How to Communicate With Stakeholders: Stakeholder Whispering w/ Bill Shander

How do you become your stakeholders' whisperer?

Your data is talking, but is anyone listening?

Meet Bill Shander!

Bill is an Author, Speaker, LinkedIn Learning Instructor, Data Storytelling workshop leader and Stakeholder Whisperer.

With 30 years of experience in information design, data storytelling, and data visualization, he helps clients and learners communicate effectively with their audiences through engaging and insightful visual experiences.

Bill teaches teams and individuals how to transform data into compelling visuals, engaging narratives, and actionable insights — so they can cut through the noise, grab attention, and drive real impact.

As a LinkedIn Learning Instructor, Bill has created ten courses and counting on data visualization, storytelling, and information design. These courses have been highly rated by participants and have been viewed well over 1 million times.

Additionally, he teaches data visualization and communication at the University of Vermont.

On this episode, Bill shares his mission on data storytelling and why soft skills have become the main differentiator.

Listen as Bill shares:
- different information needed by different stakeholders
- why your presentations bore your audience
- understanding your stakeholders' needs
- why soft skills are not really soft
- career progression vs communication skills
- how to excel at data storytelling
- how to truly engage your stakeholders
- accessing the LinkedIn Learning Platform
- why the younger generation does not prioritise soft skills

...and so much more!

Connect with BIll:
Website: https://billshander.com

Additional Resources:
"Stakeholder Whispering" by Bill Shander on Amazon

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