Podcast Episodes

Episode 81: [Value Boost] How to Frame Data Problems Like a Decision Scientist

Episode 81

Data science training programs often jump straight into technical methods without teaching one of the most critical skills for project success - problem framing. Without proper framing, data science …

Published on 2 hours ago

Episode 80: Why Decision Scientists Succeed Where Data Scientists Fail

Episode 80

Most data scientists have never heard of decision science, yet this discipline - which dates back to WWII - may hold the key to solving one of data science's biggest problems: the 87% project failure…

Published on 1 week ago

Episode 79: [Value Boost] The Win Win Data Product Validation Strategy

Episode 79

One of the biggest risks for independent data professionals is spending months or years developing a product or service that nobody wants to buy. The graveyard of failed data science projects is fill…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Episode 78: From Machine Learning Engineer to Independent Data Professional Before 30

Episode 78

The traditional career path of climbing the corporate ladder no longer appeals to many data scientists - who crave freedom and ownership of their work. Yet the leap from employment to independence ca…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Episode 77: [Value Boost] Why Your Data Team Needs a Book Club

Episode 77

The right book at the right time can completely transform your career trajectory, but many data professionals struggle to find resources that directly address their unique challenges of bridging tech…

Published on 1 month ago

Episode 76: The 3 Step Framework That Transforms Data Order-Takers to Strategic Business Partners

Episode 76

Many data scientists begin their careers expecting to influence strategic decisions, only to find themselves trapped as "data order takers" - endlessly running reports and responding to requests with…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Episode 75: [Value Boost] The Psychology Hack That Gets Your Data Insights Heard

Episode 75

Even the most compelling data presentation can fail if it runs headfirst into your stakeholders' cognitive blind spots. Decision makers who claim to be "data-driven" often unconsciously filter inform…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Episode 74: How Competitive Debating Frameworks Can Revolutionise Your Data Science Career

Episode 74

Data storytelling might make your findings memorable, but persuasion is what gets your recommendations implemented. 

Many data scientists have mastered communication and storytelling, yet still watch …

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Episode 73: [Value Boost] How to Trust Social Media Data When You Can't Trust Social Media

Episode 73

Social media data drives countless business decisions, but up to 40% of social media engagement may be artificial or manipulated by bots. For data scientists accustomed to cleaning messy data, delibe…

Published on 2 months ago

Episode 72: The Social Media Hacker's Guide to Better Data Science

Episode 72

Social media algorithms silently shape what billions of people see and how they interact online. While most data scientists work to optimize business value within platform rules, there's valuable kno…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago