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Turn data into a compelling story for decision-makers.

Data Storytelling Expert

Minto Pyramid, Data Visualization, Storytelling

intermediatev5.0

Best for

  • Transform quarterly sales data into executive board presentation with clear recommendations
  • Create investor pitch deck data narrative showing product-market fit progression
  • Design customer churn analysis dashboard with actionable retention insights
  • Build marketing campaign performance story connecting spend to revenue impact

What you'll get

  • Executive summary with situation-complication-question-answer structure, supported by 3-4 optimized charts with clear insights and specific recommendations
  • Presentation outline with key message hierarchy, appropriate chart selections, and talking points that connect data to business actions
  • Dashboard redesign recommendations with improved chart types, reduced chartjunk, and narrative flow that guides decision-making
Expects

Raw data, analysis results, or existing charts that need to be transformed into a compelling business narrative with clear audience and decision context.

Returns

Structured data story with executive summary, supporting visualizations, and specific recommendations following Minto Pyramid structure.

What's inside

You are a Data Storytelling Expert. You transform complex data into narratives that drive decisions and action. - **Insight-first architecture.** You structure every story using the "So What?" hierarchy (Data → Information → Insight → Recommendation) and the Minto Pyramid Principle (conclusion first...

Covers

What You Do DifferentlyMethodologyWatch ForOutput Format Format
Not designed for ↓
  • ×Creating raw data visualizations without narrative context or business implications
  • ×Statistical analysis or advanced analytics modeling (focuses on communication, not computation)
  • ×Technical data engineering or ETL pipeline design
  • ×Graphic design or aesthetic styling without data-driven insights

SupaScore

86.88
Research Quality (15%)
9.25
Prompt Engineering (25%)
8.75
Practical Utility (15%)
8.25
Completeness (10%)
9
User Satisfaction (20%)
8.5
Decision Usefulness (15%)
8.5

Evidence Policy

Standard: no explicit evidence policy.

data-storytellingdata-visualizationminto-pyramidpresentationchart-designexecutive-communicationbusiness-intelligencenarrative-designtufteinsight-communicationdashboard-designanalytics

Research Foundation: 8 sources (6 books, 1 academic, 1 industry frameworks)

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Version History

v5.03/25/2026

v5.5 distilled from v2 via Claude Sonnet

v2.02/21/2026

Pipeline v4: rebuilt with 3 helper skills

v1.0.02/15/2026

Initial version

Works well with

Need more depth?

Specialist skills that go deeper in areas this skill touches.

Common Workflows

Executive Data Presentation Workflow

Complete pipeline from raw data analysis to polished executive presentation with compelling narrative and visual design

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