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The intersection of Data Analysis and Passion.
Casual Conversations with Data Pros + Artists and Bite-Sized Data Stories
Casual Conversations with Data Pros + Artists and Bite-Sized Data Stories
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The infamous Will Perkins is back on Data + Love (on strict probationary parole) after his ban.Zach and Will dive into how careers in data are getting flipped upside-down by AI. Spoiler: adaptability and relentless learning aren’t optional anymore.They wrap with pro tips on communicating like a human (not a robot), what’s cooking at the upcoming Tableau conference, and some hilariously candid takes on personal rebranding and the time Will accidentally became a minor celebrity.Buckle up, this one’s equal parts spicy, practical, and slightly chaotic.
Tableau Hall of Fame Visionary, Next Level Tableau Founder, and former Makeover Monday co-lead Andy Kriebel is the final guest of season 6!Zach and Andy dive deep into the evolving Tableau community landscape. They unpack the challenges and opportunities for engagement amid major shifts, like Salesforce's acquisition of Tableau, and the migration of vibrant discussions from Twitter to LinkedIn. Andy shares his concerns about the waning emphasis on Tableau Desktop at events such as DataFam Europe, while both host and guest stress the vital role community plays in sparking innovation and keeping users inspired. The conversation also explores fresh strategies to attract and retain members in this changing era.Plus, Andy offers valuable insights from his teaching with Next Level Tableau, highlighting how it accelerates skill-building and creates a supportive space for users ready to elevate their expertise. A must-listen for anyone passionate about the future of the Tableau ecosystem!
Roshni Gohil (MIT) drops by and we revisit her excellent Tableau Conference 2025 presentation on Universal Design (and how it ties into wrist trauma!)We take a big tangent and get into both of our shared history in fundraising.All the Tableau User Groups: https://usergroups.tableau.comAccessibility TUG: https://usergroups.tableau.com/accessibility-tableau-user-group/Higher Education TUG: https://usergroups.tableau.com/higher-education-tableau-user-group/Data Guide in Tableau: https://help.tableau.com/current/online/en-us/data_guide.htm
Tableau Hall of Fame Visionary Neil Richards is on the podWe talk about the differences between Fluency and Literacy, data humanism, and innovative visualizationNeil is on the market and looking for Data Fluency work, check him out on LinkedIn
Fan Favorite Mark Bradbourne returns.We talk Five Trends in AI and each go through 5 viz projects we learned things about the real world from.
Gaming Industry analyst and #GamesNightViz co-Lead Louis Yu pops inWe talk about the rise of indie studios and collapse of major studios, dissect pricing models (some predatory, and break down player data telemetryMake sure to check out Louis LinkedIn group for the gaming industry and his show 'Secrets of the Viz'
It's a solo episode and we're talking about the current zeitgeist with AI, Data Books, and more
Joshua Milligan is a Hall of Fame Tableau Visionary and the author of the 'Learning Tableau Series'In this episode we talk about the new volume, the exciting changes coming to the product, and how we expect to work collaboratively with AI in the future.I'm giving away a copy of Learning Tableau 2025, click here to register to win before October 7, 2025Or order your own copy, available now
Andy Cotgreave stops by to talk Dashboards that Deliver, movie data, and moreAndy is co-author of the upcoming 'Dashboards that Deliver', co-author of 'Big Book of Dashboards' , co-host of 'Chart Chat', and former Senior Data Evangelist for TableauOrder 'Dashboards that Deliver' nowFollow Andy
Mike Cisneros of Storytelling with Data drops by to talk about their upcoming book "Storytelling with Data–Before & After: Practical Makeovers" releasing Sept 23, 2025Preorder nowAmazon: https://amzn.to/3QNJtyV Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/4oTbqFvBookshop.org: http://bit.ly/3JsdyE5
This week, YouTuber/Podcaster and Tableau Ambassador Nisar Ahmed!Zach and Nisar discussed technical confusion with meeting platforms before sharing their experiences with podcast hosting, teaching, and content creation, highlighting how these activities led to personal growth and professional opportunities despite not always providing monetary compensation. They emphasized the importance of soft skills in data careers, particularly stakeholder management and effective communication, which often distinguish successful professionals more than technical abilities alone. The conversation concluded with reflections on managing client relationships, the value of mentorship, and the importance of taking chances for growth while adapting communication styles to different environments, especially in remote work settings.Listeners to search for and follow "The Data Nerd" podcast on Spotify, Apple, Amazon, or YouTube on the Business Intelligence channel.Listeners to follow and connect with Nisar on LinkedIn.
Academic Research Analyst and 3x Viz of the Day winner Kimberly Coutts drops by to talk about academic data, eclectic viz interests, and more
Tableau Community mainstay Caroline Swiger talks about her 200+ public vizzes across B2VB, Workout Wednesday, the DuboisChallenge and moreWe also talk about our community connections and inspirations, natural disasters, space camp, and more
Tableau Community Manager Britt Stanier talks about career, community, and changes to the Tableau Ambassador ProgramNominate someone making a difference right now!
Data & Tech Career Coach Eva Murry joins the show to talk all things careers, Makeover Monday, and Tableau CommunityUnstick your career with her Eva Murray | Career Coaching for Data & Tech Professionals
Tableau Ambassador and TUG co-lead Lawrence Durbin and I let our geek flags fly in this fun start-of-summer conversation. We talk ADHD, universal design, SciFi, and communityCheck him out at http://datadivergent.com/
1Tableau Ambassador Victory Omovrah drops in to talk about her beginnings in public work, inspiration, and growth
Tableau Legend and Iron Viz Judge Mark Bradbourne pops in for a Tableau Conference recap. We talk hits, misses, the community and more.For more Mark check out his podcast 'Songs that Don't Suck'
2025 Iron Viz Finalist Bo McCready pops in to talk about his iconic pop culture dataviz and the path to Iron Viz
Kevin and Ken Flerlage, twin Tableau Hall of Fame Visionaries, pop in to talk about their upcoming mega-talk a Tableau Conference 2025, their personal journeys, and more.
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