We teach people to create graphs that make sense, weave them into compelling stories, and present powerfully through hands-on sessions

Our workshops are for teams interested in learning, honing skills, and building a culture that supports effective data communication within their organization. We offer a variety of customized sessions that can be taught either in person or virtually. Lessons are illustrated using examples from your work. Due to their interactive nature, our sessions work best for up to 30 in-person or 30 virtual participants.

Fill out this form or email inquiry@storytellingwithdata.com if you're interested in organizing an SWD session.

explore & explain FEATURED WEBINAR (1 HOUR)
In the analytic process, the exploration phase is essential, but the explanatory part is all an audience will ever see. This short session will illustrate a multi-dimensional analysis and then transform the insights into a concise presentation.

storytelling with YOUR data ABBREVIATED WORKSHOP (2 HOURS)
The power of effective data storytelling is especially compelling when individuals see it executed with examples from their own work. In this condensed session, an abbreviated set of data storytelling strategies are introduced, practiced in a hands-on fashion, discussed, and illustrated through examples gathered from your team ahead of time. There’s also ample time dedicated to answering questions.

storytelling with data FOUNDATIONAL WORKSHOP (4 HOURS)
Learn to tell a story with data. Based on the strategies covered in the best-selling book, this engaging workshop teaches the fundamentals of effective visualization, with emphasis on building a compelling narrative around the information you want to communicate. This is achieved through five key lessons: understand the context, choose an effective visual, declutter, focus attention, and tell a story. Concepts are illustrated through real-world examples—including a subset provided ahead of time by your team—and participants get hands-on practice in an interactive setting.

storytelling with slides ABBREVIATED WORKSHOP (2 HOURS)
The magical combination of stellar slides and powerful delivery is illustrated and deconstructed in this strategy-packed session. Participants will learn practical presentation design tactics, demonstrated through interactive exercises and discussion using examples gathered from your team ahead of time.

storytelling with YOU NEXT-LEVEL WORKSHOP (4 HOURS)
Go beyond good graphs—become a stronger and more confident presenter, no matter how big (or small) a role data plays in your communications. Using strategies from our newest book, you’ll learn to plan in low-tech ways that set you up for success, create effective materials that support you, and deliver with prowess. We share key lessons for designing and delivering effective presentations and guide you through hands-on exercises—with your project of choice—to put learnings immediately into practice. We’ll help you make your next presentation stellar!

let’s practice! BESPOKE DEEP-DIVE WORKSHOP (2–4 HOURS)
Does your team face unique challenges that require a fully customized learning experience? We’ll work with you to design a hands-on session to meet your special data communication needs. Best for teams already demonstrating a solid understanding of core principles for communicating effectively with data, participants are guided through exercises customized with their team’s examples to implement effective data communication strategies specific to the given focus area.


Frequently asked questions

  • From our perspective, the ideal learning environment is when people are together in the same physical space. There are tangible benefits to being able to talk directly, in three dimensions, to other participants and the instructor. If you’re debating the format, we recommend bringing people together in person. That said, there are also advantages to virtual: it allows individuals to learn from their preferred location, gives everyone an equal opportunity to participate, and lends a feeling of personal instruction—like instructors are speaking directly to each attendee. Our virtual workshops are engaging and interactive, second only to an in-person storytelling with data session.

  • No. Because our approach is optimized for the setting, we do not support in-person and virtual attendees in a single session.

  • Outside of the technology used for virtual sessions (Zoom), our workshops are low tech: pens, paper, and post-it notes are the primary tools used to practice lessons covered. The focus is on foundational principles for communicating effectively with data that can be applied to varying extent in any tool. No specialized tool knowledge is required.

  • All sessions are instructed by our SWD data storytellers. In-person workshops are taught by a single data storyteller at your location; virtual workshops are co-facilitated remotely by two data storytellers.

  • What we offer is not your typical training. From world class interactive sessions led by passionate data presenters who expertly share lessons and facilitate discussions to a wealth of post-workshop resources to keep your team thinking about and practicing concepts in our virtual SWD community—we offer an unparalleled learning experience. Whether attending an in-person or virtual workshop, participants leave with concrete ideas to immediately apply to improve their work. SWD support doesn’t end with your session, with a follow-up check in and continued access to our online resources, we’ll get your team’s momentum going and help you continue to propel it.

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People love SWD sessions—here are some of the things they’ve said:

"The insights on how to be effective in telling a story with data will improve the quality of my work tenfold."

"Thank you so much for your hugely successful presentation. EVERYONE loved it, was inspired by it, and is revved up to put it into practice."

"Thanks so much for your outstanding session on storytelling with data. I learned so much!"

"I just wanted to thank you for a very inspiring presentation, especially the 'hands-on' part. I've sure learned a lot and saw many of my own 'mistakes' on screen. Many thanks!"

"Excellent presentation. Topic was 100% relevant. Tips about colors and 'more is less' are my biggest takeaways."

"What did I like most? All of it. Super informative, fascinating, applicable content. Great, engaging presentation. Interesting content. Great tips and tricks."

 "Excellent presenter! The presentation was clear and communicated an accessible list of techniques to apply to a range of charts and graphs."

"Your session was remarkable! I went to your session the year before and decided to go again as you have a gift of communicating clearly and meaningfully with and without data so I learn twofold!"

"My biggest learning was the realization that I'm not alone in my lack of design experience, and how easy it is to make a huge impact."

"Thank you so incredibly much for the extremely informative and inspirational session. I've already used your suggestions countless times and will certainly continue doing so. I've raved about your presentation (and flawless presenting skills!) to colleagues here; they dream of attending one day as well."

"Your session was awesome. Can't wait to take these lessons back to my team."


Interested in bite-sized learning? We can help with that, too.
Sign up your group for premium in SWD community to gain access to our robust on-demand video library, office hours, live events with the SWD team, and more. Watch videos or complete exercises as a team to self-tailor learning and skill development.


To organize an SWD learning session for your group, fill out this form or email inquiry@storytellingwithdata.com

If you're an individual or small team interested in attending a workshop, check out our Public Workshops.