storytelling with data podcast Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic

Join Cole as she chats with Nathan Yau, founder of FlowingData and author of Visualize This and Data Points. Nathan shares his journey from grad school at UCLA to becoming a renowned figure in data visualization. They discuss the evolution of his work, the inception of FlowingData, and the impact of his books on the field. Dive deep into the creative process behind visualizing data, the importance of asking questions, and the iterative nature of both data analysis and visualization.
Listening time 51:25 | related links:
Follow Nathan: flowingdata.com | LinkedIn | Twitter
Buy Nathan’s new book! Visualize This, 2nd edition
Book: Exploratory Data Analysis (Tukey)
Interactive visual: How Americans Spend Their Day
Blog post: How You Will Die
Blog post: Ebb and Flow of Box Office Receipts (steam graph)
Online to do list: Remember The Milk
 

Data storyteller Alex talks with information designer Alli Torban about her new book, Chart Spark. Alli believes that creativity isn’t a synonym for art; instead, it’s the ability to generate new ideas or remix existing ideas in a useful way. When you learn to harness that creativity, you can develop new approaches to create more impactful data communications. Tune in to discover helpful prompts and strategies that will help you push past a mental block when you aren’t sure how to visualize your data and capture inspiration for the next time you need a creative idea. 
Listening time 42:28 | related links:
Follow Alli: website | podcast | LinkedIn | Twitter
sChart Spark: https://www.chartsparkbook.com/
SWD live event: http://storytellingwithdata.com/exploreexplain
Flatten the curve: https://x.com/drewaharris/status/1233267475036372992?lang=en
Alli’s tessellation viz: https://www.allitorban.com/home/work4
 

In this repost of the Data Viz Today podcast, Information Designer Alli Torban talks with Cole about strategies for delivering data presentations, particularly for introverts. From identifying and managing nervous habits to intentionally adjusting style while maintaining authenticity, they share quick tips and broad strategies to put into practice. Discover how to signal confidence, even before feeling it, and learn about real-time data collection techniques to continually refine your speaking skills. Tune in to learn actionable insights that apply whether you're presenting informally to colleagues or commanding attention in front of a crowd! 
Listening time 49:18 | related links:
Follow Alli: website | podcast | LinkedIn | Twitter
Original post & show notes: dataviztoday.com/shownotes/94
Book: storytelling with you: plan, create, and deliver a stellar presentation

Cole talks with New Zealand-based data storyteller, Kat Greenbrook, about her new book, The Data Storyteller’s Handbook: How to create business impact using data storytelling. Kat shares her empathy for anyone who has ever been told to “make your data tell a story” and isn’t sure where to start, and offers guidance for better understanding your audience and arranging insights into a narrative structure. Tune in to learn about frameworks that can help you plot time and character data stories, how to keep things honest, bridging knowledge gaps between you and your stakeholders, and more! 
Listening time 52:00 | related links:
Follow Kat: website | LinkedIn | BlueSky
Book: The Data Storyteller’s Handbook
 

Cole shares low-tech planning strategies that will set you up for success in any important scenario in which you need to communicate. From crafting the Big Idea (plus a super useful worksheet to assist your efforts) to storyboarding to bringing it all into your tools, you’ll learn how a little time up front can streamline the rest of the creative process. Also tune in to hear Cole address questions on feedback, slides that don’t quite fit, filler words, and more.
Listening time 49:01 | related links
The Big Idea worksheet
Book storytelling with you: plan, create, and deliver a stellar presentation
Blog article 8 tips for avoiding filler words
Podcast episode 70 prepare to present
Attend a workshop (use discount PODCAST10 for 10% off)
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University instructor upcoming event & resources
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Consider all of the things you do in the course of your daily work from a seated position: might you benefit from changing it up? In this episode, Cole discusses the power of standing up for different reasons and across a variety of situations. Tune in to understand how standing can boost creativity and keep updates and introductions from being overly lengthy. Learn what kinds of feedback and conversations are best had with your feet on the ground, as well as how standing up to present affords you—the presenter—with greater opportunities for better communication.
Listening time 18:10 | related links
Blog article let it sit
Podcast episode 6 say it out loud
Book storytelling with you: plan, create, and deliver a stellar presentation
Join our 8-week online course (use discount PODCAST10 for 10% off)
Attend a workshop (use discount PODCAST10 for 10% off)
Video stand up
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