{"podcast":{"title":"BWD: In The Know","slug":"bwd-in-the-know-6569109","podcast_index_feed_id":6569109,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/64c8f6eb243b4a0010cb8e10","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/bwd","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/64c8f6eb243b4a0010cb8e10/1691054775770-45778e13c1e079c2ad4ae4c2d6df4af9.jpeg","author":"BWD","episode_count":50,"summary":"Join us for expert interviews, engaging panel discussions, and recruitment insights. Listeners can expect to gain a deeper understanding of market trends, hear real-life success stories, and get practical advice on navigating the job market. \"Offering a unique and dynamic platform for professionals in the financial services industry, our podcast aims to foster meaningful conversations, share valuable knowledge, and create opportunities for personal and professional growth in the ever-evolving financial services sector.\" - James Walker, Managing Director | BWD. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-05T08:21:33.028258+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bwd-in-the-know-6569109"},"episode":{"title":"In Conversation with Gerrit Marais","slug":"in-conversation-with-gerrit-marais","published_at":"2025-10-17T12:25:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bwd-in-the-know-6569109/in-conversation-with-gerrit-marais","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bwd-in-the-know-6569109","url":"https://shows.acast.com/bwd/episodes/in-conversation-with-gerrit-marais","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/64c8f6eb243b4a0010cb8e10/e/68f10d61c7f907f368d2ddaa/media.mp3","summary":"In this episode of BWD In The Know, guest host Harry McNeill is joined by Gerrit Marais, an actuary whose career spans continents, from South Africa to Canada. Gerrit shares how curiosity, connection, and continuous learning have shaped his professional journey, and why building relationships can be just as important as mastering technical skills. In Building Networks, Not Just Numbers: An Actuarial Journey with Gerrit Marais, we discuss: ✅ The power of networking & relationship-building ✅ Why mentorship matters more than ever ✅ Balancing work, study, and life ✅ Continuous learning & career adaptability ✅ Moving countries — and careers — with purpose An inspiring listen for actuaries at every stage, from exams to executive roles. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Actuarial Market 03:04 Gerrit's Journey into Actuarial Science 05:54 Navigating Early Career Challenges 08:49 The Importance of Networking and Mentorship 11:57 Transitioning to Canada and Career Growth 14:50 Practical Tips for Aspiring Actuaries 17:51 Balancing Work, Study, and Life 20:45 Debunking Myths about Actuarial Careers 23:40 Lifelong Learning and Career Advice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"In this episode of BWD In The Know, guest host Harry McNeill is joined by Gerrit Marais, an actuary whose career spans continents, from South Africa to Ca…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2436,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/bwd-in-the-know-6569109/episodes/in-conversation-with-gerrit-marais/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bwd-in-the-know-6569109/in-conversation-with-gerrit-marais.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}