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MindSpeaking podcast - by Gilbert Eijkelenboom

MindSpeaking podcast - by Gilbert Eijkelenboom

By Gilbert Eijkelenboom

As a former professional poker player, youā€™ll find Gilbert Eijkelenboom wherever data and psychology meet. Gilbert spent his career in Data & Analytics and heā€™s passionate about it. But too often, people did not listen to his data insights. He saw other Data professionals have the same struggle. Therefore, he founded MindSpeaking, training and coaching 1,000+ Data Scientists & Analysts to communicate with business impact. In 2020, Gilbert published the bestselling book: People Skills for Analytical Thinkers.
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Ep.3 Jason Krantz: Growing as a Data Analyst, questions to ask stakeholders, and personal development

MindSpeaking podcast - by Gilbert EijkelenboomJun 27, 2022

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Ep 21 - John Thompson: Data-Driven Culture: Metrics, Hiring Skills, and Effective Data Presentation

Ep 21 - John Thompson: Data-Driven Culture: Metrics, Hiring Skills, and Effective Data Presentation

John Thompson is an international technology executive with over 35 years of experience in the fields of data, advanced analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI). He is currently the Global Head of AI at EY. John has built start-up organizations from the ground up and he has reengineered business units of Fortune 500 firms to reach their potential. He has directly managed and run - sales, marketing, consulting, support, and product development organizations. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnkthompson/ The MindSpeaking podcast is about the Human Side of Data. I invite thought leaders to spread their insights about data, communication, and personal development. Connect with me & free resources: šŸ‘ØšŸ»ā€šŸ’» Gilbertā€™s Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/eijkelenboom/ šŸ—£ Free email course: https://mindspeaking.com/conversation šŸ“™ People Skills for Analytical Thinkers: https://mindspeaking.com/buy-book šŸ“ˆ Quick self-test on Data Communication: https://mindspeaking.com/maturity-model ā­• Subscribe to this YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi5ZoXknmNceEVVteS7_cVQ?sub_confirmation=1 šŸŽ¬ Turn your insights into a Data Story with my video course: http://www.mindspeaking.com/online-course

Highlights:

00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:03 - John discusses importance of data literacy 00:02:28 - Discussion about book writing processes 00:03:02 - John's unique writing habits 00:03:54 - John's early morning routine 00:04:18 - Reflections on early career influences 00:05:13 - John's entry into data and analytics 00:06:10 - Insights on building analytics teams 00:06:27 - Lessons learned in team management 00:07:45 - Managing and valuing diverse talents 00:08:16 - Appreciating and recognizing individual contributors 00:09:35 - Recognizing potential in team members 00:11:05 - Essential traits for analytics professionals 00:11:56 - John's unique interview approach 00:13:26 - Enhancing communication within teams 00:15:20 - The role of creativity in data science 00:16:22 - Strategies for building a data-driven culture 00:18:35 - Importance of advanced communication skills 00:20:59 - Engaging the audience during Q&A 00:21:27 - Strategies for addressing mixed audiences 00:23:57 - Techniques for engaging audience questions 00:24:58 - Transitioning from presentation to discussion 00:26:16 - The art of storytelling in presentations 00:28:57 - Introduction of "Data for All" book 00:30:52 - Discussing risks of not understanding data privacy 00:32:17 - Rapid-fire personal questions 00:34:21 - Recap of key interview insights 00:35:29 - Closing remarks


May 15, 202437:20
Ep. 20 - Anders Liu Lindberg: How to Influence with Data: Building Trust and Driving Decisions

Ep. 20 - Anders Liu Lindberg: How to Influence with Data: Building Trust and Driving Decisions

Anders Liu-Lindberg is the co-founder, COO and CMO of the Business Partnering Institute and owner of the largest group dedicated to Finance Business Partnering on LinkedIn. He has ten years of experience as a business partner at global transport and logistics company Maersk. He is the co-author of the book ā€œCreate Value as a Finance Business Partnerā€ and a long-time Finance Blogger with 33.000+ followers. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andersliulindberg Create Value as a Finance Business Partner - https://amazon.com/Create-value-Finance-Business-Partner/dp/1724850741 The MindSpeaking podcast is about the Human Side of Data. I invite thought leaders to spread their insights about data, communication, and personal development. Connect with me & free resources: šŸ‘ØšŸ»ā€šŸ’» Gilbertā€™s Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/eijkelenboom/ šŸ—£ Free email course: https://mindspeaking.com/conversation šŸ“™ People Skills for Analytical Thinkers: https://mindspeaking.com/buy-book šŸ“ˆ Quick self-test on Data Communication: https://mindspeaking.com/maturity-model ā­• Subscribe to this YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi5ZoXknmNceEVVteS7_cVQ?sub_confirmation=1 šŸŽ¬ Turn your insights into a Data Story with my video course: http://www.mindspeaking.com/online-course Highlights: 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:09 Journey to becoming a business partner 00:06:09 Presenting: Crowd vs. One-on-One 00:08:00 Lessons in One-to-One Relationships 00:10:36 Advice on Building New Professional Relationships 00:12:15 Finding ways to help your employees 00:14:48 Value via Customer-Centricity 00:17:43 Impact on influencing business leaders 00:22:31 Balance: Data & Experience 00:24:02 Importance of Hypothesis-Driven Analytics 00:26:32 Understanding human basics and data storytelling 00:31:40 Trust-Building Formula 00:34:43 Business Partnering Institute's Role 00:36:33 Takeaway 00:38:30 Where to follow Andres

Apr 17, 202440:25
Ep. 19 - Gulrez Khan: Data Storytelling for introverts, Drawing Data with Kids

