

How AI is Changing the Data Communication Landscape with Richie Cotton
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This episode is about harnessing the power of storytelling in your presentations and how AI is changing the data communication landscape. You’ll get a special two-in-one episode as our host Lea Pica, and guest, Richie Cotton, interview one another for their respective podcasts!
Join them as they explore how to construct compelling data-driven stories, the impact that AI is having on data visualization, and the skills and data literacy practitioners will need to stay competitive in the current market.
You’ll also get a sneak peek at the contents of Lea’s new book Present Beyond Measure: Design, Visualize, and Deliver Data Stories That Inspire Action!
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In This Episode, You’ll Learn…
- How to create a compelling narrative around your data.
- Key tips for keeping your audience’s attention (and recapturing their focus).
- How to use generative AI to support your workflow, ethically and responsibly.
- Why you should be able to summarize the throughline of your presentation in a single sentence.
People, Blogs, and Resources Mentioned
- DataCamp
- DataFramed podcast for Data Scientists
- Learning R: A Step-by-Step Function Guide to Data Analysis
- Testing R Code
- Present Beyond Measure Podcast episode: Get Stakeholder Savvy and Win at Your Data Presentations with Kevin Hillstrom
- StoryBrand
- Unsplash
- Beautiful.ai
- TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking
- Simon Sinek: How great leaders inspire action | TED Talk
- Present Beyond Measure: Design, Visualize, and Deliver Data Stories That Inspire Action
- Get in Touch with Lea Pica