Episode 72: How to Apply Non-Business Skills at Work with Dorothy Cheng
“If you have a passion or need, don’t do it alone.”
Dorothy Cheng, Actuary and Mothers’ Group Founder
Actuary Dorothy Cheng shares what she’s learned about leadership from founding and facilitating a 500+ member Chinese mums’ support group.
In this interview Dorothy shares:
How empathy builds trust and helps navigate difficult workplace situations,
How enabling others through honest delegation creates time and empowers teams, and
How setting clear boundaries and rules creates safe, productive environments.
“Dorothy learned a great deal about enabling others in her mothers’ group. Delegation is an important but difficult skill in leadership. Dorothy’s application of her new talent in her workplace provides valuable clues for anyone interested in learning more about delegation.”, says guest host Martin Mulcare.
Dorothy Cheng is a qualified actuary (FIAA, CERA) with over 10 years of experience across pricing, product development, valuation, reinsurance, and M&A. She is known for her collaborative style, strong project management, and ability to bring clarity and structure to complex actuarial challenges.
A passionate lifelong learner, Dorothy also facilitates a 500+ member Chinese mums’ support group — an experience that continues to shape her perspective and leadership approach.
Our guest host, Martin Mulcare, is a qualified actuary, experienced senior leader and a talented facilitator. He enjoys working with different types of people and he loves sharing ideas. Formerly the facilitator of the Professionalism Course, Martin is a member of both the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the Ethics Centre and is the Chairman of the Board of The Growth Project.
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Views and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and do not represent the views of their places of work.
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