Ep. 19 - Gulrez Khan: Data Storytelling for introverts, Drawing Data with Kids

Gulrez Khan is the author of "Drawing Data with Kids" and the data science lead at PayPal. With a rich history at companies like Microsoft, Gulrez is a master of data storytelling and visualization. Today, he'll share insights into crafting compelling stories from data, nurturing curiosity in kids, and offering practical advice for professionals and parents alike. Whether you're here to improve your storytelling skills or curious about integrating learning with curiosity, you're in for a wealth of knowledge from Gulrez. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gulrezkhan-data/ Drawing Data with Kids: https://www.amazon.com/Drawing-Data-Kids-Data-Literacy-Visualization/dp/1088205798/ The MindSpeaking podcast is about the Human Side of Data. I invite thought leaders to spread their insights about data, communication, and personal development. Connect with me & free resources: šŸ‘ØšŸ»ā€šŸ’» Gilbertā€™s Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/eijkelenboom/ šŸ—£ Free email course: https://mindspeaking.com/conversation šŸ“™ People Skills for Analytical Thinkers: https://mindspeaking.com/buy-book šŸ“ˆ Quick self-test on Data Communication: https://mindspeaking.com/maturity-model ā­• Subscribe to this YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi5ZoXknmNceEVVteS7_cVQ?sub_confirmation=1 šŸŽ¬ Turn your insights into a Data Story with my video course: http://www.mindspeaking.com/online-course


Highlights: 00:02:02 Mission of Data Literacy 00:06:33 Kids Learning Data 00:08:14 Creative Data Literacy 00:11:21 Parenting in Data Ed 00:12:19 Learning from Kids 00:14:56 Creativity in Children 00:17:30 Homeschooling Impact 00:22:17 Storytelling for Kids 00:23:49 Overcoming Data Fear 00:25:07 Data Presentation Pitfalls 00:28:36 Personal Data Stories 00:30:40 A/B Testing Stories 00:34:15 Sharing Work Benefits 00:36:30 Visual Data Storytelling 00:38:14 Rapid Fire Q&A 00:39:15 Organizations Data Literacy 00:40:19 Overcoming Introversion 00:44:20 Engaging with Kids 00:45:31 Connecting with Audience 00:47:00 Conclusion

Feb 15, 202449:33
Ep. 18 - Philipp Humm: Data Storytelling: How to Turn Insights into Stories and Present with Impact

Ep. 18 - Philipp Humm: Data Storytelling: How to Turn Insights into Stories and Present with Impact

Philipp Humm is the founder of Power-of-Storytelling.com and has an impressive background in various industries. With experience at Uber, Bain & Company, and Blackstone, he discovered his passion for storytelling while completing his MBA at Columbia Business School. He further refined his skills at esteemed institutions like Mezrab School of Storytelling, De Toneelmeester Acting School, and Boom Chicago. Philipp Humm is a dedicated storyteller, leaving a lasting impact on those who witness his craft. LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipphumm Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Philipp-Humm Website: https://power-of-storytelling.com/ The MindSpeaking podcast is about the Human Side of Data. I invite thought leaders to spread their insights about data, communication, and personal development. Connect with me & free resources: šŸ‘ØšŸ»ā€šŸ’» Gilbertā€™s Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/eijkelenboom/ šŸ—£ Free email course: https://mindspeaking.com/conversation šŸ“™ People Skills for Analytical Thinkers: https://mindspeaking.com/buy-book šŸ“ˆ Quick self-test on Data Communication: https://mindspeaking.com/maturity-model ā­• Subscribe to this YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi5ZoXknmNceEVVteS7_cVQ?sub_confirmation=1 šŸŽ¬ Turn your insights into a Data Story with my video course: http://www.mindspeaking.com/online-course Highlights: 00:00:00 Teaser 00:00:34 Intro 00:00:58 Introducing Philipp 00:03:04 Writing a book is not a romantic process 00:05:19 Why do stories matter? 00:09:35 Why you don't need to share everything right away. 00:11:57 How to break the ice in a meeting. 00:16:44 How to deal with embarrassment 00:21:24 Best and worst moments of your life. 00:25:36 When can you tell incredible stories 00:28:14 Takeaway 00:29:11 Conclusion

Jul 26, 202329:06
Ep. 17 - Kate Strachnyi: Color Wise: How to Use Colors in Your Data Visualization

Ep. 17 - Kate Strachnyi: Color Wise: How to Use Colors in Your Data Visualization

Kate Strachnyi is the Founder of DATAcated. She built a career in data working for companies like Deloitte, but then started her own business. Sheā€™s also the founder of the DATAcated Circle ā€“ a community for data professionals and hub for courses on data visualization best practices, data storytelling, and dashboarding. She has written five books for data professionals and one for kids. One of the books she has written and recently published is called Color Wise. It's about the three different colors that you can use in your data visualization. Kate was appointed a LinkedIn Top Voice of Data Science & Analytics in 2018 & 2019. Sheā€™s the mother of two girls and enjoys running ultra-marathons and obstacle course races. LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-strachnyi-data/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DATAcated Website: https://www.datacated.com/ The MindSpeaking podcast is about the Human Side of Data. I invite thought leaders to spread their insights about data, communication, and personal development. Connect with me & free resources: šŸ‘ØšŸ»ā€šŸ’» Gilbertā€™s Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/eijkelenboom/ šŸ—£ Free email course: https://mindspeaking.com/conversation šŸ“™ People Skills for Analytical Thinkers: https://mindspeaking.com/buy-book šŸ“ˆ Quick self-test on Data Communication: https://mindspeaking.com/maturity-model ā­• Subscribe to this YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi5ZoXknmNceEVVteS7_cVQ?sub_confirmation=1 šŸŽ¬ Turn your insights into a Data Story with my video course: http://www.mindspeaking.com/online-course Highlights: 00:20 Intro 02:35 Kate's Background Story 05:10 The first steps in building a strong brand 07:54 Why is color important and relevant in the world of data? 9:44 Frequent mistakes people make when they use colors in data viz 12:45 How can we learn more about the preferences of our target audience? 15:01 Cultural differences 17:04 Tips in choosing and using appropriate brand colors 19:00 Best practices for data chart color 21:33 The 3 types of colors: sequential, diverging, and categorical 23:38 Do you choose your running clothes intentionally in terms of color? 26:12 The biggest challenges in writing the book ColorWise 28:39 Has she ever overthought something? 31:20 Kate's entrepreneurial lessons 33:45 Kate talks about her kids 35:50 Growing your personal brand - stress and worries? 37:29 How can people learn more about the book ColorWise? 39:11 One thing that surprises people about Kate 39:57 Takeaway 40:55 Kate's online community "DATAcated circle"

