Datacaster

Issue #9 Datacaster There were many famous duos throughout the twentieth century who had a positive impact on the world. Lennon and McCartney brought joy through song. Crick and Watson cracked the genetic code. Jobs and Wozniak invented modern computing. But there was another duo who arguably had as much impact on the world as any of the names I’ve listed above. There’s a good chance you’ve never heard of them. That duo was Deming and Shewhart. In my latest post, I'll introduce you to them...

Hey Reader, There’s a BIG difference between having authority and having influence. And if… You have brilliant ideas that never seem to get implemented You find yourself frustrated when people don’t see the value in your solutions You know you could make a bigger impact, but your job title is holding you back Consider this your leadership lifeline. In my latest blog post, I’m sharing my complete leadership-without-authority playbook - the exact approaches that transformed my ability to drive...

Hey Reader, Ever wondered what it takes to get an article published on Wikipedia? I just managed it with the biography of Henry Neave (statistician and author of The Deming Dimension) - but not without a plot twist! Here’s what I learned from my journey that might help you: First attempt? Rejected! 🚫 Even with detailed research and careful writing, my initial submission didn’t make the cut. Wikipedia’s editors were clear: we needed stronger evidence of “notability” (their favorite word!). The...

Hey Reader, Want to know the biggest myth about data leadership? That you need a fancy title to be a leader. After speaking with dozens of data professionals this year, I've discovered something surprising: the most influential leaders aren't who you'd expect. In my latest blog post, I reveal: ✅ Why one experienced data professional chose mentorship over management (and became more influential as a result) ✅ How a creative problem-solver transformed their organisation's reporting systems ✅...

Hey Reader, What if I told you that a single book could change how you see the world, solve problems, or lead others? This year, five books did just that for me—and I’ve shared them all in my latest blog post. These aren’t just “good reads.” They’re the kind of books that spark ideas, challenge assumptions, and inspire action. In this post, I take you behind the scenes of my reading journey, including: ✅ The one book that transformed how I approach teamwork and leadership ✅ A surprising look...

Hey Reader, as 2024 wraps up I’ve been reflecting on the stories, ideas, and experiments that resonated the most with my LinkedIn community this year. From podcast recommendations to my unconventional journey into data, these posts sparked incredible conversations and connections. So, I’ve put together a blog post featuring my 5 most popular LinkedIn posts of 2024. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, practical tips, or just a reminder that career paths don’t have to be linear, this is for...

Reader, I’m creating a digital course to help professionals like you become confident, impactful leaders in this data-driven age. 📊✨ To make it as valuable as possible, I’d love to hear from you! Your insights can help shape the course and ensure it tackles the real challenges you’re facing. 💡 📅 Click here to book a Zoom call with me – it’s super easy! If you’re up for a quick chat (15–30 minutes), we can discuss: ✅ What’s keeping you stuck right now ✅ What you wish you had more (or less) of...

Have you ever felt like you couldn’t speak up at work—or like your ideas weren’t welcome? 😔 I’ve been there too, and those moments have stuck with me. They’ve shaped how I think about leadership and what it means to create a safe, fearless workplace. In my latest blog post, I share five personal stories where psychological safety was missing—and the lessons I’ve learned as a result: • 🛑 The time I set a boundary, only to have it ignored when I needed support most. • 🫣 A first day at work...

Reader, what if I told you that not having a degree in data science could actually be your greatest strength? I’m reading Range by David Epstein at the moment, and it’s got me reflecting on how perceived weaknesses can actually be strengths. Some of the most creative and impactful people in history—across science, technology, and art—didn’t follow a single, straight path. They explored, experimented, and brought skills from one discipline into another. I’ve experienced this firsthand. My...

Reader, I’ve been thinking about something a lot lately. Something I wish I’d known sooner. 🤔 Here it is: You can’t outpace burnout by pushing harder. Especially when you’re autistic. This week, I hit a wall. Hard. It crept up on me, honestly. Over the past couple of weeks, I’d been to multiple events in quick succession—a conference, a networking event, an onsite vendor showcase—all valuable opportunities, but also socially and mentally exhausting. By the weekend, I could barely even get out...

I’m not a numbers person.” “You can’t understand people using data.” “You need to use the art as well as the science.” I’ve heard these phrases and others like them at work over the years, and I often thought to myself: they just don’t get it. I was wrong. Over time, I’ve come to realise that the people I once assumed “just didn’t get data” might actually be far more data literate than I’d ever realised. In fact, they may even be more data literate than I am. Here’s why. The Unexpected Data...