DATA STORYTELLING

Make Numbers and Facts to Inspire Better Decisions

No more swathes of stakeholders falling asleep when you pull out the charts. Communicating effectively with data is a crucial skill for anyone who wants to lead in a modern organisation.

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Data Storytelling training by HighSpark

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Do your data-heavy presentations struggle to make an impact?

Facing issues such as:

  • Insights buried in the sea of data
  • Data alone doesn’t influence decisions without a clear narrative
  • Presentations fail to connect insights to business goals
  • Slides overloaded with numbers or charts leave audiences confused.
  • Wrong business decisions and missed opportunities.
  • Important points fail to stick

Presenting numbers doesn’t have to be complex.

As MIT lecturer Miro Kazakoff puts it, “If you want people to make the right decisions with data, you have to get in their head in a way they understand… with stories.” That’s why we teach professionals to:

  • Structure presentations for impact

    Tailor data storytelling to address the needs, priorities, and context of specific audiences.

  • Ask the right questions

    Formulate hypotheses and recommendations that deliver meaningful insights and actionable value for their organisation.

  • Drive business outcomes

    Influence decisions and improve organisational performance by turning data insights into clear, compelling narratives.

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“For years, I’ve been trying to break certain barriers in storytelling – how best to engage my audience with presentations, and how to inspire action. The frameworks & tips taught mades a world of difference. I am confident that this course will benefit all groups of people, not just client-serving teams but anyone keen to develop convincing, impactful and inspiring ways to deliver their story.”

Pei San Chew EY, Consulting Learning Senior Specialist
Who is this course for?

Developed for non-designers to advanced presenters to master visuals

Data & Market Analysts

Data scientists, market researchers, and analysts who interpret market and industry data to help enterprises make informed decisions.

Marketing & Customer Intelligence

Marketing and customer analytics professionals who analyse campaign performance, customer behaviour, and databases to connect insights with business strategy and goals.

Sales & Marketing

Those who use numbers to assess company health, performance, and targets to bridge the gap between metrics and real-world impact.

Course Overview

Build a team of persuasive Data Storytellers

Workshop Agenda

  • Tailor your data presentation to your audience and the business objectives.
  • Turn raw data into actionable insights to drive business decisions.
  • Craft effective headlines to get your story straight.
  • Structure a clear and compelling narrative.
  • Articulate and convey key messages in an engaging manner.

We’re constantly surrounded by data – KPIs, financial forecasts, customer retention rates. These data points are constantly folded into our regular communications at work. However, data storytelling is more than just showing data points on slides. Today, it’s more important than ever to convey data as a narrative that humans can comprehend

Course Formats

Format

  • Virtual
  • Offline

Course Duration

  • Crash course
  • Half Day
  • 1-Day
Your Facilitators

Learn from experienced practitioners

Our programmes are led by facilitators that bring real, practiced industry experience so you get the best outcomes.

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Christine Soliven

Brand strategist and communications trainer

ACLP-certified trainer. Ex-Walt Disney, Christine is an experienced communicator and brand strategist, former business development head of a fast-growing F&B chain.

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Razinah Anwarali

Communications specialist and facilitator

ACLP-certified trainer with nine years of communications experience. Razinah has trained teams from organisations including SMU, A*STAR, Shiseido and Schroders.

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Jeremiah Maximus Lim

UX/Marketing Strategist, Executive Educator

Adjunct lecturer and digital strategist with over 10 years in marketing, UX design and digital learning. Founder of UNGRUMP.CO, and has designed and delivered programmes for organisations including Meta, MUFG and Columbia University. ACLP certified.

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Rahul Shah

Communications Specialist

A certified NLP, Enneagram and Coach Practitioner with a Grade 8 Gold Medal in Public Speaking from LAMDA. Has trained teams at organisations including BNP Paribas and Bayer

Frequently Asked Questions

Not at all. This programme focuses on the principles of data storytelling rather than specific tools. While we use Excel during class for practice purposes, the techniques you learn can be applied to any platform, from dashboards to slides.

If your main interest is learning how to create visualisations and charts, we recommend our Data Visualisation course, a separate one-day programme dedicated to that. Many clients pair both courses together for a complete learning journey.

There is an option but we don’t recommend a half-day format. Data storytelling requires time for practice, feedback, and application to real-world scenarios. Compressing the programme would limit hands-on exercises and reduce impact. For the best results, we suggest a full-day programme.

This course is ideally suited for professionals who work with data regularly and want to communicate insights more effectively. It’s also valuable for executives or team members who may not handle data daily but want to leverage existing data and help stakeholders make informed, data-driven decisions. To ensure everyone gets the most value, we recommend splitting sessions into beginner and advanced levels.

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  • Identify any blindspots
  • Share best practices
  • Discover your needs

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