Jun 21, 202343:16
Ep. 16 - Nick Singh: Getting and Acing Your Data Science Interview

Ep. 16 - Nick Singh: Getting and Acing Your Data Science Interview

Nick Singh is the best-selling author of Ace the Data Science Interview, and CEO of SQL interview prep site DataLemur. He's held a variety of Data & Software Engineering roles at Facebook, Google, and geospatial analytics startup SafeGraph. His daily career advice on Data Science & Data Analyst interviews has earned him 140,000 followers on LinkedIn.Ā  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-singh-tech/ Ace the Data Science Interview:Ā https://www.acethedatascienceinterview.com/ DataLemur:Ā https://datalemur.com/ The MindSpeaking podcast is about the Human Side of Data. I invite thought leaders to spread their insights about data, communication, and personal development. Connect with me & free resources: šŸ‘ØšŸ»ā€šŸ’» Gilbertā€™s Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/eijkelenboom/ šŸ—£ Free email course: https://mindspeaking.com/conversation šŸ“™ People Skills for Analytical Thinkers: https://mindspeaking.com/buy-book šŸ“ˆ Quick self-test on Data Communication: https://mindspeaking.com/maturity-model ā­• Subscribe to this YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi5ZoXknmNceEVVteS7_cVQ?sub_confirmation=1 šŸŽ¬ Turn your insights into a Data Story with my video course: http://www.mindspeaking.com/online-course Highlights: 00:00:40 Introduction 00:02:21 How did he come up with the name DataLemur 00:03:39 Founding DataLemur 00:05:54 Presenting at Fox News 00:11:19 Common pitfalls and tips for communicating insights to people who are less analytical and less data-oriented 00:18:47 Writing a book 00:23:35 The advantage of social media 00:25:51 What he learned and tips he can give about written communication 00:29:35 Thoughts on cold emailing 00:35:56 Why are people reluctant to reach out? 00:40:18 Sharing his tips and advice about interviews 00:44:58 How does Nick recommend people use the star method in interviews 00:51:13 How to build up mental index 00:55:03 Where can people connect and follow

May 17, 202357:03
Ep. 15 - Tom Zierold: The Data Analyst's Guide to Emotional Intelligence

Ep. 15 - Tom Zierold: The Data Analyst's Guide to Emotional Intelligence

Tom Zierold runs EQuip, a coaching and training company that works with people to help them unlock and better apply their emotional intelligence (EQ) - which is their ability to tune into themself and tune into others and to start seeing emotions as valuable pieces of data to work with. He takes a guided discovery style approach, which means he'll ask questions that can help his clients move towards a perspective shift, as well as offering appropriate EQ based techniques in the context of their specific situation to help them move towards making effective behavioral changes that will help them in their professional and personal lives. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomzierold/ Website: https://www.equip-ct.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/equip_ct The MindSpeaking podcast is about the Human Side of Data. I invite thought leaders to spread their insights about data, communication, and personal development. Connect with me & free resources: šŸ‘ØšŸ»ā€šŸ’» Gilbertā€™s Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/eijkelenboom/ šŸ—£ Free email course: https://mindspeaking.com/conversation šŸ“™ People Skills for Analytical Thinkers: https://mindspeaking.com/buy-book šŸ“ˆ Quick self-test on Data Communication: https://mindspeaking.com/maturity-model ā­• Subscribe to this YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi5ZoXknmNceEVVteS7_cVQ?sub_confirmation=1 šŸŽ¬ Turn your insights into a Data Story with my video course: http://www.mindspeaking.com/online-course

Highlights: 00:00:22 - Intro 00:02:24 -Tom talks about living on the coast 00:05:30 What is EQuip? When did it start? 00:09:54 How did the process of discovering yourself happen? What helped you learn and gain insights? 00:13:21 What helped Tom to step outside of his comfort zone 00:16:31 How can emotions be data? 00:20:41 How Tom acts on a certain emotion 00:25:16 Finding the right balance in expressing emotion 00:29:58 Understanding the emotion of other people 00:35:07 Tom's coaching questions and what he's seen that has benefited from coaching 00:43:50 What's one question Tom likes to ask people 00:49:45 The importance of having a strong feedback culture 00:53:25 The Keep/Stop/Start Method 01:01:00 Takeaway 01:04:31 Where can people follow Tom

May 03, 202301:07:19
Ep. 14 - JoĆ£o Sousa: McKinsey lessons & How to become a proactive Data Analyst

Ep. 14 - JoĆ£o Sousa: McKinsey lessons & How to become a proactive Data Analyst

JoĆ£o Sousa has spent his career working on data & analytics across different roles. He has worked as a practitioner, and consultant at McKinsey, and recently as the growth leader at a modern data stack vendor. JoĆ£o writes about how to increase the value of analytics and the data analyst role.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joaoantoniosousa/

The MindSpeaking podcast is about the Human Side of Data. I invite thought leaders to spread their insights about data, communication, and personal development.

