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Welcome to the Women in Data Podcast, where every other week your host, Karen Jean-Francois interviews some of the most inspiring women working in data. Through each episode, they share their invaluable experience and knowledge. Leaving no stone unturned, the WiD Podcast series will provide you with information on the use of data in various industries, plus helpful tips for career development. More importantly, it will enable you to become the data professional you want to be.
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Wednesday Jun 10, 2020
Wednesday Jun 10, 2020
This week, Karen is joined by Victoria Pike, Head of Data at Mencap to discuss what it means to work in data with a charity. Having previously worked as an Enterprise Architect at Sainsbury's, Victoria offers a unique view on the difference between the two industries.
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
This week, Karen is joined by Francesca Kay, Interim Deputy National Statistician and Director General for Data Capability at the ONS. They will talk about the ONS’ data science campus and projects they work on, as well as using data for good. Frankie will also share her views on leadership, career challenges and success.
Wednesday May 27, 2020
Wednesday May 27, 2020
This week, Karen is joined by Verity Gill, Marketing Science Director EMEA at Facebook. They will talk about what is marketing science, as well as the certification Facebook launched in partnership with Women in Data. Certification means learning new skills, and Verity will give you tips on how to make time for learning, and channel your energy to consolidate your knowledge and stay highly performant without burning out.
Wednesday May 20, 2020
Wednesday May 20, 2020
In this week’s episode, Janine Woodcock is back with hints and tips on how to overcome the challenges of being furloughed. Her tips are tailored to the results of the survey she lead on the fears brought by furloughing.
Tune in to find out how to manage the anxiety related to the fear of future redundancy, of loss of connection with your company or team mates, to the loss of purpose and much more!
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Malcolm Pein is a chess professional who formed a charity to reintroduce chess in state schools in 2009.
Malcolm is passionate about encouraging more girls to join this community and for parents to understand the benefits chess can bring to their family.
Listen to how we can encourage children, adults and families to learn new skills, whilst having fun together and providing a brain workout!
On your marks, get set…..GO!
Wednesday May 06, 2020
Wednesday May 06, 2020
This 20 minute session introduces Dimple Khagram, Founder of Purple Beard a training and development start-up in the data and technology space. A thirst for continuous learning and development has seen Dimple found successful companies for the last two decades.
Thursday Apr 23, 2020
Thursday Apr 23, 2020
With our lives having changed drastically in the last few weeks, the Women in Data Podcast shifted from the original plan. In this first episode, Karen is joined by executive coach, published author and speaker Janine Woodcock. With UK businesses having furloughed a fifth of their workforce (on average), you will hear how companies view the furlough vs how it is lived by some of their employees.