Top Tech Tools For Engaging Audiences With Nidhal Firoze The Present Beyond Measure Show: Data Storytelling, Presentation & Visualization podcast

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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…

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Advanced Data Visualizations, Charts, and Graphs with Jon Schwabish 54:38

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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 g raph 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…

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Google Data Studio Dashboard Do’s and Don'ts with Michele Kiss 58:09

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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…

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Best Audience Engagement Techniques to Boost Boring Business Presentations 25:57

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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.…

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Data Literacy vs. Business Literacy with Jason Krantz 1:13:27

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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!…

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Kate Strachnyi on the Path from Data Analytics Practitioner to Respected Data Storyteller 1:00:09

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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 + RESOURCES In 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…

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The Vital Role of Narrative Arc in Business Data Storytelling 27:44

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

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Building a Bulletproof Digital Marketing Career Brand with Kenny Soto 57:49

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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.…

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How Comedian Dan Fraser uses Funny Business to Make Business Presentations Engaging 53:50

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Randy Krum on Why Most Charts Suck and More Deadly Data Viz Sins 55:40

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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 + RESOURCES In 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…

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Practical and Powerful Data Presentation Principles with Dr. Joe Perez 1:01:52

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Dr. Joe Perez is passionate about marrying the art and science of data presentation principles and how to close the gap between wanting to drive business decisions using data and actually doing so by viewing it as an asset to be invested in rather than a cost to be justified. We also touch on using data to build bridges rather than silos within your organization and Joe shares the three R’s of actionable data and his advice for always selecting the right data visualization tool for the job, plus so much more! >> VIEW SHOW NOTES + RESOURCES In This Episode, You’ll Learn… How to skillfully combine the art and science of data presentation principles. Ways to close the gap between the desire to drive decisions using data and actually doing it! The three R’s of actionable data: relevance, resonance, and responsibility. Strategies for selecting the right data visualization tool for the job. People, Blogs, and Resources Mentioned Spencer Sobczak Doug Laney Juice Analytics Data Fluency: Empowering Your Organization with Effective Data Communication Dr. Andrew V. Abela Chart Chooser Cheat Sheet SAS Visual Analytics Sessionize My free 30-second online assessment to find out the #1 silent killer of your data presentation success…

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Activate Results with the Best Business Dashboards with Steen Rasmussen 55:29

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Steen Rasmussen is the data and digital analytics evangelist and Senior Partner at IIH Nordic. Steen is passionate about the idea of data activation, and in the episode, we get some insider perspective from him about how you can use this concept in your data dashboards! >> VIEW SHOW NOTES + RESOURCES In This Episode, You’ll Learn… The point of digital strategy: to support the overall strategy! The analogy about a car and Steen’s wife that illustrates something important about data. Shifts in the world of data; how ML and AI are beginning to enable autonomous data. Why typical demographic-based customer personas are outdated. The best place in your data to hide a "dead body". The prediction engine that Steen finds more useful than basic demographic information. How to remove excess and noise to communicate more impactful data. A message for data practitioners around getting back to basics with a business. People, Blogs, and Resources Mentioned BigQuery My free 30-second online assessment to find out the #1 silent killer of your data presentations How to Keep Up with Steen Rasmussen: Steen’s Twitter , LinkedIn…

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Ann K. Emery Drops her Top Do's and Don'ts of Dashboard Design 58:26

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Ann K. Emery is an internationally-acclaimed speaker who equips organizations to get their data out of dusty spreadsheets and into real-world conversations. Each year, she delivers over 100 keynotes, workshops, and webinars with the aim of equipping organizations to visualize data more effectively. And in this episode, Ann shares her wealth of expertise in data visualization and dashboard dexterity for your benefit! >> VIEW SHOW NOTES + RESOURCES In This Episode, You’ll Learn… All about Ann’s journey into data biz and how she leveraged her skills and personality. The poll that Ann uses to start the conversation around data dashboards! Different perceptions of dashboards and the first steps for client conversations. The four types of dashboards and the steps in the planning process. The necessary software for dashboard creation and thoughts on the nuances between different programs. Tips and tricks for streamlining your data extraction process. Challenges that Ann has seen most often in the dashboard creation process. Unpacking the discussion around layout and chart types and Ann’s personal approach. Ann’s recommendation of an impactful book dealing with the power of text placement. Why Ann is so excited about the progress in the field of dashboard creation! The advice that Ann would give her past self before her first presentation. People, Blogs, and Resources Mentioned Dataviz Courses Strava Nancy Duarte Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic I Am a Book. I Am a Portal to the Universe My free 30-second online assessment to find out and overcome the #1 silent killer of your data presentation success How to Keep Up with Ann: Ann’s LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram profiles…

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Ross Simmonds on Radically Optimizing Your Data Story's Value & Impact 53:41

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Powerhouse digital marketing speaker Ross Simmonds goes on an exploration of the need for clear messaging when presenting complex data, and how to adapt your data story to create the most impact. In This Episode, You’ll Learn… How Ross fell in love with data and created a career through this. Tips for better presentations and overcoming some of the fears. Common mistakes in data presentation and how to avoid them. How to think about presenting complex data to clients. People, Blogs, and Resources Mentioned Storytelling with Data Presentation Zen Slideshare How to Lie with Statistics Good Charts 13th DataStory Loom Canva My free 30-second online assessment to find out the #1 silent killer of your data presentation success >> VIEW SHOW NOTES + RESOURCES…

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Navigating Tricky Data Dashboard Politics with Marco Szeidenleder 1:08:29

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