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Welcome to this transformative course designed to help you revolutionize your underwriting process through the power of Generative AI (GenAI). In this course, you’ll learn how to streamline application reviews, enhance decision-making accuracy, and automate repetitive tasks to save valuable time. With no technical experience required, you’ll be able to apply cutting-edge AI tools to improve your underwriting workflow efficiently and responsibly, all while maintaining compliance and ethical standards. This course is ideal for a variety of professionals in the underwriting and insurance fields. Whether you're a beginner underwriter eager to integrate AI into your workflow or an experienced underwriter looking to optimize your application reviews with advanced tools, this course has something for you. It’s also perfect for risk assessment professionals who want to enhance their decision-making accuracy using AI, and compliance officers or industry professionals interested in understanding the ethical and regulatory aspects of AI in underwriting. To get the most out of this course, learners should have a basic understanding of underwriting principles and workflows, as well as experience with interpreting application data and assessing risk factors. A basic knowledge of AI tools, such as ChatGPT, will be helpful but not required—this course is designed to be beginner-friendly and will guide you through the practical use of AI without any advanced technical knowledge. By the ending this course, you'll not only gain a solid understanding of how Generative AI can streamline your underwriting processes, but you'll also be equipped with the tools and strategies to apply AI effectively in real-world scenarios. Whether you're looking to reduce review times, improve risk assessments, or ensure compliance with ethical standards, you'll have the knowledge and confidence to integrate AI into your workflows. Stay ahead of the curve, future-proof your career, and lead the way in transforming the underwriting industry with AI.

In a class on guided meditation for all levels, all ages, and all abilities, learn how to practice self-awareness to live in alignment with purpose, develop a higher consciousness in life, and put yourself on a path to happiness. Find out how to use breathwork, journaling, mantra, mudra, focus, and visualization to boost your energy and inspiration, develop deep rest/sleep, and nurture healthy relationships, meaningful connection with others, and an elevated sense of wellbeing.

Imagine having the skills to confidently navigate the intricate world of credit risk—a cornerstone of professional excellence. The essence of credit lies in trust: trusting a counterparty to honour their obligations. This course unpacks the critical elements of credit, offering a structured approach to mastering credit risk analysis. Whether you are a banker, risk underwriter, or a professional extending trade credit, this course equips you with the expertise to make informed decisions and manage risk with precision. This course is designed for professionals at various stages of their careers within financial institutions who are involved in assessing or managing corporate credit risk. It is particularly suitable for graduate entrants undergoing core competency training, corporate credit and risk analysts, credit controllers, and credit underwriters. Relationship managers seeking a stronger grasp of the financial and strategic positioning of clients, as well as investment analysts evaluating creditworthiness as part of their decision-making processes, will also benefit significantly from this program. Participants are expected to have a foundational understanding of financial statements and accounting principles. This includes familiarity with the typical structure and content of audited financial accounts, as well as the mechanics of recording financial transactions. A basic grasp of how financial data is organized and interpreted is essential to fully engage with the analytical techniques presented in this course. By the end of this course, learners will be equipped to conduct thorough and structured corporate credit analyses. They will develop the ability to critically evaluate both business and financial risks, uncovering potential weaknesses that may impact a company’s creditworthiness. Additionally, they will learn to assess management quality through objective analysis and ultimately formulate credit ratings by estimating default probabilities and synthesizing all insights into a coherent view of a corporation’s overall financial health.

By gaining a better understanding of how we can translate lines to forms, you'll be able to breath added life into your own drawings and sketches. Software required: Photoshop CS6. By gaining a better understanding of how we can translate lines to forms, you'll be able to breath added life into your own drawings and sketches. We'll begin this process by examining what defines a line, shape, and form. From there, we'll explore how we can use contour lines and cross contour lines to add more dimension to a flat object. Following this, we'll learn about line weights and how we can apply them to add volume. Along the way, we'll also explore how we can capture action and movement by drawing continual gesture lines. In addition, we'll focus on rendering a human skull where we'll learn how to add value with hatching and cross hatching lines. Finally, we'll finish with learning how to establish an implied line to differentiate form and space. Software required: Photoshop CS6.

Explore the concept of a meaningful life in this thought-provoking TED Talk by social psychologist Brian S. Lowery. Delve into three key ideas connected to the experience of meaning and discover why pursuing personal achievements alone may not be the most effective path to fulfillment. Gain insights into alternative approaches for finding purpose and significance in life through Lowery's expert analysis and perspective. Recorded at TED2024, this 14-minute presentation challenges conventional wisdom and offers fresh perspectives on living a life of genuine meaning and impact.

