Justeen Gales 6/27/25 Justeen Gales 6/27/25

Becoming Data Fluent: Collaborate and Grow

In today’s AI-driven world, analysts must evolve beyond technical skills to remain relevant and impactful. It’s no longer just about crunching numbers—it’s about leading with empathy, curiosity, and connection. In this post, I dive deeper into how analysts can build meaningful relationships to grow their skills, stay ahead of the curve, and make a lasting impact with data.

From working cross-functionally and connecting with data owners, to sharing knowledge and learning from diverse perspectives, I’ll share practical, actionable strategies that have helped me thrive in my analytics career. Whether you're looking to enhance your storytelling, expand your network, or align your work with your personal values, these tips will help you lead with data—and heart.

Justeen Gales 6/9/25 Justeen Gales 6/9/25

Becoming Data Fluent: Practice Soft Skills to Uncover Insights that Drive Innovation

One thing I've learned over my years as an analyst is that success doesn’t come from providing answers—it comes from asking the right questions. Learn how your soft skills will set you apart in the world of AI analytics.

Justeen Gales 6/2/25 Justeen Gales 6/2/25

Skill Up: The Benefits of Data Lineage Maps

Every day, humans generate over 400 million terabytes of data. Your organization alone is likely producing millions of data points daily—are you putting them to work, or just paying to store them?

For many organizations, it’s the latter—but it doesn’t have to be.

It’s time to modernize the way you manage your data. It’s time to implement data lineage mapping.

Justeen Gales 5/30/25 Justeen Gales 5/30/25

Becoming Data Fluent: How to Write Data Stories (a really brief overview)

My career didn’t start in the finance industry or in analytics. I took a long winding path that began with a degree in History and Theory of Art with a Minor in Arts Administration. But when I look back on that degree and what I learned, it’s helped me to get a leg up in the world of analytics.

Art tells a story, it makes us feel things, it comments on the current state of affairs and questions our long-held beliefs. The cool thing about data, is it can also do all of that!