Prabashini Moodley is an open book
From In Focus with Insight by Insight Health & Life Solutions
October 29, 2025 · 1h 5m · Season 5 · Episode 9
About this episode
Prabashini Moodley discusses her leadership journey and the impact of literature on her life.
In this episode of InFocus with Insight, host Pamela Hellig is joined by CEO Old Mutual Life and Savings, Prabashini Moodley, for a deeply insightful conversation about leadership, identity, and the role of growth in shaping South Africa’s future. Together, they explore Prabashini’s journey from being the youngest of four sisters growing up in a small town to a dazzling career which has seen her taking the helm of one of South Africa’s largest insurers. Prabashini shares some of the books that have shaped her life and outlook, from Yuval Noah Harari’s 21 Lessons for the 21st Century, which highlights the importance of humility and resilience in an uncertain world, to Joanne Joseph’s Children of Sugarcane, a powerful exploration of ancestry, identity, and the enduring spirit of South Africa’s people. Prabashini’s book picks: Little Women by Louisa M Alcott A splendid exchange, How Trade shaped the world by William Bernstein 21 lessons for the 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari Innovators Dilemma by Clayton Christensson Children of Sugarcane by Joanne Joseph Connect with Prabashini Moodley on these platforms: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prabashini-moodley-254b513b/ Insight…
People in this episode
Host: Pamela Hellig
Guest: Prabashini Moodley
Topics covered
- leadership
- identity
- personal growth
- South Africa
- career journey
- literature
Keywords
- leadership
- identity
- South Africa
- personal growth
- books
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Old Mutual Life and Savings
Books & works: 21 Lessons for the 21st Century, Children of Sugarcane, Little Women, A splendid exchange, How Trade shaped the world, Innovators Dilemma
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