Steve Donahue

Change is no longer something you manage — it’s something you live. To succeed, you must activate the nomadic traits humanity relied on for 96% of its history—agile, creative and collaborative. In this powerful keynote, bestselling author and Sahara adventurer Steve Donahue helps you rediscover your “adaptive DNA” and embrace change as a way of life. With unforgettable storytelling and actionable insights, Steve shows leaders and teams how to move faster, stay flexible and turn the shifting sands of change into firm ground for growth.

Most organizations treat change as episodic when in reality it’s relentless. To thrive, teams need to think and act like caravans—always moving, always
adapting. In this high-energy keynote, multiple bestselling author Steve Donahue shows leaders how to shift from a sedentary to nomadic ethos—developing inner agility, resilience and momentum across their teams. Blending story, humor and urgency, he helps leaders keep their caravans advancing across the unpredictable dunes of disruption.
 

AI disruption isn’t coming—it’s already here. In this energizing keynote, bestselling author of Follow Your Compass, Steve Donahue, reveals how to become the person no machine can replace. Drawing from decades of research into Human Intelligence, Steve outlines the 5 Irreplaceable Advantages® that AI will never replicate. Combining storytelling, humor, and practical insight, Steve reveals how mastering “skills that don’t scale” will protect your employability and ensure lasting career value.

Every team wants to be part of something bigger and accomplish greater things. In this uplifting presentation, Steve Donahue shows leaders how his Epic Story Framework® turns everyday efforts into legendary results. Drawing on his Narrative Intelligence tools, Steve reveals the five storytelling components behind the world’s most successful teams and brands—principles leaders can use to unite and inspire their own. With humor, stories, and strategy, he equips leaders to build a heroic team identity that boosts passion and collaboration in a constantly changing environment.