You have the data. You have a presentation coming up. And somewhere between the two, the data storytelling breaks down — the message gets lost.
Not because the numbers are wrong. Not because you can’t present. But turning data into a clear, decision-driving narrative is a specific kind of work, and most people were never taught how to do it.
That’s the gap I help close.
What data storytelling advisory is — and what it isn’t
This is presentation strategy and data sense-making. It’s not slide design, and it’s not public speaking coaching.
The work happens before any of that. We sit with your data, understand your audience, and shape a story that gives the right people what they need to act.
Data storytelling — the skill of translating numbers into narratives — is increasingly what separates presentations that drive decisions from ones that produce questions.
Think of it as having a strategic partner in the room whenever a presentation really matters — one who knows data, knows business, and knows how to make both land with an audience.
What we do together
Every engagement starts with your material. We look at what you have, who you’re presenting to, and what decision or action you need from them. From there, we:
- Identify the story your data is actually telling
- Decide what belongs in the room — and what to leave out
- Shape the narrative: message, flow, emphasis
- Define how data should be structured and presented
- Build your instincts along the way, so you get better each time
The moments where this matters most
- Board of directors presentations
- Annual and quarterly business reviews
- Investor and stakeholder updates
- Critical client presentations
- Internal leadership decision meetings
How it works
We work on-demand — per presentation, per need. Sessions are virtual or on-site, depending on what works for you.
Some clients come to me once before a major presentation. Others bring me in regularly whenever something important is on the line. Either works.
Over time, many clients find this evolves into an ongoing advisory relationship — a resource they pull in whenever the stakes are high.
Who this is for
You’re a good fit if you’re a founder, executive, or part of a management team — and you regularly need to present complex data to people who have to make decisions based on it.
Especially if you’ve ever walked out of a presentation feeling like the data said one thing, but the audience heard something else.
If you’re also building out a startup pitch, you might find these useful: the financial projections investors actually want, what a startup business plan really covers, how to build a team slide that builds confidence, and the difference between your business model and go-to-market strategy.
Ready to talk about your next presentation?
Tell me what’s coming up and we’ll figure out if and how I can help.
Let’s get in touch or email me directly at jude@judebarak.com
