Under the moniker The Data Whisperer, I help business executives recognize the strategic value of proper data management. As a data evangelist and content creator, I focus on business alignment and the strategic why rather than the technical how. Collaborating with brands, I help amplify their messages and drive demand generation. My passion comes to life through global speaking engagements, blogs, videos, podcasts, cartoons, and even puppet shows. The video series Data Puppets brings humor to the data community with characters like the CDO – Chief Dog Officer and The IT Bee.
A fresh perspective on industry challenges is at the heart of my current keynote, Data is the New Bullsh*t which explores why the way we talk about data is holding our industry back and what leaders can do about it.
For a deeper dive, my book Telling Your Data Story: Data Storytelling for Data Management (99% Buzzword Free) helps data leaders craft compelling narratives to gain executive support.
My career began with sales, marketing and strategy roles at iconic business data brands like Nielsen, Dun & Bradstreet, and WPP/Kantar.
I can summarize my entire data philosophy in three words: truth before meaning. Determine truth in your data first, then derive meaning.