Steve Fredlund

Helping Leaders Keep Moving Forward When the Path Isn’t Clear

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Steve Fredlund

Helping Leaders Keep Moving Forward When the Path Isn’t Clear

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Why Book

Drawing on three decades as an actuary, executive leader, entrepreneur, and nonprofit founder, he brings a rare combination of analytical rigor, real-world leadership experience, and engaging storytelling to every stage.
Known for laugh-out-loud humor, memorable safari stories, and practical frameworks audiences can immediately apply, Steve equips people to navigate change, strengthen engagement, and make confident decisions under pressure.
Steve delivers the kind of keynote experience people enjoy in the moment and use long after the event.

Biography

Steve Fredlund is an award-winning keynote speaker, two-time TEDx presenter, and bestselling author of Do the Unright Thing. After more than 30 years as an actuary, executive, entrepreneur, and nonprofit founder, including leading humanitarian efforts in East Africa, Steve gained a unique perspective on leadership in uncertain conditions.

Today, Steve helps leaders keep moving forward through change and uncertainty. Through engaging stories, humor, and practical tools drawn from African safaris, leadership research, and high-pressure decision environments, he equips audiences to build engagement, make confident decisions with limited information, and lead effectively when the path isn’t clear.

Programs

EMBRACE THE ADVENTURE: How to Keep Moving Forward When the Path Isn’t Clear

In a world where change keeps accelerating and clarity rarely comes first, it is easy to feel stuck between wanting to move forward and not knowing how. In this uplifting, story-driven keynote, Steve “Safari Dude” Fredlund reframes uncertainty as part of the adventure, not a problem to eliminate. Through powerful safari stories and practical insight, audiences learn how to keep moving forward with intention, surround themselves with the right people, and take the bold action that creates momentum when the path is unclear.

THE COURAGE ADVANTAGE: How Leaders Build Trust, Engagement, and Performance in Uncertain Times

In today’s environment, engagement and performance are not driven by pressure or programs. They are shaped by how leaders show up every day. In this practical and human-centered keynote, Steve Fredlund shows how leaders build trust, strengthen connection, and create ownership through simple, consistent behaviors. While designed for leaders, the message resonates with anyone who influences others and wants to make a greater impact at work.

RAISE THE STAKES: How to Make High-Pressure Decisions with Limited Information

Today’s decisions must be made faster, with less information and higher stakes. In this engaging and highly relatable keynote, Steve Fredlund uses lessons from championship-level poker to show how top performers make strong, confident decisions without certainty. Audiences learn how to think clearly under pressure, evaluate competing signals, and move forward decisively even when the right answer is not obvious.

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TED Conference, Inspirational Speakers, Team Building Speakers, Motivational, Leadership Speakers, Storytelling, Team Building, Corporate Culture Speakers, Leadership and Inspiration,

Steve Fredlund Reviews

“Steve Fredlund did an amazing job presenting to our management team at our Annual Meeting. His presentation was insightful and it was presented in a manner that was both engaging and relevant.”

— President & CEO, Brosz Engineering, Inc.

“Steve is a great storyteller and very easy to work with. The audience enjoyed his presentation and many lined up to purchase his book afterwards.“

— Minnesota Bankers Association

“Everything about working with Steve was absolutely wonderful. He was fun, timely and wanted to meet the needs of our organization. I’d highly recommend working with Steve!”

— KENT Corporation

His message hit the mark and was the perfect wrap-up for our program. It was humorous, relatable, and full of practical leadership lessons. After his presentation he took the time to chat with attendees and even offered to help Lauren and I pack up our table! I really can’t think of anything he could have done differently to make his presentation better.”

— Executive Director, National Association of Credit Union Chairs (NACUC)

It was a privilege to hear Steve Fredlund deliver such an inspiring and insightful keynote. His passion, expertise, and engaging storytelling left the audience motivated and energized — truly a highlight of our Annual Safety and Wellness Days at Lake Country Power

— Director of Safety and Risk Management, Lake Country Power