Data Storytelling Program
Dates:Â Oct. 20th - Nov. 14th
Turn data confusion into leadership-ready stories, fast. For the first time ever, we’re offering our corporate program to teams and business professionals of all sizes. Learn critical business skills in the areas of data communication, visualization, storytelling, and public speaking. Lead by our Founder & Head Coach, Zack Mazzoncini.
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2025 WINNER Brandon Hall Group™ Excellence Awards® Best Competencies & Skill Development.
Program Description
The Data Storytelling Program is a virtual instructor-led training designed for business professionals who need to communicate insights clearly and persuasively. While other programs focus on analysis, this course ensures that your insights don’t just get noticed, they drive real business decisions and results.
This program goes beyond data insights by providing a structured storytelling approach that transforms complex information into clear, compelling, and actionable business narratives. Through expert-led instruction, hands-on challenges, and practical tools, you’ll develop a skill set that sets you apart as a strategic communicator and decision influencer.

Storytelling Skills
Step-by-step lessons that teach proven data storytelling & techniques.

Daily Practice
Mon–Fri exercises carefully designed to build lasting storytelling skills, fast.

Private Community
Private cohort sessions with direct feedback and practical guidance.

Real Results
2025 Brandon Hall Group award winner recognized for skill development.Â
Includes lifetime access to all the courses, tools, templates, and session recordings. Space is limited.Â
What professionals say about the program.

Director, Finance
Great investment creating mutual value for both the company and my team.

Data Scientist
This program has given me a lot of tools to help me succeed in my role.

Sales Leader
The way this is broken down makes it easy to follow and very valuable.

Senior Manager
Absolute game changer! I am definitely using these skills from now on.

FP&A Senior Manager
So simple, the exact problems and difficulties we have.

Lead Analyst
I recently got a nomination at work for a presentation I did using all the techniques.

Supply Chain Leader
One of the most practical programs I have ever taken. I learned so much!

Customer Support
This data storytelling program has been huge for my career.

Business Partner
I could not have gotten to this level without this program.

Finance Partner
I am so glad the organization is investing in these tools & programs for our teams. I strongly recommend this course.

Capital Co-Pilot
This has not only improved my performance but also helped me deliver significant value to the business.

Trade Terms ControllerÂ
I received tremendous positive feedback implementing these skills. This program is improving the work of my entire organization!

Head of Learning
I had the pleasure of working with Data Story Academy on a learning program that seamlessly integrated asynchronous learning modules with community management. The learning content was not only professional but also precisely targeted our learning objectives.
However, where Data Story Academy truly excelled was in their management of the community aspect. Their innovative approach, including practice challenges that encouraged learners to apply their newfound knowledge to real-world scenarios, created a dynamic and engaging learning environment. This not only enhanced the learning experience but also fostered a sense of camaraderie among participants.
Includes lifetime access to all the courses, tools, templates, and session recordings. Space is limited.Â
In this program you will learn critical business skills.
Your company invests heavily in data, yet leaders still ask, “What does this mean?” It’s not the data or the software. It’s the story. In four focused weeks, you’ll learn a repeatable approach to find the right story, design visuals that make insights obvious, and communicate in a way leadership acts on. You’ll leave with skills, frameworks, tools and the confidence to use the immediately to grow your business and career.
WEEK 1 - ASK & ALIGN
WEEK 2 - DESIGN FOR CLARITY
WEEK 3 — CRAFT THE NARRATIVE
WEEK 4 — REFINE & DELIVER
Course Objectives
After attending the training, learners will be able to:
- Identify the most important stories in their data using the STORY framework.
- Design clear and engaging data visuals with the PICASSO principles.
- Confidently present to leadership using the PRESENT storytelling techniques..
- Apply data storytelling skills immediately to reports, dashboards, and presentations.
- Engage leadership effectively by structuring insights in a way that resonates.
Skills in This Course
- Data Storytelling
- Leadership Alignment
- Strategic Thinking
- Effective Visualization
- Presentation Design
- Public Speaking Confidence
Why This Program?
Unlike other courses that stop at insights, this program ensures your insights lead to action. By combining expert instruction, practical application, and real-world challenges, you’ll develop a career-advancing skill set that makes you an indispensable business communicator.
Includes lifetime access to all the courses, tools, templates, and session recordings. Space is limited.Â
Frequently Asked Questions
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Bring Data Story Academy to Your Company
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Scale award-winning data storytelling across teams with private corporate programs, LMS integration, and a world-class Train-the-Trainer program with licensing so everyone speaks the same language of clarity, influence, and action.
✓ Private Corporate Programs: Your cohorts, your timeline—live coaching, private community, and role-specific practice tailored to your use cases.
âś“ Train-the-Trainer & Licensing: Certify internal facilitators and license the program for unlimited internal use with ready-to-run guides, templates, and challenge assets.
âś“ Enterprise-Ready Integration: SCORM-ready courses and challenges, SSO-friendly rollout (e.g., Workday), with engagement and completion reporting.
Talk to our Founder, Zack Mazzoncini
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