Connect with me & free resources: šŸ‘ØšŸ»ā€šŸ’» Gilbertā€™s Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/eijkelenboom/ šŸ—£ Free email course: https://mindspeaking.com/conversation šŸ“™ People Skills for Analytical Thinkers: https://mindspeaking.com/buy-book šŸ“ˆ Quick self-test on Data Communication: https://mindspeaking.com/maturity-model ā­• Subscribe to this YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi5ZoXknmNceEVVteS7_cVQ?sub_confirmation=1 šŸŽ¬ Turn your insights into a Data Story with my video course:http://www.mindspeaking.com/online-course


Highlights: 00:00:23 Introduction 00:02:10 How does speaking another language help you in the data world? 00:04:22 Who is Joao Sousa? 00:07:23 What have you taken from your experience at McKinsey? 00:10:44 Do you have any questions that you often ask or prepare before meeting someone? 00:12:06 Are there situations where a structured approach is not beneficial? 00:15:50 Do you see a gap in data and business? What are the problems you see? 00:18:52 What type of communication skills are most important for people working in data? 00:21:13 How can we develop empathy in data world? 00:23:35 What does it mean to be a trusted advisor? 00:25:36 What is the best way to handle quick questions? 00:31:32 What is something you are curious about right now? 00:33:09 What have you learned so far? 00:34:29 Challenges as a data analyst 00:38:49 What have you learned about creating a narrative? 00:40:42 Different types of approaches for capturing the attention of the audience 00:44:05 What is your number one place to go for learning? 00:45:40 What are the best decisions you've made in your life or career? 00:46:51 Why does curiosity help with learning? 00:48:52 Takeaway 00:50:07 Where can people connect with Joao?



Apr 19, 202352:16
Ep. 13 - Ken Jee: Learning Data Science, self-awareness, and how to tell a Data story

Ep. 13 - Ken Jee: Learning Data Science, self-awareness, and how to tell a Data story

Ken Jee is the Head of Data Science at Sports Consulting Group. He improves the performance of athletes with data. Ken's YouTube channel has 200,000 subscribers and he helps them build a career in Data Science. He holds a Masters in Computer Science, with a concentration in AI & Machine Learning. Next to all of that, Ken is an Adjunct Professor at DePaul University. Ā Ā Ā 


Follow Ken Jee: Ā 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenjee/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KenJee1Ā 


Books mentioned: Ā 

Naval Ravikant ā€“ The AlmanakĀ 

Essentialism - Greg McKeownĀ 

The One Thing - Gary W. Keller and Jay PapasanĀ 

Captivate - Vanessa van Edwards Ā Ā 


The MindSpeaking podcast is about the Human Side of Data. I invite thought leaders to spread their insights about data, communication, and personal development. Ā Ā Ā 


Connect with me & free resources:Ā 

šŸ‘ØšŸ»ā€šŸ’» Gilbertā€™s Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/eijkelenboom/

šŸ—£ Free email course: https://mindspeaking.com/conversation

šŸ“™ People Skills for Analytical Thinkers: https://mindspeaking.com/buy-book

šŸ“ˆ Quick self-test on Data Communication: https://mindspeaking.com/maturity-model

ā­• Subscribe to YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi5ZoXknmNceEVVteS7_cVQ?sub_confirmation=1 Ā 


Highlights:

00:00:22 Introduction to the guestĀ 

00:02:37 Why do you do everything?Ā 

00:04:14 How he started his Data journeyĀ 

00:06:30 When do you know it's time to switch/add a new category to your existing skill tech?Ā 

00:09:02 Passion for readingĀ 

00:11:22 What are the five-second moments of your life's career?Ā 

00:15:02 Did other people help you with your transformation?Ā 

00:25:01 How do you become more self-aware?Ā 

00:28:26 Do you think people in data are good at analyzing themselves?Ā 

00:31:17 What are other obstacles in getting to know yourself?Ā 

00:34:28 How important it is to build something that is scalable?Ā 

00:38:20 First YouTube video 00:39:47 Where do you get your inspiration from?Ā 

00:41:21 How has data storytelling benefited you in your data career?Ā 

00:43:27 Learning from athletesĀ 

00:45:46 What are your favorite ways to learn?Ā 

00:51:06 What's one thing that surprises people all about you?Ā 

00:52:34 Job you're terrible at?Ā 

00:53:53 TakeawayĀ 

Feb 28, 202356:38
Ep 12 - Nicholas Kelly: Tips for Data Analytics, Increasing Dashboard Adoption, Communicating with Stakeholders

Ep 12 - Nicholas Kelly: Tips for Data Analytics, Increasing Dashboard Adoption, Communicating with Stakeholders

Nicholas Kelly is the principal consultant and trainer at G&K Consulting. He is a leader in analytics adoption having designed and developed dashboards for some of the world's largest companies, from global banks to Formula 1 teams. Ā 

He is a frequent speaker at international conferences, has trained thousands of professionals in data visualization and analytics adoption, and is the inventor of the Dashboard Wireframe Kit. Previously, he was a Deloitte Analytics Senior Manager. Ā Ā 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholaspkelly/Ā 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicksight?lang=enĀ 

Website: https://deliveringdataanalytics.com/ Ā Ā 


The MindSpeaking podcast is about the Human Side of Data. I invite thought leaders to spread their insights about data, communication, and personal development. Ā Ā 


Connect with me & free resources:Ā 

šŸ‘ØšŸ»ā€šŸ’» Gilbertā€™s Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/eijkelenboom/Ā 

šŸ—£ Free email course: https://mindspeaking.com/conversationĀ 

šŸ“™ People Skills for Analytical Thinkers: https://mindspeaking.com/buy-bookĀ 

šŸ“ˆ Quick self-test on Data Communication: https://mindspeaking.com/maturity-modelĀ 

ā­• Subscribe to this YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi5ZoXknmNceEVVteS7_cVQ?sub_confirmation=1 Ā Ā Ā 


Highlights:Ā 

00:02:50 - Tips for meeting new people for the first timeĀ 

00:05:37 - Internship in HonoluluĀ 

00:08:19 - Understanding your audienceĀ 

00:10:30 - Nick's Career JourneyĀ 

00:15:00 - Combining business and a relationshipĀ 

00:16:40 - The Adoption Struggle and how can we prevent it?

