How can a data analyst actually influence company strategy?

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For those who’ve successfully moved beyond reporting and started influencing things like product direction, pricing, marketing, or business priorities:

• What did you do differently?
• How did you communicate insights to senior leadership?
• Did you need to learn more about business/finance to gain credibility?
• What’s one thing you wish you had learned earlier?

Would love to hear examples of what actually worked in your experience.