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Ivy Slater
Ivy Slater is a bold executive advisor and CEO who challenges leaders to think clearly, act decisively, and improve performance fast.
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Why you should book Ivy Slater for your next event
- Ivy brings over 25 years of executive advisory experience, giving leaders practical strategies rooted in real-world decision-making.
- Her direct, thoughtful style creates clarity fast, helping leadership teams align, prioritize, and move forward with confidence.
- Audiences leave with actionable frameworks from Ivy’s whole business audit approach, ready to apply immediately.
Non-binding request for Ivy Slater
Executive Advisor. Strategic Planner. Performance Catalyst.
Ivy Slater is the CEO of Slater Success and a highly respected executive advisor with more than 25 years of experience guiding organizations through strategic planning and succession initiatives. Known for her blunt yet thoughtful approach, Ivy works closely with senior leaders to uncover what truly drives performance across the business. Her work spans organizations in legal, finance, private equity, and technology, where expectations are high and results matter. On stage, Ivy delivers dynamic, insight-rich presentations that cut through noise and focus on what works. Every session is designed to leave audiences energized, challenged, and equipped with strategies they can put into action right away.
Ivy Slater: clarity that drives results
Ivy Slater has built her reputation on telling leaders what they need to hear, not what is comfortable. As CEO of Slater Success, she partners with organizations that want measurable improvement, sharper decision-making, and stronger leadership alignment. Ivy’s experience as an executive advisor spans more than 25 years, giving her a deep understanding of how strategy, people, and execution intersect. Her work consistently centers on helping leadership teams see their business as it truly operates, not as they assume it does.
A whole business audit mindset
At the core of Ivy’s work is her well-known whole business audit method. This approach looks across leadership, strategy, succession, and execution to identify gaps that quietly limit performance. Ivy challenges assumptions, asks precise questions, and brings focus to areas that are often overlooked. Her insights help organizations move from reactive decisions to intentional strategy. Audiences gain a clear framework for evaluating their own businesses with honesty and discipline.
Trusted advisor to complex organizations
Ivy regularly works with organizations in legal, finance, private equity, and technology—environments where complexity, pace, and accountability define success. She understands the pressures leaders face and speaks their language. Her guidance helps executive teams strengthen internal alignment, clarify priorities, and improve how decisions are made at the top. Ivy’s credibility comes from experience, not theory, and that comes through clearly in every presentation.
What audiences experience on stage
Ivy’s presentations are dynamic, focused, and highly practical. She combines sharp insight with real-world examples drawn from decades of advisory work. Her style is direct, engaging, and grounded, creating trust quickly with audiences. Sessions are structured to spark reflection, encourage discussion, and drive action. Attendees leave with tools and perspectives they can apply immediately within their own leadership roles and organizations.
Book Ivy Slater for your event
When you book Ivy Slater for your event, you bring in a speaker who delivers clarity, momentum, and practical value. She helps leaders cut through complexity and focus on what truly moves the business forward. Ivy Slater is an ideal choice for executive teams, leadership conferences, and organizations ready to challenge their thinking and elevate performance. Book Ivy Slater for your event to give your audience insight they will remember and strategies they will use.
Customer Reviews
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As the founder and visionary, I brought Slater Success in early on to help build and scale Price Turner CFO’s. In the time we have partnered the company has 10X it’s revenue and team, developed and focused on new markets and today we are working with Slater Success for a 5 year succession plan.
Amy AnderssonPrice Turner CFO’s
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We brought in Slater Success at the point when our senior partner was starting to talk about winding down and scaling back. As a firm with several partners and decades in the legal field we knew it would be helpful to bring in an outside advisor to create not just 1 transition but a culture honoring our founders, giving them legacy and creating a succession plan system that would be ongoing in the years to come. Slater Success jumped in, creating a structure for slowing down and eventually stepping down; supporting our firm as we navigated a major New York City move and taking the opportunity to move to paperless systems. Slater Success helped us in looking at our current firm for new growth opportunities that have been implemented and we have seen the results in our revenue growth, new people and new systems that are creating more efficiency.
