “Cyber risk Outlook 2023” | Sponsored by Alliant “Chemical Industry: How To Succeed Amid Emerging Risks and a Challenging Market” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD “Insuring the Future of the Environment” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Insights into the Gig Economy and its Contractors” | Sponsored by Zurich “The Importance of Disaster Planning Relationships” | Sponsored by ServiceMaster   RIMS Publications, Content, and Links: RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community! RIMS Virtual Workshops On-Demand Webinars Risk Management Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories — New interview featuring Dr. Lianne Appelt! Spencer Educational Foundation RIMS DEI Council   RIMS Events, Education, and Services: RIMS Risk Maturity Model® RIMS Events App Apple | Google Play RIMS Buyers Guide   Sponsor RIMScast: Contact sales@rims.org or pd@rims.org for more information.   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.   Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.   About our guest Sarah Mikolich Risk & Insurance Coordinator at Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA)LinkedIn Sarah Mikolich Tweetables (Edited For Social Media Use): Ontario Clean Water Agency reports to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation, and Parks. We operate and maintain over 1,000 water and wastewater facilities in about 170 municipalities. One of our biggest clients is that sector. — Sarah Mikolich   No cyber threats have bubbled up to me. We've been able to deal with everything internally right now, with our IT department. Nothing's come through as a threat. — Sarah Mikolich   There's so much that needs to be done around the world to bring clean, fresh water to so many communities. If we all work toward doing that, in our capacity, water that's clean, fresh, and sustainable, will bring peace. — Sarah Mikolich   I am meeting female risk managers, left, right, and center. I think it's a wonderful field to be in. — Sarah Mikolich

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Justin interviews guest RISKWORLD 2024 Keynote Peter Diamandis about many intriguing topics, starting with Peter's book, Abundance, Peter's career and professional history as it relates to risk management, the purpose and importance of storytelling, and positivity. Peter shares the key for risk professionals to become great organizational leaders: it's to depend analytically on the data! Peter shares his excitement about his RISKWORLD 2024 Opening Keynote on May 6th, what he will present, and how he will engage the audience. Listen in for wisdom on risk and abundance.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS and RIMScast. [:14] Public registration for RISKWORLD 2024 is now open. Explore infinite opportunities with RIMS from May 5th through May 8th, 2024, in San Diego, California. Register at RIMS.org/riskworld. Be thankful that it's a leap year! Advance Registration rates end on February 29th, 2024. [:38] About today's episode of RIMScast. Our topic is risk and innovation, with RISKWORLD 2024 Opening Keynote Peter Diamandis. [1:01] The RIMS-CRMP is the only competency-based risk management credential. That matters because earning the certification shows employers and recruiters that you have the skills necessary to manage risk and create value for your organization. [1:17] Several Exam Prep virtual workshops are coming up. On March 19th and 20th, this two-day course will be presented with PARIMA. The next RIMS-CRMP-FED Exam Prep Virtual Workshop will be held from April 2nd through the 4th and led by Joe Mayo. Visit the certification page on RIMS.org for more information. A link is in these show notes. [1:47] If there is a full group of employees in your organization who should earn the RIMS-CRMP, visit RIMS.org/webinars and register for the complimentary webinar, How Deloitte Leveraged the RIMS-CRMP: A Fireside Chat. A link is on this episode's show notes. [2:06] We will have leaders from the RIMS-CRMP Commission as well as leaders from Deloitte, who will speak to why they supported several of their employees in earning the RIMS-CRMP. It will be a relaxed, informational session and a lot of fun. Mark your calendars for March 15th and register! [2:26] On March 20th at 9:00 a.m., Eastern, we have another informational session about Recertification: Keep Your RIMS-CRMP Active. I will be hosting that session, along with RIMS VP of Professional Development, Denise Osorio. If you have the CRMP and you don't want the credits to lapse, find out how to keep it active! The link is in the notes. [2:53] We are looking forward to RISKWORLD 2024 in sunny San Diego, California, from May 5th through May 8th, 2024. Public registration is open. Register today at RIMS.org/RISKWORLD and the link in this episode's show notes. Early registration rates are available through February 29th, 2024, brought to you by RIMS and leap year! [3:19] I'm so pleased to present an interview with our RISKWORLD 2024 Opening Keynote Speaker, Peter Diamandis. He's a successful entrepreneur several times over, a thought leader, and a New York Times best-selling author of four books, including Abundance: The Future is Better than You Think.  [3:39] Peter Diamandis was named by Fortune as one of the world's 50 great leaders. He is also the Founder and Executive Chairman of the XPrize Foundation, which leads the world in designing and operating large-scale incentive competitions. He is also the Executive Founder of Singularity University. [3:55] Peter Diamandis has a lot of experience with risk and risk professionals. He's going to be one of the standout opening keynote speakers in RISKWORLD history. We'll hear about his risk philosophy, what it will take for risk professionals to become organizational leaders, and a preview of his May 6th RISKWORLD 2024 Keynote. [4:19] Peter Diamandis, welcome to RIMScast! Peter has aerospace engineering, molecular genetics, and medical degrees from MIT and Harvard. He started numerous companies in the space world and the exponential technologies world. For the last decade, his focus has been on longevity, adding decades of health to a person's life. [5:33] Peter has written several books he's proud of, focused on optimism and abundance. Abundance: The Future is Better than You Think, Bold: How to Go Big, Create Wealth and Impact the World, The Future is Faster Than You Think, a few books on longevity, and exponential organizations. [5:59] Peter has a large venture fund, Bold Capital, which has six or seven hundred million dollars. He's investing heavily in AI and longevity. A lot of his work is helping people to change their mindset, which is one of the most important and relevant things we can talk about in the realm of risk. Peter asks you to consider your mindset. [6:31] Imagine the most extraordinary leader on the planet, whomever you consider that to be. Ask yourself what got them there. Was it the money they had, their friends, technology, or was it their mindset? Peter posits that their mindset is what enabled them to be such an extraordinary leader and success. [6:58] The next question is what mindset do you have, where does it come from, and what mindset do you need for the decade ahead in this period of extraordinary accelerating exponential change? [7:41] There are a multitude of risks on the horizon at all times. Pandemics have been and will continue to be a global risk. We have risks on that scale from asteroid impacts. We have risks that are mounting in the realm of AI. We have risks from manmade biological disruptions. [8:26] People don't take into account the accelerating countervailing forces. We live in a day when individuals can come up with new strategies and technologies to combat problems. Individuals can also cause problems. [9:20] Peter defines entrepreneurs as individuals who find juicy problems and solve them and the more entrepreneurs empowered with more powerful technologies, the more problems get knocked down. Then we are left with only first-world problems. [10:02] The fundamental problem is, humans have a hard time truly judging risk accurately. The amygdala scans all of our sensory data. If it sees something that's potentially dangerous, it puts you on “red alert.” It raises your blood pressure, narrows your pupils, and gets you ready for your fight-or-flight reaction. [10:58] We tend to be easily tipped into fight-or-flight even though the chances of real danger are orders of magnitude lower. Peter describes loss of life through the violence of warfare or crime, through time. People would think from the news that we are living in the most dangerous time in history but we are living in the most peaceful time in history. [11:46] The Middle Ages were disastrous. We romanticize the past. Today, your chance of dying from a violent act is minuscule compared to what it used to be. [12:05] RIMS plug time! RIMS Virtual Workshops: Visit RIMS.org/virtualworkshops to see the full calendar. On March 6th and 7th, our friend Elise Farnham hosts Applying and Integrating ERM. On March 12th and 13th, former RIMS president Chris Mandel hosts, Captives as an Alternate Risk Financing Technique. [12:31] Information about these workshops and others is on the RIMS Virtual Workshops page and a link to the full calendar is in this episode's notes. [12:39] On February 29th, Hub International sponsors Ready for Tomorrow: Protecting Your Profits in the Property Market. On March 7th, in celebration of International Women's Day, Origami Risk leads the session Women of Risk & Compliance: Leading & Learning One Step at a Time. [13:01] Visit RIMS.org/Webinars to learn more about these webinars and to register! Links are in the show notes. Webinar registration is complimentary for RIMS members. [13:14] Quick shout-out to our friends at the Spencer Educational Foundation, which funds the education of next-generation risk management and insurance talent. Spencer's scholarship program is open but coming to a close on March 1st for Ph.D. applicants. [13:29] Students and risk management and insurance faculty with interest can visit Spencered.org for additional details. [13:54] Leading risk managers who are data-driven decision-makers would make good organizational leaders. Peter believes that depending on the human “gut” is no longer viable. Gut feelings based on years of experience are irrelevant. What is important is what the data shows. [14:47] Peter states that risk managers who can gather the data, analyze it, and make data-driven decisions are going to be great leaders. [15:12] Storytelling is how we convey means and ideas. We evolved as humans to tell stories and receive stories around the campfire. As long as humans are involved in a decision process, which they will be less and less in the future, an emotional connection is going to sway an individual. Great stories connect you with individuals. [15:56] If you tell a great story and connect with a person emotionally, you can sway them pro or con, yes or no, on the decision that you want. So storytelling is fundamental. All day long, Peter seeks investments. Investments are selected by an investment committee that believes in the entrepreneur and the company