Stop Presenting, Start Storytelling and Connecting Your Way to Success!
Proposed session for SQLBits 2026TL; DR
Stop losing great ideas in spreadsheets and text-heavy slides. Learn the psychology of influence, how to turn data into an emotional narrative, and how to use brevity so your message sticks, so you can inspire action.
Session Details
Are your ideas getting lost in dry spreadsheets and text-heavy slides? Whether you are driving a business strategy, advocating for a community cause, or simply connecting with friends, the ability to tell a compelling story is the ultimate differentiator.
This session dives into essential lessons from many successful speakers, transforming how you communicate in every aspect of life. We will move beyond standard "presentation skills" to master the psychology of influence, learn how to replace raw data with an emotional narrative that connects with your audience, and respect the power of brevity to ensure your message sticks.
Join us to find your authentic voice and learn how to inspire action.
This session dives into essential lessons from many successful speakers, transforming how you communicate in every aspect of life. We will move beyond standard "presentation skills" to master the psychology of influence, learn how to replace raw data with an emotional narrative that connects with your audience, and respect the power of brevity to ensure your message sticks.
Join us to find your authentic voice and learn how to inspire action.
3 things you'll get out of this session
Learn to shape a clear, audience-first message.
Turn data into a simple story that people remember.
Examples of how brevity and clarity drive action.
Speakers
Doug Leal's other proposed sessions for 2026
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Getting Started with Azure Databricks: Data Engineering - 2026
How to get started with MLOps in Azure Databricks - 2026
MLOps and LLMOps: Best Practices in Databricks - 2026