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- Mar 17, 202636 min
101: Leaders don't need more data, they need interpretation — Featuring Morgan Depenbusch
Do you think your job is just to present the data? In this episode, we talk about why reporting numbers isn't enough and why your interpretation, context, and framing matter when communicating with leaders. Our guest, Morgan Depenbusch, is a data storytelling and data visualization expert who studies how insights influence people and decisions. Let's get to the show! Show notes: https://dataviztoday.com/shownotes/101
- Dec 18, 202530 min
100!!! Pick your dataviz aggregation by asking: What's the decision? — Featuring Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic & Mike Cisneros
When it comes to aggregating your data in your charts, it's hard to know what's overkill and what your reader actually needs. Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic and Mike Cisneros have an interesting approach where they want you to start with thinking about your audience and what decisions they need to make based on the chart, and anchor yourself there first. Then the design decisions become easier after that. It's a really practical chat, so I hope you enjoy it. Let's get to the show! Show notes: https://dataviztoday.com/shownotes/100
- Nov 20, 202521 min
99: You Can Make Better BANs! — Featuring Steve Wexler
Have you ever thrown a giant number at the top of your dashboard and hoped it did… something? Steve Wexler (yes, the guy who coined the term BAN, or Big Ass Number) joins me to teach you how to turn those big numbers into meaningful, context-rich moments that will make your user celebrate or panic (in a useful way!). Show notes: https://dataviztoday.com/shownotes/99
- Sep 30, 202531 min
98: How to Hold Your Own in Stakeholder Discussions (even as a novice) — Featuring Bill Shander
In this episode, I'm joined by Bill Shander to talk about how to hold your own in stakeholder discussions in dataviz projects, even if you're just starting out. He shares practical techniques from his new book Stakeholder Whispering, including how to build credibility, ask better questions, and stay grounded when opinions fly. If you've ever felt overwhelmed in a stakeholder meeting, this one's for you. Let's go! Show notes: https://dataviztoday.com/shownotes/98
- Sep 22, 202537 min
97: How to Land Your First Data Job with the SPN Method — Featuring Avery Smith
In this episode, I'm joined by Avery Smith to talk about how to actually land a data job right now without getting ghosted by resume bots. He shares his SPN method: Skills, Portfolio, Networking. We get into how to build just enough skills, why personal projects matter way more than you think, and how to reach out without being weird. If you're job hunting (or might be soon), this one's for you. Show notes: https://dataviztoday.com/shownotes/97
- Dec 3, 202452 min
96: NEXT QUESTION: A New Game to Hone Your Data Storytelling Expertise — Featuring Kat Greenbrook
In this episode, I'm trying out a brand-new game called Next Question to help you sharpen your data storytelling skills by exploring the kinds of clarifying questions experts ask when facing challenges. I'm joined by Kat Greenbrook, author of The Data Storyteller's Handbook, and together we tackle real-world scenarios and share what questions we'd ask to steer data storytelling projects in the right direction. Show notes Grab a copy of my book Chart Spark
- May 29, 202420 min
95: You Need to Try Something New to Be Someone New
In this episode, I share the introduction of my book, Chart Spark, to inspire you to take the first steps towards a more fulfilling career, whether you're trying to transition into dataviz or integrate more creativity into your work. I'll redefine what creativity means, share why you need it in your dataviz work, show you how to cultivate a powerful creative practice, and finally, I share my personal story of having a fractured career at age 30 and turning it all around — including what everyone's calling the oh-so-relatable "trash can story". Grab a copy of my new book Chart Spark — available in paperback, ebook, pdf, or audiobook. If you think the book deserves a review, I'd be so grateful if you shared your favorite part in an Amazon or Goodreads review 🙏🙏🙏 Need a team workshop? Read more about my Impactful and Innovative Data Communication 3-hour workshop that will increase the effectiveness of your team's data communication to guide decisions and spark innovation. Invite me to speak at your conference, event, or to you team! Join my newsletter
- Apr 18, 202446 min
94: How to Give More Confident Data Presentations (even if you're an introvert) — Featuring Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic
There's no way around it: If you can speak confidently about your dataviz work to other people, you'll make a bigger impact. But you're shy, nervous, an introvert, and not a natural speaker! That's ok. You CAN learn this skill. Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic, a data storytelling expert, best-selling author, and CEO of Storytelling with Data, joins us today to share how to identify and fix those pesky presentation nerves so you can finally have the impact you want. Let's go! Show notes: https://dataviztoday.com/shownotes/94 Cole's best-selling books including Storytelling with You: https://www.storytellingwithdata.com/books My book Chart Spark: https://www.chartsparkbook.com
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Helping you become a more effective information designer.You want to create effective data visualizations. That's hard work. There are so many decisions to make, like chart type, annotations, and color!Will this podcast help?Host and fellow data viz designer Alli Torban is in the trenches with you. She shares the latest tools and methods that she's discovered while on the job and interviewing top designers.If you're an analyst, journalist, or designer who wants to hone your skills with specific tactics, then this show could be just what you need.
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