and what they're doing. [16:33] When you're trying to raise money, it's super important to tell a great story about “Why me? Why this? And why now?” The data will sway at least equally, if not more but today, as flesh and blood, hearts and minds, storytelling is still critically important, whether you are selling or being sold. [17:23] Peter is the opening keynote speaker at RISKWORLD 2024 on Monday, May 6th in San Diego, California. Peter says the world of risk assessment, risk balancing, and risk-taking is more important than ever before. Peter's job is to tell stories to the audience to help them understand the role they have to play. [17:44] Doing anything big and bold in the world is risky. If we take the risk out of everything, then we're stuck, stagnant, and moving backward. There needs to be a way that entrepreneurs, companies, and even governments, can take risks that have the upside potential to transform society for the better. [18:14] Peter wants to infect people with the positivity of this increasing world of abundance. A key area Peter wants to hit is that the world is getting better; we need to take risks to transform insurance. Fire insurance should prevent fires. Health insurance should keep you healthy. Life insurance should keep you alive a lot longer. [19:17] The most exciting thing about all these exponential technologies is the reinventing of business models. How do we reinvent business models not only to financially protect against the risk but also to use technology to remove the risk, if at all possible, and change the way we think about all these areas? [20:06] Peter loves Q&A. The more questions, the better. He wants to make several points. First, he wants people to see the data that the world has been improving at an extraordinary rate in terms of increased access to food, water, healthcare, and education; with reduced child mortality rates, maternal mortality rates, and violence. [20:41] When you look at the numbers, they're awesome. The question becomes … why is the world getting better on all these different dimensions? … It's not that we're getting smarter or that we have better politicians; it's the impact of technology. Peter wants to share that to begin. The next point is to talk about what's going on in the meta trends. [21:03] Meta trends are the forces that are heading our way and changing everything. The meta trend in energy is from whale oil 100 years ago to fusion energy in the near term; looking at reinventing transport with flying cars and autonomous cars; and humanoid robots coming. [21:23] Looking at longevity and the ability to add 10 to 30 healthy years to your life, and how that will impact society. Where we are with AI today and where it's going; what are the challenges? How do we think about these challenges? Everything we've ever known is about to change. [22:01] Artificial intelligence, in its current use and capabilities and how fast it's evolving, and where it's going needs to be a conversation in your board room, at your dinner table, and with your children, everywhere! [22:28] Peter's parting words: “I think the world of risk is about to be transformed and it's going to be transformed by exponential technologies, sensors, networks, AI, robotics, all of these areas; AR, VR, and blockchain, and I want to show you what's possible today and where these technologies are taking us in the next two to five years. It's awesome!” [22:49] “It's an amazing time to be alive and I think that business models, companies, and the future of the entire risk industry are going to be refined and transformed. So that's our conversation; I'm looking forward to it!” [23:07] Thank you so much, Peter Diamandis! Looking forward to seeing you! [23:11] Special thanks to Peter Diamandis for joining us and giving us a preview of his RISKWORLD 2024 Keynote which will be on Monday, May 6th. [23:19] There's still time to get the early bird registration rate for RISKWORLD through February 29th. Visit RIMS.org/riskworld and register there. Peter's opening Keynote is one of the many memorable presentations we'll be experiencing at RISKWORLD 2024. [23:36] Go to the App Store and download the RIMS App. This is an exclusive members-only benefit with all sorts of RIMS resources and coverage. Everybody loves the RIMS App! [24:02] You can sponsor a RIMScast episode for this, our weekly show, or a dedicated episode. Links to sponsored episodes are in our show notes. RIMScast has a global audience of risk professionals, legal professionals, students, business leaders, C-Suite executives, and more. Let's collaborate! Contact pd@rims.org for more information. [34:44] Become a RIMS member and get access to the tools, thought leadership, and network you need to succeed. Visit RIMS.org/membership or email membershipdept@RIMS.org for more information. [25:00] Risk Knowledge is the RIMS searchable content library that provides relevant information for today's risk professionals. Materials include RIMS executive reports, survey findings, contributed articles, industry research, benchmarking data, and more. [25:15] For the best reporting on the profession of risk management, read Risk Management Magazine at RMMagazine.com, and check out the blog at RiskManagementMonitor.com. Justin Smulison is Business Content Manager at RIMS. You can email Justin at Content@RIMS.org. [25:36] Thank you for your continued support and engagement on social media channels! We appreciate all your kind words. Listen every week! Stay safe!   Mentioned in this Episode: RISKWORLD 2024 — San Diego, CA | May 5–8, 2024 NEW FOR MEMBERS! RIMS Mobile App Spencer Educational Foundation Spencer Educational Foundation — Grants Page RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Virtual Workshops 2024 International Risk Manager Survey conducted by FERMA in partnership with PwC FERMA Diamandis.com RIMS Webinars: Ready for Tomorrow: Protecting Your Profits in the Property Market | Sponsored by Hub International | Feb. 29, 2024 Women of Risk & Compliance: Leading & Learning One Step at a Time | Sponsored by Origami Risk | March 7, 2024 Elevating ERM in Federal Agencies: The RIMS-CRMP-FED Explored by Deloitte & Touche LLP and RIMS | March 15, 2024 Recertification: Keep Your RIMS-CRMP Active | Presented by RIMS | March 20, 2024 Fraud Attitude Shifts in the Industry | Sponsored by Zurich | March 21, 2024 RIMS.org/Webinars Upcoming Virtual Workshops: See the full calendar of RIMS Virtual Workshops RIMS-CRMP Prep Workshops Related RIMScast Episodes: Riskworld 2023 Keynote Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM President and CEO “Diving in with RIMS 2024 President David Arick” “Kicking Off 2024 with RIMS CEO Gary LaBranche” “Scenario Planning with the RIMS SERMC in 2024” “Solving Wicked Problems with Dr. Gav Schneider” Sponsored RIMScast Episodes: “Alliant's P&C Outlook For 2024” | Sponsored by Alliant (New!) “Why Subrogation is the New Arbitration” | Sponsored by Fleet Response Cyclone Season: Proactive Preparation for Loss Minimization | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers Ltd. “Subrogation and the Competitive Advantage” | Sponsored by Fleet Response “Cyberrisk Outlook 2023” | Sponsored by Alliant “Chemical Industry: How To Succeed Amid Emerging Risks and a Challenging Market” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD “Insuring the Future of the Environment” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Insights into the Gig Economy and its Contractors” | Sponsored by Zurich “The Importance of Disaster Planning Relationships” | Sponsored by ServiceMaster   RIMS Publications, Content, and Links: RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community! RIMS Virtual Workshops On-Demand Webinars Risk Management Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories — New interview featuring Dr. Lianne Appelt! Spencer Educational Foundation RIMS DEI Council   RIMS Events, Education, and Services: RIMS Risk Maturity Model® RIMS Events App Apple | Google Play RIMS Buyers Guide   Sponsor RIMScast: Contact sales@rims.org or pd@rims.org for more information.   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.   Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.   About our guest Peter Diamandis, PeterDiamandis.com Moonshots with Peter Diamandis Tweetables (Edited For Social Media Use): Imagine the most extraordinary leader on the planet. … Ask yourself what got them there. Was it the money they had, was it friends, was it technology, or was it their mindset? … What mindset do you have? — Peter Diamandis   I define entrepreneurs as individuals who find juicy problems and solve them and the more entrepreneurs empowered with more powerful technologies, the more problems get knocked down. — Peter Diamandis   I also want to infect people's minds with the positivity that is out there to show them this increasing world of abundance, which is counter to what we think of all the time. — Peter Diamandis   The question becomes … why is the world getting better on all these different dimensions? … It's not that we're getting smarter or that we have better politicians; it's the impact of technology. So I want to share that to begin. — Peter Diamandis   The world of risk is about to be transformed … by exponential technologies, sensors, networks, AI, robotics, AR, VR, and blockchain. I want to show you what's possible today and where these technologies are taking us in the next two to five years. — Peter Diamandis

What a joy to record an episode with Fabienne & Benoit. First off, I don't know how they do it but they practically never cut each other when speaking, they somehow magical know when the other is done. It was a pleasure to listen to their stories. And they have many! They've traveled so much, met so many people, they were Digital Nomads before it was hype, and before they even knew it and ended up in a coliving because of crappy wifi. Fabienne and Benoit in their own words: We are Ben and Fabienne. We are both in our late thirties and grew up in Switzerland. We met back in 2008 and quite quickly we got bitten by the travel bug. After our studies, we decided to move to Vienna (Austria) and worked there for 2 years. In 2013, we left for what was supposed to be a 1-year backpacking trip around the world. The trip turned out to last 19 months and the least we can say is that this gave us new perspective on our life and careers. We were no longer attracted by the corporate world and started dreaming about a more flexible, filled with human interactions and entrepreneur life. Financial reality however made us go back to an office job after returning from the trip. We both took a job in a tech start-up in Zurich (March 2015). In August 2016, barely 18 months after signing our contract, we resigned and founded our own company and started travelling again. After being fully nomad for a little more than 2 years, we pushed the doors of our first coliving in December 2018 (Nine Coliving). This has been a game changer and we started to spend about 50% of our time in coliving spaces across Europe (nine coliving, cloud citadel, Anceu, Re-Station, Bansko). In 2023, we're now opening our own space in the Swiss Alps. We've been running our travel blog since 2013 and a wordpress-SEO blog (novo-media.ch) since 2016. We love writing hiking guides (books as well as ebooks) Keep up with their adventures: https://www.instagram.com/alpiness_coliving Check out Alpiness Coliving: https://alpiness-coliving.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehumansinsidethepods/message