Past life patterns can affect you even after you make significant efforts to heal yourself. Proclivities from prior incarnations can lock you out of your present timeline and block you from moving forward.Discover how to identify and navigate to past lifetimes, deprogram old patterns, and reset them to experience abundance, ease, and love— all without going into a deep state of regression.You are the ultimate observer of your own total existence. Pull the emotional charge out of past lifetimes to create power, peace, understanding, progression, and soul-level healing.

Still life Styling and Photography with Heirloom Objects, Ephemera & Flea Market FindsVintage objects have stories to tell. Whether they belonged to a special family member or were found at a flea market they can be arranged into meaningful compositions that recall another time and place. This online class will discuss the art of storytelling through still life photography and work on techniques for creating beautiful object portraits for use as a selling tool, gift, tribute, or art piece.In this course, students are encouraged to experiment with various photographic methods, including alternative processes, film, or digital photography. This course consists of a PowerPoint presentation, a demonstration of home set up, backdrop considerations, and composition techniques. An assignment will be provided to be submitted and critiqued during the second session.Please note that this is a creative rather than technical class and is best suited for students with an understanding of their cameras and lighting.

Explore a powerful journey of self-discovery and personal transformation in this TEDx talk by John Cole, a retired Coast Guard officer. Delve into Cole's experiences as he examines his past to understand his present, sharing his struggles with parental loss, anger, and emotional disconnection. Learn how challenging long-held beliefs and recognizing self-worth can lead to taking control of one's own narrative and ultimately change one's life. Gain insights into overcoming personal constraints and standing in your own power through Cole's inspiring story of growth and self-acceptance.

Explore a thought-provoking 21-minute video that delves into the hypothetical scenario of Earth without life. Discover how our planet's geology, atmosphere, and overall appearance would differ in the absence of living organisms. Learn about James Lovelock's Gaia hypothesis and the Daisy World model, which illustrate the intricate relationship between life and Earth's systems. Examine the crucial role of carbon dioxide in shaping our planet's climate and how life has influenced its concentration over time. Gain insights into the complex interplay between biological processes and Earth's physical characteristics, and reflect on the profound impact life has had on shaping our world.

Explore the concept of life as a video game in this TEDx talk by Saksham Verma. Discover how to navigate life's challenges and milestones by understanding personal strengths and weaknesses, investing in skill development, and overcoming fears of failure and judgment. Learn the importance of self-awareness, resilience, and self-reliance in achieving personal goals. Gain insights on applying past experiences to make informed decisions and trusting your own wisdom for guidance. Drawing from his experiences as a successful entrepreneur, mixed martial artist, and computer science graduate, Verma shares strategies for personal growth and achievement. Understand how to reshape your approach to success and embark on a path of continuous growth and unparalleled achievement.

Explore the world of live historical interpretation in this engaging video featuring Kathy Hipperson and Hana DeHart at Audley End. Discover the art of bringing history to life through first-person portrayal as these experienced interpreters share insights into their craft. Learn about the research, preparation, and skills required to authentically represent historical figures, including Mrs. Crocombe from the English Heritage "Victorian Way" series. Gain valuable tips for aspiring historical interpreters and understand the importance of this immersive educational approach in preserving and presenting history to modern audiences.

Discover the power of living life at your own pace in this inspiring TEDx talk by Anuradha Gupta at TEDxSydenhamCollege. As the Managing Director of Armeis Advisory, CEO of Armeis Inc., and Founder-CEO of Vows For Eternity, Gupta shares valuable insights on embracing personal growth and success without succumbing to societal pressures. Learn how to navigate life's journey on your own terms, finding fulfillment and happiness by setting your own rhythm. This 17-minute presentation offers a refreshing perspective on achieving balance and authenticity in a fast-paced world, encouraging viewers to redefine their approach to personal and professional development.

