From Boring Data to Brilliant Stories: Master Excel Like a Pro

Inspire Action By Transforming Data Into Meaningful Business Stories!

Instructor :
Terry Winship

Webinar ID:
20205

Date: MAY 01, 2025 (THU)

Start Time: 9:00 AM PT - 10:30 AM PT

Duration: 90 Mins.

What you will learn

    • Turn Raw Excel Data Into Powerful Visual Stories
    • Use Conditional Formatting To Highlight Key Insights
    • Create Charts That Instantly Communicate Your Message
    • Build Dynamic Dashboards Using Pivot Charts And Tables
    • Visualize Trends Quickly With Sparkline Chart Techniques
    • Apply Storytelling Frameworks To Data Presentations
    • Design Excel Reports That ….
    • Turn Raw Excel Data Into Powerful Visual Stories
    • Use Conditional Formatting To Highlight Key Insights
    • Create Charts That Instantly Communicate Your Message
    • Build Dynamic Dashboards Using Pivot Charts And Tables
    • Visualize Trends Quickly With Sparkline Chart Techniques
    • Apply Storytelling Frameworks To Data Presentations
    • Design Excel Reports That Drive Better Business Decisions
    • Combine Tools To Deliver Impactful, Data-Driven Narratives

Course Description

In today’s data-driven business environment, knowing how to communicate insights—not just numbers—is a game-changing skill.

This 90-minute, expert-led webinar will show you how to transform your Excel data into clear, compelling stories that inform, engage, and influence.

Through practical, real-world examples and easy-to-apply techniques, you’ll learn how to go beyond formulas and functions to create narratives that drive understanding and impact.

What You’ll Learn:

    • Engage Your Audience:
        • Discover how to turn raw data into visual stories that captivate attention and leave a lasting impression.
    • Influence Outcomes:
        • Learn storytelling frameworks that help shape data presentations to guide smarter decision-making.
    • Boost Presentation Impact:
        • Gain tools and templates that help present complex information clearly and confidently.

You’ll explore essential Excel techniques including:

    • Conditional Formatting to spotlight key insights
    • Impactful Charts that instantly convey your message
    • Pivot Charts for dynamic analysis
    • Sparkline Charts to create quick, visual summaries

Plus, you’ll get insider tips on how to structure your message, ensuring your data doesn’t just speak—it resonates.

This course is ideal for professionals who want to take their Excel skills to the next level and make their data presentations more influential and audience-friendly.

Enroll Now!

In today’s data-driven business environment, knowing how to communicate insights—not just numbers—is a game-changing skill.

This 90-minute, expert-led webinar will show you how to transform your Excel data into clear, compelling stories that inform, engage, and influence.

Through practical, real-world examples and easy-to-apply techniques, you’ll learn how to go beyond formulas and functions to create narratives that drive understanding and impact.

What You’ll Learn:

    • Engage Your Audience:
        • Discover how to turn raw data into visual stories that captivate attention and leave a lasting impression.
    • Influence Outcomes:
        • Learn storytelling frameworks that help shape data presentations to guide smarter decision-making.
    • Boost Presentation Impact:
        • Gain tools and templates that help present complex information clearly and confidently.

You’ll explore essential Excel techniques including:

    • Conditional Formatting to spotlight key insights
    • Impactful Charts that instantly convey your message
    • Pivot Charts for dynamic analysis
    • Sparkline Charts to create quick, visual summaries

Plus, you’ll get insider tips on how to structure your message, ensuring your data doesn’t just speak—it resonates.

This course is ideal for professionals who want to take their Excel skills to the next level and make their data presentations more influential and audience-friendly.

Enroll Now!

Why you should attend

Are your Excel reports packed with valuable insights—but still falling flat in meetings?

If your data isn’t capturing attention or driving action, you’re not alone. Many professionals struggle to make their numbers stick with stakeholders.

This webinar is designed to fix that.

You’ll gain practical strategies to:

    • Stop boring your audience with charts that confuse instead of clarify
    • Turn dry spreadsheets into dynamic stories that people remember
    • Influence decisions by framing data in a way that speaks directly to business needs

Whether you’re presenting to clients, executives, or internal teams, you’ll leave with a clear roadmap to make your data presentations more visual, persuasive, and impactful—without needing to become a graphic designer.

This isn’t just another Excel training—it’s a skill upgrade for professionals who want their data to do more.

Register Today!

Are your Excel reports packed with valuable insights—but still falling flat in meetings?

If your data isn’t capturing attention or driving action, you’re not alone. Many professionals struggle to make their numbers stick with stakeholders.

This webinar is designed to fix that.

You’ll gain practical strategies to:

    • Stop boring your audience with charts that confuse instead of clarify
    • Turn dry spreadsheets into dynamic stories that people remember
    • Influence decisions by framing data in a way that speaks directly to business needs

Whether you’re presenting to clients, executives, or internal teams, you’ll leave with a clear roadmap to make your data presentations more visual, persuasive, and impactful—without needing to become a graphic designer.

This isn’t just another Excel training—it’s a skill upgrade for professionals who want their data to do more.

Register Today!

