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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

Communication Complete: The Power Of Storytelling To Influence Decisions

In high-stakes leadership, data and logic alone won’t drive action—compelling storytelling is the key to influencing decisions and securing stakeholder buy-in. This keynote empowers leaders to harness the power of narrative to communicate mission-critical messages with clarity, confidence, and impact.

Attendees will learn how to transform their expertise and insights into persuasive stories that resonate with key decision-makers. By understanding the five stakeholder audience types, leaders will be able to anticipate objections, position their initiatives as indispensable solutions, and foster alignment at the highest levels.

This session provides actionable strategies to craft messages that inspire trust, drive engagement, and turn ideas into action—ensuring leaders don’t just communicate, but truly connect and influence.

Keynote Option #1

"She 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

Data-Driven STORI: How to Leverage Storytelling to Gain Stakeholder Buy-In

Senior stakeholders don’t just want data—they want a compelling narrative that aligns with their priorities, solves their challenges, and instills confidence in your vision.

In this interactive and transformative keynote, attendees will learn how to turn raw numbers into relatable, persuasive narratives that bridge the gap between data and decision-making. By mastering the art of storytelling, leaders will ensure their initiatives gain the buy-in they deserve. They will discover how to identify and address unspoken concerns, frame insights in a way that resonates with diverse stakeholder audiences, and create a lasting impact with their communication.

Through real-world examples and actionable frameworks, this session will empower leaders to transform dry metrics into compelling stories that drive action. Attendees will leave with a proven methodology for structuring their messaging, making complex information accessible, and fostering engagement across their organizations.

By the end of this session, they will have the tools to elevate their communication, position themselves as strategic thinkers, and influence decision-makers at the highest levels.

Keynote Option #2

"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

Future STORI: Strategies For Tomorrow Driven By Data & Storytelling

Successful leadership in today’s evolving landscape requires more than just executing a strategy—it demands a visionary approach to shaping the future. This keynote challenges leaders to expand their perspective on strategic planning by integrating storytelling as a powerful tool for influence, innovation, and long-term impact.

Attendees will learn how to move beyond traditional planning methods and develop future-focused strategies that anticipate challenges, align with evolving market dynamics, and drive meaningful change. By leveraging storytelling, leaders will craft compelling narratives that not only articulate their vision but also inspire teams, stakeholders, and organizations to take action.

This session provides the framework for leaders to think bigger, plan smarter, and lead with both clarity and conviction—ensuring their strategies are not just created but successfully realized.

Keynote Option #3

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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