Steve Fredlund is an award-winning keynote speaker, two-time TEDx presenter, bestselling author, and former Fortune 500 leader who helps leaders navigate uncertainty and move forward when the path isn’t clear. Through engaging stories, practical insight, and his signature humor, Steve equips audiences with ideas they can immediately put into practice.

After more than three decades as an actuary, entrepreneur, and nonprofit founder, Steve’s perspective was profoundly shaped by leading humanitarian efforts in East Africa. Working in environments defined by limited resources, constant uncertainty, and high stakes, he discovered that great leadership isn’t about having all the answers; it’s about helping people move forward when no one has them.

Today, Steve helps organizations navigate change with greater confidence and stronger leadership. Drawing on stories from the African bush, the boardroom, and the poker table, his keynotes inspire audiences to embrace uncertainty, strengthen relationships, and keep moving forward.

Known for his warmth, humor, and ability to make complex ideas practical, Steve has inspired audiences across Fortune 500 companies, associations, healthcare systems, nonprofits, and global leadership conferences. When he’s not on stage, he enjoys disc golf, poker, and continuing to believe that this might finally be Minnesota’s year.

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 Fredlund reframes uncertainty as part of the adventure, not a problem to eliminate. Through unforgettable safari stories and practical insight, he introduces The Safari Way Roadmap, a framework for choosing your experience, surrounding yourself with the right people, and taking the bold action that creates momentum when certainty is missing.

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 grounded in analysis he conducted as an HR actuary, Steve Fredlund shows how leaders build trust through simple, consistent behaviors that people want to follow. While designed for leaders, the message resonates with anyone who influences others and wants to make a greater impact at work.

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 elite poker competition to show how top performers make strong, confident decisions without certainty. Audiences learn how to think clearly under pressure and make confident decisions, even when the right answer isn’t obvious.