The Look & Sound of Leadership

How To Turn Data into Stories


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A leader is given a presentation coach and two goals: ‘tell a better story’ and ‘be more responsive in the moment.’ This episode is the coaching conversation about telling a better story. 

There are four tools in the episode:

1. Grab our list of questions   [please link to the PDF]

2. Build a puzzle for your listeners

3. Create a hero in jeopardy

4. Work with a partner – cautiously!


This episode is tagged in three categories in the Podcast Library:


Communication Skills

Executive Presence

Presentation Skills 


Five related episodes you might listen to are: 


3   Stories – The Ultimate Persuaders

56 What Compelling Speakers Share

77 The Power of Rehearsal

84 Making Stories Soar

120 Captivate Your Audience 

160 Prepping Like a TED Talker


In January, free mini-courses resume. Check out these two learning opportunities:


Skills of a Great Manager

Leadership Circle for Women


As we approach the threshold of a new year, I wish you curiosity and growth.

Thanks for all the support! See you in the new year! 

Tom and The Look & Sound of Leadership team. 

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