Influencing change through data storytelling for maximum L&D impact (260610WEB)

L&D professionals are increasingly expected to influence decisions, shape strategy, and demonstrate impact—yet insight alone rarely changes minds. Leaders respond to meaning, context and relevance. The ability to translate evidence into a compelling narrative is what drives action.

This webinar explores how storytelling—grounded in data, insight and experience—can accelerate influence and enable faster, more effective organisational change.

Drawing on practical frameworks and real-world examples, this session will show how to move beyond reporting information to shaping decisions, aligning stakeholders and driving measurable outcomes. Drawing on elements of AITD’s L&D capability building framework and extensive business experience of the presenters, this webinar will cover how combining data, narrative and visuals creates communication that is credible, persuasive and decision-ready .

What you will learn

• How to translate data and insight into clear, compelling narratives that influence decision-makers
• Techniques to build credibility and trust through structured storytelling
• How to align storytelling with organisational priorities and change agendas
• Practical approaches to influencing stakeholders at all levels
• How to move from insight to action—faster

Who should attend

Learning and development professionals, HR leaders, facilitators, consultants and anyone responsible for influencing capability, performance and organisational change.

Presenters

Erica Bagshaw

Executive coach, facilitator and keynote speaker with over 30 years of business leadership experience and nearly 20 years coaching senior leaders across multiple sectors.

Erica works with executives and emerging leaders to build cognitive agility, executive presence and communication effectiveness—driving behavioural change that is observable, measurable and aligned to organisational priorities.

Her global experience spans Australia, Asia and Europe, and includes multinational leadership programs. Erica is co-founder of The Colin James Method and brings a pragmatic, values-based approach to helping leaders navigate complexity and influence effectively.

Nigel Collin

Expert in creative thinking, innovation and adaptability, specialising in enabling leaders to drive sustainable growth through practical, evidence-based frameworks.

With a background as a creative director and strategist, Nigel has worked across the US, Asia and Australia. He is co-author of The Business Switch and creator of the Ideas Funnel, a proven approach to unlocking and aligning team creativity with strategy.

Nigel combines real-world storytelling with structured thinking to help organisations turn ideas into commercial outcomes.

AITD Capability Alignment

• Data Analysis and Insight Generation
• Facilitating Learning
• Organisational Capability Building
• Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
• Change Leadership
• Cultural Leadership

Why attend

In a competitive, AI-influenced environment, the ability to connect evidence to decisions is critical. Most organisations already hold significant data—but the differentiator is how effectively it is communicated and used to influence action .

This session will equip you with practical tools to elevate your impact, strengthen your influence, and position L&D as a strategic partner in driving change.

Register now to build your capability to influence, align and deliver impact through storytelling.

Please Note:

• By registering for this event, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions.
• Event and course cost pricing is quoted gst exclusive.
• This webinar will be recorded for registered attendees who are unable to attend on the day.
• Registrations close 9 June 2026.
• Times are stated in AEST.
• The link to the webinar will be sent the day prior.