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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

Constructing Confidence: Mastering Communication and Assertiveness in Leadership

This keynote is crafted to provide actionable strategies that help you communicate assertively, handle difficult conversations, and project confidence in every setting.

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.

Is your organization struggling to bridge the gap between your product offerings and your customers’ real needs?

Do you find that how your sales team is speaking at potential clients is pushing them away versus closing deals? It’s time to shift the sales STORI of your organization.

Transform Pain Points into Profits: The Power of Storytelling to Drive Sales

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.

Constructing Confidence: Mastering Communication and Assertiveness in Leadership

Constructing Confidence is a dynamic keynote tailored for leaders who are eager to amplify their voices, establish authority, and lead with authenticity.

In this engaging talk, we'll tackle the unique challenges many women encounter in the workplace—from navigating high-stakes meetings to leading diverse teams and driving initiatives forward.

This keynote is crafted to provide actionable strategies that help you communicate assertively, handle difficult conversations, and project confidence in every setting.

Keynote Option #2

Key Lessons:

Attendees will walk away with:

• Developing Confident Communication Skills in Leadership - Learn how to communicate clearly and assertively, even in high-stakes environments. This objective will focus on key techniques to help you navigate challenging conversations, represent your ideas persuasively, and lead meetings with confidence.
  

• Building Authority Through Influence & Storytelling - Discover how to establish and maintain your authority in the workplace. Learn strategies to project a strong presence, handle pushback effectively, and ensure that your expertise is recognized and valued by others.
  

• Mastering the Art of The Professional Pushback - Professional pushback is the skill of respectfully challenging ideas to ensure the best outcomes, by voicing concerns and offering solutions constructively. It’s about advocating for what’s right while maintaining respect and collaboration. This approach builds trust and credibility, showing a commitment to excellence and meaningful contribution.

"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

Transform Pain Points into Profits: The Power of Storytelling to Drive Sales

In this dynamic and impactful keynote, LaDawn, a seasoned storytelling strategist featured in Inc. and Fortune, takes your team on a journey to master the art of storytelling that converts.

Drawing from her proven STORI framework, she teaches leaders and sales teams how to transform their product’s pain points into compelling narratives that resonate deeply with customers. This talk empowers your team to craft stories that not only capture attention but also drive action, turning objections into opportunities and challenges into long-term relationships.

Keynote Option #3

Key Lessons:

Attendees will leave equipped with tools and insights to:

• Crafting Compelling Stories: Learn how to weave your product or service into a narrative that addresses customer pain points, builds trust, and motivates decision-making.

• Turning Obstacles into Opportunities: Discover how to shift the conversation from "selling" to "solving," ensuring your message resonates in high-stakes situations.

• Driving Purchase Decisions: Learn to position your communication as the solution, whether you’re looking to close a sale, gain a customer, or win over a critical stakeholder.

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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