Are you still struggling to create and build a good social media presence in the data space? This week, I talk with real-life data analytics and BI rockstar, Kate Strachnyi. Kate is a Program Manager and Consultant of Data Analytics, as well as an author, blogger, and LinkedIn “Top-Voice” in data analytics with well over 50,000+ followers. In this knowledge filled BI masterclass, Kate teaches you the importance of social media and the exact steps you can take to up your social media game and become a rockstar!
“As long as you're talking about things that you're passionate about, it comes easy to you." 33:39 - @StorybyData on becoming a social media analytics rockstar!
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3 Knowledge Bombs
- Kate on career success - "If you want your career to flourish, networking is the key."
- Kate on being authentic - "Your story is unique, and finding a way to document and share your perspective enhances the world around you.”
- Kate on honing your passion - "If you become really good at something, it can become your passion."
In this episode, you'll learn:
- [11:16] - Key Quote: "Somehow, even early on, I knew that networking would pay off. If you knew all the right people, life would just be easier." - Kate Strachnyi
- [16:40] - AHA Moment: How LinkedIn and social media impacts Kate's journey in data.
- [23:46] - Combating the fear of the negative comment that keeps many of us from social media.
- [30:19] - What you can do to grow from 500 to 40,000 followers on LinkedIn!
- [31:16] - Key Quote: "I became friends with the people that were engaging with my posts." - Kate Strachnyi
- [32:16] - Kate's advice for finding the time to engage when life is incredibly busy. Key Quote: "You always have time for the things you want." - Kate Strachnyi
- [35:04] - The importance of documenting your unique story.
- [37:28] - Why Social media presence is so important in today's business world.
- [42:03] - How to get started posting today to immediately enhance your engagement.
- [44:54] - Kate's Advice to her younger self; "don't worry so much about what other people might think, say, or believe, especially when it comes to posting on social media." - Kate Strachnyi
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Links and Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Check out Kate’s Website - Story by Data Website
- Read Kate’s Books:
- Journey to Data Scientist by Kate Stachnyi
- The Disruptors by Kate Stachnyi
- Purchase the same books that help Kate:
- Weapons of Math Destruction by Kayth O'Neal
- So Good They Can't Ignore You By Cal Newport
- See Kate's Content Creation Article:
- Content Creation: The Why + 15 Topic Ideas by Kate Stachnyi
- Kate daytime role is at Deloitte
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