Data Viz Today

Alli Torban

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100!!! Pick your dataviz aggregation by asking: What's the decision? — Featuring Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic & Mike Cisneros
18/12/2025 | 30 mins.
When it comes to aggregating your data in your charts, it's hard to know what's overkill and what your reader actually needs. Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic and Mike Cisneros have an interesting approach where they want you to start with thinking about your audience and what decisions they need to make based on the chart, and anchor yourself there first. Then the design decisions become easier after that. It's a really practical chat, so I hope you enjoy it. Let's get to the show!
Show notes: https://dataviztoday.com/shownotes/100
99: You Can Make Better BANs! — Featuring Steve Wexler
20/11/2025 | 21 mins.
Have you ever thrown a giant number at the top of your dashboard and hoped it did… something? Steve Wexler (yes, the guy who coined the term BAN, or Big Ass Number) joins me to teach you how to turn those big numbers into meaningful, context-rich moments that will make your user celebrate or panic (in a useful way!).
Show notes: https://dataviztoday.com/shownotes/99
98: How to Hold Your Own in Stakeholder Discussions (even as a novice) — Featuring Bill Shander
30/9/2025 | 31 mins.
In this episode, I'm joined by Bill Shander to talk about how to hold your own in stakeholder discussions in dataviz projects, even if you're just starting out. He shares practical techniques from his new book Stakeholder Whispering, including how to build credibility, ask better questions, and stay grounded when opinions fly.
If you've ever felt overwhelmed in a stakeholder meeting, this one's for you. Let's go!
Show notes: https://dataviztoday.com/shownotes/98
97: How to Land Your First Data Job with the SPN Method — Featuring Avery Smith
22/9/2025 | 37 mins.
In this episode, I'm joined by Avery Smith to talk about how to actually land a data job right now without getting ghosted by resume bots. He shares his SPN method: Skills, Portfolio, Networking. We get into how to build just enough skills, why personal projects matter way more than you think, and how to reach out without being weird. If you're job hunting (or might be soon), this one's for you.
Show notes: https://dataviztoday.com/shownotes/97
96: NEXT QUESTION: A New Game to Hone Your Data Storytelling Expertise — Featuring Kat Greenbrook
03/12/2024 | 52 mins.
In this episode, I'm trying out a brand-new game called Next Question to help you sharpen your data storytelling skills by exploring the kinds of clarifying questions experts ask when facing challenges. I'm joined by Kat Greenbrook, author of The Data Storyteller's Handbook, and together we tackle real-world scenarios and share what questions we'd ask to steer data storytelling projects in the right direction.
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About Data Viz Today

Helping you become a more effective information designer. You want to create effective data visualizations. That's hard work. There are so many decisions to make, like chart type, annotations, and color! Will this podcast help? Host and fellow data viz designer Alli Torban is in the trenches with you. She shares the latest tools and methods that she's discovered while on the job and interviewing top designers. If you're an analyst, journalist, or designer who wants to hone your skills with specific tactics, then this show could be just what you need.

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