Mike GiustoNeufeld, O'Leary & Giusto
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Working with Ivy Slater of Slater Success was nothing short of transformative for a board on which I serve. Ivy recently lead our board retreat and her skill, insight, and grace far exceeded our expectations. From the outset, Ivy brought a clear, well-honed strategic approach. She guided us through a thoughtful, honest analysis of our strengths and weaknesses and led us in a robust SWOT exercise that surfaced both opportunities and blind spots we had not fully named before. Ivy has a gift for asking the right questions, creating space for diverse voices, and keeping the conversation focused and productive. What truly set Ivy apart was her ability to translate big ideas into actionable priorities. She helped us identify our key goals and then walked us through the SMART framework so that each objective became concrete, measurable, and achievable. We left the retreat aligned, energized, and equipped with a practical roadmap for moving our organization forward. If you are looking for a strategic partner who can bring clarity, structure, and inspiration to your leadership team or board, I highly recommend Ivy Slater and Slater Success. She is an exceptional facilitator and coach, and an invaluable asset to any organization ready to grow with intention.
Ariana J. TadlerTadler Law LLP
Rated 5.00/5 based on 3 customer reviews
Keynotes
Keynote by Ivy Slater:
From Growth to Legacy: How Leaders Scale Without Losing Control
Growth is exciting, until it starts to feel chaotic. Many leaders scale quickly but lose clarity, control, and confidence along the way. In this talk, Ivy Slater reframes succession and legacy as strategic growth decisions, not exit plans. She shows leaders how to build structure, accountability, and leadership depth early—so growth strengthens the firm instead of stretching it thin.
This session is about scaling intentionally while protecting culture, clients, and the future of the organization.
Audience Takeaways:
- How to scale without creating chaos, burnout, or bottlenecks.
- Why legacy planning is a growth strategy, not a retirement conversation.
- Practical ways to build leadership capacity before it’s urgent.
- How to maintain control while empowering others to lead .
Keynote by Ivy Slater:
The Leadership Alignment Advantage: Turning Vision into Execution
Most organizations don’t fail because of a lack of vision, they stall because leadership isn’t aligned. In this talk, Ivy explores how misalignment at the top quietly erodes execution, accountability, and results. Leaders will learn how to align decision-makers around priorities, clarify ownership, and turn strategic vision into measurable action. When leadership moves in the same direction, execution becomes faster, cleaner, and more effective.
Audience Takeaways:
- How to identify hidden misalignment that slows execution.
- Why clarity at the top determines results across the organization.
- Tools to turn vision into priorities, actions, and accountability.
- How aligned leadership accelerates growth and decision-making.
Keynote by Ivy Slater:
Building the Next Generation of Leadership: Growth, Succession, and Continuity
The strongest firms don’t wait for a crisis to develop leaders, they build leadership early and intentionally. This session focuses on creating continuity through thoughtful succession and leadership development.
Ivy shows how firms can grow while preparing the next generation to lead with confidence, competence, and clarity. Succession becomes a source of stability and strength—not uncertainty or disruption.
Audience Takeaways:
- How to develop future leaders without losing momentum.
- Why succession planning supports growth and client continuity.
- Strategies to reduce risk by building leadership bench strength.
- How to create confidence in the firm’s future—for clients and teams.
Keynote by Ivy Slater:
Leading for the Long Game: How Confident Leaders Build Teams That Last
Short-term wins are easy to chase; long-term success requires intentional leadership. In this talk, Ivy explores how confident leaders build teams that stay engaged, accountable, and committed over time. Attendees will learn how leadership behavior, decision-making, and culture directly impact retention, performance, and growth.
This session is about leading with purpose, clarity, and consistency—so teams and businesses thrive for years, not just quarters.
Audience Takeaways:
- What confident leadership looks like in practice, not theory.
- How leadership behavior shapes culture and team performance.
- Why long-term thinking creates stronger, more resilient teams.
- Tools to build trust, accountability, and sustainable success.
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