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   March is International Women's History Month and March 8th is International Women's Day. It's the perfect time for the RIMScast debut of Jennifer Santiago! Jennifer is the Director for Risk Management and Safety at Wakefern Food Corp., the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States. Jennifer has served in RIMS for years, is a RIMS-CRMP holder, and is one of the most visible, vocal, and fun ambassadors at events like RISKWORLD 2023, where we will see her on stage!   In this interview, Jennifer shares her background, what excites her in risk management, and her passion for DE&I and ESB. She says that the risk management industry has been extremely homogenous for decades, which is too long! Tune in for today's informative and exciting conversation!   Key Takeaways: [:01] About the RIMS Membership. [:14] Registration for RISKWORLD 2023 is now open! [:26] About RIMScast. [:38] About today's episode. [:47] All about upcoming RIMS webinars, workshops, events, and more! [1:53] March is International Women's History Month. [2:07] About today's episode with Jennifer Santiago. [2:43] Justin welcomes RIMS 2023 President Jennifer Santiago to the podcast! [3:11] Jennifer tells how she feels as President of RIMS, after years of involvement. [3:36] How RIMS advances the risk management profession and individuals. [4:44] How Jennifer moved her career in risk management through RIMS. [5:23] Jennifer shares the 2023 RIMS theme of personal and organizational resilience. [6:30] The risk profession can lean on RIMS to get R.E.A.D.Y. for what is next. R — Reconnecting and strengthening the bonds of the risk community. E — Education as a critical path to personal and professional development. A — Advocating for the profession around critical legislation. D — DE&I, the foundation from which everything else stems. Y — YOU, what RIMS can do for you as an individual RIMS professional. [7:46] Why Jennifer is “long” on the risk management profession and CRO roles. [8:31] Jennifer's passion for DE&I. Why risk professionals should use DE&I. The industry has been extremely homogenous for decades. It's not acceptable any longer. [10:52] Meaningful things executives can do, such as forming Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and having DE&I Officers, to support DE&I in their organizations. [13:01] What challenges are there for women to break into the pipeline and reach professional success? There should be no more one-size-fits-all stereotypes. [15:22] Does Jennifer golf? Where are the deals being made now? [16:08] RIMS plug time! About the RIMS DE&I Strategy page, RISKWORLD 2023, and in-person workshops in Atlanta before RISKWORLD. [17:10] Justin revisits his interview with Josh Linkner, highlighting why live events are so critical, with the demand for human connection in this era of remote and hybrid work. [19:18] About Jennifer's career at Novartis, Penn State University, and Wakefern Food Corp. and her move from one to the other. Jennifer tells about being a change agent. [20:36] Jennifer's interest in company culture and the risk toolkit in different industries. [21:16] How Jennifer does a deep dive when she takes on a new role and finds where she will bring the biggest value with the biggest impact. [22:57] How Penn State and other Universities are like cities. The risk profile is extremely diverse and you are thrown into it, even in a pandemic. [24:54] How risk management has a line-of-sight view around an organization and connects the dots to see the enterprise risk. [26:09] About the evolution of risk management education. It's being highlighted more and more as a necessary skill set. About the RIMS Rising Risk Professionals group. [27:52] What resources the Spencer Educational Foundation provides for students. [29:22] An example of a risk management insurance major graduating to a career. [30:41] What Jennifer is excited about with running RISKWORLD 2023, post-COVID-19! [33:11] Has Jennifer ever hosted a big event like RISKWORLD? She's looking forward to using a transparent prompter! [34:55] About the great keynote speakers for RISKWORLD, including Danica Patrick! [35:38] Justin thanks Jennifer for being on RIMScast and tells of the links in the show notes, and how to sponsor a RIMScast episode! Justin describes other offers.   Mentioned in this Episode: RISKWORLD 2023 — April 30‒May 3 in Atlanta, Georgia! Public registration is open! Riskworld: In-Person Workshops April 29-‒30 | Save 30% on pre-conference workshops when you register to attend RISKWORLD! RIMS Leadership Corner “Jennifer Santiago Named RIMS 2023 President” (Press release) RIMS Diversity Equity & Inclusion page Contribute to Risk Management Magazine. SpencerEd.org | Learn more and donate today. Upcoming Webinars: “The Evolution of ESG” | Sponsored by Zurich | March 9, 2023 “Cyber Solutions: Parametric Protection of the Digital Supply Chain” | Sponsored by Parametrix | March 30, 2023 “Forced Labor and Supply Chains” | Sponsored by Sayari Analytics | April 13, 2023 See the full calendar of RIMS Virtual Workshops Related RIMScast Episodes: “Riskworld Keynote Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM President and CEO” (2023) “Innovation and Improvisation with RISKWORLD Keynote Josh Linkner” (2023) “Taking the ‘Next Steps' with NAAIA Executive Director and COO Omari Jahi Aarons” “Diversity as a Successful Business Division with Rodney Johnson” “Spencer Educational Foundation 2022 Honoree Neeti Bhalla Johnson on Access to Education, DEI & ESG” Sponsored RIMScast Episodes: “Using M&A Insurance: The How and Why” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers Ltd. (NEW!) “Zurich's Construction Sustainability Outlook for 2023” “Aon's 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season Overview” “ESG Through the Risk Lens” | Sponsored by Riskonnect “A Look at the Cyber Insurance Market” | Sponsored by AXA XL “How to Reduce Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Risks” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD “Managing Global Geopolitical Risk in 2022 and Beyond” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Keeping Subcontractors Safe Through Partner Elevation” | Sponsored by Highwire “ESG: A Responsibility and a Growing Megatrend” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers Ltd. “Prioritizing People: Focusing on Your Team to Deliver Exceptional Quality and Service to Your Clients” | Sponsored by Gallagher Bassett “Bermuda Opportunities in 2022 with BDA Chair Stephen Weinstein” | Sponsored by Bermuda Business Development Agency “SyncR: A Tool to Enhance Your Risk Quality & Insurance Strategy” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers Ltd. “RIMScast: Navigating the Risk Landscape in 2022” | Sponsored by AXA XL “RIMScast: Prioritizing People: Expertise and Innovation” | Sponsored by Gallagher Bassett “RIMScast: Risk Findings for the Industrial & Manufacturing Industry” | Sponsored by Aon “RIMScast: Establishing the Right Assurance to Request From Business Partners” | Sponsored by HITRUST “RIMScast: Aon's 2021 Retail Industry Overview” | Sponsored by Aon “RIMScast: A Legacy of Resilience” | Sponsored by J.B. 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RIMS Virtual Workshops On-Demand Webinars RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer Risk Management Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS Risk Leaders Series RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories — New interview featuring LA RIMS President Scott Ritto! Spencer Educational Foundation RIMS DEI Council RIMS Path to the Boardroom   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guest: Jennifer Santiago on LinkedInRIMS Leadership Corner with RIMS 2023 President Jennifer Santiago   Tweetables (For Social Media Use):   “[Being in the RIMS community] is truly like a virtuous cycle of giving and receiving.” — Jennifer Santiago   “We need diverse perspectives from people; different backgrounds, knowledge, and experience to be effective and successful. … The industry has been extremely homogeneous for decades.” — Jennifer Santiago   “I think women bring all the same and more skills to the table as men do so there should really be no longer a one-size-fits-all stereotype of any gender, race, ethnicity, male, woman, and everything. … Women make excellent leaders.” — Jennifer Santiago   “I'm definitely a change agent and I haven't met a challenge that I didn't like. And that's just me as a person, so not everyone has the appetite for that. … I'm comfortable being out of my comfort zone.” — Jennifer Santiago   “RISKWORLD is the premier event for all things risk management and for anyone in risk, … [or] you want to get in it, it's a very inclusive, open environment for risk people. … I look forward to it every year.” — Jennifer Santiago

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Guest 1: Pat Saporito Founder & Principal Consultant, Saporito & Associates, LLC “Leveraging Data and Analytics for Continuous Risk Management” is a course that is available in three parts — Part 1's next session is on March 9th. The in-person pre-conference workshop on April 29th and 30th in Atlanta Georgia will be “Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence in Risk Management.” RISKWORLD attendees save 30% on this course. The instructor for the virtual and in-person workshops is my friend Pat Saporito, Founder & Principal Consultant of Saporito & Associates, LLC. I've worked with her before and she's one of our favorites here at RIMS. I wanted you to hear about what she has in store for you.   Guest 2: Megan Miller Megan Miller is the Executive Director of the Spencer Educational Foundation. Megan is here to talk to us about #SpencerDay.   Guests 3 and 4: Anne Bowen and Jamal Evans Anne and Jamal are 2022 Spencer Educational Foundation Scholarship Recipients.   Be sure to tune in for today's informative conversations!   