00:25:01 - Definition of Value Mindset and the Production Mindset

00:28:44 - Tips for talking to stakeholders

00:30:22 - What do you see as the role of a data leader/manager vs. an individual contributor?Ā 

00:35:33 ā€“ IT and business in one room. Funny storyĀ 

00:40:08 What's your definition of data storytelling?Ā 

00:48:15 ā€“ Data viz tip: The Data-to-ink ratioĀ 

00:54:00 - About the Dashboard Wireframe kitĀ 

00:57:59 - Fun/Quick QuestionsĀ 

00:58:47 - Practical tips for communicating as a Data Analyst Ā 

01:00:40 - Key takeaway of the episodeĀ 

01:02:53 - How do you keep balance? What is your focus at the moment?Ā 

01:05:03 - Where can people connect with Nicholas KellyĀ 

01:07:09 -Conclusion

Dec 21, 202201:07:09
Ep. 11 - Brian T. O'Neill: Design Thinking for Data & Analytics (How to Understand Your End-Users)

Ep. 11 - Brian T. O'Neill: Design Thinking for Data & Analytics (How to Understand Your End-Users)

Brian T. O'Neill is the Founder and Principal of Designing for Analytics, an independent consultancy helping technology leaders turn their data into valuable data products. A jazz and classical percussionist by training, Brian has also been a product designer and UX consultant for over 25 years helping companies like DellEMC, Tripadvisor, Fidelity, NetApp, Roche, Abbvie, and the City of Los Angeles. Ā 


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-oneill-product-designer/Ā 

Designing for Analytics: https://designingforanalytics.com/ Ā Ā 


the MindSpeaking podcast is about the Human Side of Data. I invite thought leaders to spread their insights about data, communication, and personal development. Ā Ā 


Connect with me & free resources:Ā 

šŸ‘ØšŸ»ā€šŸ’» Gilbertā€™s Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/eijkelenboom/Ā 

šŸ—£ Free email course: https://mindspeaking.com/conversationĀ 

šŸ“™ People Skills for Analytical Thinkers: https://mindspeaking.com/buy-bookĀ 

šŸ“ˆ Quick self-test on Data Communication: https://mindspeaking.com/maturity-modelĀ 

ā­• Subscribe to this YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi5ZoXknmNceEVVteS7_cVQ?sub_confirmation=1 Ā Ā Ā 


Highlights:Ā 

00:00:24 Introduction of the guestĀ 

00:01:33 Who is Brian T. O'Neill?Ā 

00:05:32 What have you learned about working with engineersĀ 

00:10:50 How can Data professionals think more about end-users?Ā 

00:18:50 Should we involve designers in Data & Analytics?Ā 

00:24:52 Is there any place for aesthetics in design for analytics?Ā 

00:33:01 Lessons from your music careerĀ 

00:37:54 Writing: what you want to write vs. What your audience likesĀ 

00:44:01 How do you balance your company and being a musician?Ā 

00:47:01 What are you working on at the moment?Ā 

00:50:51 Main takeaway for listenersĀ 

00:53:11 Where to follow Brian T. O'Neill?Ā 

00:54:24 Subtractive Design Ā Ā 


Nov 30, 202255:38
Ep. 10 Scott Burk: What mistakes to avoid in Data Science & Analytics

Ep. 10 Scott Burk: What mistakes to avoid in Data Science & Analytics

Scott Burk has a Ph.D. in statistics with 30 years of experience. He is also a professor of data science at CUNY. He has authored four books about data science and AI. Ā Ā 


Linkedin ā€“ https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-burk-phd/Ā 

Website - https://itsallanalytics.com/Ā 

Email - itsallanalytics@outlook.comĀ 

Youtube ā€“ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfcY_BOpfgpk_gUoyQxlfEQ/videos Ā 

Books:Ā 

Part 1, It's All Analytics: Foundations for Professionals: https://amzn.to/3DOnK4h

Part 2, It's All Analytics - Design for Success: https://amzn.to/3zAAOYp

Executive Guide for AI and Analytics: https://amzn.to/3SVjzrU


The MindSpeaking podcast is about the Human Side of Data. I invite thought leaders to spread their insights about data, communication, and personal development. Ā 


Connect with me & free resources:Ā 

šŸ‘ØšŸ»ā€šŸ’» Gilbertā€™s Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/eijkelenboom/Ā 

šŸ—£ Free email course: https://mindspeaking.com/conversationĀ 

šŸ“™ People Skills for Analytical Thinkers: https://mindspeaking.com/buy-bookĀ 

šŸ“ˆ Quick self-test on Data Communication: https://mindspeaking.com/maturity-modelĀ 

ā­• Subscribe to this YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi5ZoXknmNceEVVteS7_cVQ?sub_confirmation=1 Ā Ā Ā 


Timestamps: Ā 

00:00:24 Introduction of the guestĀ 

00:01:24 Who is Scott Burk in high school?Ā 

00:03:15 What were some of the important decisions that you have made?Ā 

00:06:37 What are the common pitfalls that organizations see or experience when they try to adopt this AI analytics?Ā 

00:08:36 Tips for companies or people that are trying to build AI from building data scienceĀ 

00:11:21 What is the difference between AI and machine learning?Ā 

00:3:30 Where do you see the market of data scientists takes by moving in in the coming five years?Ā 

00:15:30 Do you think people who have not learned how to code yet should still learn how to code?Ā 

00:16:38 Role of communication in dataĀ 

00:21:15 To what extent do people students learn about communication skills and storytelling or developing a business mindset?Ā 

