Unlike the mountains that populate our cultural metaphors - with clear routes and identifiable peaks - much of life feels like a journey over constantly shifting terrain. Success, in the Sahara and in life, requires a profound sense of personal direction and the ability to adapt to any conditions. This refreshing presentation debunks popular success strategies and shows how discovering and following your inner compass can help you lead yourself, your team or your organization even when the destination is unclear and the route uncertain.

It's impossible to cross the Sahara without stopping at the oases. Desert travelers need to refuel, reflect on where they are headed, and connect with others who are on the same journey they are on. Every conference, like an oasis in the desert, is an essential meeting place for those who are on the same journey. This upbeat, entertaining presentation will show individuals and organizations why it is crucial to find the oasis in the desert of our over-committed lives.

The secret of success is to identify your inherent giftedness and turn that specific talent into performance. Based on a lifetime of leveraging his uniqueness, Steve Donahue shares his own 15 years of strength-based research and coaching to help you discover, develop and deliver your genius in the situations where you can have the greatest impact.

The only way to cross the Sahara Desert is to stop at every oasis. This is where you replenish your water supplies, refuel your vehicle and renew relationships with fellow travelers. Skipping an oasis means almost certain death. This presentation shows how to identify and protect your essential oases so that you always have gas in your tank, a clear direction and travel as a team.