Key Takeaways: [:01] About the RIMS Membership. [:14] Registration for RISKWORLD 2023 is now open! [:26] About RIMScast. [:39] About today's episode, #SpencerDay, and today's guests. [:53] All about upcoming RIMS webinars, workshops, events, and more! [1:35] About RISKWORLD 2023. [1:48] About recent episodes with RISKWORLD speakers. [2:09] About data analytics courses that RIMS hosts virtually and will also host in person in Atlanta, Georgia ahead of RISKWORLD. The virtual course is “Leveraging Data and Analytics for Continuous Risk Management,” in three parts, with Part 1 on March 9th. [2:35] The in-person course is a pre-conference workshop on April 29th and 30th in Atlanta Georgia, “Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in Risk Management.” RISKWORLD attendees save 30% on this course. [2:48] The instructor for the virtual and in-person courses is Pat Saporito, Founder & Principal Consultant, Saporito & Associates, LLC. [3:04] Justin welcomes Pat Saporito to RIMScast! [3:11] About the virtual workshop Pat Saporito leads for RIMS in three modules or parts. [3:22] The first part of the virtual workshop, “Leveraging Data,” is about the foundation of data and analytics and how to leverage the data for risk management. [4:01] The second part of the virtual workshop, “Managing Data,” is about bringing data sources together and using the characteristics of the data by asking better analytical questions and using data scientists. [4:58] The last part of the virtual workshop, “Optimizing Risk Management with AI,” is about algorithms that go beyond the usual. The course includes demos and how to build a framework for the attendees' use cases, and make incremental improvements. [5:48] The practical tools attendees of each course receive from Pat. [6:02] Justin is looking forward to Pat hosting the three combined modules under the title “Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in Risk Management,” in person in Atlanta, an all-day course over two days, April 29th and 30th. [6:43] Pat will cover in person everything from the three modules of the virtual course, a little more concisely. She will also ask participants to bring a case study or risk management challenge to work on to make it practical for them. [8:02] Pat describes her teaching style as very practical with some added humor. The in-person group discussion is also invaluable. [8:37] Justin's second guest, Spencer Educational Foundation Executive Director, Megan Miller is here to tell about #SpencerDay. Justin welcomes Megan to RIMScast. [9:18] Spencer Day brought back their gala in 2022, after being on pandemic hiatus, and honored Neeti Bhalla Johnson. The year was also a high-water mark for fundraising. [9:53] The Spencer Educational Foundation is excited about what it will be able to do in 2023. [10:07] Neeti Bhalla Johnson's Spencer gala award speech was recorded and posted on the SpencerEd.org website. That was very helpful for Justin to watch, preparing to have her on RIMScast. [10:33] Several scholars at the gala came up to Megan to say how great it was to have a woman speaker that looked like them. They don't see that a lot with high honors and big awards. [11:10] Spencer Educational Foundation has been around for over 43 years and is known for its scholarships. Spencer Day raises awareness of the foundation. The foundation is grateful for the corporate support received over the decades. [11:56] The Spencer Educational Foundation needs more individual support. The Foundation is asking for individuals to donate $23.00 for 2023 as a show of support. Spread the word today with #SpencerDay. On other days use #SpencerScholars and #FundingTheirFuture. [12:45] Hashtags help the foundation to keep track of mentions on different social media platforms. [13:25] The Spencer Foundation is holding a Pickleball Tournament on the Saturday preceding the RISKWORLD conference. They are looking for players and sponsors now. On Sunday there is the 2023 Spencer Gallagher Golf Tournament at the Smoke Rise Country Club. [14:27] The Spencer RIMS Risk Management Challenge will be held with students from China, India, Canada, and the U.S. on Monday afternoon. On Monday evening, there is the Spencer Reception. On Tuesday morning May 2nd, there is the 5K Fun Run.  [15:27] The 2023 Funding Their Future Gala will be on September 14th, in New York City. There is a new venue to be revealed. The honoree will be announced in the coming months. Save the date! There will also be a couple of student speakers. [16:30] The Spencer Foundation will award about $650,000 in 2023 scholarships (over 100 awards) and about $1 million in other 2023 programs, including course development funding to schools for risk management and insurance courses and programs. [17:10] The focus has been on minority-serving institutions, such as HBCUs and Hispanic-serving institutions, to diversify the pipeline of talent. [17:58] Justin introduces his next guests, two recipients of Spencer scholarships at the Funding Their Future Gala of 2022, Anne Bowen and Jamal Evans, who are on the show to talk about the role Spencer has played in this early part of their risk careers. [18:16] Justin welcomes Anne Bowen and Jamal Evans to RIMScast. The last time Anne and Jamal met, they were nervously walking onstage as scholarship award recipients. Anne and Jamal speak of the honor they received and how it felt in front of so many risk and insurance industry executives. [19:34] Anne looks back at the impact Spencer has had on her education, internship, and career, on other students, and professionals. [20:22] Jamal seconds that. For Jamal, the big thing was the financial support while going through undergraduate school. Jamal is a two-time Spencer Scholar, first as a junior, which allowed him to focus on his education and not be bogged down with concern. That yielded successes for Jamal. [20:48] Jamal also has participated in the Mentorship Program and has been helped by the industry professionals he connected with through Spencer. [21:19] Anne offers her advice to students applying now for a Spencer Scholarship. Take that leap of faith, really put yourself out there, and share your story. Every person has a unique story about how they got into this industry. Be your true self. [22:01] Jamal says just go for it. There are always “nerves” when applying and doing the essay requirement. Spencer is there to support future insurance professionals and they're passionate about those who are trying to educate themselves in the insurance industry. [22:24] Take the leap of faith. Be diligent with your essay; be passionate and authentic. It's a great organization with much more opportunities than the financial incentive. [22:49] Jamal thanks all of the Spencer staff, from the people who process the applications to the people who manage the event. Tandeka Nomvete is one individual who stands out. She encouraged him at the Spencer Educational Gala before he spoke and she continues to show him support and direct him to resources and opportunities. [24:00] Anne expresses her #AttitudeOfGratitude to Tandeka Nomvete, for taking them under her wing at the Gala. Anne thanks Megan Miller for helping Indiana State University where Anne got her undergraduate degree and is studying for her master's degree. Anne also thanks her advisor on campus, Ms. Rebecca Ray. [25:31] Justin thanks Anne Bowen and Jamal Evans for joining us on RIMScast. Justin thanks all of his guests. Remember to participate in Spencer Day by visiting SpencerEd.org and the Spencer Day link in this episode's show notes. On social, follow #SpencerDay. Justin appreciates your support. [25:53] You can sponsor a RIMScast episode! Justin shares examples of episode sponsors. See links to sponsored episodes below. RIMScast has a global audience comprised of risk and insurance professionals, legal professionals, students, business leaders, C-Suite executives, and more! Contact PD@rims.org for more information. [26:35] More RIMS offerings: Transitional Membership available to members separated from their place of employment, valid for up to two years or until you secure your next full-time position. — Register for the RIMS CRMP, the only risk management-based competency credential. — Check out the searchable RIMS Content Page. [27:31] Subscribe to the monthly Risk Management Magazine and Risk Management Monitor, the official RIMS blog. [27:45] To contact Justin, email Content@rims.org. Justin thanks you for your continued support and engagement on social media. Stay safe and healthy and we'll see you next week!   Mentioned in this Episode: Spencer Day is Feb 27. Visit SpencerEd.org/spencer-day to show your support. Share this episode on social media with #SpencerScholars #ICM2023 InsuranceCareersMonth RISKWORLD 2023 — April 30‒May 3 in Atlanta, Georgia! Public registration is open! Riskworld: In-Person Workshops April 29‒30 | “RISKWORLD Pre-Conference Workshop Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence in Risk Management”Save 30% on pre-conference workshops when you register to attend RISKWORLD! RIMS Diversity Equity & Inclusion page New NAAIA Report Focuses on Next Steps for DEI in the Insurance Industry — coverage from Risk Management Monitor Contribute to Risk Management Magazine Upcoming Webinars: “Deadly Weapons and Sexual Abuse Risk” | Sponsored by Beazley | Feb. 28, 2023 “Property Valuations Amid Record Inflation” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD | March 2, 2023 “The Evolution of ESG” | Sponsored by Zurich | March 9, 2023 “Cyber Solutions: Parametric Protection of the Digital Supply Chain” | Sponsored by Parametrix | March 30, 2023 See the full calendar of RIMS Virtual Workshops Related RIMScast Episodes: “Spencer Educational Foundation 2022 Honoree Neeti Bhalla Johnson on Access to Education, DEI & ESG” “Spencer Educational Foundation Executive Director Megan Miller (2022)” “Riskworld Keynote Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM President, and CEO” “Innovation and Improvisation with RISKWORLD Keynote Josh Linkner (2023)” “Diversity as a Successful Business Division with Rodney Johnson” “A Fond Farewell to Mary Roth” Sponsored RIMScast Episodes: “Using M&A Insurance: The How and Why” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers Ltd. (NEW!) “Zurich's Construction Sustainability Outlook for 2023” “Aon's 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season Overview” “ESG Through the Risk Lens” | Sponsored by Riskonnect “A Look at the Cyber Insurance Market” | Sponsored by AXA XL “How to Reduce Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Risks” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD “Managing Global Geopolitical Risk in 2022 and Beyond” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Keeping Subcontractors Safe Through Partner Elevation” | Sponsored by Highwire “ESG: A Responsibility and a Growing Megatrend” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers Ltd. “Prioritizing People: Focusing on Your Team to Deliver Exceptional Quality and Service to Your Clients” | Sponsored by Gallagher Bassett “Bermuda Opportunities in 2022 with BDA Chair Stephen Weinstein” | Sponsored by Bermuda Business Development Agency “SyncR: A Tool to Enhance Your Risk Quality & Insurance Strategy” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers Ltd. “RIMScast: Navigating the Risk Landscape in 2022” | Sponsored by AXA XL “RIMScast: Prioritizing People: Expertise and Innovation” | Sponsored by Gallagher Bassett “RIMScast: Risk Findings for the Industrial & Manufacturing Industry” | Sponsored by Aon “RIMScast: Establishing the Right Assurance to Request From Business Partners” | Sponsored by HITRUST “RIMScast: Aon's 2021 Retail Industry Overview” | Sponsored by Aon “RIMScast: A Legacy of Resilience” | Sponsored by J.B. Boda Group “The Golden Era of Insurance” | Sponsored by The Hartford “Insurance Investigation Trends Happening Now” | Sponsored by Travelers “What Could a CRO Do for Your Business?” | Sponsored by Riskonnect “Hard Reality: A Look at Rising Rates in Property & Excess Casualty” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Property Valuation Deep