Media & Speaking

Sharing insights on enterprise transformation, AI-enabled workforce strategy, and the future of organizational leadership

Speaking Topics

LaFawn is a sought-after speaker at global events, bringing an operator's perspective to the most pressing questions facing leadership teams today.

Enterprise Transformation in an AI-Enabled World
How to redesign your operating model when intelligent systems become core to how work gets done — and what needs to remain uniquely human.

Human + AI Workforce Strategy
Building organizations where people and AI-enabled systems perform at their best — from skills development to role design to cultural readiness.

The Future of Organizational Leadership
What C-suite leadership looks like when you're building for both human and machine capability, and how to prepare your leadership pipeline.

Responsible AI Governance & Implementation
Practical frameworks for adopting AI ethically and effectively — balancing innovation, risk, compliance, and human impact.

Skills-Based Hiring
Moving beyond traditional credentials to unlock talent, expand economic mobility, and build future-ready teams.

Building Operating Models That Scale
Designing the internal engines — systems, structures, and capabilities — that allow mission-driven organizations to grow sustainably.

The Pursuit of Purpose

Watch LaFawn discuss navigating life and career with intention — exploring how purpose drives the decisions we make and the impact we create.

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Featured Media

Fortune | May 2025
"Indeed exec says bachelor's degrees are 'not the only way to gain skills'—and employers who require them are missing out"

Fortune | May 2025
"Here's what your future workforce will really look like"

HR Brew | March 2025
"The career of Indeed's chief people and sustainability officer is a testament to skills-based hiring"

Fortune | March 2025
"Meet LaFawn Davis: A C-suite executive at Indeed who dropped out of college and proved you don't need a degree to land a top job"

Fast Company | March 2025
"How to hire and retain Gen Z talent in 2025"

Forbes | December 2024
"Indeed's Rising Voices: Empowering BIPOC Filmmakers To Reimagine The Future Of Work"

Bloomberg | June 2024
"Another Contentious US Election Means a Worker Productivity Dip"

Fast Company | May 2024
"How to navigate the art of code-switching at work"

Forbes | November 2023
“Inside Indeed’s Efforts To Literally Bring Accessibility And Empathy To The Real World”

Speaking Inquiries

LaFawn is available for keynotes, panels, and executive conversations on enterprise transformation, AI-enabled workforce strategy, and the future of organizational leadership. For speaking engagements and media requests, please get in touch.

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