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The Quietly Ambitious Analyst

Seth Forbes
Data Analytics
Data Strategy
Communication
Humanization
Collaboration
Competence
Creativity
Conscience
Marketing Analytics
Stakeholder Engagement
Analytics
Imposter Syndrome
Data Literacy
Business Literacy
Systems Thinking
Communication Skills
Inclusivity
Data Science
Insights
Business Processes

The Quietly Ambitious Analyst is a podcast about mastering the invisible skills that make data professionals stand out–business context, communication, and confidence.Hosted by Seth Forbes, a data strategist and educator, the show explores what it really takes to influence with data.Through solo episodes and honest conversations with analysts, creators, and industry professionals, we delve into th... more

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I didn't grow up with a roadmap to the tech industry. I grew up in rural Indiana, in a graduating class of 60 people, where nobody in my circle was going into data or business.

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You spent days on your analysis. The meeting went well. Everyone was engaged. And then nothing happened:

No decisions. No follow-up. No movement.

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Janet Kim
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Marianna Simonian
Tech futurist and entrepreneur; founder of VART
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Episode: Why the Best Analysts Aren't Always the Most Technical Ones | Marianna Simonian
Aaron Wilkerson
Data leader with 18+ years in analytics, currently at Carhartt
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Episode: What Your Manager Actually Needs From You (A Director Tells All)
Oun Muhammad
Senior Supply Chain Data Analyst
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Episode: Root Cause, Not Just Reporting | The Real Job of a Supply Chain Analyst
Natalia Kotova
Project Director at Think Linkers; founder of She Leads
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Episode: The Hidden Work That Holds the Data Community Together | Natalia Kotova
Natasha Durkins
MPC-featured, award-winning author, leadership strategist, executive coach, and former aviation executive
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Episode: How to Teach People How to Treat You at Work - with Tash Durkins
Nathan Jones
Founder and CEO of Calon
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Episode: What Actually Makes a Great Data Analyst - Nathan Jones
Evelyn Cates
Senior data analyst focusing on consumer insights
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Tiankai Feng
Data and AI leader, musician, and author of 'Humanizing AI Strategy'.
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Episode: The 5 C's Framework: How to Humanize Your Data Strategy (ft. Tiankai Feng)

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Seth Forbes
Host and data strategist/educator focused on influencing decisions with data; emphasizes soft skills, business context, and communication.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 3 ratings
  • Professional and enjoyable

    You don’t always realize how important communication is, even when it comes to data. Seth is great at giving more information and the interviews feel very natural.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Inspirenova
    United States7 months ago

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Listeners praise practical, well-structured interviews that surface actionable insights.
There's a strong emphasis on how to communicate data to non-technical stakeholders.
Guests are diverse and bring real-world relevance across industries.
The host is appreciated for natural conversations and helpful frameworks for analysts.

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The Hidden Work That Holds the Data Community Together | Natalia Kotova
Q: What was your approach to building a community like She Leads and how does it differ from Think Linkers?
She Leads began as Nataliya's personal initiative to give voice to women in data and to provide an online space that complements Think Linkers' more established events, with a focus on cross-industry relevance and empowering women to share their knowledge through interviews and online formats.
What Actually Makes a Great Data Analyst - Nathan Jones
Q: What have you done to help manage the change process when you're prepping for conversations?
Over-communication and tailoring the message to the audience, ensuring people understand not just the data but how it affects their roles and the organization's goals.
What Actually Makes a Great Data Analyst - Nathan Jones
Q: What is something that you have learned about people, not data, throughout the 20 plus years in your field?
Understanding that different stakeholders require different language and level of detail, and that emotional intelligence is essential to frame data insights in a way that resonates with each audience.
Root Cause, Not Just Reporting | The Real Job of a Supply Chain Analyst
Q: What part of supply chain work takes the longest to understand for newcomers?
Newcomers should focus on the business context rather than tools; by observing warehouse processes and talking to operators, they can map datasets to real problems and learn what questions to ask and where to apply analytics effectively.
Root Cause, Not Just Reporting | The Real Job of a Supply Chain Analyst
Q: What were the hard parts of the interview process and how did you overcome them?
I focused on building a strong narrative around my projects, developed a resume template, practiced with mock interviews, and learned to quantify outcomes using the STAR method to clearly communicate impact.

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