Data Leadership Coach: Stop Chasing Data Literacy. Build Business Literacy Instead.

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The Quietly Ambitious Analyst

Seth Forbes

6 episodes

2 days ago

The Quietly Ambitious Analyst is a podcast about mastering the invisible skills that make data professionals stand out–business context, communication, and confidence.

Hosted by Seth Forbes, a data strategist and educator, the show explores what it really takes to influence with data.

Through solo episodes and honest conversations with analysts, creators, and industry professionals, we delve into the in-between moments and hidden practices that create real impact – from asking sharper questions to framing insights that drive decisions.

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Data Leadership Coach: Stop Chasing Data Literacy. Build Business Literacy Instead.

The Quietly Ambitious Analyst

49 minutes

3 days ago

Data Leadership Coach: Stop Chasing Data Literacy. Build Business Literacy Instead.

Title: Stop Chasing Data Literacy. Build Business Literacy Instead. (Tristan Burns)

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What if the reason your work isn’t being used… isn’t your analysis?What if it’s the gap between data language and business language, and the uncomfortable truth that data teams are often closer to dashboards than decisions? In this episode, Tristan Burns, data leadership coach and former global head of data for Pizza Hut’s digital business, explains why “data strategy” is often pointless without business strategy, and how leaders can shift their teams from reactive reporting to driving commercial outcomes. We unpack the leadership skills nobody trains you for, the hidden job market and networking “insurance,” and why the most underrated career advantage in analytics isn’t technical…it’s judgment. This one is a must-listen if you’re quietly ambitious and ready to become the person people trust.

Topics:

What you’re getting wrong about “data literacy”
What you need instead: business literacy
What to do when no one can explain the business strategy
How to stop building “data strategy” in a vacuum
How to move from service desk to strategic partner
What to do when opinions clash with data at scale
How to grow faster by borrowing from other industries
What you need to stop micromanaging (and start leading)
How to treat networking like career insurance
What to do if you want to go freelance: sell before you build
What to read if you want to level up (Badass Bookshelf)

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The Quietly Ambitious Analyst–where business context meets data communication.

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