About this episode

Nisar Ahmed and Data Coach Lisa Hitch discuss the impact of AI on teaching and the skills needed for data professionals to thrive in a changing landscape.

As AI transforms the way we work, what does it mean to be an effective teacher, coach, and data professional? In this episode of The Data Nerd Podcast , Nisar Ahmed sits down with Data Coach Lisa Hitch at The Information Lab's New York City office for a conversation about teaching, learning, communication, and building a career that stays relevant in the age of AI. Lisa shares her journey from overcoming a fear of public speaking to becoming a respected educator in the data community. Together, they discuss why AI should be embraced rather than feared, how it changes the classroom, and why communication, curiosity, and authenticity are becoming some of the most valuable skills a data professional can develop. The conversation also explores content creation, personal branding, giving and receiving feedback, and why sharing what you know can accelerate both your own learning and your career. Whether you're a data analyst, analytics leader, student, educator, or someone looking to grow your career in data, this episode offers practical advice on staying relevant in a rapidly changing world. In this episode you'll learn: Why AI is changing the way we teach—not replacing teachers How…

People in this episode

Host: Nisar Ahmed

Guest: Lisa Hitch

Topics covered

• AI in education
• data coaching
• communication skills
• personal branding
• career development
• overcoming public speaking fear

Keywords

• AI
• data professional
• teaching
• communication
• personal brand
• public speaking
• career growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Information Lab

Places: New York City

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