Dive” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD “Property Loss Control Engineering” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers RIMS Events, Education, and Services: RIIMS.org/Events RIMS Risk Maturity Model® RIMS Events App Apple | Google Play NEW FOR MEMBERS! RIMS Mobile App RIMS Buyers Guide Dan Kugler Risk Manager on Campus Grant Sponsor RIMScast: Contact sales@rims.org or pd@rims.org for more information. RIMS Publications, Content, and Links: RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community! RIMS Virtual Workshops Upcoming RIMS — Virtual Workshops On-Demand Webinars RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer Risk Management Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS Risk Leaders Series RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories — New interview featuring LA RIMS President Scott Ritto! Spencer Educational Foundation RIMS DEI Council RIMS Path to the Boardroom   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guests: Pat Saporito Founder & Principal Consultant, Saporito & Associates, LLC   Megan MillerExecutive Director, Spencer Educational Foundation   Anne Bowen   Jamal Evans   Tweetables (For Social Media Use):   “I'm going to ask participants to bring a case study. … So if they're looking to improve safety, or they're looking to improve some other area of risk management, I'd like them to bring that challenge with them … for their data safari.” — Pat Saporito   “We're really just trying, in very natural ways, to represent the diverse talent that's out there in the industry.” — Megan Miller   “Spencer has formed a community to help every student and pull them along in this pipeline. It's just a very special feeling when you reflect back on that. Only a year out into my career, I can see the impact Spender has on every student.” — Anne Bowen   “I participate in the Mentorship  Program. The mentorship opportunities and connecting me with industry professionals through Spencer have been a great experience for me and very helpful throughout my academic career.” — Jamal Evans

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   NAAIA is the National African American Insurance Association and they recently released a report with Marsh McLennan titled The Next Steps on the Journey. It's a great read and it's publicly accessible through the link on this episode's show notes and naaia.org. The Next Steps study is interested in demographics, but it goes far deeper, by exploring the specific experiences of Black and African-American professionals in risk and insurance. Further, it sought to understand a number of qualitative concepts and issues, including barriers of entry and retention, the evolution of DEI commitments, limitations of DEI initiatives, and, of course, opportunities for professionals in risk and insurance organizations.   NAAIA Executive Director and COO Omari Jahi Aarons is here to discuss the findings of the survey and special details in the report and we'll get a glimpse into his career path and his hopes for NAAIA and professionals of color in the risk and insurance professions.   Be sure to tune in for today's insightful conversation!   Key Takeaways: [:01] About the RIMS Membership. [:14] Registration for RISKWORLD 2023 is now open! [:26] About RIMScast. [:39] About today's episode. [:50] All about upcoming RIMS webinars, workshops, events, and more! [1:40] About RISKWORLD 2023. [2:15] About Spencer Day. [2:30] Today's episode is about NAAIA with Omari Jahi Aarons. [3:36] Justin welcomes Omari Jahi Aarons to RIMScast! [3:10] Omari is the Executive Director and COO for NAAIA, a professional membership-based organization with 1,700 members and 22 chapters. [4:06] How NAAIA serves people of color in the insurance industry. NAAIA is 25 years into its mission. [4:27] NAAIA is looking forward to the next 25 years, and how NAAIA can help the entire industry to level up, by its mission to diversify the insurance industry. [4:46] What inspired Omari to enter the insurance industry? He reframes the question to “Who invited me to join the insurance industry?” [7:07] What kept Omari in the insurance industry? [9:38] How Omari was “voluntold” to join NAAIA and then discovered the value in it. [11:05] Omari shares the experience of attending his first annual NAAIA conference. [11:53] Why Omari stayed in NAAIA and about his journey to Executive Director and COO of NAAIA. [13:11] How Omari's role at NAAIA, a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization, differs from his former corporate roles. [14:51] About the recent report, The Next Steps on the Journey, and how it relates to the 2018 report, The Journey of African American Insurance Professionals. [16:27] What NAAIA and Marsh were hoping would come from the recommendations in the 2018 report. [16:55] What led up to the 2022 study, The Next Steps on the Journey, published by Marsh and AAIA in January of 2023? [17:46] Omari explains why the majority of study respondents for The Next Steps were female and what it means for the industry. [19:13] What do we do to help close the gap for Black and African-American men in the insurance industry? Omari offers some suggestions. [20:01] How mentoring played a part in Omari's career and what The Next Steps reveals about mentoring. [21:52] Why are sponsorship programs and coaching essential to success? [22:06] About types of coaching needed for different roles. [22:58] Sponsorship programs and coaching supports at every level of the career journey are big parts of The Next Steps. [23:33] Omari presents some helpful initiatives and key actions that organizations can take from The Next Steps report. [25:08] What are the things, beyond the workplace, that people need so they can thrive? [25:47] Plug Time! — RIMS's DE&I Advisory Council — RISKWORLD 2023 will be held April 30‒May 3 in Atlanta, Georgia! — In-Person Workshops April  29‒30 — Upcoming RIMS events. [26:49] Justin revisits his interview with RISKWORLD's Awards and Leadership Keynote, Josh Linkner, speaking about live events and seeing everybody at RISKWORLD! [28:33] Justin returns to the conclusion of his interview with Omari Jahi Aarons. [28:54] Omari describes a reception he held during RISKWORLD 2019 as the inaugural president of the Boston Chapter of NAAIA and how the reception boosted the chapter. [31:34] About sustaining DEI initiatives in the face of layoffs. Research shows that DEI improves profitability and productivity when DEI is integrated with the business strategy. [34:04] Omari explores the question: who does DEI work belong to in an organization? [34:52] About succession planning for sustaining the DEI work. [36:42] How do we embed DEI into business strategy and society? What about when DEI mentors, sponsors, and coaches leave the organization? [38:15] What do organizations get wrong about the ROI on DEI? [38:44] The importance of long-term outcomes and sets of activities that build trust and lead to becoming an employer of choice for the Black community. [40:39] Omari reveals the end outcome of NAAIA. What will organizations and society look like then? [41:46] Omari poses a question to ask in 100 years. [43:32] How did HR become the workplace police? [45:14] How is HR shifting to enable the best experiences in the workplace and to accomplish the organizational mission, including diversity, equity, and inclusion? [46:20] About risk and putting people first in the workplace policies and practices, including business continuity. [48:13] Justin gives special thanks to Omari Jahi Aarons, the Executive Director and COO of NAAIA. Justin shares links to NAAIA and The Next Steps on the Journey. [48:37] Remember that you can sponsor a RIMScast weekly episode or a dedicated episode! Justin shares examples of episode sponsors. See links to sponsored episodes below. RIMScast has a global audience! [49:18] More RIMS offerings: Transitional Membership available to members separated from their place of employment, valid for up to two years or when you secure your next full-time position. — Register for the RIMS CRMP, the only risk management-based competency credential. — Check out the searchable RIMS Content Page. [50:10] Subscribe to the monthly Risk Management Magazine and to Risk Management Monitor, the official RIMS blog. [50:31] Justin thanks you for your continued support and engagement. Stay safe and we'll see you next week!   Mentioned in this Episode: RISKWORLD 2023 — April 30‒May 3 in Atlanta, Georgia! Public registration is now open! RISKWORLD: In-Person Workshops — April 29‒30 Spencer Day is Feb 27. Visit SpencerEd.org/spencer-day to show your support. RIMS Diversity Equity & Inclusion page The Next Steps on the Journey from NAAIA and Marsh McLennan New NAAIA Report Focuses on Next Steps for DEI in the Insurance Industry — coverage from Risk Management Monitor Contribute to Risk Management Magazine Upcoming Webinars: “The Perfect Storm: Property Risk Strategies & The Right Solutions for You” | Sponsored by Gallagher CORE360 Insights | Feb. 23, 2023 “Deadly Weapons and Sexual Abuse Risk” | Sponsored by Beazley | Feb. 28, 2023 “Property Valuations Amid Record Inflation” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD | March 2, 2023 “The Evolution of ESG” | Sponsored by Zurich | March 9, 2023 “Cyber Solutions: Parametric Protection of the Digital Supply Chain” | Sponsored by Parametrix | March 30, 2023 See the full calendar of RIMS Virtual Workshops Related RIMScast Episodes: “Riskworld Keynote Johnny C. 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Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guest: Omari Jahi Aarons on LinkedIn NAAIA Marsh.com The Journey of African-American Insurance Professionals The Next Steps on the Journey   Tweetables (For Social Media Use):   “Insurance touches everything, and so we are at the forefront of innovation for every industry. … When you're in the insurance industry, you pick up a little bit of expertise from so many different areas because we touch so many things.” — Omari Jahi Aarons   “[At NAAIA's 2018 conference] I was like, ‘Wow! I didn't know that there were this many Black people in the insurance industry!' …  Everyone was so welcoming, … being willing to share with me their work.” — Omari Jahi Aarons   “What do we do to help close the gap for Black and African-American men in the industry, and make sure that Black men know that the insurance industry is a place where they can come and have a thriving career?” — Omari Jahi Aarons   “The issue is … a microcosm of the larger systemic racial bias permeating our whole world. It's going to take generations of committed efforts across the board to move the needle to a place where we … have an equitable and inclusive society.” — The Next Steps on the Journey   “[We may ask in 100 years,] ‘Can you imagine a time when we needed organizations like NAAIA because we didn't value the full humanity of each other? Like we allowed differences like skin color, national origin, and immigrant status … to be barriers?'” — Omari Jahi Aarons   “HR is there to help people be valued, recognized, supported, enabled, and to be able to do their job, and there's certainly a DEI lens that wraps around that.” — Omari Jahi Aarons

