remarkable strides in both road running and the actuarial profession in South Africa.
On page 26, Johan Gouws, Head of PPS Wealth Advisory, serves up a fresh perspective on financial planning by comparing it to a restaurant experience. He explores how the quality of advice, the options presented and the overall value all contribute to a more satisfying – and successful – financial journey in his article How tasty is your financial planning experience?
Other insightful articles in this edition that should pique your interest include Better choices together through collective wisdom on page 34, When kindness is clinical: The power of bedside manner on page 30 and Pre-loved cars: Risk, bargain or both? on page 32.
When it comes to wellness, I take a look at The power of presence in creating remarkable experience – learnings from my experience as an elite athlete on page 36.
You will also find some of your favourite regulars in this edition bringing warmth, flavour and reflection to every issue. Our Lifestyle feature( page 38) offers real-life lessons from experiences that leave a lasting mark. We have two recipes( page 40) celebrating gourmet comfort food with a proudly local twist. In contrast, our travel feature( page 42) invites you to rediscover the joy of solo journeys and unexpected freedom. And in our book review( page 45), we reflect on how to“ be useful” – turning life’ s challenges into practical tools for growth.
This edition of The Professional does not just take a closer look at remarkable experiences – it reflects a mindset: that we are not passive recipients of life but co-creators of meaning. Through presence, participation and shared purpose, we each have the power to shape experiences that matter – for ourselves and for others.
Here’ s to remarkable insights, extraordinary people and a life well lived.
Enjoy the read.
Elvira
Editor
Elvira Wood is Positioning Manager at PPS. She holds a PhD in Communication Studies from North West University and has previously worked as a financial journalist for some of South Africa’ s leading daily newspapers.
Elvira Wood
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