Cole Knaflic
@storywithdata
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Helping people create graphs that make sense, present powerfully. CEO & author of #daphnedrawsdata, #storytellingwithyou, #SWDbook & #SWDletspractice!
Milwaukee, WI
Joined November 2011
Ten years. Five books. Countless data transformations. The latest is almost here (!!)—storytelling with data: before & after. Get a sneak peek & download sample content at
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Daphne's been busy graphing her way through Paris! Follow her adventures plus get ideas for summer data drawings that keep kids engaged & learning over break:
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To boost your team's data storytelling skills, start with a strong foundation. We help organizations build this through interactive, practical team trainings—available in 2-hour, half-day & full-day formats, virtually or in-person. Learn more:
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Lead with empathy, find common ground, blend story + stats, admit what you don't know—Mike shares tips from his & Alex's @DataVizSociety Outlier talk, featuring this example from our new book! Read the article:
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That was fun! Big thanks to everyone who tuned in to this morning's live *storytelling with data* mini-workshop. On the left is what you saw, on the right is what I was looking at! Replay:
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IN LESS THAN 24 HOURS: Join me for a free, interactive virtual session where I'll share practical data storytelling tips & strategies—watch as I transform a suboptimal slide into a powerful data story. There's still time to register:
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Even great data falls flat without a clear story. Join me next week as I show how to bring it to life—I'll share concrete tips & transform these visuals into a compelling data story. Register to join the (free) *storytelling with data* mini-workshop:
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Turn a dashboard into a data story? Amy shows how in this short.
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Special deal for those who like to listen to their books—this one's read by me! 50% OFF storytelling with you: plan, create, & deliver a stellar presentation
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Be heard. Change minds. Get people to act. (Inspire them to clap.) Whether presenting in a meeting, delivering a keynote on stage, or simply talking with your colleagues about your latest project,...
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Did you know? #SWDcommunity members have shared THOUSANDS of #dataviz. You can filter, sort, or hit “Shuffle!” for a randomized dose of inspiration:
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Look what just arrived! Congrats, @NadiehBremer—your new book is gorgeous & positively brimming with ideas for anyone who loves #dataviz. Two words: highly recommend!
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When creating graphs & slides, make it clear to your audience where to look. Use visual contrast to get people to focus on what matters most!
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To rid the world of bad graphs—one exploding 3D pie chart at a time—it's important to me to share lessons broadly. That's one goal of this free event. Register: Know someone who loves data (or needs help making sense of it)? Please invite them!
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