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Joining RIMScast today is jazz guitarist, CEO, author, tech entrepreneur, and RISKWORLD leadership keynote, Josh Linkner! As a self-proclaimed creative troublemaker, Josh uses live music as a metaphor for innovative collaboration and will be delivering the Awards and Leadership keynote at RISKWORLD on May 1st, 2023! His performance is unlike any other as he invites audience members to join the band to compose live music in front of their peers (which always ends in a cheering crowd!)   In this episode, Josh shares about the parallels between music and risk management, why he has become a standout keynote speaker in recent years, all about his career, his experiences with risk management and risk professionals, and what we can all expect at his upcoming keynote!   Key Takeaways: [:01] About the RIMS Membership. [:14] Registration for RISKWORLD 2023 is now open! [:34] About RIMScast. [:45] About today's episode. [:56] All about upcoming RIMS webinars, workshops, events, and more! [2:14] More about today's episode with special guest, Josh Linkner. [3:00] Justin welcomes Josh Linkner to the podcast! [3:15] About Josh's upcoming keynote at RISKWORLD. [3:48] Companies and organizational leaders that have inspired Josh in recent years. [5:00] Josh's experience as a CEO and the companies that he has led. [6:33] Josh's experience with risk departments and professionals. [7:55] As Josh was coming up in the '90s, was ESG even on the radar? [9:38] How Josh is navigating ESG demands and challenges from society and his investors. [10:52] RIMS plug time! About RISKWORLD 2023, in-person workshops, and virtual workshops. [12:00] Chris Hansen joins the podcast to give an overview of his upcoming two-day virtual workshop, “Managing Worker Compensation, Employer's Liability and Employment Practices in the U.S.” [15:37] What to expect at Josh's upcoming RISKWORLD 2023 keynote. [19:14] Are live audiences more receptive in 2023 than in 2019, pre-pandemic? [20:26] Josh's favorite jazz musicians. [22:35] Justin thanks Josh for joining the podcast and shares some links to take a look at in today's show notes.   Mentioned in this Episode: RISKWORLD 2023 — April 30‒May 3 in Atlanta, Georgia! Public registration is now open! Advance rates are available through Feb. 17th! 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RIMS Virtual Workshops Upcoming RIMS — Virtual Workshops RIMS Webinars On-Demand Webinars RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer Risk Management Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS Risk Leaders Series RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories — New interview featuring Dr. Karen Hardy of Flip This Risk! Spencer Educational Foundation RIMS DEI Council RIMS Path to the Boardroom   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guest: Josh Linkner's Website   Tweetables (For Social Media Use):   “There are costs, to be clear. But I am hopeful that in the long run … that the benefits of being focused on ESG outweigh the costs.” — Josh Linkner   “At the keynote specifically, I'm going to use live music — specifically live jazz — as a metaphor for leadership, for innovation, and of course, for many of the challenges and the opportunities that we have as risk management professionals.” — Josh Linkner   “I think there is a real desire to be in-person. Obviously, there are many things that we can do remotely — as we should. But there are also some things that we can't. And there's something really special about being present and having human connection.” — Josh Linkner   “Now, in the world of remote or hybrid work, we're often … accomplishing a lot … but what it lacks is that deeply present human connection.” — Josh Linkner  

Check out Christian Smith's Tronic Radio on your favorite streaming platforms here: https://ssyncc.com/tronic-podcast/ Recorded @ Hive, Zurich (March 2020) 01.Intro tool 02.SLT - Dark Side 03.Carlo Lio - Last Man on Mars (unreleased) 04.Manic Brothers - Slaves to The Tendencies 05.Gaston Zani - The Way We Like to Raw (unreleased) 06.Carlo Lio - Trippy Bizz (Unreleased) 07.Dubesque - LA Jack 08.Peja - Pawnee 09.FBK - Headless (Len Faki Hardspace Remix) 10.Secret Cinema & Kalden Bess - Bam Bam (Sasha Carassi Remix) 11.Carlo Lio - Blind Sided (Unreleased) 12.Assailants - Fracture 1 13.FBK - I'll Sit Back (Len Faki Hardspace Remix) 14.The Temper Trap - Sweet Disposition (Dave Sinner & Victor Fernandez Remix) 15.The Southern - Raw Generation 16.Strafe - Set It Off (Avision Jump Off) This show is syndicated & distributed exclusively by Syndicast. If you are a radio station interested in airing the show or would like to distribute your podcast / radio show please register here: https://syndicast.co.uk/distribution/registration

Check out Christian Smith's Tronic Radio on your favorite streaming platforms here: https://ssyncc.com/tronic-podcast/ Recorded @ Hive, Zurich (March 2020) 01.Intro tool 02.SLT - Dark Side 03.Carlo Lio - Last Man on Mars (unreleased) 04.Manic Brothers - Slaves to The Tendencies 05.Gaston Zani - The Way We Like to Raw (unreleased) 06.Carlo Lio - Trippy Bizz (Unreleased) 07.Dubesque - LA Jack 08.Peja - Pawnee 09.FBK - Headless (Len Faki Hardspace Remix) 10.Secret Cinema & Kalden Bess - Bam Bam (Sasha Carassi Remix) 11.Carlo Lio - Blind Sided (Unreleased) 12.Assailants - Fracture 1 13.FBK - I’ll Sit Back (Len Faki Hardspace Remix) 14.The Temper Trap - Sweet Disposition (Dave Sinner & Victor Fernandez Remix) 15.The Southern - Raw Generation 16.Strafe - Set It Off (Avision Jump Off) This show is syndicated & distributed exclusively by Syndicast. If you are a radio station interested in airing the show or would like to distribute your podcast / radio show please register here: https://syndicast.co.uk/distribution/registration

2019 A Year in Review My word for 2019 was BOLD and it has definitely been a BOLD year, although completely different from what I anticipated. I expected myself to be more BOLD on the outside - externally and visibly - but instead this year has been more about catching up with the fast growth of the previous two years and having a BOLDER mindset. It all makes sense in hindsight but there were definitely times where I felt as if I was not living up to my word for the year. As I am writing this review, I feel immensely grateful for everything that has happened this year and I can absolutely see how it is helping me to become ready for a new and BOLD decade. Quick snapshot of 2019 $2.2M in revenue12 team members158 travel days1 new eye Big Travel Year 2019 was a big travel year and I loved every minute of it! I spent 122 days at home in Switzerland, 83 days at my second home in Iceland and 158 days on the road. What may sound exhausting to some, is exciting to me. I love traveling and it is one of the reasons I wanted to build an online business. I don't want to have a local team or a local office. I want to be able to work whenever and wherever and that's what I am doing - and I love it.  Below is my travel schedule for the year, month by month.  January: 5 days Reykjavik → 20 days Zurich →  4 days Toronto → 3 days Phoenix February: → 4 days Laguna Beach → 7 days Reykjavik→  3 days Zurich → 7 days Nendaz (Switzerland) →  6 days Zurich March: → 3 days Amsterdam →  4 days Zurich → 10 days Reykjavik → 4 days Phoenix → 2 days San Diego →  3 days London → 4 days Reykjavik → 1 day Zurich April: 2 days Zurich → 12 days Dubai → 2 days Zurich → 1 day Amsterdam → 5 days Alicante → 4 days Zurich → 2 days Ascona → 1 day Zurich → 1 days Phoenix May: 2 days Phoenix → 13 days Zurich → 4 days Valencia → 6 days Reykjavik → 6 days Brand (Austria)  June: → 3 days Chicago → 4 days Zurich → 7 days Nendaz (Switzerland) → 12 days Zurich → 4 days Brand (Austria) July:→ 6 days Zurich → 25 days Reykjavik August:13 days Reykjavik → 9 days Zurich → 3 days Reykjavik → 6 days South of Iceland → 1 day Reykjavik September:1 day Reykjavik →  3 days Phoenix → 25 days New York → 1 day Phoenix October:→ 46 days New York → 26 days Zurich November:→ 4 days San Diego → 3 days Phoenix → 9 days Los Angeles → 4 days Zurich → 10 days Transatlantic Cruise(Genova, Marseille, Barcelona, Malaga) December: 8 days Transatlantic cruise (Barbados, Antigua, St. Maarten, Martinique, Guadeloupe) → 5 days Zurich → 2 days Stuttgart → 4 days Zurich → 4 days Alicante → 8 days Reykjavik The biggest traveling highlight of the year was going on a transatlantic cruise. I had been on a cruise once before when I went on an Abraham Hicks cruise to Alaska in 2016 but Martin, my husband, had never been on a cruise before. Since we are planning to go on a 3-week Antarctica cruise in 2022 to celebrate our 10 year wedding anniversary, Martin wanted to go on a cruise once before to see if he liked it. Turns out that we both loved it, especially the days at sea. On my previous cruise there were 2 separate days at sea but on this transatlantic cruise there were 5 consecutive days at sea.  There was something magical about crossing the Atlantic, the soft movement of the ship and the endless sea with not a single ship in sight. Martin and I were both able to completely relax and recharge which was so needed after a busy year. We are now even more excited about our dream cruise in 2022 to Antarctica where I'll make my dream of seeing penguins in their natural habitat a reality.  Growing Pains Let's rewind back to the end of 2018. I was feeling tired. In August 2018 I started a brand new group coaching and accountability program called SOMBA Momentum and I was also running 4 mastermind groups; 2 Momentum Masterminds, 1 Accelerator Mastermind and 1 VIP Mastermind. The plan was to retire the 2 Momentum Masterminds in favour of the new SOMBA Momentum program but for 4 months I was running 5 group programs instead of ideally only 3. I was running too many programs and I was running out of energy and I realised it. The year was coming to an end so I knew I could pull through but I began to wonder about 2019.  In October 2018, I started to think about merging two of my higher level masterminds, Accelerator and VIP, into one. I wanted to have more space and time in my calendar to be creative, create more content and finally write a book. Instead of taking a swift decision I went back and forth on whether I should merge Accelerator and VIP into one program or wait and see how many signups I got. To say that I agonized over this is an understatement. Since I was so indecisive on what to do, I also didn't do my best at marketing both programs. And suddenly it was almost Christmas and I realised that I had to make a decision.  On December 23, after one more sleepless night over this decision, I finally sent an email to those who had signed up for these two programs and announced to them that I was merging the two programs and upgrading all of those who had signed up for Accelerator to VIP. Of course Accelerator members were ecstatic about the change but I didn't feel so good for those who had already signed up for VIP so I gave them an extra bonus too. I felt relieved after the decision like I do after every big decision I make in my business. And then I thought to myself, why didn't I make this decision right away in October? Besides merging two programs, I also had to take a hard look and see if there was anything that I could stop doing or at least pause for a while. Already in October I had stopped recording new episodes for Sigrun Sparks which is a 90 sec daily audio experience. Still today my team is running the 100 episodes that I created from May to September 2018. In my mind I have just paused the production of new episodes and when the time is right I will start again.  