Helping Leaders Keep Moving Forward When the Path Isn’t Clear
Steve Fredlund Biography
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 more than three decades of experience as an actuary, executive leader, entrepreneur, and nonprofit founder, Fredlund brings a rare combination of analytical rigor, real-world leadership experience, and engaging storytelling to the stage.
Fredlund’s perspective was shaped by an unexpected chapter in his journey, leading humanitarian efforts in East Africa. Working in environments defined by limited resources, constant uncertainty, and high stakes, he discovered a powerful truth about leadership: progress doesn’t come from having all the answers. It comes from how leaders show up, how they make decisions, and how they move forward together when the path isn’t clear.
Today, Fredlund helps leaders and organizations navigate rapid change, build engagement when work feels heavier, and make strong decisions with limited information. Through his practical frameworks and story-driven keynotes, drawing on lessons from African safaris, high-stakes decision environments, and decades of leadership, Steve equips audiences to keep moving forward with confidence, purpose, and momentum.
Known for his warmth, laugh-out-loud humor, and ability to make complex ideas practical and relatable, Fredlund 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.
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Steve Fredlund Speaking Topics
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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.
Takeaways
- Recognize uncertainty as a normal and unavoidable part of the journey
- Clarify how they want to show up so decisions are not made by default
- Strengthen alignment and connection with the people around them
- Take decisive action that creates forward momentum even without full clarity
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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.
Takeaways
- Make decisions more confidently when information is incomplete
- Navigate competing signals without becoming stuck or overwhelmed
- Act decisively in high-pressure situations
- Maintain clear thinking and emotional control when the stakes are high
Steve Fredlund Videos
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Steve Fredlund is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Author, Inspirational, Non-Fiction Authors, Personal Growth, Social Activism, TED, Workshop -
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Steve Fredlund is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Embrace the Adventure: How to Keep Moving Forward When the Path Isn’t Clear, Raise the Stakes: How to Make High-Pressure Decisions with Limited Information and The Courage Advantage: How Leaders Build Trust, Engagement, and Performance in Uncertain Times. The estimated speaking fee range to book Steve Fredlund for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Steve Fredlund generally travels from Minneapolis, MN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jane Fonda, Lane Gardner, Alyssa Dver, Adam Markel and Cassandra Worthy. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Steve Fredlund for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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