Areas Covered

1. Introduction to Data Storytelling with Excel

    • Understand the importance of storytelling in today’s data-centric workplace
    • Learn the core elements that make data presentations compelling and persuasive

2. Mastering Conditional Formatting

    • Highlight key trends, variances, and outliers with visual cues
    • Use formatting rules to instantly communicate data significance

3. Creating Impactful Charts

    • Choose the right chart type for your message
    • Design charts that are clean, focused, and easy to interpret
    • Apply visual storytelling principles to enhance clarity

4. Leveraging Pivot Charts for Dynamic Analysis

    • Build interactive visual summaries using Pivot Charts
    • Simplify complex data sets to support smarter business decisions

5. Utilizing Sparkline Charts for Quick Insights

    • Add mini charts within cells to visualize trends at a glance
    • Spot anomalies and patterns instantly for faster analysis

6. Applying Data Storytelling Techniques

    • Connect insights to context for maximum relevance
    • Structure your data narrative for clarity and retention

7. Enhancing Data Presentation with Excel

    • Use layout and design best practices to boost readability
    • Integrate storytelling visuals into reports and dashboards

8. Practical Applications in Business and Analytics

    • Review real-world use cases from business reporting and analysis
    • See how effective storytelling improves communication and decision-making

9. Bringing It All Together

    • Step-by-step walkthrough to build a full data story
    • Tips for applying your new skills immediately in your role

BONUS:

    1. PDF copy of the presentation handout for your future reference.
    2. Soft copy of the certificate of completion on request.
    3. Q&A Session with the Presenter: Get your pressing questions answered verbally, via chat or email.

1. Introduction to Data Storytelling with Excel

    • Understand the importance of storytelling in today’s data-centric workplace
    • Learn the core elements that make data presentations compelling and persuasive

2. Mastering Conditional Formatting

    • Highlight key trends, variances, and outliers with visual cues
    • Use formatting rules to instantly communicate data significance

3. Creating Impactful Charts

    • Choose the right chart type for your message
    • Design charts that are clean, focused, and easy to interpret
    • Apply visual storytelling principles to enhance clarity

4. Leveraging Pivot Charts for Dynamic Analysis

    • Build interactive visual summaries using Pivot Charts
    • Simplify complex data sets to support smarter business decisions

5. Utilizing Sparkline Charts for Quick Insights

    • Add mini charts within cells to visualize trends at a glance
    • Spot anomalies and patterns instantly for faster analysis

6. Applying Data Storytelling Techniques

    • Connect insights to context for maximum relevance
    • Structure your data narrative for clarity and retention

7. Enhancing Data Presentation with Excel

    • Use layout and design best practices to boost readability
    • Integrate storytelling visuals into reports and dashboards

8. Practical Applications in Business and Analytics

    • Review real-world use cases from business reporting and analysis
    • See how effective storytelling improves communication and decision-making

9. Bringing It All Together

    • Step-by-step walkthrough to build a full data story
    • Tips for applying your new skills immediately in your role

BONUS:

    1. PDF copy of the presentation handout for your future reference.
    2. Soft copy of the certificate of completion on request.
    3. Q&A Session with the Presenter: Get your pressing questions answered verbally, via chat or email.

Who is this course for

Everybody Benefits from Watching This. Even Better When Done as a Group!

    • Business Analysts Under Pressure To Present Clear Insights
    • Project Managers Communicating Data To Diverse Stakeholders
    • Financial Professionals Needing More Impactful Reporting Tools
    • Marketing Teams Explaining Campaign Metrics With Clarity
    • HR Leaders Sharing Workforce Data With Senior Executives
    • Consultants Crafting Data Stories For Client Presentations
    • Educators Illustrating Data Concepts In Engaging Formats

Everybody Benefits from Watching This. Even Better When Done as a Group!

    • Business Analysts Under Pressure To Present Clear Insights
    • Project Managers Communicating Data To Diverse Stakeholders
    • Financial Professionals Needing More Impactful Reporting Tools
    • Marketing Teams Explaining Campaign Metrics With Clarity
    • HR Leaders Sharing Workforce Data With Senior Executives
    • Consultants Crafting Data Stories For Client Presentations
    • Educators Illustrating Data Concepts In Engaging Formats

Instructor Profile

Terry Winship is the lead trainer for ISC, specializing in Microsoft Office, Social Media Apps, and soft skills such as presentation skills, public speaking, and instructional skills. With extensive international experience in technical training across Belgium, Switzerland, Sweden, Ireland, the UK, and China, Terry excels in delivering bespoke training, consulting, and technical consulting. She also writes ...

Terry Winship is the lead trainer for ISC, specializing in Microsoft Office, Social Media Apps, and soft skills such as presentation skills, public speaking, and instructional skills. With extensive international experience in technical training across Belgium, Switzerland, Sweden, Ireland, the UK, and China, Terry excels in delivering bespoke training, consulting, and technical consulting. She also writes technical manuals for Oxford University Press.

With a strong foundation in business and a passion for empowering individuals and organizations, Terry is a dynamic speaker and educator with a mission to enhance presentation skills and MS Office proficiency.

Bachelor of Commerce Graduate: Terry holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree, providing a solid understanding of business principles that underpin effective communication and productivity.

Microsoft Certified Trainer: As a Microsoft Certified Trainer, Terry brings a wealth of expertise in Microsoft Office applications, making complex software accessible to all.

MCT Regional Lead 2024: In recognition of her exceptional leadership, Terry has been appointed as a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) Regional Lead for 2024, showcasing her commitment to professional development in the Microsoft community.

Instructional Skills Certification: She is an approved provider for Instructional Skills Certification, ensuring high-quality training experiences that foster learning and growth.

TEDx Coach: As a TEDx coach, she guides individuals in crafting and delivering impactful presentations, helping them share their ideas on global platforms.

PechaKucha City Organizer: She actively contributes to the creative community as a PechaKucha City organizer, fostering concise and engaging storytelling through visual presentations.

Toastmasters Area Director: In her role as Toastmasters Area Director, she plays a pivotal role in nurturing public speaking and leadership skills in others.

With a proven track record in education, Terry is dedicated to equipping others with the tools and confidence they need to excel in presentations and harness the full potential of Microsoft Office. Get ready to elevate your skills and communication with her as your guide.

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