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Analytics on Fire

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Analytics on Fire is your backstage pass inside the enterprise analytics and business intelligence world. Join your host BI author, speaker, and co-founder, Mico Yuk (BI Brainz) as she pulls back the curtain on what’s working right now in the enterprise analytics/business intelligence world and what is not. You’ll hear the inside scoop from experienced business leaders on how to plan, implement and gain true business value from your analytics dollars. Visit analyticsonfire.com to subscribe a ...
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Data plays a vital role in helping companies develop a competitive advantage, but it’s the data evangelist who gathers and leverages those insights to help organizations understand the story their data is telling them. Today, on Analytics on Fire, we discuss how to become a data evangelist with data storyteller, leader, and lifelong learner, Santos…
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Not only will telling your unique story increase your confidence, grow your credibility, and establish you as a thought-leader in your space, it will ultimately allow you to share your expertise with a bigger audience and create an even bigger impact! Today, we discuss how to tell your unique story with none other than former MSNBC and CNN anchor, …
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As many of you already know, data storytelling is one of the hottest non-technical trends in the tech-related space today. Today’s guest, Scott Taylor, ‘The Data Whisperer’ believes it’s time that we expand the realm of data storytelling to include the role of data management by telling stories about data! In this episode, you'll learn: [0:04:30] W…
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We have all seen massive shifts in the world of data literacy in the last few years, with the pandemic having undeniable and sometimes surprising effects on the professional landscape. Joining me to talk about these changes and the skills that can best serve data literacy in the contemporary climate is returning guest and one of the godfathers of d…
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Hjalmar Gislason is the Founder and CEO of GRID.is, a BI notebook company that has been making big waves in the field in the last few years. He tells us all about GRID.is and the rise of data notebooks. In this episode, you'll learn: [0:05:50] Hjalmar explains exactly what a data notebook is and how it compares to other tools. [0:11:52] Reasons to …
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Data is a company’s most important asset, so why aren’t more companies turning their analytics departments into profit centers? In today’s episode, my guest took this concept to the next level by bringing a dedicated accountant on staff to manage their analytics profit center. When Derrick Louis says he is focused on the bottom line, he means it! P…
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This week we are joined by AoF alumni, David Dadoun to talk about data lakes, data oceans, data puddles, and data platforms, and why so many are confused about the topic. David is a leader, professor, global speaker, and recently transitioned to an exciting new role as Head of Enterprise Data and BI at BRP in Canada. If you feel unsure about the de…
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Ryan Wade joins us on AOF today to talk about how to use advanced analytics in your organization! Ryan has been in the analytics game for the last 20 years and is now a Senior Solution Consultant at Blue Granite, based in Indianapolis, Indiana. He recently authored the amazing must-read book, Advanced Analytics in Power BI with R and Python, and in…
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Today's guest is another day one as he’s been in my community for over a decade and attended my very first Xcelsius training class! Mark Bradley has been in IT for around 30 years and has such a huge amount of knowledge and enthusiasm for the intersection of data, metrics, and leadership, I promise that you are not going to want to miss this amazin…
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Hey AOF! Today I am joined by one of my first mentors in the BI industry, Rick Montgomery, to unpack why and how you can add the human element to digital transformation. Tune in as Rick shares how to identify, understand and map out the different personalities and parts of your digital transformation. In this episode, you'll learn: [0:09:12] What R…
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Welcome to another exciting masterclass! Today I’m taking you behind the scenes of how two women leaders on our BI Brainz team, created not one, but two of our most downloaded dashboard templates ever! To share these juicy details, we are joined by Raquel Seville, CEO of BI Brainz Caribbean, and Anna Ria, our very own Head of Design and well-known …
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Our focus for this inspiring episode of AOF is mindset, especially if you want to be a standout data analyst! I have brought one of my first ever followers and day ones! Trevor Tapscott is a VP and Analytics Consultant at Wells Fargo and has been in the game for 20 years and counting. We connected in 2008, when he was seeking help with a visualizat…
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Finding your dream job in the world of data and analytics might not be as hard you think! Our guest today, Kimberly Herrington stands as a testament to this idea and she joins us on AOF to talk about how you can go about identifying and capturing your ideal position in this fascinating space. Kimberly is a data journalist at a large healthcare comp…
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Stakeholders often miss key insights that can be provided by data to drive action forward, due to the way the data is presented and communicated to them. My guest today believes that data storytelling is key to resolving this common pain point. Kam Lee, a BI Data Storytelling Mastery alumn and graduate who has used our framework to surface over $10…
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Here on the AOF podcast, I have often spoken about the issue of user adoption and the slow progress we have all been experiencing for a long time. Our guest today has so much to offer in relation to our approach to this challenge! I speak to Kevin Greene, the CEO of Logi Analytics, and we delve deep into why the mentality of product leaders is so v…
