Many of my colleagues, friends and network shifted careers, and I personally have shifted careers. Based on experience, the simple answer to this question is the "it depends" answer. It depends on you. Your mindset, motivation style and many other aspects. Watch my new YouTube video (link in comments). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZ4zz5HC9_8&list=PL3QnmaPu_fsh-lwKdAtv7gi2FPPQzxvRz&index=7 Are you a "backup" plan… Continue reading Should you have a backup plan when shifting careers?
Category: Data & Analytics Career Mentoring
Are you a woman in STEM looking for a job?
We are very few women working in the area of data, analytics and future technologies (AI, Digital Twins, Metaverse, Blockchain and more), though the area is so exciting to work in. It is so exciting that I shifted careers to Engineering after stumbling across data strategy and finding my passion. If you are interested in… Continue reading Are you a woman in STEM looking for a job?
What does data and rain have in common?
On my way to the awesome Unilever office today and it was raining…it remided me of the saying “From where we stand the rain seems random. If we could stand somewhere else, we would see the order in it.” Data seems random and scattered but in reality if we stand in the right place we… Continue reading What does data and rain have in common?
Is an MBA Essential for a Successful Management/Executive Career?
My Alliance Manchester Business School MBA experience was worth all the investments I put into it from time, money and effort, this is why I make sure to support others and pass on this experience. As I started this article, the MBA is not an answer to all questions and is not for everyone. Read more about… Continue reading Is an MBA Essential for a Successful Management/Executive Career?
The Habit You Should Start Today
What is the 1 habit that can improve your life? Waking up early? Reading more? Learning a new skill? Getting more organised? Exercise more? Why not start this weekend? "Build small habits. Make big plans. 1) Keep your daily actions small. Strive to get 1% better every day.2) Keep your daily mindset big. Think about… Continue reading The Habit You Should Start Today
Start Being The Person You Want To Become NOW!
On your continuous development journey: Think, act and start being the person you want to become now and not when you get that job, that promotion or start this research. It is a journey so start it now and be ready for the opportunity when it materialises. https://youtube.com/shorts/MkXJvl_PddE?feature=share What do you think? Have you used… Continue reading Start Being The Person You Want To Become NOW!
When making a decision do you think, am I in my comfort zone?
When making a decision do you think, am I in my comfort zone? What are my priorities? Do I need to do things differently? Was out with friends in Cambridge this weekend after a conference. Long story short a lady in the group mentioned how she has this great opportunity in London. A great company,… Continue reading When making a decision do you think, am I in my comfort zone?
What is the best way to communicate data strategy?
What is the best way to communicate data strategy?How to run data strategy and analytics meetings effectively?What are the tips to have an effective data strategy workshop? In this video, I answer all of those questions and more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwgdyTBQ8bw Let me know your thoughts in the comments and if you use any of these tips!… Continue reading What is the best way to communicate data strategy?
What are the discussions that happen at a board level?
Few of you have reached out asking several volunteering questions after yesterday's post so here I am sharing answers. Keeps sending questions! What I will be sharing today is what normally happens if you will pursue a board volunteering role in any organisation and an example of IMA board role. So, today is the annual… Continue reading What are the discussions that happen at a board level?
What do you do to take care of your mental health?
It is Wednesday, time to share with you another video and this week it is a mental health-related video. Last week was mental health awareness week, Data and Analytics is changing so fast. I always say that it is maturing as we speak, this can cause challenges for some people. Also, the type of work… Continue reading What do you do to take care of your mental health?
Figure It Out With Fatema 