MindSpeaking podcast - by Gilbert Eijkelenboom

This is Alex Østergaard, coach and author of Dissolving Overthinking , who helps high achievers break free from overthinking, self-pressure, and the constant need to perform. His work focuses on uncovering the unconscious patterns that drive success on the outside—but create tension on the inside. In this episode, we dig into: Why high achievers often feel stuck despite doing everything right How...

This is Achille Ettorre, a global keynote speaker and author of The Digital Advantage , who helps leaders move from AI confusion to real competitive advantage. With experience across Fortune 500 companies and building large-scale analytics programs, he knows what actually makes AI work inside organizations and why most efforts fail. In this episode, we dig into: Why AI is not a technology problem—...

This is Rosanne Werner, she built a global data mindset program for 2,000+ people at Coca-Cola , helping teams make data a habit, not just a tool. With a background in finance, data, and behavioral science, she knows exactly why AI and analytics often fail to get adopted—and how to fix it. In this episode, we dig into: Why habits —not dashboards—drive a data-driven culture How to reduce friction s...

Aliénor Hunter used to be a data analyst with huge social anxiety. Panicking over simple things, like ordering a sandwich. Speaking up felt terrifying. But she made a super inspiring transformation. Now, she’s a public speaking coach for Ultraspeaking, working with teams at Google and Netflix. She’s helping others go from anxious to confident. If you struggle with social anxiety or often overthink...

Douglas Laneyformer Gartner analyst, bestselling author of "Infonomics and Data Juice."He’s also the reason companies around the world are rethinking how they treat data; not just as information, but as a real business asset. Here’s what you’ll learn: How to "measure the ROI of your data" Why selling data is just "1 of 12 monetization strategies" How to use "storytelling and use cases" to influenc...

Today I spoke with Steve Huynh. He spent 18 years at Amazon, rising from the bottom ranks to Principal Engineer. Then he walked away. Now? He’s building his own thing, with 170,000+ YouTube subscribers. He’s helped thousands of tech professionals grow their careers. In this episode, you’ll learn:- What finally pushed Steve to leave Amazon- How introverts can build real relationships at work- A pra...

Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic is the bestselling author of Storytelling with Data. She’s the founder and CEO of the company by the same name, and she’s trained thousands of professionals around the world to communicate data in a way that actually makes people care. And that’s why she matters to you, because if you’ve ever shared a great insight and nothing happened… this episode will help you fix that....

Martijn is a truth-seeker and communication rebel. You might know him from Dutch TV, where he stood out not for drama — but for daring to be real. Martijn is a former entrepreneur who sold his company and is now on a journey of self-discovery — through tantra, TV, and deep conversations. In this episode, we explore: Why saying no is the most honest thing you can do How to handle awkward silences (...

Michelle Dunivan is the Senior Director of Insights & Analytics at Best Friends Animal Society. What’s remarkable? She has a PhD in Communication. Michelle is that rare analytics leader who speaks both “data” and “human.”She’s led teams across industries—turning complex analysis into real-world impact. In this episode, you’ll learn:- Why your first stakeholder conversation shapes the outcome (...

Bill Schmarzo is widely known as The Dean of Big Data. With over 30 years of experience in advanced analytics, BI, and data science, Bill brings a rare combination of technical depth and business insight. He’s a Professor and the author of four books, including The Economics of Data, Analytics, and Digital Transformation and AI & Data Literacy. In this episode, you’ll learn valuable insights o...

Jeremy Adamson is a leading voice in data. He is a former Senior Manager of AI at Deloitte and is now the VP of Business Intelligence. He's also the author of two books, Minding the Machines and Geeks with Empathy, the latter of which we'll be diving into during our conversation today. In this episode, you'll learn valuable insights on how to bridge the gap between data and business. L...

Matthew Dicks is a author of eight books, including one that has really stood out to me—Storyworthy, a fantastic guide on the art of storytelling. In this episode, we’ll dive into storytelling techniques with Matthew, who has won numerous storytelling competitions. One key topic we’ll explore is how you can discover stories from your own life, especially if you’ve ever felt like you don’t have any...

