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"LaDawn was truly remarkable. Her energy and insightful perspectives not only captivated our attendees but also set an enthusiastic tone for the entire conference. She was an absolute delight to work with."

- Lisa Allen, Director of Events
SGC Horizon/Women in Residential+Commercial Construction Conference

Your Audience Will Be Left Transformed...

LaDawn Townsend has three distinct keynote options centered around her expertise to empower leaders to effectively articulate their vision, inspire their team, and drive sustainable results

Transformational & Engaging Talks

LaDawn has delivered her Keynote talks to audiences in West Africa, London, India and the United States

Becoming A Leader Of Influence: Leveraging Storytelling To Gain Buy-In & Stand Out As An Expert

Leaders of influence bring a compelling vision, build trust effortlessly, and inspire their teams and peers with authenticity. This keynote covers how leaders can truly stand out, command respect, and achieve buy-in across all levels of an organization.

Communication Complete:
The Power Of Storytelling for Effective Leadership

Attendees will learn the power of storytelling and how to leverage their extensive resume, to be a change agent in their organization while also being an effective communicator by speaking to their audience's unspoken objections.

Unlock the power of delegation to drive team success, foster accountability, and create a culture of trust and growth within your organization. This keynote is designed to help leaders at all levels move beyond mere task assignment to build a dynamic, results-driven team that thrives on accountability and collaboration.

Delegation Decoded: Building High Performing Teams Through Trust & Execution

Our PMI Austin Chapter was fortunate to experience LaDawn Townsend's exceptional presentations on two occasions. At the July LunchNLearn, she shared invaluable insights on "How to Drive out a Profitable Revenue Growth Plan During Turbulent Markets." LaDawn delved into the transformation of Project Managers from mere executors to pivotal assets in an organization's overall strategy, blending traditional project management with strategic business thinking—an essential skill set in today's dynamic markets.

In addition, LaDawn's contribution at the October 2023 PMI Austin Chapter Hybrid Fall Professional Development Day was outstanding. Her session, "New Age of Project Management: Leadership, Influence, Communication Mastery & Sustainable," captivated an audience of around 300 project managers. LaDawn's expertise and practical delivery imparted tangible skills and renewed purpose, making her the unequivocal favorite speaker of the day among three presenters.

I wholeheartedly endorse LaDawn as a speaker for future events. Her dynamic style and profound knowledge are poised to leave a lasting and beneficial impact on any audience.

- Wilonda Ieans, President Project Management Institute Austin Chapter

Communication Complete:
The Power Of Storytelling for Effective Leadership

This talk explores how leaders can use the power of storytelling to communicate more effectively and inspire action within their teams. In today’s fast-paced work environment, leaders must do more than deliver messages—they must ensure those messages resonate, engage, and motivate their audience. Storytelling, when used skillfully, transforms everyday communications into compelling narratives that unite teams, clarify strategies, and spark positive change.

Keynote Option #1

Whether it’s in team meetings, email updates, or major announcements, leaders are constantly communicating stories that shape the culture and direction of their organization. However, many leaders struggle to get their message heard. This talk addresses the growing gap between managers and employees, with recent studies showing that only 39% of employees feel heard by their leadership. This disconnect makes mastering communication a critical skill for today’s leaders.

LaDawn Townsend’s engaging keynote helps leaders close this gap by teaching them how to build strong relationships, understand their audience, and leverage storytelling to make their communication more impactful. Participants will walk away with the tools to foster trust, drive results, and lead with influence.

Key Lessons

• Understand the critical role of communication in effective leadership: Attendees will gain insights into how become extraordinary well at knowing the unspoken needs of both employees to stakeholders and serves as the foundation for building trust, fostering collaboration, and inspiring action within teams and organizations.
  

• Develop advanced communication skills for leadership success: Through practical strategies and interactive exercises, attendees will learn how to enhance their communication skills to effectively articulate their vision, inspire others, and navigate complex challenges while also discovering the mindset blocks that prohibit you from being a masterful communicator.
  

• Cultivate a culture of communication and collaboration: Building on the foundation of effective leadership communication, this session will empower attendees to create an environment where open dialogue, constructive feedback, and shared understanding thrive.

