How We Talk to Data—And How It Talks Back
By Rob Darling • April 2025
I recently had a blast chatting with Tim Windsor on the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast about something that’s been on my mind a lot lately: how we talk to data—and how data talks back. Whether you’re querying a database, using AI, or just trying to get an answer from a teammate, there’s always a translation layer involved.
If you've ever felt frustrated trying to access data at work—or you're trying to figure out where AI fits into your org—this episode is for you. It was a fun, honest conversation (and yes, we cracked open some excellent drinks 🍁🥃).
What we covered:
- 👉 Why most people ask data (and AI) the wrong questions
- 👉 How better questions lead to better insights
- 👉 Why the speed of AI is useless if you can't get trusted, accurate answers
You can listen to the full episode here:
🎧 Listen on Spotify
🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts
🙋♂️ Your Turn
What’s the most frustrating data challenge you’ve faced? I’d love to hear your thoughts—drop me a note or connect on LinkedIn.
— Rob