00:24:30 Dale Carnegie & Seven Habits of Highly Effective PeopleĀ 

00:25:36 Something that is not timeless is TechnologyĀ 

00:27:36 It's all analyticsĀ 

00:30:27 Where to follow Scott Burk?Ā 


Nov 02, 202232:06
Ep. 9 Lillian Pierson: How to become a Data Entrepreneur, Validating ideas, Feedback from stakeholders

Ep. 9 Lillian Pierson: How to become a Data Entrepreneur, Validating ideas, Feedback from stakeholders

Lillian Pierson is the CEO of Data-Mania, where she supports data professionals in transforming into world-class leaders and entrepreneurs. She has trained well over one million individuals on the topics of AI and data science. Ā Ā 

Lillian has assisted global leaders in IT, government, media organizations, and nonprofits. Ā 


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lillianpierson/

Data-Mania: https://www.data-mania.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LillianPierson_Data_Business Ā 


The MindSpeaking podcast is about the Human Side of Data. I invite thought leaders to spread their insights about data, communication, and personal development. Ā 


Ā Connect with me & free resources:Ā 

šŸ‘ØšŸ»ā€šŸ’» Gilbertā€™s Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/eijkelenboom/

šŸ“™ People Skills for Analytical Thinkers: https://mindspeaking.com/buy-book

šŸ“ˆ Discover your maturity level: https://mindspeaking.com/maturity-model

šŸ—£ Free email course for Analytical Thinkers: https://mindspeaking.com/conversation Ā 


Highlights:Ā 

00:00:24 Introduction of the guestĀ 

00:01:53 Who is Lillian Pierson? Ā 

00:03:31 Product management and growing data-intensive businesses Ā 

00:04:30 What makes you so passionate about products?Ā 

00:05:33 Being an entrepreneur or building their own businessĀ 

00:07:48 What can you learn from product managers?Ā 

00:12:42 Stakeholder's feedbackĀ 

00:18:29 What made you move to Thailand and how did those career choices develop?Ā 

00:21:25 Dream about traveling the world, living abroad, and being an entrepreneurĀ 

00:25:02 How to slow downĀ 

00:28:48 What have you learned about teaching online?Ā 

00:31:33 Moment of reflectionĀ 

00:33:18 How do you think Data scientists need to be taught differently?Ā 

00:36:10 About Data-ManiaĀ 

00:39:51 Where to follow Lillian PiersonĀ 


Oct 05, 202240:53
Ep. 8 Andreas Welsch: Artificial Intelligence: Turning hype into outcome

Ep. 8 Andreas Welsch: Artificial Intelligence: Turning hype into outcome

Andreas Welsch is the Vice President & Head of Marketing & Solution Management ā€” Artificial Intelligence - SAP. He has helped to shape AI literacy across SAP's largest software engineering unit. Ā Ā 

Andreas has worked in the industry for over 21 years, specializing in high technology. He has also served as a trusted advisor in over 80 AI projects covering various industries. Ā Ā 


The MindSpeaking podcast is about the Human Side of Data. I invite thought leaders to spread their insights about data, communication, and personal development. Ā Ā Connect with me & free resources:Ā 

šŸ‘ØšŸ»ā€šŸ’» Gilbertā€™s Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/eijkelenboom/

šŸ“™ People Skills for Analytical Thinkers: https://mindspeaking.com/buy-book

šŸ“ˆ Discover your maturity level: https://mindspeaking.com/maturity-model

šŸ—£ Free email course for Analytical Thinkers: https://mindspeaking.com/conversation Ā 


Highlight:

00:00:24 Introduction of the guestĀ 

00:01:53 Who is Andreas Welsch? Ā 

00:03:43 Becoming a people managerĀ 

00:06:25 Going outside of comfort zone & building new types of skillsĀ 

00:07:45 Important traits or skills of a People manager working in a Tech areaĀ 

00:10:32 BuzzwordsĀ 

00:3:08 Cultural ChangesĀ 

00:15:45 CollaborationĀ 

00:17:12 Mistakes that organizations makeĀ 

00:21:52 AutomationĀ 

00:25:18 Role of communication skills in bringing AI programs to a successĀ 

00:31:27 Source of InspirationĀ 

00:32:47 Rapid Fire RoundĀ 

00:41:21 Where to follow Andreas WelschĀ 

00:42:38 Conclusion

Sep 14, 202242:38
Ep. 7 Harpreet Sahota: From Failure to Philosopher and full time Data content creator

Ep. 7 Harpreet Sahota: From Failure to Philosopher and full time Data content creator

Harpreet Sahota is a Data Scientist at Comet and the Principal Data Science Mentor at the Data Science Dream Job. Ā 

He also hosts The Artists of Data Science Podcast, where he assists people's brands in reaching the right audience.


Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harpreetsahota204/

Podcast: https://theartistsofdatascience.fireside.fm/

Medium article: https://datascienceharp.medium.com/i-thought-failure-was-my-destiny-until-i-realized-it-made-me-who-i-am-today-1a8bd4ccb1e2 Ā 


The MindSpeaking podcast is about the Human Side of Data. I invite thought leaders to spread their insights about data, communication, and personal development. Ā Ā 


Connect with me & free resources:Ā 

šŸ‘ØšŸ»ā€šŸ’» Gilbertā€™s Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/eijkelenboom/

šŸ“™ People Skills for Analytical Thinkers: https://mindspeaking.com/buy-book

šŸ“ˆ Discover your maturity level: https://mindspeaking.com/maturity-model

šŸ—£ Free email course for Analytical Thinkers: https://mindspeaking.com/conversation Ā 


Highlights:Ā 

00:23 Introduction of the guestĀ 

02:27 Who was Harpreet in High School?Ā 

04:38 When did you realize you wanted to make a change?Ā 

07:12 Role ModelĀ 

08:16 MentorshipĀ 

10:44 Role of Self AwarenessĀ 

12:04 New MindsetĀ 

15:15 VisionĀ 

22:08 Challenges in Communication SkillsĀ 

28:00 Dealing with NegativityĀ 

31:00 Handling burn-out and being an introvertĀ 

33:30 Rapid Fire RoundĀ 

48:01 About The Artist of Data Science

Aug 24, 202258:05
Ep. 6 Peter Akkies: Productivity, Becoming Yourself

Ep. 6 Peter Akkies: Productivity, Becoming Yourself

Peter is the founder of Peter Akkies Big Picture Productivity, where he blogs about productivity and teaches people howĀ to be more productive. He also creates courses that teach people how to stay on top of their day-to-day tasks while also achieving their long-term goals.