Kristen Kehrer is the founder of Data Moves Me LLC, a consulting and freelance firm specializing in data science and analytics. Since 2010, Kristen has been delivering innovative and actionable machine learning solutions across multiple industries, leveraging her deep expertise in data science to drive business success. In 2018, she was recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice in Data Science & Anal...

Christina Stathopoulos is a Greek-American currently residing in Spain, Christina is a renowned thought leader and international speaker in the data space. With a rich career in advanced analytics, she spent over five years making her mark at Google and Waze. She now shares her knowledge as the Academic Director and Adjunct Professor at IE Business School and serves as an instructor for LinkedIn L...

Brent Dykes is the author of Effective Data Storytelling: How to Drive Change with Data, Narrative, and Visuals. He is also the founder of AnalyticsHero, LLC, a data storytelling consultancy. He has spent over 16 years working in analytics and holds an MBA in marketing. He has spoken at some of the largest conferences in the world, published more than 35 articles in Forbes, and worked with some of...

Scott Taylor is known as 'The Data Whisperer.' Scott is a renowned expert in the field of data management, with over 25 years of experience helping organizations understand and leverage the power of their data. As an author, speaker, and consultant, he's dedicated to bridging the gap between business and technology, turning complex data concepts into actionable insights. Today, Scott w...

John Thompson is an international technology executive with over 35 years of experience in the fields of data, advanced analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI). He is currently the Global Head of AI at EY. John has built start-up organizations from the ground up and he has reengineered business units of Fortune 500 firms to reach their potential. He has directly managed and run - sales, market...

Anders Liu-Lindberg is the co-founder, COO and CMO of the Business Partnering Institute and owner of the largest group dedicated to Finance Business Partnering on LinkedIn. He has ten years of experience as a business partner at global transport and logistics company Maersk. He is the co-author of the book “Create Value as a Finance Business Partner” and a long-time Finance Blogger with 33.000+ fo...

Gulrez Khan is the author of "Drawing Data with Kids" and the data science lead at PayPal. With a rich history at companies like Microsoft, Gulrez is a master of data storytelling and visualization. Today, he'll share insights into crafting compelling stories from data, nurturing curiosity in kids, and offering practical advice for professionals and parents alike. Whether you're...

Philipp Humm is the founder of Power-of-Storytelling.com and has an impressive background in various industries. With experience at Uber, Bain & Company, and Blackstone, he discovered his passion for storytelling while completing his MBA at Columbia Business School. He further refined his skills at esteemed institutions like Mezrab School of Storytelling, De Toneelmeester Acting School, and Bo...

Kate Strachnyi is the Founder of DATAcated. She built a career in data working for companies like Deloitte, but then started her own business. She’s also the founder of the DATAcated Circle – a community for data professionals and hub for courses on data visualization best practices, data storytelling, and dashboarding. She has written five books for data professionals and one for kids. One of the...

Nick Singh is the best-selling author of Ace the Data Science Interview, and CEO of SQL interview prep site DataLemur. He's held a variety of Data & Software Engineering roles at Facebook, Google, and geospatial analytics startup SafeGraph. His daily career advice on Data Science & Data Analyst interviews has earned him 140,000 followers on LinkedIn.  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com...

Tom Zierold runs EQuip, a coaching and training company that works with people to help them unlock and better apply their emotional intelligence (EQ) - which is their ability to tune into themself and tune into others and to start seeing emotions as valuable pieces of data to work with. He takes a guided discovery style approach, which means he'll ask questions that can help his clients move t...

João Sousa has spent his career working on data & analytics across different roles. He has worked as a practitioner, and consultant at McKinsey, and recently as the growth leader at a modern data stack vendor. João writes about how to increase the value of analytics and the data analyst role. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joaoantoniosousa/ The MindSpeaking podcast is about the Human Si...

Ken Jee is the Head of Data Science at Sports Consulting Group. He improves the performance of athletes with data. Ken's YouTube channel has 200,000 subscribers and he helps them build a career in Data Science. He holds a Masters in Computer Science, with a concentration in AI & Machine Learning. Next to all of that, Ken is an Adjunct Professor at DePaul University.     Follow K...