Michelle Dunivan is the Senior Director of Insights & Analytics at Best Friends Animal Society.What’s remarkable? She has a PhD in Communication.Michelle is that rare analytics leader who speaks both “data” and “human.”She’s led teams across industries—turning complex analysis into real-world impact.In this episode, you’ll learn:- Why your first stakeholder conversation shapes the outcome (not your slides)- The #1 move to lock in executive buy-in—*before* you present- The unexpected reason your best work gets ignored- A quick test to know if your insight clicked—or confused everyoneLet’s get into it.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-dunivan/The MindSpeaking podcast is about the Human Side of Data. I invite thought leaders to spread their insights about data, communication, and personal development. Timestamps:00:01:42 – One habit Michelle uses daily00:02:31 – Why there’s no single data truth00:03:53 – Analysts love data, not people?00:06:50 – What breaks analysts’ hearts at work00:08:16 – Why plain language builds trust00:11:19 – The mistake that kills engagement00:14:43 – How she reshapes messy presentations00:17:25 – What to say when unsure00:19:02 – How she gets exec buy-in early00:23:59 – Resolving leadership conflict (without drama)00:27:47 – The make-or-break for analytics projects00:30:30 – Why changing minds beats compliance00:34:00 – What made her invest in training00:43:52 – The difference with MindSpeaking’s training00:46:23 – Final message: everything communicates