Data Ideas Podcast

Seth Forbes, MBA, MS Digital Technology, joins the podcast to discuss: - Breaking into the analytics field - What's helped Seth as a data analyst coming from a nontraditional background - Working in marketing analytics - How to learn & practice communication skills that benefit data practitioners - What it means to "build in public" and the powerful impact this can have on your development - Practical LinkedIn & personal branding tips for technical professionals - Ways aspiring analysts can get involved in Seth's many community and educational opportunities Follow Seth on LinkedIn (where you can also find the other resources discussed!): https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethforbes/ The Analyst Dispatch (free weekly newsletter) https://seth-forbes.mykajabi.com/email-subscribe TikTok: quietlyambitiousanalyst

Morgan Depenbusch, PhD gives tons of practical advice in this episode that can change the game for your data career. This includes insights on:

• How to apply real principles from behavioral science to influence with your work in data (we get a sneak preview of content in her newly released "The Analytics Influence Playbook")
• Data visualization and storytelling
• The growing field of People Analytics
• +Personal branding, her experience working at Google and general career guidance for data practitioners

"The Analytics Influence Playbook" discussed on the episode, as well as Morgan's self-paced course, newsletter and other resources are available here:

https://stan.store/morgandepenbusch/

You can also follow Morgan on LinkedIn at:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgandepenbusch/

Evelyn Cates discusses her career journey & working in analytics at Disney + her advice for practitioners on data storytelling & communicating insights!

Follow Evelyn on LinkedIn here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/evelyntcates/

Michelle Dunivan, PhD, Senior Director, Insights & Analytics at Best Friends Animal Society joins to discuss: -Her career journey in data -The mission of the Best Friends Animal Society -How data & analytics work supports this mission -What it's like to work in data & analytics at a mission-driven organization -Her advice for today's practitioners and those interested in a leadership role in data +more!

You can follow Michelle on LinkedIn here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-dunivan/

You can learn more about the Best Friends Animal Society here:

https://bestfriends.org/

Brian Julius joins to share about Model Context Protocol (MCP), including:

• What MCP is in simple terms
• The opportunities and efficiencies it creates
• Possible implications for data practitioners and their careers

Follow more of Brian's content on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianjuliusdc/

Brian's "Data Mad Science" YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@DataMadScience

Oliver Hughes, CEO @ Count, joins to discuss his journey into analytics & launching his company. He shares insights on how organizations can get clarity out of the abundance of data available to them and a framework that data teams can use for delivering this.

Follow Ollie on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hughesoliver/

Ollie's Company:

https://count.co/

Kristen Kehrer joins to discuss her:

• New book "Susie's School Bus Solution, A Computer Vision Story"
• Process for writing a book (she has authored two others), and translating technical topics into easy-to-understand principles
• Journey to hosting a major industry podcast -- "Mavens of Data"
• Perspective on the the current data jobs market

Links to follow Kristen and find her content:

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-kehrer-datamovesme/

Data Moves Me:

https://www.datamovesme.com/

Kristen's Books:

Susie's School Bus Solution: Kehrer, Kristen, Rabito, Sinem Kılıç: 9781634626965: Amazon.com: Books

Machine Learning Upgrade: A Data Scientist's Guide to MLOps, LLMs, and ML Infrastructure: Kehrer, Kristen, Kaiser, Caleb: 9781394249633: Amazon.com: Books

Amazon.com: Mothers of Data Science eBook : Strachnyi, Kate, Kehrer, Kristen: Kindle Store

Albert Bellamy joins to discuss his transition from the military into data & analytics, as well as his advice (and resources) for navigating today's data jobs market.

Follow Albert on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bellamy-al/

Major Data YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@Major_Data

Albert's Business Website:

https://themajordata.com/

Lindsay Hummel joins to discuss pivoting from data analysis focused roles to other types of roles in tech. She also discusses her experience giving and hosting TEDx talks, provides advice on how to position your experiences for advancement and more!

Lindsay's LinkedIn Profile:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsayhummel/

Sonali Kumar, People Analyst, Podcast Host & LinkedIn Top Voice joins to discuss the growing field of people analytics, overcoming fear as a data professional and approaches to getting started (& benefits of) public speaking.

Links & resources mentioned during the episode:

Sonali Kumar on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kumar-sonali/

Your Guide to Breaking into People Analytics with Sonali Kumar:

https://topmate.io/sonali_kumar/1472481

The Society for People Analytics:

https://societyforpeopleanalytics.org/

"Success Beyond Our Greatest Fears" Podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7FctPQgfRZseMxBnq72FWZkvl9S78LMB

Maven Analytics Courses & Training Platform (affiliate link):

https://mavenanalytics.io/promo/spring-savings?via=sonali