What makes a chart forgettable and what turns it into a story people act on?In this episode I sit down with Mike Cisneros, co-author of Storytelling with Data: Before and After, to discuss the art of transforming data visuals into powerful communication tools.We’ll dive into:The subtle cues that signal a bad chartHow design choices influence leadership decisionsWhy starting with a suggestion can build more trustThe impact of AI on the future of data storytellingIf you work with data or present it, then this conversation will sharpen how you show and share your insights.Buy the new book, Storytelling with Data: Before & After here.Register for a free mini-workshop with Storytelling with Data this Wednesday, September 17th 4pm ET here.

Get your FREE ticket to attend my virtual summit next week from May 5-7th: https://trending-analytics.com/summit/The reason why we haven't had a new season in a while is because I've been busy organizing a new summit that I am hosting next week from May 5th to May 7th.It's a virtual summit for data leaders and their teams. And it's about disrupting data leadership. It's unlike other data and AI conferences and summits that focus on technical skills.Disruptive data leadership means rethinking how we lead from the ground up and putting people first. And yeah, that means using data and ai, but we're gonna be doing it ethically and in service of meaningful change. So whether you lead a scrappy startup team or a 200 person org at the summit, you're gonna learn how to turn insights into influence build a team culture that isn't just inclusive on paper.Lead with data and heart. And apply AI ethically, practically, and with real purpose. So this summit is for the disruptors, the ones who are tired of doing things the right way when it's clearly not working, and also for the quiet rebels who have already been leading differently all along. So either way, you're gonna be home here.You can grab your free ticket in the show notes below, and join us next week. Look forward to seeing you there.

Join us for an interview with Lea Pica, author of "Present Beyond Measure: Design, Visualize, and Deliver Data Stories That Inspire Action". 📖 Discover how to: Transform data into compelling stories that drive business decisions 📈 Overcome common presentation hurdles, including Imposter Syndrome 😰 Adapt your data presentation skills for the digital age 👾 You'll learn Lea's specific techniques for creating impactful data presentations that resonate with any audience. You can get a copy of her book here. --- This episode is sponsored by Powerdrill. You can get started today for free using this link (and if you decide to upgrade, you can get 30% off using the same link): ⁠⁠⁠Try out Powerdrill here.

We will explore the art of effectively communicating data strategy with Tiankai Feng, author of Humanizing Data Strategy. Discover how to balance analytical insights with emotional connection and learn how humor can be a powerful tool in making complex data more engaging and accessible. You can get a copy of his book here. --- This episode is sponsored by Powerdrill. You can get started today for free using this link (and if you decide to upgrade, you can get 30% off using the same link): ⁠⁠Try out Powerdrill here.

Curious how to get leadership to fully embrace data for decision-making? In this interview, Lindsay Murphy will share her expert strategies to effectively communicate the value of data-informed decisions to leaderships teams. She'll also share tips for how to engage with business stakeholders to ensure data efforts are focused on the highest impact solutions. --- This episode is sponsored by Powerdrill. You can get started today for free using this link (and if you decide to upgrade, you can get 30% off using the same link): ⁠Try out Powerdrill here.

Join us for an inspiring interview with Priya Padham, a 2x Tableau Visionary and 4x Tableau Public Ambassador. Priya will share her journey from fearing public speaking to becoming a confident presenter, along with her top tips for creating impactful data visualizations.  Connect with Priya and see her portfolio here. This episode is sponsored by Powerdrill. You can get started today for free using this link (and if you decide to upgrade, you can get 30% off using the same link): Try out Powerdrill here.

Join us for a fun interview with Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic, bestselling author of "Storytelling with Data" and creator of the new children's book "Daphne Draws Data". You'll hear about her experience in adapting complex data concepts for young minds and how she brought this to life in her latest book with Daphne, the data-drawing dragon 🐉 📊. You don't want to miss getting her unique perspectives on making data accessible to all ages and her thoughts on nurturing the next generation of data storytellers. 🎉 Daphne Draws Data comes out on September 4th! You can pre-order it here. 👈🏽 ~~~~~~~~~~ Subscribe to my newsletter for data leaders here.

Whether you are a data viz beginner or a pro, you don't want to miss this interview with Shreya Arya, an award-winning data visualizer and co-lead for Back 2 Viz Basics. Shreya works as a Tableau/Alteryx Consultant at The Information Lab / Data School UK, specializing in data visualization and analytics. She has received VizOfTheDay's 7 times on Tableau Public and was a Tableau Public Featured Author in 2023. Connect with Shreya here and check out her portfolio. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ➡️ Subscribe to my NEW, free newsletter: Data Leadership Insights. 💡

AI is not only streamlining analytics workflows; it also has the potential to improve the data communication process. Tune in for this interview with Brandi Beals to get practical tips on integrating AI into your data processes. You can connect with Brandi on LinkedIn or visit datacareersummit. com

In this exclusive interview with Natalia, a data artist and data comic, we explore the fascinating intersection of art and data. She also shares easy and practical tips for making data art that even a beginner can follow. Learn about Natalia's journey, her inspirations, and the innovative techniques she uses to transform complex data into beautiful visual stories. Follow Natalia on LinkedIn and join her growing community of data artists at Flowers and Numbers. 📣 This is a video podcast and on some podcast players, like Spotify, you will see a video when you play this episode. Natalia shares her screen to show examples of her work during this episode but we try to describe the work verbally for those who can not watch the video.