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Today we have a real data masterclass in store for you! I am joined by the wonderful and inspiring Valerie Logan from The Data Lodge, and we talk about the unique way she approaches data literacy through what she calls ISL or Information as a Second Language®. Valerie does an amazing job of unpacking exactly how this works and adds in loads of usef…
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Welcome back AOF! I’m so glad to be back after taking some time off over the holidays and having an amazing social media detox! I'm excited to kick-off Season 6. Today’s show is going to give you some super important updates and changes coming to the podcast, our academy platforms and groups, and everything else that matters to you. I will be ridin…
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Excited to share the last and final part of my three-episode series on BI data storytelling accelerator lessons learned. We’ll be digging into the last but most exciting step in our BI Data Storytelling Mastery Framework, 'What you Draw'. Useless visualizations are everywhere! This episode will give you seven things to avoid and ways to fix them to…
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Tune in as I recap lessons learned from our latest accelerator class. This part two in the series of three podcasts, which deep dives into our BI data storytelling framework, where we tackle three parts of storytelling. 1) What You Say, 2) What You Write, and 3) What You Draw. I dive into some of the biggest mistakes people make when working with u…
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Welcome to the first part of a three-part podcast, with each episode touching on the part of our data storytelling framework. You’ll find a deep dive into each part of the framework and find out what lessons were learned and the big takeaways from our last data telling accelerator workshop, which was a huge success. Even though there are other data…
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You don’t want to miss Vincent share the three steps he took after he left Lillian’s class that led to his success in 90 days. He discussed how he chose the right problem to solve, and the challenges he faced while setting expectations, and most importantly how he measures success! Tune in and be sure to share with others that struggle with their d…
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Data isn’t just relevant in the US, it’s important all over the world. And currently, the Caribbean is experiencing something of a movement in relation to data. In today’s episode, you’ll hear from Raquel Seville, the CEO of BI Brainz Caribbean. Learn what’s happening in the Caribbean on the data scene, how data innovation is taking center stage, a…
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Data literacy is one of the most sought after cultural transformations of 2020. In episode #47 we discussed ‘Why we should stop saying ’data literacy’. Today’s guest, Jordan Morrow, shared the episode on Linkedin sparking off some very interesting and even defensive responses from the data literacy social media mafia. Today, Jordan joins the podcas…
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Just a few years can be a lifetime in the data world, but there’s reason to expect that PowerBI, which has already taken the business intelligence world by storm, is set up for at least a ten-year reign? Why is that? What do you need to know about PowerBI? That’s exactly what today’s guest Patrick Leblanc is going to cover! As the co-host of the fa…
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Many companies want to use data to gain a competitive edge in their industries--this can pose a challenge for organizations whose core business is not inherently technical. To make things worst lots of providers and consulting firms push unproven strategies and technical solutions that don't work. My guest today, Heather Smith is a data leader who …
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In Ep 50 with Jurgen Faiist, I discussed why we need a new data visualization language. In today’s episode, we return to debate that topic with my good Suisse buddy Raphael Branger who is a Principal Data & Analytics Consultant at IT-Logix in Switzerland. Raphael is an IBCS Certified Consultant (he introduced me to it) as well as a Certified Discip…
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Mike Bugembe is a speaker, consultant, and Amazon best selling author of the book Cracking the Data Code. He joins today’s podcast to talk about the things that you can do that will help create successful analytics projects. After being the head of business intelligence for one of the largest diamond companies in the world, and seeing project strug…
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Lewis Temares is a former Dean at the University of Miami, and though he’s retired now, he still has a lot to say and a lot of knowledge to contribute. As one of the most beloved leaders I’ve ever met, he has managed large and very successful teams in IT. Not only was he my first mentor in the technical industry, but his influence and continual gui…
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Why is the business missing in BI? And how can you get the business back into BI? That’s what today’s guest is here to talk about. Cliff Alper is Director of Product Development at Analysis Factory, and in today’s episode, you’ll hear what he has to say about how you can tell if you’re someone who’s missing out on the business part of BI, why it’s …
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Are your subconscious beliefs causing difficulties in your life? Are they holding you back from overcoming challenges that you’re facing? Today’s guest can help you understand how your subconscious beliefs may be holding you back and what you can do about it. Julie Cairns is the author of the book The Abundance Code. In today’s episode, you’ll hear…
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What do you know about emotional intelligence? Today’s guest is going to answer a lot of questions about emotional intelligence, EQ, when you should have your EQ assessed, and what you should do with that information. [01:13] What to expect in Season Five of AoF [08:55] User Expectations: What emotional intelligence is and when you should take an e…
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Free Data Storytelling Training Register before it sells out again! Our BI Data Storytelling Mastery Accelerator 3-Day Live Workshop new dates are finally available. Many BI teams are still struggling to deliver consistent, high-engaging analytics their users love. At the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with a clear BI delivery action plan. Regis…
