#5 Elsa Beytell is an open book
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Welcome to another exciting episode of the Open Books podcast on In Focus with Insight! Hosted by Pamela Hellig, Head of Insight Life Solutions, this series explores the lives and careers of fascinating individuals in the actuarial and insurance communities through the lens of the books that have influenced them.
In this episode, Pamela sits down with Elsa Beytell, Head of the Internal Consulting Unit at Old Mutual. She has a wealth of experience in the global financial sector, having worked in SA and the UK. She started her career in South Africa before moving to the UK where she predominantly worked at Old Mutual Plc and at Swiss Re. After 12 years in the UK Elsa return to South Africa where she was the Managing Director of OMART, a cell captive life insurer, before she joined the Internal Consultancy at the end of 2021.
Join us as Elsa shares insights into her career, her passion for books, and how literature has shaped her professional journey. From her early love of reading to the impactful leadership lessons drawn from classics like Viktor Frankl's "Man's Search for Meaning" and Edith Eger's "The Choice", Elsa's story is one of resilience, growth, and eternal curiosity.
Don't miss this episode as we delve into Elsa's experiences, her approach to leadership, and the innovative projects keeping her busy at Old Mutual. Whether you're an avid reader, an insurance professional, or someone interested in personal development, this conversation promises to be enlightening and inspiring.
Elsa’s book picks:
Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl
The Choice by Edith Eger
Books by Jim Collins and Clayton Christianson
When breath becomes air by Paul Kalanithi
Think again by Adam Grant
Daring Greatly by Brené Brown
Connect with Elsa Beytell on:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elsa-beytell-558a96/
Visit our website: https://www.insight.co.za/
In this episode, Pamela sits down with Elsa Beytell, Head of the Internal Consulting Unit at Old Mutual. She has a wealth of experience in the global financial sector, having worked in SA and the UK. She started her career in South Africa before moving to the UK where she predominantly worked at Old Mutual Plc and at Swiss Re. After 12 years in the UK Elsa return to South Africa where she was the Managing Director of OMART, a cell captive life insurer, before she joined the Internal Consultancy at the end of 2021.
Join us as Elsa shares insights into her career, her passion for books, and how literature has shaped her professional journey. From her early love of reading to the impactful leadership lessons drawn from classics like Viktor Frankl's "Man's Search for Meaning" and Edith Eger's "The Choice", Elsa's story is one of resilience, growth, and eternal curiosity.
Don't miss this episode as we delve into Elsa's experiences, her approach to leadership, and the innovative projects keeping her busy at Old Mutual. Whether you're an avid reader, an insurance professional, or someone interested in personal development, this conversation promises to be enlightening and inspiring.
Elsa’s book picks:
Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl
The Choice by Edith Eger
Books by Jim Collins and Clayton Christianson
When breath becomes air by Paul Kalanithi
Think again by Adam Grant
Daring Greatly by Brené Brown
Connect with Elsa Beytell on:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elsa-beytell-558a96/
Visit our website: https://www.insight.co.za/
