From Data to Strategy with Holly Briffa

We Are Actuaries podcast episode number 55.

Actuary Holly Briffa shares the lessons she’s learned from strategy consulting and how they have helped her actuarial career.

In this interview, Holly shares:
- What she learned from strategy consulting;
- How she uses data to help government, public sector and corporate clients optimise outcomes and shape strategies;
- Examples of strategy consulting frameworks that can be helpful for actuaries; and
- Why she decided to return to study to pursue her Fellowship exams.

Holly Briffa is an experienced consultant and actuary with a passion for transforming data into strategic insights that drive meaningful change. With a background in actuarial science and a career that includes roles at Ernst & Young (EY) and Strategic Project Partners (SPP), Holly specialises in using data analytics to inform decision-making, optimise outcomes, and shape strategies for government, public sector, and corporate clients.

Throughout her career, Holly has led a range of high-impact projects, from developing forecasting tools for government departments to enhancing operational models for not-for-profit organisations. Her work blends analytical precision with strategic vision, empowering stakeholders to make evidence-based decisions that deliver results.

Recognising the pivotal role strategy consulting played in shaping her career, Holly values how this experience has sharpened her problem-solving abilities and broadened her approach to tackling complex challenges. She is eager to share these insights, believing that strategic thinking and data-driven decision-making can benefit professionals in all industries.

Show notes:

- Connect with Holly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-briffa
- Connect with Julia on LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/julia-lessing

Interested in the strategy frameworks Holly discussed? Learn more at:

- Double Diamond: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/unleashing-creativity-structured-ideation-double-diamond-holly-briffa-ruo8c/

- 2x2 Matrix: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/making-decisions-confidence-power-2x2-matrix-holly-briffa-uvqvc/

- Prosci ADKAR® Model: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/facilitating-change-effectively-prosci-adkar-model-holly-briffa-dbtmc/

To hear about the careers of more actuaries, tune into the We Are Actuaries podcast or watch more interviews with actuaries: https://www.guardianactuarial.com.au/interviews-with-actuaries
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