Steve "Safari Dude" Fredlund
Author, Keynote Speaker
Steve Fredlund is an inspirational speaker & breakthrough strategist who spent 25 years as an award-winning actuary and nonprofit founder before swapping spreadsheets for a microphone. While leading a trip to Rwanda, he discovered that true breakthrough doesn’t come from doing everything “right”—it comes from having the courage to do The Unright Thing™. That revelation inspired him to study what drives extraordinary change and build his three-step Safari Way Roadmap.
Today, Steve helps people-pleasers and right-doers break free from the “good” and “fine” to reach their extraordinary—guiding audiences through vivid African safari stories, laugh-out-loud moments, and practical, actionable strategies. He is the bestselling author of Do the Unright Thing: Memoir of a People Pleaser and a two-time TEDx speaker. Known for simplifying complex challenges into a clear, step-by-step process, Steve equips individuals, teams, and organizations to reconnect with their authentic selves, reignite passion, and bring renewed energy and impact to both work and life.
When he’s not inspiring others on stage, you might find Steve playing disc golf, calculating odds at a poker table, or enduring (and wincing) through another season of Minnesota sports.
Popular Programs
- The Unright Thing™: Catalyst to Extraordinary
Professional Summary
As a two-time TEDx speaker, Steve communicates in a compelling way, using remarkable stories and memorable phrases that keep his ideas front-of-mind years into the future. His captivating, authentic, and humorous approach keeps audiences engaged and longing for more. Steve has been called “genuine,” “hilarious,” and “the only actuary in the history of actuaries you actually WANT to sit next to during dinner.” Steve earned a fellowship in the Society of Actuaries and holds a Masters in Business Administration.
"Steve's message fit so well for our event. He was attentive to our content and incorporated an excellent session that resonated with our audience."
Areas of Expertise
- Attitude
- Author
- Collaboration
- Company Culture
- Emerging Leadership Development
- Keynote Speaker
- Leadership
- Life/work Balance
- Male Speakers
- Management
- Mental Health / Mental Well Being
- Midwest Speakers
- Minnesota Speakers
- Motivation and Inspiration
- Personal Growth
- Team Building
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