When communicating data, your audience decides how to show your data. See how this core principle helps Alex design one of the makeovers from storytelling with data: before & after.

I didn’t expect my dad—who never reads for fun—to tackle even a single chapter of our new book. But when he did, what he saw in those graphs and in our work surprised us both.

Fewer slides doesn’t automatically lead to shorter presentations. Unfortunately, imposing a slide restriction can actually encourage dense and confusing slides. Try to prioritize minutes and not slide count.

Dashboards evolve as user needs change, so revisions happen in the real world. This month, the teams behind the upcoming books Dashboards That Deliver and storytelling with data: before & after invite you to revisit an old dashboard that could use a refresh and refocus.

Amy modifies a busy slide into a compelling data story, using the process taught in our 8-week online course. Read the article for a special discount to join our next cohort on September 15, 2025.

This client case makeover—one of our favorites that almost made it into the new book—shows how simplifying a complex forecast can turn confusion into clarity and insight.

Our upcoming book, storytelling with data: before & after, features 20 real-world makeovers of graphs, reports, scorecards, executive summaries and presentations. Read the article for a free sample.

Thoughtful planning, diverse voices, and creative touches turn this immersive workshop in Trinidad into a memorable example of what helps in-person learning shine.

Practical strategies for building trust, overcoming skepticism, and staying motivated when sharing data feels like an uphill battle.