The Art of Communicating Data

Making Over your Data Visualizations into Powerful Stories with Mike Cisneros from Storytelling with Data

September 15, 2025·32 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

What makes a chart forgettable and what turns it into a story people act on?In this episode I sit down with Mike Cisneros, co-author of Storytelling with Data: Before and After, to discuss the art of transforming data visuals into powerful communication tools.We’ll dive into:The subtle cues that signal a bad chartHow design choices influence leadership decisionsWhy starting with a suggestion can build more trustThe impact of AI on the future of data storytellingIf you work with data or present it, then this conversation will sharpen how you show and share your insights.Buy the new book, Storytelling with Data: Before & After here.Register for a free mini-workshop with Storytelling with Data this Wednesday, September 17th 4pm ET here.

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