Dr Selena Fisk
I was told to rein in my passion for data
Today's guest is Dr Selena Fisk.
Selena went from maths teacher to data entrepreneur, building a career around helping people feel confident with numbers. And that's despite receiving terrible advice telling her to rein in her passion for data.
In this episode, Selena shares how a series of side-hustle experiments and moments of clarity led her to leave a secure teaching job and build a business she loves.
We explore the courage required to take a leap when you have real-life responsibilities, the role of community when you’re figuring out your next step and the importance of filtering advice so it matches your values.
Selena also brings her best data literacy and storytelling tips. They include:
Less is more, and
Stop with the lists, and start with a succinct story.
This one's a must listen for anyone looking to up their influencing game, using data, and for anyone who is seeking inspiration from a woman who is truly living her career on her own terms.