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You don’t need to be a data scientist to build influence with data… but you do need to know how to communicate with it.
Shannon teaches professionals how to turn numbers into narratives that drive action, alignment, and amazing results.
Keynote:
Decoding the Numbers
Format: 45-60 minute keynote
This program is great for:
Professionals, leaders, and teams who want to communicate more clearly, influence decisions, and make smarter choices without drowning in analytics.
The audience will leave with:
Know exactly what numbers matter (and which don’t)
Spot the story inside any report
Communicate insights in a way that grabs attention, not glazed-over stares
Lead conversations with clarity, not complexity
Description: Data is everywhere, but clarity is rare.
In this high-energy keynote, Shannon shows audiences how to decode data fast, find the signal in the noise, and communicate insights that actually move people. No formulas. No jargon. Just practical tools professionals can use immediately.
Through relatable stories, real-world examples, and insights from her extremely popular PMI Global Summit session, Shannon reveals how anyone, regardless of technical background, can turn numbers into narratives that influence decisions and move work forward.
This talk leaves audiences feeling capable, empowered, and ready to communicate with data in a way that truly resonates.
Workshop:
Data Storytelling for Professionals
Formats:
1 - 3 hour workshop
This program is designed for:
Professionals who need a structured way to analyze information, draw conclusions, and communicate them with clarity.
This workshop teaches participants how to:
Start with the decision they’re trying to influence, not the spreadsheet in front of them
Apply a clear framework to define the core question and supporting metrics
Filter out irrelevant data and focus on what moves the work forward
Build a narrative structure that ties the numbers to meaning
Present findings in a way that creates alignment and action
Description: Data storytelling isn’t about making prettier charts, it’s about building a thinking process your team can trust.
Shannon walks participants through a simple but powerful step-by-step framework that begins with understanding the decision at hand and ends with delivering a narrative that resonates. Attendees learn how to connect the dots between question, data, insight, and action using a method they can implement immediately.