Preview the Interactive Keynotes & Workshops

Roadblocks & Guardrails: How Executives Lead During Times of Disruption

In this keynote, LaDawn Townsend equips senior leaders with the tools to navigate disruption with authority and precision. From gaining buy-in from stakeholders, boards, and investors, to knowing when it's time to pivot—this talk unpacks how today’s executives can lead with clarity, confidence, and conviction.

Key insights include:

• Securing alignment and trust from key stakeholders during uncertain times
  

• Leveraging non-traditional data to make mission-critical decisions
  

• Leading with certainty—even when the road ahead is anything but
  
  

This session is for executives who are ready to move from reactive to strategic, and lead not just through disruption, but beyond it.

Keynote Option #1

Delegation Decoded: The Leadership Blueprint for Mentoring Emerging Senior Leaders

Delegation isn’t just about task distribution—it’s a powerful strategy for executive-level mentorship and leadership succession. In this keynote, LaDawn Townsend breaks down how seasoned leaders can use targeted delegation to develop emerging senior talent, elevate performance, and create a culture of accountability at the top.

Key insights include:

• Aligning delegation with business objectives and leadership development goals

• Leveraging the Delegation Priority Matrix to assign tasks that build executive thinking

• Prioritizing and removing productivity barriers that hinder leadership growth

• Coaching high-potential talent through strategic task ownership

• Letting go of day-to-day execution to create space for strategic mentorship and oversight
  
  

This session is designed for executives ready to lead from a higher level—while equipping the next generation of senior leaders to step up with clarity, confidence, and capability.

Keynote Option #2

Leading Through Disruption & Change: How to Make Mission-Critical Decisions with Clarity & Certainty—Even with Limited Data

In times of disruption, leaders can’t afford to wait for perfect information. They must act decisively, communicate clearly, and maintain forward momentum—often with limited or conflicting data.

In this keynote, LaDawn Townsend equips executives with a proven decision-making blueprint designed for high-stakes environments. Attendees will gain practical tools to lead with certainty and resilience, even when the path ahead is unclear.

Key takeaways include:

• How to apply the Data-Driven Decision-Making Framework in fast-changing conditions

• Strategies to maintain clarity, certainty, and composure under pressure

• Leading with long-term vision while navigating immediate challenges

• Communicating decisions with confidence to boards, teams, and stakeholders
  

This session is designed for leaders who must make bold, strategic moves—without the luxury of waiting for all the answers.

Keynote Option #3