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Overcoming Executive Skepticism
Read Time – 5 minutes
You’ve got the data. You’ve built the charts. You’ve prepared the presentation.
But the moment you share your forecast or recommendation, an executive raises a skeptical eyebrow and asks, “Where did this number come from?”
Suddenly, you’re no longer presenting, you’re defend...
by Zack Mazzoncini —
Apr 16, 2025
business presentations
data storytelling
executive communication
handling skepticism
stakeholder buy-in
Your Data Is Missing Something Important, Your Voice.
Read Time – 4 minutes
We send out reports, dashboards, and slide decks expecting our audience to instantly grasp the insights.
But here’s the reality: They don’t.
Without the right context, numbers don’t mean much. Without narrative, key insights get lost. Without you, your data isn’t as valuable...
by Zack Mazzoncini —
Mar 04, 2025
business reporting
data presentation
data storytelling
executive communication
narrated data
report clarity
Why No One Remembers Your Presentation
Read Time – 5 minutes
We’ve all seen it (or done it ourselves).
A presenter puts up a slide packed with text, multiple charts, and paragraphs of analysis.
And what happens next?
The audience stops listening and starts reading. Some squint at the screen, others check out entirely. By the time the ...
by Zack Mazzoncini —
Feb 25, 2025
business presentations
executive communication
presentation design
public speaking
slide design