I am not bound to succeed, but I am bound to live up to the light I have.
— Abraham Lincoln
Thanks for dropping by. This site is about … me. You won't find more details online anywhere else. I don't talk about myself much. I'm a listener. An interested introvert. You can find out more here, on LinkedIn
(includes testimonials) or my Google Profile (see why you need one too).
First off, my name is pronounced "pro-MODE", which rhymes with implode, explode and — sadly — commode. You could also say "promote", replacing the "t" with a "d".
2012 Highlights
My word of the year is advocate. I am also planning to master video (especially me talking to the camera). Here's what I've shipped so far
- Jan: joined a Pick Four goals program
- Feb: 500 blog posts and 5 years of blogging; panelist at Canadian Association of Management Consultants; spoke at Podcamp Toronto
- Mar: interviewed on Liquid Lunch (video below); speaking at the Estate Planning Council of Halton; earned my Competent Communicator (CC) designation from Toastmasters International
- Apr: spoke at Advocis Golden Triangle
- May: speaking about trust at Good Works and FreelanceCamp Toronto; first professionally-recorded video
Here are the highlights of 2011.
Newest Videos
Do You Care Who Packed Your Parachute?
Have you wondered about the origins and role of Taxevity? You'll find the answers in first video shot/edited by professionals with proper equipment (green screen, lighting, camera). Thanks CanadaOne!
Here's more about Actuarial Insurance Reviews.
Speaking at Advocis Golden Triangle
This presentation uses visuals. Recorded in April 2012.
You'll find more resources on this page.
Speaking to the Estate Planners Council of Halton
This is the first time I've explained how to use social media without any visuals. Recorded in March 2012.
You'll find more resources on this page.
Interviewed on Liquid Lunch
This is my first on-camera interview.
Building Trust With Podcasting
This is a recording of my session at Podcamp Toronto 2012.
You'll find more resources on this page.
Building Trust With Blogging
This is a recording of my session at Word11.
You'll find more resources on this page.
The Six Basic Fears (Napoleon Hill, 1937)
In 2012, I plan to create more video. That's the toughest medium for me. I can now do basic editing but still don't feel comfortable on camera. To get started, here's a recording about the six basic fears that Napoleon Hill identified in his 1937 classic, Think And Grow Rich.
You'll find more details in this 2008 blog post. I help you deal with the financial aspects of these fears.
My Story
In this May 2011 video, I explain why I chose to devote my life to insurance and my reasons for using social media. Both aspects may interest you. You may even get ideas (no promises, though).
Here's the reason this video was created.
My Calling
You know how we're powerless against many factors that affect our lives (e.g., global warming, the price of gasoline, government spending, pollution, food safety, …)? Well, I use my specialized training as an actuary to measure and manage financial risks — which we can tackle. I focus on families and small businesses. I work with the accountant, investment advisor, insurance specialist and lawyer to tailor unique strategies. Have you taken steps to measure and manage your financial worries?
The four common financial risks are
- longevity: living too long
- mortality: dying too soon
- morbidity: getting sick
- disability: getting disabled
Often overlooked is the fifth: taxevity. This is the risk of overpaying taxes through ignorance or inaction.
Learn more through my public services: riscario.com wiki and the Riscario Insider blog. If you want to ensure your peace of mind, request an actuarial insurance review.
Executive Summary
By training, I'm an actuary. By practice, I'm a communicator. I'm here to help and learn.
While I'm not everyone's "cup of tea", neither am I an odious brew. To be true to you, I must first be true to myself. Do we connect? You'll get a good sense of our compatibility through this site.
Here are highlights
- always learning
- sharing the best of what I know (what's the point of learning if you're not helping others?)
- practical, focused
- prefer words over numbers (unusual for an actuary)
Contact
To get in touch, visit the contact page. To stay informed, subscribe to my blogs or Twitter channels. To stay in touch, let's connect on LinkedIn. Thanks again for visiting.
Copyright, Promod Sharma, 2006 - 2012, Privacy Policy
Proud to be a Nominee for a Business Excellence Award
from the Toronto Board of Trade. The category is Start-up/New Business. The reason is the innovative use of social media to build trust. You can use the same techniques too. Start painting your digital tapestry and keep going. Please?
