Storytelling vs. Data-Dumping

THEME: 📖 Storytelling vs. Data-Dumping: Which Speaker Do YOU Remember? YOU CAN ALSO JOIN US ONLINE VIA ZOOM! Think back to the last presentation that actually stuck with you. Chances are, it wasn't the one packed with stats, bullet points, and spreadsheets. It was the one with a *story* — a character, a struggle, a moment you could picture. Data informs. Stories transform. The good news: storytelling is a skill, not a talent, and it can be learned. When you stop dumping data and start telling stories, everything about how you connect with an audience changes. 💡 Start Rewiring How You Present — Before You Walk In the Door Try these on for size: * Find the human in your data — Behind every number is a person, a moment, or a "why." Dig for it before your next talk. * Lead with a moment, not a metric — Open with a scene or story, then bring in the data to back it up — not the other way around. * Cut the clutter — A story needs only the details that move it forward. If a stat doesn't serve the story, cut it. * Use the arc, not the outline — Setup, conflict, resolution beats bullet point 1, 2, 3 every time. * Practice in low-stakes moments — Tell the story to a friend before you tell it to a room. Reps build instinct. About this meeting Take advantage of an opportunity to come and practice improving your communication, public speaking and leadership skills, and build a better version of yourself. 📋 Agenda * 10:00 – 10:10 AM — Networking & Welcome * 10:10 – 11:25 AM — Toastmasters Program • Prepared speeches putting storytelling over data-dumping into practice • Constructive evaluations focused on narrative, clarity, and connection • Table Topics — impromptu speaking that puts your storytelling instincts to the test! * 11:25 – 11:30 AM — Q&A Session (Stick around after — the best stories usually come out over coffee.) A detailed agenda will be shared at the start of the meeting. 📍 How to Join the Meeting 🖥️ Online via Zoom:…