The Present Beyond Measure Show: Data Storytelling, Presentation & Visualization

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!>> VIEW SHOW NOTES + RESOURCES 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

Ever wonder what chart horizons lie beyond the basic bar, pie, or line graph? Jon Schwabish returns to the show to give us a tour of advanced chart options that can work well for business data storytelling and a few exotic graphs that are simply a fascinating and novel way to view data! Jon is an economist at the Urban Institute in Washington, DC. In addition to his research on programs that support low-income communities, he is a writer, teacher, and creator of policy-relevant data visualizations. He is considered a leading voice for clarity and accessibility and how researchers communicate their analyses. Jon is also the author of Better Presentations, Elevate the Debate, and Data Visualizations in Excel, and today's episode samples charts from his most excellent read, Better Data Visualizations.>> VIEW SHOW NOTES + RESOURCES In This Episode, You’ll Learn… The pros and cons of Excel, Tableau, Datawrapper, Flourish, Power BI, and R for data visualizations.  Why a bee swarm chart is one of Jon’s favorites. The advantages of a waffle chart over a pie chart.  The importance of asking for feedback on a graph or chart you have created. People, Blogs, and Resources Mentioned Bee swarm chart Waffle chart Voronoi diagram Dumbbell dot plot Choropleth map vs. hexagon and tile map Slope graph Better Presentations Elevate the Debate Better Data Visualizations Data Visualization in Excel Tableau Datawrapper Flourish Power BI R My free 30-second online assessment to find out the #1 silent killer of your data presentation success

What makes a stellar Google Data Studio dashboard? Michele Kiss has the answer. She is a recognised digital analytics leader, with expertise across web, mobile, and marketing analytics. She is a Senior Partner at Analytics Demystified, where she works with clients on analysis, training, and process, to help them draw insight from their digital data.Google Data Studio is Michele’s go-to tool, and after hearing about its interactive nature, the visualization options it provides, and the way in which it allows one to craft captivating data stories with relative ease, it’s not hard to understand why!>> VIEW SHOW NOTES + RESOURCES In This Episode, You’ll Learn… The multitude of benefits of using Google Data Studio. The different ways in which Google Data Studio dashboards can be optimized. How to make the most of the interactive nature of Data Studio. Her favorite places for finding Google Data Studio templates and best practices. Why Michele opts for more presentation slides with less information on each slide when presenting data. Michele’s favorite Data Studio data visualization strategies. The difference between the Data Studio dashboards and Data Studio reports. Why simplification is key when it comes to data presentations and how to do it.  People, Blogs, and Resources Mentioned Looker Studio Blog Google Data Studio Online Course Measure Slack chat Analytics Power Hour My free 30-second online assessment to find out and overcome the #1 silent killer of your data presentation success

This episode showcases another top-secret book snippet where I am sharing my top techniques and secrets for getting a business presentation audience to stay engaged, entertained, and enthused about your analytics and marketing insights.I share the two most important questions I ask myself from my audience's perspective before presenting, and three cinematic data storytelling techniques you can use to create suspense, anticipation, and rapt attention.It's a top-secret snippet from my upcoming book, The Ultimate Story-Driven Data Bible! Click here to get on the book waitlist to get exclusive updates, goodies, and more.

Jason Krantz is a LinkedIn data superstar on a mission to help data practitioners kick ass at their jobs using a widely underutilized tool in the analytics field: business literacy and personal growth.>> VIEW SHOW NOTES + RESOURCES In This Episode, You’ll Learn… What is business literacy and why it’s the key to data practitioner and organizational success. A practitioner’s first steps for becoming more business literate. How to describe what’s at stake in the data to identify opportunities How to explain the stakes in the data in the language of the audience’s needs. What to do when encountering objections and cognitive bias in stubborn stakeholders. The processes for adopting the perspective of a CEO. Consciously seeking out certain kinds of discomfort in order to grow. People, Blogs, and Resources Mentioned Jordan Morrow Be Data Driven Be Data Literate  Simon Sinek Tony Robbins The School of Life My free 30-second online assessment to find out the #1 silent killer of your data presentation success Don't forget to hit the "Follow" button above to subscribe and never miss an episode!

Today's guest is the one and only Kate Strachnyi, a meteorically rising star on the LinkedIn data circuit and appointed a LinkedIn Top Voice of Data Science & Analytics in 2018 & 2019. We discover the mission behind her data media company, DATAcated, and her expert advice on how to overcome the greatest obstacles faced by data analysis practitioners and provide solutions for overcoming them, before delving into the topic of confirmation bias and how to sidestep it, and so much more! >> VIEW SHOW NOTES + RESOURCESIn This Episode, You’ll Learn… The greatest obstacles in data analysis and data storytelling for practitioners today. Kate’s top tips for better data storytelling. How to use data storytelling to incite emotionally-driven, yet data-justified decisions. How to avoid your own and your audience's confirmation bias in guiding the story. People, Blogs, and Resources Mentioned DATAcated DATAcated On Air Podcast Canva Descript My free 30-second online assessment to find out the #1 silent killer of your data presentation success

Learn what the narrative arc is and how it can be used to supercharge your data storytelling presentation and impact.>> VIEW SHOW NOTES + RESOURCES

Today’s guest is Kenny Soto (the only Kenny Soto that comes up on Google!), who joins us to share how he transitioned from music student to successful freelance digital marketing consultant and brand creator.He discusses the importance of being able to explain data in a way that benefits the specific audience you are presenting to, how to present “bad news” to clients in a way that demonstrates your capabilities (and makes them want to rehire you), and more!>> VIEW SHOW NOTES + RESOURCES In This Episode, You’ll Learn… Why being comfortable with explaining (as opposed to just exploring) data is a valuable skill for a digital marketer. The importance of differentiating between which data provides value to which people in your audience. A new approach for presenting “bad news” to clients.  How hosting a podcast can replace your resume. People, Blogs, and Resources Mentioned The People of Digital Marketing Podcast Score Seerinteractive  Exit Five B2B Marketing Podcast Founder Brand  My free 30-second online assessment to find out and overcome the #1 silent killer of your data presentation success.

Dan Fraser is a presentation maven. He takes hard lessons from over 20 years of building and delivering dynamic presentations in government and the private sector - and hands them to you on a silver platter. Dan uses his experience as a stand-up comedian to help instructors hone their ability to deliver unforgettable training. His book Kickass Presentations has just launched!>> VIEW SHOW NOTES + RESOURCESIn This Episode, You’ll Learn…● How to use comedy to create more effective presentations for your audience!● Components of a kickass presentation; engagement, memorability, emotion, and storytelling.● A method for making messages stick, and the value of analogy.● Humor in meetings; simple strategies for introducing laughter. People, Blogs, and Resources Mentioned● Kickass Presentations● Rory Vaden● Manager Tools● My free 30-second online assessment to find out the #1 silent killer of your data presentation success

Randy Krum, data viz extraordinaire, talks about the tyranny of the visualization default, the differences between data visualizations for discovery and communication, and why we shouldn't always use colors on everything!He also talks about building on templates, the problems with numbers, and the scale of visual perception.To finish off, we get some insight into Randy’s three keys of good data viz; making your charts understandable, memorable, and actionable!>> VIEW SHOW NOTES + RESOURCESIn This Episode, You’ll Learn… The real job of a data visualization designer. Why most charts suck! The value and power of data story arcs.  Randy’s three keys to good data viz! People, Blogs, and Resources Mentioned Cool Infographics InfoNewt SMU Data Viz Alberto Cairo DFW Data Viz Meetup