Becoming A Leader Of Influence: Leveraging Storytelling To Gain Buy-In & Stand Out As An Expert

In a world where influence is a critical currency, this keynote teaches the audience how to use storytelling as a powerful tool to connect with their co-workers, stakeholders and employees to communicate a vision, and inspire others to rally behind common goals. Through carefully crafted narratives, the audience will learn how to express ideas in a way that resonates deeply, motivates employees, and creates a sense of shared purpose.

With a focus on developing executive presence, this keynote will also guide attendees on honing their personal brand as a leader. Attendees will gain insights into projecting authority, fostering trust, and maintaining authenticity, even in high-pressure situations. This isn’t just a talk; it’s a hands-on exploration into what it means to be a true leader of influence, one whose impact extends beyond their title to inspire, empower, and elevate those around them.

Keynote Option #2

Key Lessons:

Attendees will walk away with:

• Standing as the Expert: Understand the core elements of building an influential presence that establishes you as a go-to authority in your field. Learn how to communicate with conviction, share expertise confidently, and deliver impactful messages that inspire others to follow your lead.

• Cultivating a Next-Level Leadership Mindset: Influential leaders embrace a growth mindset that fuels resilience, adaptability, and innovation. This portion of the talk dives into the mental shifts and habits required to foster a mindset geared for high-stakes leadership.

• Creating an Executive Presence: In leadership, presence is power. Executive presence is about more than just appearances; it’s about creating a strong impression and connecting authentically with your audience. Learn how to project confidence, engage others with clarity and vision, and leave a lasting impact through the power of storytelling.

"LaDawn is an incredibly powerful speaker that visibly touches people, invites them to think big and motivates them to be authentic and not give up."

- Marijn Wiersma, Director of Partnership & Innovation 2X Global

Delegation Decoded: Building High Performing Teams Through Trust & Execution

For leaders aiming to empower their teams and achieve high-impact results, mastering the art of delegation is essential. Yet, delegation goes beyond assigning tasks—it’s about building an environment where team members feel trusted, responsible, and ready to step up when it counts.

In this engaging keynote attendees will discover how to make delegation a strategic advantage in your leadership toolkit. This keynote is designed to help leaders at all levels move beyond mere task assignment to build a dynamic, results-driven team that thrives on accountability and collaboration.

Keynote Option #3

Key Lessons:

Attendees will leave equipped with tools and insights to:

• How to Successfully Communicate the Delegated Tasks: This segment will explore practical strategies for ensuring clarity and alignment, so tasks are not only understood but embraced. Leaders will walk away with actionable tips to enhance communication, improve task ownership, and minimize misunderstandings.

• Using Delegation to Create an In-House Talent Pipeline for Promotions: Delegation isn’t just about getting things done—it’s about preparing a team for the next level. This part of the talk reveals how to leverage delegation to nurture emerging leaders, build a skilled talent pipeline, and keep top performers engaged and ready for advancement.

• Delegation Priority Formula: In today’s fast-paced business environment, deciding what to delegate—and to whom—can be challenging. Attendees will learn the formula to assessing tasks by impact, urgency, and employee readiness, ensuring that you’re making the most efficient use of your team’s capabilities.

What Audiences Are Saying

"A step-by-step plan for helping people consider their own leadership style and how to help others become better leaders."

- Department Chair, Private University

"The session is informative no matter the amount of experience you have under your belt. There is always room for growth. LaDawn has a way of getting you to think deeper, and provided strategies to make prospects/clients feel more at home/comfortable to apply."

- Manager, Real Estate Industry

"Very inspiring and interactive session to help you identify strengths and areas of improvement in leadership skills, motivating to start working on it."

- Manager, Pharmaceutical Industry

"I appreciate the insights LaDawn shared about the need for intentionality in leadership with which we need to support each other in the workplace and in our personal lives. "

- Director, Financial Services

"LaDawn Townsend is a dynamic powerhouse speaker who brings clarity, wisdom and insight that goes deeper than most business leaders I know. What I learned from her helped me 10X my business in one year."

- Founder, Professional Services

"LaDawn had great high-level insights and touched on great, relevant current topics. From dismantling gender stereotypes to unspoken challenges. Very engaging!"

- Leader, Banking Industry

"Engaging, energetic and concise. The information is fantastic and relatable."

- Manager, Pharmaceutical Industry

"So may gems, I couldn't write fast enough!"

- CEO, Supply Management

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