EPISODE · Oct 9, 2025 · 43 MIN
Career Transition Secrets: Every Data Leader Needs an ANCHOR | Aakriti Agrawal
from Data Podcast for Nerds! · host nerdnourishment
Learn all about how an author uses data to solve the world's problems, one ANCHOR at a time.Meet Aakriti, a self-described "data superhero" whose journey started in Actuarial Science (believing insurance would save the world) and pivoted dramatically after stumbling into the world of data analytics! She proved that anybody can learn to code and leveraged her passion for problem-solving to become a full-stack developer and the founder of a non-profit organization helping young girls learn how to code.Aakriti is now working as a Data Governance professional and has unlocked a new achievement: "Author". She recently published her book, 'Data Governance Change Management', which is based on a change management model she created, called ANCHOR, that can be applied to any program. It's a very practical and actionable book, intended to be used as a workshop book with the goal for professionals to take it and run with it. 🔦 Highlights- Career transition secrets for data professionals- Being open to opportunities and leveraging transferable skills- Prioritizing problem-solving and risk-taking skills to build lasting success- Introduction to the ANCHOR change management model, focusing on employees wanting to be involvedWhether you're a seasoned data leader or looking to make a massive career transition, this episode has something for you. Where to find AakritiLinkedInGrab the book hereData Career CoachingBook a call to learn moreMERCH!!Grab your nerdnourishment swagSupportIf you like what you see, consider buying me a broccoli (it fuels my creativity)
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Learn all about how an author uses data to solve the world's problems, one ANCHOR at a time.Meet Aakriti, a self-described "data superhero" whose journey started in Actuarial Science (believing insurance would save the world) and pivoted dramatically after stumbling into the world of data analytics! She proved that anybody can learn to code and leveraged her passion for problem-solving to become a full-stack developer and the founder of a non-profit organization helping young girls learn how to code.Aakriti is now working as a Data Governance professional and has unlocked a new achievement: "Author". She recently published her book, 'Data Governance Change Management', which is based on a change management model she created, called ANCHOR, that can be applied to any program. It's a very practical and actionable book, intended to be used as a workshop book with the goal for professionals to take it and run with it. 🔦 Highlights- Career transition secrets for data professionals- Being open to opportunities and leveraging transferable skills- Prioritizing problem-solving and risk-taking skills to build lasting success- Introduction to the ANCHOR change management model, focusing on employees wanting to be involvedWhether you're a seasoned data leader or looking to make a massive career transition, this episode has something for you. Where to find AakritiLinkedInGrab the book hereData Career CoachingBook a call to learn moreMERCH!!Grab your nerdnourishment swagSupportIf you like what you see, consider buying me a broccoli (it fuels my creativity)
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