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20 Graphics That Will Instantly Improve Your Data Storytelling
Read Time – 10 minutes
Most data delivery fails not because it's technically wrong but because it's emotionally forgettable.
That’s why at Data Story Academy, we focus on turning raw data into meaningful stories that people remember and act on.
Over the last six months, we’ve published a...
by Zack Mazzoncini —
Jun 11, 2025
analytics
audience
communication
dashboards
design
emotions
engagement
narrative
presentations
slides
storytelling
Don’t Present What You’re Sending
Read Time – 5 minutes
You’ve likely seen it or done it yourself:
A presenter clicks to the next slide and it’s packed with charts, metrics, and long paragraphs. The audience immediately stops listening and starts reading. By the time the speaker finishes their point, half the room is sti...
by Zack Mazzoncini —
May 14, 2025
business communication
confidence
executive presence
presentation skills
public speaking
speaking tips
storytelling
8 Skills To Master Public Speaking
Read Time – 3 minutes
Speaking in front of others is hard.
Presenting data in front of leaders who doubt your numbers? Even harder.
But excellent speakers aren’t born, they’re trained.
At Data Story Academy, we coach professionals to speak with authority, connect with their audience, and...
by Zack Mazzoncini —
Apr 30, 2025
business communication
confidence
executive presence
presentation skills
public speaking
speaking tips
storytelling
My Story: Discovering the Power of an Opening
Read time: 5 minutes
This week’s tip: A great opener sets the stage for everything that follows.
I’ll never forget a defining moment in my college experience. I was a freshman at the University of Washington, taking Speech Communication 220—an introductory public speaking class. For our final ass...
by Zack Mazzoncini —
Dec 17, 2024
businesstips
data storytelling
leadership
presentations
publicspeaking
storytelling