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Most agency owners don’t fail because they lack effort. They struggle because they are over-relying on one side of how they lead.

Some lead with instinct, relationships, and vision—but lack the data, systems, and structure to scale. Others are deeply analytical and operationally sound—but struggle to connect, sell, and build meaningful client and candidate relationships.

Sustainable growth requires both.

This session explores what it means to build a whole brain agency—one that integrates both the analytical and relational sides of leadership. Attendees will learn how to identify their natural operating style, understand where gaps exist in their business, and intentionally fill those gaps through hiring, mentorship, or strategic partnerships.

This is not about changing who you are. It is about building a business that is stronger because of who you are—and who you bring alongside you.

Key Takeaways:
How to identify whether you naturally lead from the analytical (data-driven) or relational (intuitive) side of business
The hidden risks of operating too heavily on one side
How to audit your current team and identify what is missing
Hiring strategies to complement—not duplicate—your strengths
Leveraging mentorship and partnerships to accelerate growth
Creating systems that honor both data and human connection
Practical ways to integrate metrics, storytelling, and relationship-building into daily operations

Who This Is For:

Agency owners, leaders, and operators who want to grow sustainably, build stronger teams, and create businesses that are both data-informed and deeply relational.

Saudia Davis is a visionary CEO with over two decades of experience innovating, scaling, and exiting multimillion-dollar enterprises. She now leads IVY Strategy Consulting, where she designed and served as execution partner for Goldman Sachs’ One Million Black Women Black In Business Program, an initiative serving 1,000+ entrepreneurs.

As a strategic advisor, Saudia empowers entrepreneurial leaders through complexities in business strategy, operations, human capital management, and venture capital structures. Her expertise spans AI for Business (Wharton Business School), venture capital and deal-making (VC University and UC Berkeley Law), and she’s known for forging strong relationships, driving innovation, and bringing real business insights to the table.

Saudia’s impact extends beyond her consulting practice. The Mayor of New York City appointed her Chair of the Small Business Committee on the NYC Workforce Development Board and member of the Diversity and Racial Equity Committee. Her academic foundation includes degrees from Bowdoin College and Tisch School of the Arts, complemented by Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 Small Businesses program and specialized business certifications.