LaDawn's expertise spans across industries

Meet Your Strategist

LaDawn Townsend guides government agencies, non-profits, academia, and corporations in future-proofing their organizations for long-term strategic success through her proprietary strategy and data-driven storytelling methodology.

At the intersection of strategy, financial insight, leadership, and execution, her work goes beyond traditional leadership training, focusing on leadership recalibration that drives performance, fosters a productive and healthy organizational culture, and equips leaders to leverage the power of storytelling to gain stakeholder buy-in for mission-critical decisions.

LaDawn has been featured Inc Magazine, Fortune, KTN News in Nairobi, Keyna and Ractoneur in London.

Her clients aren’t just following trends—they’re shaping the landscape of tomorrow.

"LaDawn is an adviser to high-visibility leaders"

-Inc Magazine

How can LaDawn help you?

From executive advisory and strategic planning to interactive keynotes and transformational workshops, organizations gain a significant ROI and more when working with LaDawn.

Executive Advisory

Through tailored executive advisory and strategic consulting LaDawn helps senior leaders navigate challenges and drive growth. Through guidance, she helps organizations to develop strategies that align with long-term goals. Her work focuses on transforming leadership, enhancing decision-making, and fostering high-level performance to achieve mission-critical objectives.

Keynote Speaking

LaDawn’s keynote topics focus on the power of data storytelling and strategic thinking to drive impactful decision-making. She empowers leaders to harness data as a narrative tool, helping them communicate complex insights clearly and gain stakeholder buy-in. Attendees walk away from her talk with actionable strategies for navigating challenges and creating a future-ready organization.

This interactive workshop will teach your team how to craft innovative strategies and leverage the power of data storytelling to gain stakeholder buy-in. This workshop provides an immersive experience, with pre and post training support to empower teams to communicate complex strategies in ways that resonate —transforming ideas into actionable, innovative plans that move your organization forward.

STORI Driven Strategy

Why Data-Driven Storytelling Is Answer To Future Strategies

As a recognized expert in Data-Driven Storytelling, LaDawn Townsend has authored numerous articles and videos on the subject, helping leaders transform complex data into compelling narratives that drive strategic success.

In an era where uncertainty is the only constant, she advocates that organizations must move beyond traditional decision-making models and embrace storytelling as a core leadership capability. The future of leadership demands more than just numbers—it requires the ability to influence stakeholders, secure buy-in for mission-critical initiatives, and create alignment through clear, impactful communication.

Organizations that master this approach will not only stay ahead of disruption but will also foster a culture where strategic foresight and data-driven insights fuel long-term success. By bridging the gap between raw data and human connection, Data-Driven Storytelling positions leaders as the architects of the future.

Inside LaDawn’s Thought Leadership

What Others Are Saying

Trusted by clients and colleagues alike, LaDawn is the go-to strategic advisor for leaders navigating high-stakes decisions.

"Exceeded Our Expectations"

- Nicole Pitsinos Dir. of Marketing BVLGARI North America

"She isn't afraid to ask questions. During our time working with LaDawn we learned to trust in her advice and her services have been "spot on."

- Dave Rudd, CFO i5 Services

”LaDawn has the ability to identify core problems that negatively impacted our organization & improved customer experience”

- Tom Helock, SVP Bank of America

”LaDawn is prompt in delivering solutions and strategies for our projects to be on top of the charts”

- Cecily Francis, IT Program Leader

Secure Your Organization's Future With
STORI Driven Strategy