The question of youth continues to persist
Last week, as part of one of the industry young talent initiatives, I participated in and answered questions about my own career and, more importantly, on wider sector issues. I find answering questions on one’s own career somewhat disconcerting but it does help you to focus on certain issues and on the future.
All the questions around current issues were very well thought through. It was, for me, very thought provoking and pleasing to see younger members of our profession engaging in wider issues and questioning aspects that do not present an image of a profession or the future impact of insurers owning brokers, to name but two issues.
These initiatives that allow younger members of our profession to take an interest in wider sector issues and question current practices are very useful. Having spent an hour answering questions, I had to make tracks for another presentation but it occurred to me that it would have been very helpful for me to have spent time asking them their views on a variety of issues - something I will be suggesting to the organisers for future events.
This would have allowed me alternative perspectives on the industry.
My meeting with these younger, fitter individuals was inspirational for all manner of reasons not least because it made me resolve to revive my stalled exercise programme. I have always tried incorporating exercise in to my career believing you need to stay fit in order to be able to work hard and have fun. It is back off to the gym for me to improve my stamina if I am keep up with all this burgeoning industry talent. Now, where did I put my trainers?
