Unlock The Power Of Storytelling & Data To Drive Stakeholder Buy-In
While data provides the facts, it's the story behind those numbers that truly inspires action
1/29/20252 min read


Have you ever felt confident that the data you presented would earn buy-in from your leadership team, only for it to fall flat?
You're not alone. Let me introduce you to Sarah, a leader who attended one of my recent keynotes.
Sarah had a solid project with meticulously prepared data—graphs, charts, and forecasts. But when she presented it, the room was quiet, and the project was tabled. What went wrong? The data was solid, but it lacked a story.
Sarah realized she needed to show not just the numbers, but how they aligned with the team's goals and the organization's mission. She reframed her next presentation, starting with the human impact and using the data to support her vision. She made the leadership team the heroes of the story.
The result? In her next presentation, Sarah shared a compelling narrative, and the leadership team was engaged, asked insightful questions, and gave their full support.
This is the power of storytelling—when data meets narrative, it resonates, inspires, and drives action.
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About the Author


LaDawn Townsend is a storytelling strategist and keynote speaker recognized as a leading authority on influential storytelling. With a reputation for transforming how organizations communicate, LaDawn has worked with top companies including Amazon, NASA, Abbott Pharmaceuticals, the U.S. Congressional Bipartisan Group, and a variety of nonprofits. Featured in Inc. Magazine and Fortune, she has coached high-performing brands, executives, and politicians to lead with purpose, craft compelling narratives, and create meaningful connections with their audiences. Through her dynamic approach, LaDawn empowers leaders to use storytelling as a tool for influence and impact.
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