Data Viz Coach

Data Viz Coach Helping professionals master data visualization in Excel & Power BI, one chart at a time.

As reporting season kicks in, many of us are back in our tools, pulling together trends across regions, categories, or t...
08/01/2026

As reporting season kicks in, many of us are back in our tools, pulling together trends across regions, categories, or time periods. You build the chart, the data is correct, but the visual starts to feel crowded and harder to explain than it should be.

Before you send that report to stakeholders, it’s worth pausing to ask, "is this chart helping people immediately see the trend, or making them work to understand it?"

I just shared a short video where I walk through how to improve crowded bar charts and show clearer ways to communicate the same data over time, especially when comparisons matter.

Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=7ruQ-ZbQUTtTaOuu&v=d83pU8HFbes&feature=youtu.be

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Crowded bar charts can make data harder to understand, even when the numbers are correct.In this video, I take a real-world chart and walk through why groupe...

Data visualization isn’t step one. Data preparation is. I often say, an effective chart or dashboard is only as good as ...
08/01/2026

Data visualization isn’t step one. Data preparation is. I often say, an effective chart or dashboard is only as good as the data behind it.

In my latest tutorial, I dive into Power Query in Excel, showing you how you can:
✔️ Combine data from multiple sources (Excel, CSV, PDF, Text)
✔️ Clean and merge datasets in minutes
✔️ Automate data prep work so you can focus on visuals and insights

Clean data makes better stories.
👉 Watch the full tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewGeNGuH9Wo&feature=youtu.be

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Learn how to use Power Query in Excel to automate data consolidation and analysis. This step-by-step tutorial shows you how to:Import data from Excel, CSV, P...

Ever felt your charts just aren’t getting the attention they deserve?I just shared a quick YouTube tutorial on how to tu...
08/01/2026

Ever felt your charts just aren’t getting the attention they deserve?
I just shared a quick YouTube tutorial on how to turn a plain pie chart into a visual that grabs attention and tells a clear story. If you want your data to stand out in your next meeting or report, this is for you.
Take a look at the transformation and let me know your thoughts in the comments: https://youtu.be/e3qlEY7Ppdw
If you find it helpful, don’t forget to subscribe to my channel for more practical tips on making your data shine!

If you’ve ever felt your charts weren’t doing your hard work justice, this one’s for you.In my latest tutorial, I take a...
08/01/2026

If you’ve ever felt your charts weren’t doing your hard work justice, this one’s for you.
In my latest tutorial, I take a basic pie chart and transform it into a story-driven visual that grabs attention and makes insights stick.
You’ll learn how to:
🎯 Break down complex data into digestible visuals
🎯 Design charts that lead your audience’s eye
🎯 Use PowerPoint & Excel together for professional makeovers
This week, give your presentations more impact by starting here:
📽️ https://youtu.be/e3qlEY7Ppdw?si=RKLktCUlOLPN-xXz
If you pick up a new skill from it, hit subscribe so you never miss the next one.

You've collected the data. You've done the analysis. But when it’s time to present? You end up dropping a basic pie chart on a slide and hoping for the best...

Think visuals like this can’t be done in Excel?Think again.In my latest tutorial, I show you exactly how to replicate th...
08/01/2026

Think visuals like this can’t be done in Excel?
Think again.
In my latest tutorial, I show you exactly how to replicate this clean, insightful visual in your own reports and dashboards, using only standard Excel tools. No add-ins, no coding, just smart use of shapes and charts.
🧠 Learn how: https://youtu.be/MNmO-HU7TvE
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Over the years, I’ve spent a lot of time designing Excel visuals that communicate insights clearly and drive action. And...
08/01/2026

Over the years, I’ve spent a lot of time designing Excel visuals that communicate insights clearly and drive action. And now I’m sharing that knowledge publicly through my YouTube channel.
This channel is all about:
• Advanced Excel visuals
• Real-world data storytelling techniques
• Tips to move beyond default charts
My first tutorial is now live
→ Built 100% in Excel, no add-ins, no VBA
→ Inspired by McKinsey visuals with a custom twist
📹 Watch it here: https://youtu.be/MNmO-HU7TvE?si=9PLm_T3zWfAHUIb_
🔔 Subscribe to the channel: https://youtube.com/?si=z8f9XoS0EhHhU271
My goal is to help you turn everyday numbers into compelling visuals. If you find it helpful, I’d love for you to share it with your network.

I help individuals and teams clean, analyze, and visualize data using Excel, Power BI, MySQL, and PowerPoint. Whether you're new to data or looking to sharpe...

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