storytelling with data #90: ask smart questions (rebroadcast)

storytelling with data #90: ask smart questions (rebroadcast)

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August 19, 2025 · 41 min · Episode 90

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of asking smart questions during the analytical process and when explaining data.

Asking good questions can help improve our own and others’ work: both when exploring and explaining data. In this rebroadcast of episode 19, Cole covers five smart queries to pose and answer during the analytical process and five more to consider when getting ready to explain that data to others. We’re sharing this popular episode again as we look ahead to what’s next: Before and After , the fifth book from storytelling with data , comes out September 23, 2025 — pre-order now wherever you buy books! If you want to put these strategies into practice, join one of our upcoming 2025 sessions: Virtual half-day workshops: August 21 and November 6 8-week online course: September 15–November 9 In-person workshop in NYC: October 14 Links: Register for upcoming ⁠workshops and courses⁠ Pre-order Before and After Questions? email ⁠ askcole@storytellingwithdata.com ⁠ Follow ⁠@storywithdata⁠ | share via ⁠#SWDpodcast

Topics covered

  • data analysis
  • questioning techniques
  • data storytelling
  • workshops
  • online courses

Keywords

  • smart questions
  • data analysis
  • storytelling
  • workshops
  • online courses

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Before and After

Places: NYC

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