The Good, the Bad & the Ugly of Data
"Good data visualization isn’t just about making charts look nice—it’s about making insights clear, decisions easier, and stories unforgettable."
In this episode of It’s Not All About the Numbers, Chris and Mike chat with Olga Rudakova, a data visualization expert, about turning complex data into clear, actionable insights. Olga shares how good visualization isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about storytelling that drives better decisions. They discuss common pitfalls, from misleading charts to poor audience targeting, and why finance professionals need to upskill in data storytelling as AI and automation reshape the field.
The episode also explores how data can be framed to influence narratives, with Mike sharing a puzzling hotel booking experience and Chris discussing financial distress reports in UK businesses. The takeaway? Seeing is believing, and presenting data the right way can make or break decision-making.
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“Chris Argent isn’t here to play by finance’s old rulebook - he’s here to rewrite it.” From challenging outdated corporate thinking to rallying finance leaders around a more connected, adaptable future, the founder of GENCFO is leading a quiet revolution in how CFOs and finance leadership work, think, and influence. Chris Argent, founder of GENCFO, is a finance leader redefining the role beyond business partnering. A self-described “reluctant accountant,” he’s built a global community for progressive accounting and finance leaders who value connection over competition and action over tradition. Chris believes the greatest risk to the profession is clinging to outdated norms, and that mindset and adaptability outpace any technological change. His work champions leaders who turn new ideas into real-world change, blending people-centred strategies with new ways of working and technology. In conversations, he challenges, provokes, and inspires - proving that the future of finance belongs to those ready to lead it together.