# Event Details - **Event Name**: Stop Dumping Data, Start Telling Stories! - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 11:30 am - **Event Description**: What's the difference between Storytelling and Data Dumping?About this EventThink back to the last presentation that actually stuck with you. Chances are, it wasn't the one packed with stats, bullet points, and spreadsheets. It was the one with a story — a character, a struggle, a moment you could picture.Data informs. Stories transform.The good news? Storytelling is a skill, not a talent — and it can be learned. When you stop dumping data and start telling stories, everything about how you connect with an audience changes.?️Saturday, July 11 · 10:00–11:30 AM PT? In-Person: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Dunbar Room1000 Oakesdale Ave SW, Renton, WA · Free parking · WiFi · Restrooms?️ Online via Zoom: https://bit.ly/spotlight-online-meeting? AGENDA10:00 – 10:10 AM · Networking & Welcome10:10 – 11:25 AM · Toastmasters Program • Prepared speeches — storytelling over data-dumping, live • Constructive evaluations focused on narrative, clarity & connection • Table Topics — impromptu speaking that tests your storytelling instincts11:25 – 11:30 AM · Q&A(Stick around after — the best stories usually come out over coffee.)─────────────────────────────? START REWIRING HOW YOU PRESENTBefore you even walk in the door, try these:→ Find the human in your data. Behind every number is a person or a "why." Dig for it.→ Lead with a moment, not a metric. Open with a scene, then let data back it up.→ Cut the clutter. If a stat doesn't serve the story, it doesn't belong.→ Use the arc, not the outline. Setup → Conflict → Resolution beats 1-2-3 every time.→ Practice in low-stakes moments. Tell the story to a friend before you tell it to a room.? ALL ARE WELCOMEWhether you want to break the data-dumping habit, build a stronger narrative voice, or you're just curious about Toastmasters — this meeting is for you. No experience needed. Just show up.Guests are always welcome to visit and experience the Spotlight difference firsthand.? STAY CONNECTEDSign up for our newsletter for club news, district updates, and Toastmasters International events.❓ Questions? Email us at spotlighttoastmasters654507@gmail.com — a club member will get back to you.The meeting starts promptly at 10:10 AM. We can't wait to see you on July 11th.Because the speakers who connect the most aren't the ones with the most data —they're the ones with the best story. ✨WOULD YOU LIKE TO ATTEND IN PERSON?1000 Oakesdale Ave, SWRenton, Washington 98028 https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/db4408a0-7ce5-11f1-957f-f1f06462340d-rimg-w840-h740-dcefeeeb-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/db8e09f0-7ce5-11f1-a0f0-b3fc05930e16-rimg-w669-h740-dc10141b-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/renton/stop-dumping-data-start-telling-stories/100001992437122067 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Renton - **state**: WA - **country**: United States - **location**: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - **lat**: 47.47061469999999 - **long**: -122.2342094 - **full address**: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 1000 Oakesdale Avenue Southwest, Renton, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Stop Dumping Data, Start Telling Stories! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/ef2900c868a22cac7616540c8e573099a9e0d5bb7d62cc60af441e90c0bdf2f6-rimg-w1200-h600-dc014063-gmir.jpg?v=1782627116 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Stop Dumping Data, Start Telling Stories! being held? - **A:** Stop Dumping Data, Start Telling Stories! takes place on Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 11:30 am at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 1000 Oakesdale Avenue Southwest, Renton, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Stop Dumping Data, Start Telling Stories!? - **A:** Stop Dumping Data, Start Telling Stories! is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 18 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Stop Dumping Data, Start Telling Stories!? - **A:** Stop Dumping Data, Start Telling Stories! is organized by Spotlight Toastmasters. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Stop Dumping Data, Start Telling Stories! is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Renton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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