help! my data story feels boring

<p>Can &quot;nothing changed&quot; still be a compelling data story?</p><p>Join data storyteller Alli Torban as she shares why &quot;everything is performing as expected&quot; can still be a meaningful data story. Through three examples from the storytelling with data community, you&#39;ll learn practical techniques for making &quot;normal&quot; meaningful by establishing expectations, adding helpful context, and giving your audience confidence to make a decision—even when there isn&#39;t a dramatic insight hiding in the data.</p><p><br></p><p>LINKS</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.storytellingwithdata.com/podcast/102" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Show notes</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.storytellingwithdata.com/books#storytellingwithdata" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The <em>storytelling with data</em> book</a></p></li><li><p>Join the <a href="https://community.storytellingwithdata.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">SWD community</a></p></li><ul><li><p><a href="https://community.storytellingwithdata.com/challenges/jun-2026-when-normal-is-noteworthy/summer-delays-arrive-right-on-schedule" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Steven’s submission</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://community.storytellingwithdata.com/challenges/jun-2026-when-normal-is-noteworthy/dire-straits" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Robyn’s submission</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://community.storytellingwithdata.com/challenges/jun-2026-when-normal-is-noteworthy/netflix-didnt-move-everything-else-did" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Gian’s submission</a></p></li></ul><li><p>Watch our <a href="https://www.storytellingwithdata.com/ai-data-storytelling" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">free AI virtual event LIVE on July 13th, 2026</a></p></li><li><p>Register for the <a href="https://www.storytellingwithdata.com/public-workshops" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">4-hour, public workshop on August 20th, 2026</a></p></li></ul>