From Chaos to Clarity

From Chaos to Clarity

Transforming how a team works starts with mindset, not tools or processes. In data-driven organizations, it's not enough to teach dashboard skills. The real shift happens when people think differently about using data to generate insights, when curiosity becomes a habit, and when data storytelling becomes second nature. In this blog post, we will explore the mindset required to build a data storytelling culture in your team.

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From Slide Decks to Soundbites

From Slide Decks to Soundbites

Presenting your insights once and expecting widespread understanding or behavioural change is like running a single ad and assuming you've built a brand. It just doesn't work that way. In marketing, we know that it takes repeated, strategically placed messages—delivered in different formats and channels—to move someone from awareness to action. It’s the same with your data story. In this blog post, we will explore how to develop remarkable micro content that supports the data story to optimise reach and impact.

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Women in Data Podcast #134: The Path to Data Leadership

Women in Data Podcast #134: The Path to Data Leadership

In this 40 minute podcast I talk to Karen Jean-Francois, host of the Women in Data® Podcast series about the path to data leadership. The conversation focused on people, communication, influencing and assertiveness skills and how to elevate these at any stage of your data career.

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From Yawn to Yes!

From Yawn to Yes!

According to John Medina, a molecular biologist at the University of Washington, you have just under 10 minutes to grab and keep your audience's attention. So we need to quickly cut through the noise, capture their attention and give them a reason to engage with the data story. In this blog post, we will explore how to develop a relatable and compelling hook for your data story.

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Building a Data Storytelling Culture

Building a Data Storytelling Culture

In this 40 minute video I join datacamp for their panel at the RADAR Skills Edition to discuss Building a Data Storytelling Culture, alongside panellists Nate Makdad, from PayPal, and Sorin Adam Matei, Associate Dean at Purdue University.

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