20 episodes
MindSpeaking podcast - by Gilbert Eijkelenboom Gilbert Eijkelenboom
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As a former professional poker player, you’ll find Gilbert Eijkelenboom wherever data and psychology meet. Gilbert spent his career in Data & Analytics and he’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. 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 “Create Value as a Finance Business Partner” 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:
👨🏻💻 Gilbert’s Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/eijkelenboom/
🗣 Free email course: https://mindspeaking.com/conversation
📙 People Skills for Analytical Thinkers: https://mindspeaking.com/buy-book
📈 Quick self-test on Data Communication: https://mindspeaking.com/maturity-model
⭕ Subscribe to this YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi5ZoXknmNceEVVteS7_cVQ?sub_confirmation=1
🎬 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 -
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:
👨🏻💻 Gilbert’s Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/eijkelenboom/
🗣 Free email course: https://mindspeaking.com/conversation
📙 People Skills for Analytical Thinkers: https://mindspeaking.com/buy-book
📈 Quick self-test on Data Communication: https://mindspeaking.com/maturity-model
⭕ Subscribe to this YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi5ZoXknmNceEVVteS7_cVQ?sub_confirmation=1
🎬 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 -
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:
👨🏻💻 Gilbert’s Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/eijkelenboom/
🗣 Free email course: https://mindspeaking.com/conversation
📙 People Skills for Analytical Thinkers: https://mindspeaking.com/buy-book
📈 Quick self-test on Data Communication: https://mindspeaking.com/maturity-model
⭕ Subscribe to this YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi5ZoXknmNceEVVteS7_cVQ?sub_confirmation=1
🎬 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 -
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. She’s also the founder of the DATAcated Circle – 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. She’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:
👨🏻💻 Gilbert’s Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/eijkelenboom/
🗣 Free email course: https://mindspeaking.com/conversation
📙 People Skills for Analytical Thinkers: https://mindspeaking.com/buy-book
📈 Quick self-test on Data Communication: https://mindspeaking.com/maturity-model
⭕ Subscribe to this YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi5ZoXknmNceEVVteS7_cVQ?sub_confirmation=1
🎬 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" -
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.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-singh-tech/
Ace the Data Science Interview: https://www.acethedatascienceinterview.com/
DataLemur: 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:
👨🏻💻 Gilbert’s Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/eijkelenboom/
🗣 Free email course: https://mindspeaking.com/conversation
📙 People Skills for Analytical Thinkers: https://mindspeaking.com/buy-book
📈 Quick self-test on Data Communication: https://mindspeaking.com/maturity-model
⭕ Subscribe to this YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi5ZoXknmNceEVVteS7_cVQ?sub_confirmation=1
🎬 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 -
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:
👨🏻💻 Gilbert’s Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/eijkelenboom/
🗣 Free email course: https://mindspeaking.com/conversation
📙 People Skills for Analytical Thinkers: https://mindspeaking.com/buy-book
📈 Quick self-test on Data Communication: https://mindspeaking.com/maturity-model
⭕ Subscribe to this YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi5ZoXknmNceEVVteS7_cVQ?sub_confirmation=1
🎬 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