Learn business skills to transform your data into stories.

Read time: 5 minutes This week’s tip: A great opener sets the stage for everything that follows. I’ll never forget a defining moment in my college experience. I was a freshman at the University of Washington, taking Speech Communication 220—an introductory public speaking class. For our final ass...

Read time: 5 minutes This week’s tip: Simplify your charts to amplify stories and outcomes. I’ve been refining data visualization techniques for almost 20 years, and no matter the complexity of the data, these three techniques ensure clear and effective charts every time.  Let me show you how, st...

Read time: 4 minutes This week's tip: Learn how to discover, categorize, and prioritize the most important data stories for maximum business impact. Why You Need to Prioritize Data Requests We’ve all been there: a flood of data requests from stakeholders, each accompanied by a sense of urgency. T...

Read time: 3 minutes This week’s tip: Don’t underestimate the power of a great title and summary line. One of the most common mistakes I see business professionals making in data storytelling is underestimating the power of a great title and summary line. The idea that your data and insights will...