#7  Amogelang Kgaladi is an open book

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Join Pamela Hellig in this episode of In Focus with Insight: The Open Book Series as she sits down with Amogelang Kgaladi — Group Chief Actuary at Guardrisk, MBA graduate, and one of Mail & Guardian’s 200 Young South Africans (2020).

Amo takes us on his journey from starting his actuarial career at EY, leading corporate actuarial at First National Bank, and pivoting into strategy and M&A at McKinsey, to his current leadership role at Guardrisk. He shares the books, ideas, and experiences that have shaped his approach to leadership, strategy, and high-performing teams. Amo reveals how conscious decisions, courageous conversations, and psychological insights can drive success, offering practical advice on building trust, giving feedback, and leading with clarity and empathy. This episode is packed with actionable insights for aspiring leaders,
Amogelang’s book picks:

No Rules Rules by Erin Meyer and Reed Hastings
10 Golden Stars to Leadership Excellence by Dr Tom Dreyer
Strategy Beyond The Hockey Stick by Chris Bradley, Martin Hirt, and Sven Smit
Take Charge by Nyimpini Mabunda
Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara

Connect with Amogelang Kgaladi on these platforms:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amogelang-kgaladi-fassa-mba-3bbbbba0/

Insight LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/insight-actuaries-&-consultants/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insight_za/
Visit our website: https://www.insight.co.za/
Season 5 / Episode 7 27 Aug 2025 English South Africa Tech News · Tech News

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