About the session lead:

Chirantan Bhabhra

Chirantan is a seasoned storytelling coach and teacher, who prefers to describe himself as a lifelong student of storytelling and music. An engineer and MBA from IIM Ahmedabad, he brings over 19 years of diverse work experience—spanning large multinationals like P&G and CMC, as well as entrepreneurship through ventures such as Snapbizz Cloudtech and Udaan.

Chirantan has spent the past decade training professionals and students in communication and storytelling, with a particular focus on both oral and written formats. His workshops are known for being interactive, practical, and deeply engaging. Outside his professional life, he is also a performing musician specializing in retro, sufi, and ghazal genres.

About the session:

This masterclass focused on the art of transforming data into compelling narratives that not only convey information but also drive action and understanding. Data in its raw form can often seem dull or overwhelming—but when structured well, it can become one of the most powerful storytelling tools.

Key highlights of the session included:
– Understanding that every data point has a story, and how to unlock it
– Exploring tools and frameworks that make data interpretation insightful and engaging
– Approaches to data analysis that go beyond just numbers to extract meaning
– Learning to present data through clear, structured narratives that answer the What, How, and Why
– Techniques to communicate insights effectively for diverse audiences

Through a deep dive, the session equipped fellows with practical strategies to bring their data-driven work to life—making it relevant, relatable, and resonant.