At the end of December 2018 I didn't have the energy to record any new episodes for my podcast The Sigrun Show so we re-ran older episodes that I felt were good but hadn't received the downloads they deserved - and this turned out to be a good idea. I didn't have to record 10 new episodes and these episodes got a new life.  The decisions to stop something, merge something or pause something are not easy but  through this experience I believe I am much more willing to make a decision like that and make that decision faster than I was before. I had more growing pains to go through in 2019. It had been clear since I tripled my revenue from $340K to $1M in 2017 that I needed to grow my team but still hadn't.  There was something holding me back and I couldn't pinpoint what it was. Was I worried about the investment? Not really but maybe a tiny bit. Was I worried about not finding the right people? Partly yes as I had hired and fired a lot of contractors over the years. Was I worried about the time it takes to train them? A little bit. Was I worried about changing the team dynamic? Somewhat I guess. But overall I didn't have a clear answer on why I wasn't growing my team when we so obviously needed more help to achieve all the goals that I wanted to achieve.  As I stood in front of my mastermind group in February 2019 explaining to them my vision and listing all my goals for 2019, I realised that the biggest thing holding me back was my resistance to growing my team.  My mastermind buddies were amazed how far I have grown my business with such a small team but it was crystal clear to everyone in the room that the only way I was going to achieve my goals was to build a bigger team. Then one of my mastermind buddies, who rarely speaks up unless she has something important to say, said: “Sigrun, I think the reason you are not growing your team, is that you want to prove to the world, to women, that you, as a woman, can do it all on your own.” Boom! That hit me.  Yes, I want to prove to myself and prove to other women that they can do it. And my mastermind buddy continued: “Sigrun, you've proven that you can do it, you've already built a million dollar business”. Boom! Yes, I have. “Now build a dream team to achieve your vision”. She hit the nail on the head and I felt something being released, the resistance was less. The day before that memorable hot seat I had written and published three job descriptions. We took our time with the hiring, the ad was up for over a month, we got over 300 applications and then my team interviewed potential candidates and we gave them tests to complete. We ended up hiring 4 employees instead of 3, although a few months later we had to let one of them go.  Overall I added 5 members to my team in 2019, plus I hired an event manager as a contractor and 4 new coaches for my programs. Today I feel no resistance to growing the team, actually I feel the opposite, I am constantly thinking about what role I want to hire next and if I know someone I could hire. I am really enjoying building a dream team. Living in New York In February I said to my husband: “I would love to live in New York for a month.”“Let‘s do it”, he said. A few hours later we found the perfect studio apartment in the middle of Manhattan. The dream of living somewhere else for a month was no longer a dream. It was going to happen and it happened in September 2019. We moved to New York for a month without big plans. Interestingly, I got several invitations to events even if I didn‘t tell anyone that I was going to be in New York. Somehow the Universe sent me people and/or events that happened exactly during the time I was in New York. And of course I took advantage of that.  The first thing we did was to set up our office space. As luck would have it, there were two tables in our studio and two monitors! We had to get a few things, like a stand for my microphone and keyboards as we had not thought everything through when we packed for the trip. Martin didn't mind going shopping because all the things we needed were in our favourite shop in New York - B&H. I think Martin went there at least 4 times during our stay if not more often. We quickly established a routine in our new home-for-a-month. Martin would go to Starbucks in the morning and get a Latte Macchiato for himself and a Chai Tea Latte with almond milk for me. We would work in the morning from 9am to 12pm and then go to lunch at one of the many restaurants around our area.  We would then work in the afternoon from 1pm to 6pm and then go out for dinner. Our studio apartment had a decent kitchen but neither of us like to cook and New York just has so many great restaurants. The view from the apartment was amazing so I took a picture every morning and every evening. I also used the opportunity to have a photoshoot in New York, right after I arrived. We did one inside the apartment and another one outdoors just before we left New York.  September turned out to be a great month to go to events and meet people. The first event I went to was Marie Forleo's book launch in New York were I met a few fellow B-Schoolers (I did B-School in 2013) and fans.  I met up with Jon Briggs who does trailers for people like Mark Schaefer and Gary Vee and he introduced me Steve Cohen, the most connected man in the world and producer for the Altucher Show. Steve then invited me to attend two events with James Altucher, one was were he did stand-up comedy and the second one was with Ryan Holiday where they were discussing his new book. At that event I met Derek Halpern, who sat down at my table.  And then I was invited to Selena Soo's VIP Networking Dinner with 30 other entrepreneurs and media people. You may or may not know the people I have mentioned. My point isn't the name dropping but the fact that you can meet so many people in New York is amazing. No wonder a lot of entrepreneurs live in New York! New eye 2019 was the year that I finally had an eye operation. Since 6 years I've known that I have a cataract in my right eye. I didn't see it coming, it happened gradually. I was having all kinds of issues in the right side of my body which were not all explainable so I thought about going to the eye doctor. The eye doctor didn't see anything wrong with my right eye, so I asked him to look again. And then he shouted: You have a cataract! I was in shock. Isn't that something that 70-80 year old people get? Obviously there are exceptions and I am one of them. The eye doctor wanted to operate right away but I didn't trust him. I believed him when he said I had a cataract but I didn't think operating so fast was a good idea and also not by a local eye doctor that rarely does eye operations. I got a second and a third opinion, both eye doctors agreed with me to wait. This was six years ago. What nobody told me back then is that you shouldn't wait too long. Earlier this year I had lost all sight on my right. I see a bit of colour but that's it. It is like looking through a white paper bag. Check what you see, it's not much I can tell you. My husband noticed that my right eye had started to wander off and didn't look straight. We even started to see this in pictures of me. It was time to have that eye operation. There were two reasons why I waited so long, one was that the more experienced eye doctors recommended it and second, I wanted the latest and best technology. I had done my research and found out that there is a multifocal lens you can get as a replacement when they move your own lens. And I decided that was what I wanted. I wanted to be able to walk around and use my computer and read a book without glasses. In July I had an appointment at an eye clinic in Zurich. They did all kinds of test on my right eye but it was very hard to measure anything because my right eye is like a white paper bag where I don't even see what I am supposed to be looking at. The results were devastating, even more shocking than having the cataract in the first place. You cannot have the multifocal lens, the eye doctor said. I was in shock ... and cried when I got outside the eye clinic. I had waited too long…  But I had been waiting too long to get the right treatment and was not willing to take no for an answer so I asked for a second appointment with the head doctor of the clinic. An appointment was set up for August and I flew especially from Iceland to Switzerland. At the clinic I was first sent to a different doctor who told me all about a test that we had to do to simulate the eye operation. I asked again to see the head doctor and after a bit of back and forth I could finally see her - and she agreed to the multifocal lens that I originally wanted. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A date for the eye surgery was set - Tuesday October 8, 2019. According to the eye doctors all went well but it took me a few days to recover. Within 2 days I could see 100% with my right eye and it was amazing to be able to read a book and sit at computer without needing glasses.  A few days later though, my eye sight dropped to 60%, I noticed as we were driving that I couldn't read the motorway signs anymore. The eye doctors had warned me that because my cataract was so strong, that I would most definitely have to have a post-cataract eye laser operation about 3 months after the first operation.  Instead of waiting 3 months the eye doctors decided to do the second operation only 3 weeks after the first operation to improve my eyesight. The date for the 2nd operation was November 18, 2019. I felt an immediate improvement and in the eye test that I did right afterwards I guessed that my eyesight was at 80%.  Just before Christmas 2019 I was invited for a final check and my eyesight had improved even more. Now I have 100% eyesight in my right eye! What a relief after everything. I just need to have the left eye operated at some point but probably not until 2021. Finances When I read other people's year in review blog posts, I am naturally always curious about their numbers because I am a business coach and I help women make money. It would be weird if I wasn't interested in numbers. This is why I'm including this detailed section with my revenue and costs because I know you're curious, too. Total Revenue in 2019 was $2M The 2019 results are a $500K revenue increase from 2018 which is over 30% growth. I started the year aiming to double the revenue from $1.5M in 2018 to $3M in 2019 but already by the end of January I adjusted the projection to $2.5M, so I am pretty happy with our results, especially considering all the issues we had with Facebook ads in all of our launches. The revenue for SOMBA in 2019 was similar to our SOMBA revenue in 2018 and the key growth area was my new group coaching and accountability program, SOMBA Momentum.  