{"podcast":{"title":"FP&A Unlocked","slug":"fp-a-unlocked-6854784","podcast_index_feed_id":6854784,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/fpa-unlocked/","website_url":"https://fpa-unlocked.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/7b295ae1-78a0-444c-9348-ddb70671ccc0/IMG-1687.jpg","author":"Paul Barnhurst","episode_count":115,"summary":"FP&A Unlocked is where Paul Barnhurst, aka The FP&A Guy, discusses how FP&A can unlock your seat at the boardroom, and what it takes.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fp-a-unlocked-6854784"},"episode":{"title":"Your Data Won't Convince Anyone. Do This Instead. | Gabrielle Dolan on FP&A Storytelling","slug":"your-data-won-t-convince-anyone-do-this-instead-gabrielle-dolan-on-fp-a-storytelling","published_at":"2026-05-14T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fp-a-unlocked-6854784/your-data-won-t-convince-anyone-do-this-instead-gabrielle-dolan-on-fp-a-storytelling","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fp-a-unlocked-6854784","url":"https://fpa-unlocked.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://p.podderapp.com/4728109098/op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/040d38eb-58cd-44d6-a7dd-04311a6ea2a6.mp3","summary":"FP&A & AI Software Showcase: Explore Leading Tools FP&A leaders are embracing AI, and we’re here to help. On May 21st, I’ll host the FP&A & AI Software Showcase, featuring FP&A planning and AI tools like Concourse, Sapien, Drivetrain, and Una AI. Join us for live demos, insights, and no sales pressure. Register today: www.thefpandaguy.com/fpa-software-showcase In this episode of FP&A Unlocked, Paul Barnhurst speaks with Gabrielle Dolan, a global expert in strategic storytelling, about the power of storytelling in business and how it can transform communication. Gabrielle shares her journey from senior leadership at the National Australia Bank to becoming a bestselling author and storytelling expert. She discusses how storytelling helps finance professionals influence decisions, engage teams, and communicate complex messages effectively. Gabrielle Dolan is a global expert in strategic storytelling and communication, having worked with leaders from companies like Amazon, EY, Uber, and the Obama Foundation. With over 20 years of experience in leadership roles and storytelling, Gabrielle is the bestselling author of eight books, including her latest Story Intelligence: The Craft of Authentic Storytelling Made Smarter with AI. She is also the co-host of the podcast Keeping It Real with Jack and Ral, which ranks in Spotify's top 3% most shared podcasts. Expect to Learn: Why storytelling is essential for influencing decisions in finance and business. The impact of authenticity and vulnerability in leadership communication. How AI can enhance storytelling without losing its human touch. Practical tips for finance professionals on how to use stories in presentations. Here are a few relevant quotes from the episode: “Storytelling is not about manipula…","meta_description":"FP&A & AI Software Showcase: Explore Leading Tools FP&A leaders are embracing AI, and we’re here to help. On May 21st, I’ll host the FP&A…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3783,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fp-a-unlocked-6854784/episodes/your-data-won-t-convince-anyone-do-this-instead-gabrielle-dolan-on-fp-a-storytelling/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fp-a-unlocked-6854784/your-data-won-t-convince-anyone-do-this-instead-gabrielle-dolan-on-fp-a-storytelling.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}