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Behind the Pages: How I Wrote ‘How to Be an Effective Statistician’

Welcome to a brand-new year and an exciting new episode of The Effective Statistician! I’m thrilled to kick off 2025 by sharing some incredible news—I’ve written a book! After years of planning, false starts, and a lot of learning along the way, How to Be an Effective Statistician is finally complete and will officially launch on January 15th. In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of how the book came to life. I’ll share why I wrote it, how it’s structured, and the practical insights it offers for statisticians, data scientists, and other quantitative professionals.

Imposter Syndrome

In this Friday edition of The Effective Statistician podcast, Alun Bedding tackles the pervasive issue of imposter syndrome. He shares his own experiences with self-doubt, offering listeners a transparent and relatable perspective on how these feelings can affect even accomplished professionals.
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Learn, Do, Reflect, and Start Again! How to Become a Better Leader

Learn how to transform your presentation skills and approach public speaking with confidence and ease. By focusing on your audience, practicing regularly, mastering your setup, and using your voice and gestures effectively, you deliver presentations like a pro.
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2025 Lifestyle Planning

In this episode, I explore these questions with Alun Bedding, a seasoned statistician who has recently ventured into the world of coaching. I’m thrilled to welcome Alun back to the show. He shares his inspiring journey from taking leadership courses to launching his own coaching business. We explore the value of having a coach, the transformative power of effective coaching practices, and practical advice for enhancing your professional skills.
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Early Development and The Dose Selection in the Immune-oncology

How do we find the right dose in immune-oncology trials? Is the traditional “maximum tolerated dose” approach still enough, or should we also focus on efficacy? In this episode of The Effective Statistician, I talk with Teppo Huttunen, a seasoned statistician and Chief Executive Officer of EstiMates Oy. We uncover the shortcomings of the conventional … Weiterlesen …
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Sharpen The Saw

In this episode, I explore these questions with Alun Bedding, a seasoned statistician who has recently ventured into the world of coaching. I’m thrilled to welcome Alun back to the show. He shares his inspiring journey from taking leadership courses to launching his own coaching business. We explore the value of having a coach, the transformative power of effective coaching practices, and practical advice for enhancing your professional skills.
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Why is it important to measure exposure to digital health interventions and how to tackle the challenge

Welcome to this episode of The Effective Statistician! Today, I explore an exciting and rapidly growing field: digital health interventions. Have you ever wondered how to define engagement with these tools? Why does measuring engagement matter so much for their success? And how can statisticians solve the unique challenges that come with this digital space? … Weiterlesen …
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Why Do Clinical Trials Impact The Climate Heavily And What We Can Do About It?

Have you ever thought about how clinical trials affect the environment? I hadn’t, until I spoke with Annie Wright, a first-year PhD student at Imperial College who is passionate about greener research. In this episode, we uncover how clinical trials contribute to climate change, from travel emissions to operational inefficiencies. We dive into practical actions … Weiterlesen …
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Introduction to Dealing with Non-proportional Hazards

Have you faced the challenge of dealing with non-proportional hazards in survival analysis? In this episode, I team up with Kaspar Rufibach, a statistical methodology expert, to break down what proportional hazards mean, why the assumption often fails, and how you can tackle these situations effectively. We explain key concepts like hazard functions, discuss practical … Weiterlesen …
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How Real Leaders Help Their People Grow Professionally and As a Person

Introduction to Episode: “How Real Leaders Help Their People Grow Professionally and Personally” What does it take to be a great leader? How do you build trust, inspire growth, and create real value for your team and organization? In this episode of The Effective Statistician, I sit down with Aziza Yormirzaeva and Klaus Breuer to … Weiterlesen …
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