Episode Details

In this episode of Data Democracy, I sit down with Christopher Chin — communications coach, TEDx speaker, and founder of Hidden Speaker — to talk about one of the most overlooked skills in data and AI: communication.

As AI takes over more of the technical heavy lifting, the real differentiator isn’t just building models — it’s making ideas land.

We explore why so many technically strong professionals struggle to communicate their work, how storytelling and emotion influence decision-making, and why “knowing your audience” is one of the most underrated skills in data.

Chris shares practical frameworks for turning complex ideas into clear, impactful messages — and why communication should be treated as a structured, learnable discipline (just like coding).

If you’ve ever felt like your work isn’t getting the recognition or traction it deserves, this episode is for you. Topics we cover:

- Why great technical work often fails to land

- The role of emotion in decision-making

- How to tailor your message to different audiences

- Communication as a skill you can actually learn

- Storytelling with data in the age of AI

Resources:

Christopher Chin -

- LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thehiddenspeaker/

- Website - https://thehiddenspeaker.com/

Vin Mitty -

- LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinayakmitty/

- Website - https://vmitty.com/

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