AI can write your SQL, build dashboards, even suggest next steps. But as data leaders, we have to ask: is that enough?

In this talk from the Disruptive Data Leadership Summit, I explore one of the most important questions in modern analytics: what role should AI play in Business Intelligence—and where do humans still lead?

Learn the difference between assistive vs. autonomous AI, how tools like Tableau Agent and ChatGPT are reshaping dashboards, and why human insight, storytelling, and strategic thinking remain irreplaceable.

Topics Covered:

• How AI is impacting data visualization and dashboard design
• Where human context adds irreplaceable value
• Why data storytelling is the most powerful skill in analytics
• Real-world examples of AI in action

🎧 Presented by Nisar Ahmed, host of the Data Nerd Podcast

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In this episode of the Data Nerd Podcast, host Nisar Ahmed sits down with Shama Hyder—CEO of Zen Media and global marketing leader—to unpack the real impact of AI on the job market. From the future of white-collar roles to how AI can become your cognitive partner, Shama offers a bold and refreshing take on how to stay relevant and thrive in the AI era.

🎧 Tune in to learn:

• Why entry-level jobs are shifting fast
• How to upskill and use AI as a strategic advantage
• What human skills still matter most in an AI-driven world

Guest: Shama Hyder – Founder & CEO of Zen Media, LinkedIn Top Voice, Best-Selling Author Shama on

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shamahyder/

In this episode, I’m joined by Igor Garlowski—Tableau Ambassador and data strategist—to explore why so many data teams struggle to deliver real value. We dive into common pitfalls in BI and Tableau projects, and Igor shares practical advice on aligning strategy, improving communication, and building data products that actually get used.

Igor’s impressive portfolio includes work with top-tier organizations like McKinsey, Siemens, Pfizer, and the NHS. With deep expertise across data visualization, data engineering, architecture, and strategy, he brings a holistic view of what it takes to turn data into impact.

Igor on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/igorgarlowski/