In this advice column, The Well-Rounded Analyst addresses the pressure to constantly upskill in the data field, offering strategies to balance skill development with maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Learn how to create a sustainable upskilling plan, set realistic goals, and understand the role of managers in supporting employee development.

Feeling like a fraud in your data role? You're not alone. This post dives into why imposter syndrome is so common among women in data and offers practical strategies to boost your confidence, navigate challenges, and truly thrive in your career.

The legacy of a terribly run data program can follow people and companies for years. Do people fear repercussions, hoard data, or play the blame game when data conversations come up? You might have to unpack some emotional baggage and rebuild trust in your data program.

Are you embarking on a journey to data-driven decision making? Here are four key stakeholders you need to know about, and what to do when you meet them along the way.

Oh, crap. You have some bad quarterly results to share with senior leaders. How do you present this information calmly and truthfully AND avoid tomatoes thrown at your head?

Your task: present analytics to leadership. There’s just one catch - the data isn’t perfect. What are some dos and don’ts?

It all begins with an idea.