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 the in-between moments and hidden practices that create real impact – from asking sharper questions to framing insights that drive decisions.
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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 the in-between moments and hidden practices that create real impact – from asking sharper questions to framing insights that drive decisions.
Insight ≠ Observation: The 3 Steps to Developing Real Insights
The Quietly Ambitious Analyst
6 minutes
4 weeks ago
Insight ≠ Observation: The 3 Steps to Developing Real Insights
In this solo episode, we're unpacking a simple but powerful truth: observations aren't insights.
Through a story about a paid search cannibalization discovery, we'll illustrate how easy it is to stop at surface-level data–and what it takes to move beyond that.
We'll also cover the three steps to developing real insights and how to bring context, reasoning, and connection into your analysis so your findings actually drive action. If you've ever wondered why your reports don't spark decisions, this episode will help you bridge that gap.
The Quietly Ambitious Analyst–where business context meets data communication.
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The Quietly Ambitious Analyst
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 the in-between moments and hidden practices that create real impact – from asking sharper questions to framing insights that drive decisions.
