#66  Shivani Ranchod is an open book

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What if the biggest challenges in healthcare, leadership, education and society aren't isolated problems, but interconnected systems waiting to be understood?

In this episode of Open Books, Pamela Hellig sits down with Shivani Ranchod – actuary, emergent systems strategist, breathwork practitioner and educator – to explore the books that have shaped her thinking and the ideas influencing her work today.

Together, they discuss systems thinking, healthcare innovation, leadership, emergent strategy, meditation, breathwork, AI, education, decolonisation, and the importance of returning to wholeness in both our personal and professional lives.

Whether you're an actuary, healthcare professional, leader, educator or lifelong reader, this conversation offers fresh perspectives on complexity, creativity and building systems that truly serve people.

Shivani's Book Picks

Consolations by David Whyte
Radical Wholeness by Philip Shepherd
Emergent Strategy by Adrienne Maree Brown
Fragrance After Rain by Jaiya John
The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran


Connect with Shivani

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shivani-ranchod-circanow/

Substack: https://substack.com/@circanow


Follow Insight

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/insight-actuaries-&-consultants/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insight_za/

Website: https://www.insight.co.za/
Season 7 / Episode 66 30 Jun English South Africa Tech News · Tech News

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