He is also the podcast host of "How they get stuff done" where he interviews successful people about their productivity habits, workflows, and philosophies.



Connect & free resources:

šŸ‘ØšŸ»ā€šŸ’» Gilbertā€™s Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/eijkelenboom/

šŸ“™ People Skills for Analytical Thinkers: https://mindspeaking.com/buy-book

šŸ“ˆ Discover your maturity level: https://mindspeaking.com/maturity-model

šŸ—£ Free email course for Analytical Thinkers: https://mindspeaking.com/conversation


Highlights:

00:00:24 Introduction of the guestĀ 

00:01:57 Who is Peter Akkies?Ā 

00:04:15 BurnoutĀ 

00:08:28 Living AbroadĀ 

00:10:00 Who was Peter Akkies in High School?Ā 

00:12:08 Personal DevelopmentĀ 

00:14:07 Energetic SpeakerĀ 

00:15:44 Tips on how to become more energetic on speakingĀ 

00:22:20 EntrepreneurshipĀ 

00:25:40 Thoughts on "Teaching is the best way to learn"Ā 

00:28:43 ProductivityĀ 

00:31:32 Importance of Peter Akkies' ValuesĀ 

00:34:28 Role of JournalingĀ 

00:37:15 Rapid Fire RoundĀ 

00:42:58 About Peterakkies.netĀ 

00:45:08 Where to follow Peter AkkiesĀ 

Aug 09, 202246:10
Ep. 5 George Firican: Data Management, Public Speaking, and Living Abroad

Ep. 5 George Firican: Data Management, Public Speaking, and Living Abroad

George Firican is an award-wining Data Governance Leader and is the founder of Lights On Data. His innovative approach to data management received international recognition through award-winning program and project implementations in data governance, data quality, business intelligence, and data analytics.Ā 

He is also the podcast host of the Youtube channel "Lights On Data shows" which is a LIVE show that is informative, but fun; where the audience is engaged and empowered to learn; where knowledge is shared, and networks are expanded. Ā 


Twitter: @georgefiricanĀ 

Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/georgefirican/

Website: https://LightsOnData.com


Book about storytelling: Matthew Dicks - Storyworthy Ā Ā 


Connect & free resources: Ā 

šŸ‘ØšŸ»ā€šŸ’» Gilbertā€™s Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/eijkelenboom/ Ā 

šŸ“™ People Skills for Analytical Thinkers: https://mindspeaking.com/buy-book Ā 

šŸ“ˆ Discover your maturity level: https://mindspeaking.com/maturity-model Ā 

šŸ—£ Free email course for Analytical Thinkers: https://mindspeaking.com/conversation



Highlights

00:00:24 Introduction of the GuestĀ  00:02:27 Who was George as a child?Ā  00:04:02 George's personal developmentĀ  00:08:36 Youtube CareerĀ  00:14:13 Combining Two Fields Ā  00:16:00 Passionate about Data ManagementĀ  00:18:36 Data as an AssetĀ  00:21:40 Steps to take about Data GovernanceĀ  00:25:55 Understanding Business GoalsĀ  00:29:29 Preparation before speaking in public 00:33:53 Where does George get his stories?Ā  00:37:30 SurfingĀ  00:39:59 What makes George Motivated?Ā  00:45:10 Content CreationĀ  00:47:27 Rapid Fire RoundĀ  00:54:44 Where to follow George FiricanĀ 
Jul 25, 202255:40
Ep.4 Brent Dykes: Data Storytelling: When and how to communicate your data in stories

Ep.4 Brent Dykes: Data Storytelling: When and how to communicate your data in stories

Brent Dykes is the author of Effective Data Storytelling: How to Drive Change with Data, Narrative, and Visuals. He is also the founder of AnalyticsHero, LLC, a data storytelling consultancy. Ā Ā Ā 

He has spent over 16 years working in analytics and holds an MBA in marketing. He has spoken at some of the largest conferences in the world, published more than 35 articles in Forbes, and worked with some of the biggest companies in the world, including Nike, Amazon, Microsoft, Sony, and Comcast. Ā Ā 


Effective Data Storytelling: https://www.effectivedatastorytelling.com/Ā 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentdykes/ Ā Ā Ā 

Connect & free resources: Ā 

šŸ‘ØšŸ»ā€šŸ’» Gilbertā€™s Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/eijkelenboom/ Ā 

šŸ“™ People Skills for Analytical Thinkers: https://mindspeaking.com/buy-book Ā 

šŸ“ˆ Discover your maturity level: https://mindspeaking.com/maturity-model Ā 

šŸ—£ Free email course for Analytical Thinkers: https://mindspeaking.com/conversationĀ 


Highlights: Ā 

00:00:00 IntroductionĀ 

00:00:24 Introduction of GuestĀ 

00:02:11 Brent in high schoolĀ 

00:03:36 Marketing: Fluffy Business Area?Ā 

00:06:56 Influence with StorytellingĀ 

00:08:19 How Data Professionals Foster their Curiosity Ā 

00:11:37 How to reach senior people Ā 

00:15:53 Data StorytellingĀ 

00:20:50 Mindset ShiftĀ 

00:31:18 Benefits From Data StorytellingĀ 

00:39:44 Role of Presentation Skills in Data StorytellingĀ 

00:47:26 Brent's BookĀ 

00:55:34 Rapid Fire RoundĀ 

01:02:13 Where to follow Brent DykesĀ 


Jul 11, 202201:04:10
Ep.3 Jason Krantz: Growing as a Data Analyst, questions to ask stakeholders, and personal development

Ep.3 Jason Krantz: Growing as a Data Analyst, questions to ask stakeholders, and personal development

Jason is the founder and CEO of strategy Titan which is a data analytics company that helps organizations grow their top and bottom line with data. He earned his MBA from the University of Notre Dame and he has more than 10 years of experience in business analytics, data science, and strategic leadership. He was recognized as a top 40 under 40 in 2017.

