Steve Fredlund
Helping leaders and teams keep moving forward with clarity, confidence, and momentum when the path isn’t clear.
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- Award-winning keynote speaker, two-time TEDx presenter, and bestselling author of Do the Unright Thing: Memoir of a People Pleaser
- Helps leaders and teams navigate change, build engagement, and make strong decisions when the path isn’t clear
- More than 30 years of experience as an actuary, executive leader, entrepreneur, nonprofit founder, and workforce analytics pioneer
- Brings rare credibility through analytical rigor, real-world leadership experience, and laugh-out-loud storytelling
- Leadership lessons shaped through humanitarian work and self-sustainability initiatives in Rwanda
- Signature keynotes use memorable frameworks drawn from African safaris, leadership research, and high-pressure decision environments
- Trusted by Fortune 500 companies, healthcare systems, associations, financial institutions, and leadership conferences
- Also known for poker championships, disc golf enthusiasm, and continued optimism about Minnesota sports
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Steve Fredlund is an award-winning keynote speaker, two-time TEDx presenter, and bestselling author of Do the Unright Thing: Memoir of a People Pleaser. With a background spanning three decades as an actuary, executive, entrepreneur, and nonprofit founder.
Steve brings a rare blend of analytical insight and heartfelt storytelling to every stage.
His journey took an unexpected turn after leading humanitarian efforts in East Africa, where he gained profound insights into life and leadership—and realized that doing everything “right” isn’t what leads to fulfillment or impact. That revelation sparked his mission to help others discover what he calls the Courage Advantage™—the everyday courage to move beyond expectation, lead with authenticity, and live in alignment with what truly matters.
Through his proprietary frameworks and powerful keynotes, Steve equips leaders and teams to navigate change, strengthen connection, and perform with greater purpose and impact.
Known for his laugh-out-loud humor, relatable storytelling, and ability to make complex ideas simple, Steve has inspired audiences across Fortune 500 companies, healthcare systems, credit unions, nonprofits, and global communities. Offstage, he enjoys disc golf, poker, and enduring the highs and heartbreaks of Minnesota sports.
A story-driven keynote that helps leaders and teams reframe uncertainty, regain momentum, and move forward with clarity, courage, and purpose when the future feels unclear.
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.
Equip your leaders with the courage, clarity, and confidence to perform at their best—especially when everything is changing.
In a world that won’t stop shifting, even the most capable leaders can feel stuck or overwhelmed. In this inspiring and practical keynote, Steve Fredlund introduces The Courage Advantage™—a proven framework for unlocking greater impact and resilience through everyday courage. With humor, stories, and actionable insights, Steve shows how courageous leadership strengthens trust, clarity, and connection. Audiences leave with renewed energy and a clear path to lead boldly through uncertainty.
An engaging keynote using lessons from championship poker to help audiences think clearly, manage pressure, and make confident decisions without having all the answers.
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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