Master Your Emotions and Thoughts, Increase Mindfulness, Manage Stress + Improve Communication | Emotional Intelligence What you'll learn: Deepen Your Emotional IntelligenceApply Mindfulness for Stress ReductionCultivate Self-Awareness and Mindful LivingEnhance Presence & FocusHandle Difficult Emotions with GraceBuild Stronger, More Authentic RelationshipsLead with Compassion and EmpathyFoster a Positive Relationship with Yourself Welcome to the Emotional Intelligence & Mindfulness Course.If you've ever felt overwhelmed by your emotions, struggled to understand yourself and others, or just wanted to enhance your ability to navigate life's challenges, you're in the right place. Here you’ll increase your emotional and interpersonal skills in both your personal and professional life.Research shows that emotional intelligence is more important for personal and professional success than IQ.In this course, we dive deep into the art of mindfulness and its crucial role in developing emotional intelligence, which is your ability to successfully manage your inner self and your relationships with others.We're here to guide you through practical science-based techniques and strategies that will transform the way you perceive and interact with the world. This course is for you:if you’re a beginner curious about how to strengthen your emotional skills…or if you’re familiar with emotional intelligence or mindfulness but want to take your practice to a more advanced level You will explore all four domains of emotional intelligence: Self-awareness: Learn how to stop living on autopilot and reconnect with the present moment. And how to read the signs of your body & mind in real-time.Self-management: Learn how to reduce stress, skillfully relate to thoughts and process your emotions more effectively.Social awareness: Learn how to accurately tune into others’ thoughts & feelings and understand what’s really going on with them.Relationship management: Learn how to apply your awareness of yourself and others to cultivate warm & connected relationships. And finally, we bring it all together, providing you with a Framework and an 8-day Practice Challenge to deeply integrate mindfulness into your life. Watch a free preview to get started! Here’s how you’ll benefit:Deepening Your Emotional Intelligence: Unlock the power of emotional intelligence to enhance your understanding of yourself and others.Improving Self-Regulation & Stress-Management: Discover how to apply mindfulness in real-time situations to process thoughts & feelings and maintain calm and focus, even in high-pressure environments.Boosting Resilience: Learn practical mindfulness and stress-reduction techniques that transform your daily experience, enabling you to navigate life's ups and downs with grace and poise.Achieving Excellence: Leverage your heightened emotional intelligence to inspire and lead, driving forward your career and personal life.Cultivating Meaningful Relationships: Unlock the secrets to deeper, more meaningful connections with others enriching both your personal and professional life, through improved empathy, conflict management and communication skills.Increasing Fulfillment: Notice improvements in all areas of your life, by applying and integrating these scientific techniques for improved emotional intelligence and wellbeing. The Course Features:Clear and Direct Content: Our modules are designed to be straightforward and to the point, eliminating any repetitive or filler content. We value your time and focus on delivering clear, actionable insights.Dynamic Learning Methods: We break away from the monotony of lecture-based learning. Our course includes interactive elements, such as practical exercises, and real-life case studies to keep you engaged and facilitate deeper understanding.Downloadable Resources and Guided Meditations: This course allows you to implement and integrate your new-found skills through high-quality guided practices and hands-on techniques. Plus, we'll be there to guide you every step of the way. If you ever have a question, post your thoughts in the course Q&A and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Meet Your TrainerStan Cerulus– your guide to mastering mindfulness. A Certified Mindfulness Trainer with a rich background that spans continents, Stan has empowered thousands of students globally, from the European Parliament to Fortune 500 companies like Accenture and Merck. With a law degree and years of international experience, he turned his personal journey in overcoming anxiety into a mission: to teach mindfulness as a tool for presence, resilience, and well-being. Whether through coordinating training or leading classes, Stan's dedication shines, making mindfulness accessible and transformative. Join him to unlock a more mindful, joyful life. With our money-back guarantee, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.If you don't find value in our teachings, we promise a full refund. So, if you're ready to learn these practical skills of emotional intelligence and mindfulness, join us.Enroll now, and let's start this journey together!

According to Tama-Do, your soul lives in the sacred space of silence known as your aura. Through the practice of sound, color, and Chi Movement® in the style of “Tama-Do”, you can clear your aura of the traumas and dramas of daily life. When you clear your aura, your soul can achieve illumination.Tama-Do means “the way of the soul to the Light.” The founder, Fabian Maman is recognized as the first person to study and show the benefits of vibrational sound therapy.Rooted in spirituality, energy, and consciousness, practice a unique combination of tools for elevation and awareness.Master Tama-Do teacher Unsoeld shows you potent practices to boost your experience of daily living.Practice with sound healing, color therapy, and Chi Movement® to move your soul closer to illumination.Please wear loose, comfortable clothing to promote movement and relaxation.

Join planetary astronomer Franck Marchis in this 30-minute SETI Institute talk as he discusses with Dr. Dan Mills from the University of Munich about a groundbreaking study challenging the "hard steps" theory of intelligent life evolution. Discover how their research proposes that intelligent life may be a natural outcome of planetary evolution through sequential "windows of habitability" rather than an exceedingly rare event. Learn why this interdisciplinary collaboration between astrophysics and geobiology suggests intelligent life might be common throughout the universe and how these findings could significantly impact our search for extraterrestrial life. The discussion explores the paper co-authored by Drake Award winner Jason Wright that increases the odds that we're not alone in the universe, offering new perspectives on astrobiology and the evolution of complex life.