SOMBA revenue was $1.1M in 2019 Although it wasn't our original plan, my team and I did three SOMBA launches in 2019. The original plan was to do two launches, like in 2018, but in January and June, instead of January and September. Our reasoning was that it would be good to have people start just before we run a 60-day summer challenge inside SOMBA called SOMBA Summer School. But our June launch didn't work out the way we wanted, partly due to Facebook ads and partly due to the heat wave that went over Europe in the week of our launch. That's why we added a September launch and were able to close off with over a $1M in SOMBA revenue. Our Facebook ad troubles started already in September 2018 when we hit an invisible daily ad spending limit and couldn't spend our ad budget. Despite talking to three Facebook ad experts, none of them could figure out what was happening.  It was actually Martin, my husband, who knows nothing about Facebook ads that figured out that there was a limit on our daily ad spend. Our Facebook ad manager was sceptical that this was the reason but after checking with Facebook, turns out that Martin was right and Facebook was willing to increase our invisible daily ad spend limit. Unfortunately this was already on our open cart day so it was too late.  In the three launches in 2019 our Facebook ads issues were around ad disapprovals. We've had to completely change the language of our ad copy and also our landing pages and sales pages to get through the eagle eye of Facebook. Getting a lot of ads disapproved increased costs so overall lead cost went up in all three launches.  A lot of time was also spent on writing ad copy, much more than in previous years, which is something we have to factor in now. In our latest launch we feel we have finally got the hang of getting our ads approved and currently our Facebook ads are running smoothly - fingers crossed! Mastermind groups revenue was $1M In 2019 we ran two group programs; SOMBA Momentum, a group coaching and accountability program, and VIP Mastermind, a true mastermind program. Both are 12 month programs but the sales process is very different. VIP Mastermind starts once a year, in January, Momentum on the other hand starts at any time. Most of our Mastermind group clients come from SOMBA and therefore we don't need to run any ads or launch these two programs. In January 2020 starts a new program, RED CIRCLE, which is for women who are already making $500K or more.  Other revenue streams were over $100K Under other revenue streams falls the Selfmade Summit, my biggest and boldest project to date, happening in June 2020 in Reykjavik, Iceland. We soft-launched our super early bird tickets during SIGRUN LIVE in October and they sold out in 48 hrs.  Net Profit was 10% or $220K When most online entrepreneurs talk about profit, they actually mean salary, they sometimes even call it take-home-profit. They run their businesses as sole proprietorships and any profit they make is actually their salary.  I've always run my business as a limited liability company and therefore any profit my company makes is not my salary but a profit that belongs to the company. In some countries it makes sense to pay yourself dividends from your company profit but in Switzerland that doesn't make sense because the tax dividends double. First you pay tax on your company profit before you can pay yourself dividends and then you pay income tax on the dividends. The best way to pay myself is through a salary. When I talk about profit, I mean company profit, after salary, company taxes, depreciation of company assets and currency losses or gains. And that's a very different profit than the one most online entrepreneurs talk about. I actually don't want a lot of profit in my business, a 5% profit is more than enough for a business that I never plan to sell.  Instead I want to invest any potential profit into the growth of my business before the end of the year. This investment can be in the form of a new project like a venue for a conference, larger ad budget, expanding my team, creating an investment fund etc.  Next time you hear someone talk about profit, ask them what kind of profit they are talking about.  If I would calculate profit like most online entrepreneurs do I could easily have a 50% profit in my business but that would not be smart business- and tax-wise and that's why I don't do it. Total costs were $1.9M Employees & contractors $700KThe biggest expense in my business is paying people. This includes me and my husband, all employees, all contractors, and all outsourced tasks. My team now consists of 4 full-time employees, 8 part-time employees/contractors, a 2-people podcasting team, 3 external coaches, and I regularly work with photographers and videographers. In addition we have several tasks that we outsource e.g. transcription services. It gives me great joy to be able to employ people and now that I have gotten over my resistance of growing my team, I love building a dream team and paying good salaries. I pay myself a six figure salary since 2017. For the first three years of my business I didn't pay myself any salary so I am making up for that now.  Live Event Cost $120K Once a year my team and I hold a live event in Zurich, Switzerland called SIGRUN LIVE for our SOMBA students and Mastermind members. This year I invested over six figures to fly in my team for a whole week and create an amazing 2-day event for our community. In 2020, Sigrun Live will be an even bigger investment as we are making it a 3-day event, 2 days for SOMBAs and 1 Mastermind day for Mastermind members. My team is already excited and I hope you are excited, too - get on the waitlist for SOMBA if you are not already a student. Facebook Ads $200K When my clients ask me which amount they should invest into Facebook ads, I tell them that investing 10% of the revenue you want to have in your launch is pretty normal. If you want to have a million dollar launch, you need to be willing to invest $100K into paid ads. In 2019 we spent 10% of our total revenue on Facebook ads and that was too much. The reason why we spent so much was that we had a lot of issues with ads in 2019. Affiliates $200K We work with affiliates to sell our SOMBA program. All our affiliates are former and current SOMBA students or Mastermind members and know the SOMBA program in and out. Their success stories are the best proof of the effectiveness of the program. Affiliates get a 40% commission for every SOMBA sale. Coaching $90K I believe in investing forward. I invest a lot of money in masterminds and coaches every year. In 2019, I invested in two masterminds, one was $40K and the other one $50K. If you want to add $500K to your revenue then you need to be willing to invest $50K in coaching. Besides masterminds I also invest in coaching and consulting when the need arrives. Travel $150K Travel is a big part of my life and business. This is one of the reasons I started my business in the first place. I wanted to be able to live in two countries and travel the world. 90% of my travel is for business and therefore my travel costs are probably higher than in most online businesses.  Both of my masterminds in 2019 were in the US so I did 6 trips there to attend retreats and other events. A part of the travel costs is travel that my team has taken. I have always had a virtual team but 2019 was the first year where I brought my team together and more than once. In February I flew to Toronto to work with my launch manager and in June I flew my launch manager and my new executive assistant to Zurich. Then for my live event in October I flew in team members to Switzerland from the US, Canada, Italy, and the UK. Under travel costs falls also accommodations and meals. Selfmade Summit I cannot end a year in review without speaking about the Selfmade Summit.  The seeds had been set for a while. I knew that one day I would do a conference but I didn't know when or what it would be about.  October 2018 I started to feel ready. My VIP Mastermind clients were in Iceland with me and I decided to show them Harpa, the Icelandic concert hall. If you haven't heard of Harpa, imagine the Sydney Opera house and then a more modern version with a glass facade at the harbour of Reykjavik. That's Harpa.  Harpa was built between 2007 and 2011. I originally studied architecture and was fascinated by Harpa from day one. I love how the outer structure of a glass facade changes with the seasons, sunlight and artificial light. It is a building that has been praised in magazines around the world, not just for its looks but also because of its sound. Harpa was designed as a concert center but equally works as a conference center. It has many multifunctional event spaces plus the main concert hall called Eldborg which translates to fire city.  When I saw Eldborg for the first time, I had to catch my breath, it was so beautiful and fiercely red. I instantly knew it: this was my event space. So when my VIP Mastermind clients came to Iceland last October I decided to show them my dream event space. I booked us a tour of the building and then we came into the red room called Eldborg. They fell in love just like me and then asked me: Sigrun, when are you going to book it? “Now,” I said. I opened up my laptop and booked the venue. I put a date on my dream, the rest is just logistics. The last 12 months have been quite a journey. It's been scary, frustrating, annoying but also so exciting which makes up for everything else.  I came up with the concept of the conference, decided on a name, worked with three different event consultants to plan the best conference experience, hired an event planner after offers and negotiations from 5 different event agencies, booked speakers and sold out super early bird tickets….  My team and I have been busy creating a one-of-a-kind conference.  And I cannot wait to see you in Iceland June 18-19, 2020. Tickets are on sale now for The Selfmade Summit in Reykjavik, Iceland. I wish you a Happy New Year and all the best for 2020.

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Tracklist D.O.N.S. In The Mix #496 live @ Fantastic World @ Amboss Rampe Zurich March 2018 05.04.2018 01. Cassimm - Electric Signals (Original Mix) / Glasgow Underground 02. Chris Hartwig - Sexy Witches (Original Mix) / Great Stuff Recordings 03. Damon Hess - House In All Of Us (Original Mix) / Reklas Records 04. Bakermat feat. Kiesza - Don´t Want You Back (Mat.Joe´s Crispy Snack Dub) / Dirty Soul Music (Be Yourself Music) 05. Flytrap - Push It / Toolroom Records 06. Friendless - Shine On (VIP Mix) / Be Rich Records 07. Holmes John - Superdope (Original Mix) / Valiant Records 08. MANT - Coming Back (Original Mix) / Sola Records 09. Mr. Kavalicious - Let The Bass Kick (Original Mix) / Toolroom Records 10. Patrick Topping - Be Sharp Say Nowt (Original Mix) / Hot Creations 11. Wade - Blow Ya Faces Off (Original Mix) / Sola Records 12. Kydus - Journey (Original Mix) / Glasgow Underground 13. Bakerloo - ID / unreleased 14. Fatboy Slim - Right Here, Right Now (CamelPhat Remix) / Toolroom Records 15. Wobble&BlackArt -Go Crazy (Goddard Remix) / Culture Records Playtime: 60:10 min.

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