Episode description
Episode description
Welcome back to Decoding AQ. Today, I'm joined by Andy Kriebel, a Mathematician, trainer and an incredibly distinguished figure in the realm of data visualization and a truly influential leader in the world of data analytics.
Andy's journey, spanning over two decades, has seen him evolve into a master trainer and a revered member of the Tableau Visionary Hall of Fame. He's not just an expert; he's a mentor who has shaped the careers of countless data professionals through his innovative training courses and community leadership initiatives. He has led and implemented data visualization programs at Facebook and Coca-Cola, and co-authored the book "Makeover Monday" with Eva Murray.
What drew me to Andy was his passion about helping individuals and organizations unlock the power of data to drive their business decisions. And I wanted to find out more, about how we can really leverage data to manifest the change in the world I and many of our community at AQai would love to see.
When he's not transforming the data landscape, Andy embraces the vigor of the outdoors, be it hiking, running marathons, or conquering triathlons. His dynamic life is a testament to adaptability in action.
Join us as we delve into the multifaceted world of Andy Kriebel, where data meets determination, innovation, and adaptability.
Ross and Andy talk about, data, moving abroad, The Data School, family, adaptability, new cultures, change, doing what you love to do, data predictions, data complications, gut decisions and aggregation of data. The pair also discuss struggles, steps to prevent failure, asking for help, making time for people, adjusting attitudes, what is best for your company, AI giving the wrong answers, trusting in computers, data interpretation, cold calling, getting over nerves, sales and comedy.
Timecodes:
- 00:34 Andy's intro
- 01:58 Moving from the US to the UK
- 04:11 Going against data
- 06:14 What lead Andy to moving
- 09:40 Big family decisions
- 11:55 Can too much data be cluttering
- 15:24 If we have the right question, the best data points
- 18:46 Indicators of when data is a barrier
- 24:28 Coaching people and teaching lessons through failure
- 28:10 Getting the best outcomes while adapting
- 33:12 Data analytics in virtual simulations and places to make mistakes
- 37:51 The future of the data industry and AI
- 42:15 The last time Andy did something for the first time
- 46:57 Visualization charts with Chat GPT
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