Data Viz Today 94: How to Give More Confident Data Presentations (even if you’re an introvert) — Featuring Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic
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Apr 18, 2024 Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic, a data storytelling expert, shares how to overcome presentation nerves for impactful data presentations. Topics include harnessing nervous energy, self-recording for improvement, and managing anxiety. Practical tips and book recommendations provided.
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High School Presentation
- Allie Torben recalls a high school presentation where she spoke too softly.
- She tried to compensate by speaking faster, which didn't help.
Find Your Why
- Identify your "why" for presenting, even if you don't know the "where".
- Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic's "why" was sharing her data visualization knowledge.
Audience Comfort
- Feeling comfortable while speaking helps your audience feel comfortable too.
- Conversely, visible discomfort in a speaker can make the audience uneasy.