Data Storytelling: “But I don’t know what the insight is”

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Data Storytelling: “But I don’t know what the insight is”
The biggest roadblock to effective data storytelling is this statement I hear repeatedly, “But I don’t know what the insight is.” I stumbled upon a sequence of analysis used by radiologists that can help data analysts overcome this roadblock. And this blog series is my attempt to create a sequence of analysis for data analysts for effective data storytelling.   What can…
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The three paths to success

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The three paths to success
Path 1: It would be foolish to choose a path that guarantees no success. But many of us do. To declare that only when COVID-19 vaccine is available, you will restart your work is kind of foolish. Path 2: Many have travelled this path. It is also littered with stories of people who never made it to the end. This path is…
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Am I being my authentic self ?

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Am I being my authentic self ?
A writer says, “I really don’t feel like writing today.” A swimmer says, “I really don’t want to practice today.” A corporate professional says, “I really don’t want to go to that meeting today.” A child says, “I don’t feel like doing homework today.” A leader says, “I don’t want to explain stuff today. ” Are all these people being their authentic…
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First Instagram post

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First Instagram post
My 13 year old daughter posted her first set of photos on Instagram this week. It was interesting to notice that soon after she posted, she garnered 134 likes and 64 comments. Now, she is only a teenager and not a content creator but before she starts looking for validation in these social media driven numbers, it was important for me to…
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The fatiguing world of possibilities

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The fatiguing world of possibilities
We wake up every morning to a world of possibilities. Yes, everything is possible and let me remind you of But it is worth reflecting on the fact that it is the same endless possibilities that become the reason for fatigue,  lack of focus and grounding for many. A better way to lead a meaningful life is to see the possibilities, label…
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Does a data analyst always need to data storytell?

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Does a data analyst always need to data storytell?
Mariam works for an e commerce company as a marketer. She gets relevant and role specific insights from the dashboard of the analytics platform her company uses. She is empowered to make decisions based on the insights she discovers, she has a track record of good decision making and is acknowledged for her great work. Up until this stage, she is doing…
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“I have COVID- 19 symptoms”

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“I have COVID- 19 symptoms”
“I have COVID-19 symptoms and I won’t be able to get on the call today.” This is what a Switzerland based client wrote last week. Just an hour later, another client wrote informing me that she will not be able to conduct the project update as per the scheduled because her grandmother has passed away due to COVID – 19 and three…
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A question that will get you the real story

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A question that will get you the real story
You open your emails and you are excited that there is indeed an email from a client you were expecting to hear from. The email reads like this, Dear XX, Your proposal and ideas were really good but we have selected another company that is more suited to our needs.  Thank you for your efforts and we look forward to future collaborations…
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Storytelling for Women : Fighting failures

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Storytelling for Women : Fighting failures
Eve is head of communications for a multinational organization. She called me for help in preparing a talk on trade law changes and their impact in her industry. I asked, “Where do you want my help? Content? Delivery? Something else?”
Her response: “None of those. I have anxiety about this talk.” Anxiety? Isn’t that a medical problem? I suggested we meet and
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The First Woman Story

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The First Woman Story
It’s 22 September 2019, at 8.15 a.m., and I’m on the Shinkansen (Japanese bullet train) travelling from Fukuoka to Hiroshima. I receive a  message from my husband. The message contained the google doodle for the day that linked to an article about the first woman, a Japanese, to climb the Mount Everest. The newspaper’s article heading read, “Junko Tabei: Google Doodle celebrates…
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