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Sponsor Our episode today is sponsored by Data-Mania! In record time, Winning With Data will lead you to identify the #1 data use case that’s the absolute quickest win for your organization - so you can get on with the process of building and executing your winning data strategy today. https://www.data-mania.com/winning-with-data-case-collections/ …
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Free Data Storytelling Training Register before it sells out again! Our BI Data Storytelling Mastery Accelerator 3-Day Live Workshop new dates are finally available. Many BI teams are still struggling to deliver consistent, high-engaging analytics their users love. At the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with a clear BI delivery action plan. Regis…
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Free Data Storytelling Training Note: Upcoming BI Data Storytelling Mastery Accelerator 3-Day Live Workshops have been canceled due to the COVID-19 crisis. However, 2-Day Online Workshops (Livestream recordings) will be available. Many BI teams are still struggling to deliver consistent, high-engaging analytics their users love. At the end of the w…
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Free Data Storytelling Training Attend our FREE 'How to be the Chief Data Storyteller in your Org - Part 2 using our Analytics Design Guide' training at webinars.bidatastorytelling.com and download the FREE 50-page Guide! In this episode, you'll learn: [09:08] Key Quote: It’s really changing how we think about management, how we think about working…
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Free Data Storytelling Training Attend our FREE 'How to be the Chief Data Storyteller in your Org - Part 2 using our Analytics Design Guide' training at webinars.bidatastorytelling.com and download the FREE 50-page Guide! In this episode, you'll learn: [02:30] Extra Step: Why quality assurance (QA) and substantive storytelling matters. [03:16] Key …
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Free Data Storytelling Training Attend our FREE 'How to be the Chief Datastoryteller in your Org - Part 2 using our Analytics Design Guide' training at webinars.bidatastorytelling.com and download the FREE 50-page Guide! In this episode, you'll learn: [03:21] New Language, New Book for Reporting: Music to your ears! [05:24] Keys to Success: Visual …
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Free Data Storytelling Training Attend our FREE 'How to be the Chief Datastoryteller in your Org - Part 2 using our Analytics Design Guide' training at webinars.bidatastorytelling.com and download the FREE 50-page Guide! In this episode, you'll learn: [12:10] Programming Powers: Liza got into tech to be a winner and take things apart. [24:45] Why d…
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Free Data Storytelling Training Attend our FREE 'How to be the Chief Datastoryteller in your Org - Part 2 using our Analytics Design Guide' training at webinars.bidatastorytelling.com and download the FREE 50-page Guide! In this episode, you'll learn: [02:18] Three key takeaways and five free headlines to get a response from Linkedin recruiters. [0…
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Free Data Storytelling Training Attend our FREE 'How to be the Chief Datastoryteller in your Org - Part 2 using our Analytics Design Guide' training at webinars.bidatastorytelling.com and download the FREE 50-page Guide! In this episode, you'll learn: [04:00] Are you literate or illiterate? The terminology is insulting and degrading. [09:25] Natura…
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Free Data Storytelling Training Register for three live training at webinars.bidatastorytelling.com and download our FREE 50-page Analytics Design Guide! In this episode, you'll learn: [09:10] Mary Ann’s BI Master Class—Three fundamental storytelling lessons [10:46] What is AliMed? Manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies. [13:13] Mary Ann’…
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Free Live Training Register for our upcoming live training at webinars.bidatastorytelling.com and download our FREE 50-page Analytics Design Guide! In this episode, you'll learn: Design is important. Just take a look at some of the Corona Virus visuals out there. In this fun, short episode I discuss how bad design can affect you in ways you may not…
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You know me — I love community! Being a part of the BI community has changed my life and it can change your too for the better if you choose the right community, and understand how to use it to your advantage. Listen and learn. Today’s guest is Allen Hillery, editor of Nightingale, a data visualization society journal. Allen describes why community…
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I still can’t believe what transpired at the recent BI Data Storytelling (BIDS) Accelerator Workshop—simply because we made the exception of letting in a VIP after enrollment had closed. Why? The VIP desperately expressed his need to learn and implement our BI methodology/framework. He was determined to get it done, and the results he shares are am…
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Practice, practice, practice! Storytelling takes practice, especially Storytelling With Data (SWD). What are the fundamental principles for communicating effectively with data and using storytelling concepts to communicate that data? Today’s guest is Cole Knaflic, author of Storytelling With Data and Storytelling With Data: Let’s Practice. She is s…
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Welcome to 2020! It’s time to kick the new year and new decade off by recapping awesome things that happened in 2019 for Analytics on Fire (AoF). Plus, what 10 things can amazing AoF listeners expect and look forward to in 2020? Let’s begin the countdown. In this episode, you'll learn: [03:52] 10 things to expect from AoF in 2020 [06:02] #3: More s…
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BI tools change by the minute, so have you ever considered outsourcing your data visualization needs in the future? Maybe you should, especially if you don’t have proper in-house skill sets. Don’t risk your reputation because users can’t unsee a bad data visualization. Today’s guest is long-term BI Brainz customer Mustafa Mustafa, senior director o…
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When it comes to effective presentations and engaging an audience, what questions should you ask to tell your story about data? It’s time to take action and learn! Nancy Duarte joins me as today’s guest to discuss her new book, DataStory: Explain Data and Inspire Action Through Story. Some of you may already know Nancy from her 2012 TED Talk titled…
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