For this episode, Jason has some great insights you will hear about how to build a data-driven culture, how to communicate to business stakeholders, how to deal with change and setbacks, and also three powerful reframes that are lessons for your career and personal life.


Strategy Titan: strategytitan.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jasonkrantz


Connect & free resources:

šŸ‘ØšŸ»ā€šŸ’» Gilbertā€™s Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/eijkelenboom/

šŸ“™ People Skills for Analytical Thinkers: https://mindspeaking.com/buy-book

šŸ“ˆ Discover your maturity level: https://mindspeaking.com/maturity-model

šŸ—£ Free email course for Analytical Thinkers: https://mindspeaking.com/conversation


Highlights:

00:00:24 Introduction of Guest

00:02:55 Who was Jason Krantz in High School

00:06:37 Motivation in Life

00:09:44 The process of Jasonā€™s mountain and how it changed

00:14:48 Culture & Data-Driven Culture

00:19:52 Organizing Data Professional or Teams in Wider Business Context

00:25:19 Ā Jasonā€™s Tactical Recommendation

00:38:37 Combing All His Activities

00:45:12 Meaning behind ā€œMake it a Great Dayā€

00:49:24 Scariest Decision Jason has taken

00:55:50 Ā Jasonā€™s company: Strategy Titan

00:58:13 Rapid Fire Questions

Jun 27, 202201:12:19
Ep. 2 Randy Olson: Data Storytelling with the ABT framework

Ep. 2 Randy Olson: Data Storytelling with the ABT framework

Randy Olson earned his Ph.D. at Harvard University and achieved tenure at the University of New Hampshire before resigning and moving to Hollywood, obtaining an M.F.A. from the University of Southern California School of Cinema, and embarking on a second career as a filmmaker.

Randy wrote several books that help scientists communicate through storytelling. Also, he developed theĀ And/But/Therefore storytelling framework. He'll tell you about it in this podcast.


Connect & free resources:

šŸ‘ØšŸ»ā€šŸ’» Gilbertā€™s Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/eijkelenboom/

šŸ“™ People Skills for Analytical Thinkers: https://mindspeaking.com/buy-book

šŸ“ˆ Discover your maturity level: https://mindspeaking.com/maturity-model

šŸ—£ Free email course for Analytical Thinkers: https://mindspeaking.com/conversation

Ā Ā 


Highlights

(00:00:24) Introduction of the Guest

(00:02:06) Who is Randy Olson in Highschool?

(00:06:14) Traveling

(00:08:40) Teaching Storytelling to Children

(00:11:09) Randy Olson's career switch: from science to Hollywood

(00:14:07) Acting Classes

(00:20:38) Ā Importance of Story & Narrative

(00:27:04) ABT Framework

(00:34:30) Isn't ABT Framework too Simplistic?

(00:39:00) Using ABT Framework

(00:43:24) Importance of Repetition

(00:47:54) Rapid Fire Round

(00:54:00) Randy Olson's Upcoming Film

Jun 13, 202255:46
Ep. 1 Danny Ma: Learning Data Science, Mentorship, Humility

Ep. 1 Danny Ma: Learning Data Science, Mentorship, Humility

Danny is the Chief Data mentor at datawithdanny.com. He's also the founder and CEO of Sydney Data Science and he is a regular speaker at global data conferences, meetups, and podcasts where he shares the importance of mentorship for old data professionals. He's also an incoming technical instructor with 60,000 people following his tips on LinkedIn.

Ā Ā Ā 

Website of Danny: https://www.datawithdanny.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/datawithdanny/ Ā 


Connect & free resources:Ā 

šŸ‘ØšŸ»ā€šŸ’» Gilbertā€™s Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/eijkelenboom/ Ā 

šŸ“™ People Skills for Analytical Thinkers: https://mindspeaking.com/buy-book

šŸ“ˆ Discover your maturity level: https://mindspeaking.com/maturity-model

šŸ—£ Free email course for Analytical Thinkers: https://mindspeaking.com/conversationĀ 


Highlights

(00:00:24) Introduction of the GuestĀ 

(00:01:54) Muay Thai Kick BoxingĀ 

(00:03:47) "What do you enjoy most about Muay Thai Kickboxing?"Ā 

(00:06:35) Who is Danny Ma in high school?Ā 

(00:10:05) Importance of being kind Ā 

(00:14:12) MentorshipĀ 

(00:17:32) "When did you realize data was interesting?"Ā 

(00:22:00) Role of Communication SkillsĀ 

(00:25:42) How to improve Communication SkillsĀ 

(00:29:59) Importance of being humbleĀ 

(00:34:23) Importance of saying noĀ 

(00:41:14) "Have you always been so open?"Ā 

(00:45:17) Self-belief and VulnerabilityĀ 

(00:50:11) Being ready for the dayĀ 

(00:55:46) Danny's companyĀ 

(01:01:15) Fast Q&A PartĀ 

(01:04:05) One take away for Listeners/ Last Message for ListenersĀ 

(01:05:37) Where to follow Danny MaĀ 


Jun 01, 202201:07:05