Martha Stewart became a mogul by breaking the mold and refusing to compromise. By embracing new opportunities, from social media to CBD, she’s more relevant now than ever. In Part 1, spend the day with Martha and learn how hard work, constantly adapting and adopting, and embracing a lifelong love of learning are her recipe for sustained success. Dive deeper into her life lessons in Part 2.

Sketch along with illustrator Lisk Feng as you learn ways to improve your composition. The way you arrange the objects in your illustrations can really transform what the final product looks like, which is why it’s important for artists of all stripes to study composition. But it can be a hard thing to practice. In this 50-minute class—recorded using Zoom and featuring participation from the Skillshare community—Lisk Feng shares how she uses still life studies to improve her composition abilities. To start, Lisk will share some of her biggest tips for achieving great composition. Then, she’ll walk you through lots of examples of composition—good and bad—and share how she uses photography and objects around her home to practice. Finally, Lisk will choose a still life to sketch so you can see how she adjusts composition on the fly while she’s drawing. Along the way, students who participated in the live session were able to ask Lisk questions, so you’ll learn more about her creative process and advice to artists. All you need to follow along is whatever digital or analog drawing tools you prefer, and perhaps some objects from around your house if you want to compose your own scene. Illustrators of all skill levels are sure to walk away feeling more confident about their compositions—or at least feel relaxed from some low-key sketching time with Lisk. _________________________ While we couldn't respond to every question during the session, we'd love to hear from you—please use the class Discussion board to share your questions and feedback.

This course will take you from stationary to traveling the world, without limitations or worries. You'll even research and plan out an adventure for the Class Project!! Have you wondered how Digital Nomads make it work? Have you always wanted to explore the world, experience different cultures, and live everywhere? Have you seen a travel blogger’s instagram and wished you could do the same? Does the idea of your laptop as a mobile office seem pretty tight? Are you evaluating the idea of saying goodbye to your stationary life, and starting a new life on the road? If you answered YES to any of these questions, you’re in the right place! I know it may seem like a huge, far-off goal to be living on the road, but this course will show you how to get started right now, and then guide you every step of the way. This course contains a full guide to prepare you for the travel process of being a digital nomad in 2021. We'll start reviewing the MENTAL aspect, which will help you to: Replace any limiting belief that may holding you back from navigating your way around the world. Adopt a travel mindset that can change your life. Then, we'll go in detail about every FINANCIAL aspect of being a digital nomad: Supporting yourself as a Digital Nomad The four categories of expenses Specific jobs, employers, and websites good for Digital Nomads Finally, we will review the LOGISTICAL aspect for making your travel time cheaper, easier and happier: The best process to pick your perfect location to start. All the options for lodging and how to choose well How to pack smart, the ultimate guide How to find every choice of transportation for your travel style Our best tips for securing fast internet everywhere you go The most useful hacks for the digital challenges of the nomad life Life-saving apps and sites for digital nomads Ideas to have fun for free, and for any budget Tips for securing your health, wealth, safety and social life For the final lesson, we will go through the full transition from stationary life to digital nomad STEP by STEP. “Doing what you love is freedom. Loving what you do is happiness.”— Lana Del Rey START YOUR JOURNEY by pressing play!! P. S. This is a members-only class. If you're not a Skillshare member yet, let me welcome you with a 30-days free pass.

Discover the power of resilience and the beauty of life in this inspiring 17-minute TEDx talk by Dr. Roshan Jahan Shaikh. Learn from a remarkable pathologist, motivational speaker, and disability rights advocate who overcame losing both limbs to become a successful doctor. Gain valuable insights on fighting through tough times, emerging stronger, and celebrating life despite obstacles. Explore the speaker's journey as she shares her experiences of triumph over adversity, demonstrating that tough people outlast tough times. Draw inspiration from Dr. Shaikh's determination and spirit as she encourages viewers to cherish life's precious gift, acknowledge small victories, and face challenges with renewed strength and positivity. Reflect on the human capacity to rise above obstacles and embrace the message of hope and resilience that resonates throughout this empowering presentation.

Discover how to revolutionize your business approach in this insightful 18-minute talk from Web Summit. Learn from Stephen Kelly, CEO of Sage, as he shares valuable insights on how entrepreneurs can transform their startups into multinational success stories. Explore the power of real-time operations, social media integration, and cloud-based solutions to drive innovation and growth. Gain practical advice and mentorship on amplifying your voice in the competitive business landscape. Delve into topics such as customer obsession, the evolution of accounting, and the importance of seizing opportunities. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or an established business owner, this talk offers actionable strategies to align your business operations with your personal life management for maximum efficiency and success.