Where Data Strategy Meets Mindful Leadership
Welcome to Cooking Data, a space where data strategy finds harmony with mindful leadership principles.
The Journey Behind Cooking Data
This publication emerged from 15+ years of experience transforming how organizations approach data. Through roles at Europe's leading companies like Zalando and idealo, a common pattern emerged: the most successful data initiatives weren't just technically sound—they were strategically aligned and human-centered.
Our Philosophy
Just as a skilled chef transforms simple ingredients into extraordinary dishes, effective data leadership turns complex information into clear, actionable insights. This approach has proven its value through concrete results:
Reducing storage costs by 40% while improving data utility
Increasing user engagement by 1,200% through smart recommendation systems
Saving organizations €200,000+ annually through process optimization
Transforming 4-hour data preparation tasks into 1-hour efficient workflows
What Makes Cooking Data Different?
The Data Shokunin-deshi Way
In Japanese tradition, Shokunin represents mastery through continuous learning and improvement. As Data Shokunin-deshi, we embrace this journey together, focusing on:
Impact Over Volume: Creating Measurable Business Value
Clarity Through Simplicity: Making complex concepts accessible
Community Learning: Growing through shared experiences
Strategic Balance: Aligning technical capabilities with business needs
Our Publications
🍜 Wabi-Sabi Your Data
Bi-weekly deep dives following a seasonal curriculum:
Winter: Vision Setting and Strategy Design
Spring: Data-Driven Decision Making
Summer: Strategy to Execution
Fall: Data Monetization and Scaling
🌶️ Data Flavors
Alternating weeks featuring:
Curated industry insights
Implementation frameworks
Case studies and analysis
Emerging trend evaluations
Community Engagement
The Cooking Data approach has been shared through:
Conference speaking (Data Natives, Big Data Minds, Big Data LDN)
"Data is Like a Plate of Hummus" book
WHAT the data?! podcast
Workshops and mentoring sessions
Tools for Transformation
Premium members gain access to practical tools designed from real-world experience:
Initiative Priority Calculator
Objective decision-making frameworks
Strategic initiative balancing
Clear ROI measurement
Implementation guidance
More tools in development for 2025
Join Our Learning Journey
This space welcomes:
Leaders seeking strategic data clarity
Teams transitioning to data-driven cultures
Professionals balancing technical and business needs
Anyone passionate about impactful data use
Current Focus Areas
2025 brings exciting developments:
Expanding our tool suite for practical implementation
Deepening our seasonal curriculum
Building stronger community connections
Exploring new frameworks for data ROI
Connect and Engage
Share your journey and insights:
Community discussions
Implementation stories
Strategic questions
Success experiences
Ready to transform your approach to data strategy? Join our community of mindful data leaders and begin your journey to data mastery.
"The goal isn't to collect more data—it's to transform data into impact, one decision at a time."
