427: Why Your Data-Driven Presentation Is Costing You Leadership Credibility

Is your data putting your audience to sleep—or inspiring executive action?

If you’ve ever poured hours into dashboards only to get polite nods and no real traction, this episode unpacks why even brilliant data isn’t enough. You’ll learn how shifting your mindset can turn your insights into influence—and get you noticed as a strategic leader, not just a technical expert.

By the end of this short episode, you’ll know:

😅Why the whole concept of data-driven decision-making is a farce

🧩What your executive stakeholders secretly want from you

🔥How to transform your data from sleep aid to “can’t sleep from thinking about it”

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Listen now to uncover the subtle communication twist that transforms your data into influence—and you into the leader people remember.

FREE GIFT!! Download my The Practical Guide to Effective Communication here (retails for $9.99 on Amazon!) and read chapter 12 on advanced presentations.

Getting the emotional aspect of your presentation or message down means you are valued, heard and respected in meetings, gaining more influence, and understanding better how to reach key stakeholders. Chapter 12 is not about specific data-driven presentations but rather how to get the audience hooked on what you’re saying. 

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In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. 

By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.