Ideal for: Senior Executives & Strategic Planners

The Problem: Teams are paralyzed by “analysis paralysis” and the fear of making the wrong move in a volatile market.

The Keynote: Drawing on his experience in disaster zones where information is scarce and the environment is chaotic, Steven teaches the “Frontline Framework” for decision-making.

• Key Takeaways:

  • How to make sound decisions with only 60% of the information.

  • The “Sober Second Opinion”: Moving past ego to find the unvarnished truth.

  • Maintaining team morale when the roadmap is constantly changing.

Ideal for: Mid-Level Managers & Emerging Leaders

The Problem: Modern employees are skeptical of “corporate speak.” Trust is at an all-time low, leading to disengagement and high turnover.

The Keynote: Steven challenges the “Hero Leader” myth. He explains why authentic leadership is built on trust, not a title, and how the virtues of Humility, Hungry, and Smarts create a culture of psychological safety.

• Key Takeaways:

  • The Bridge Between Behaviour and Profit: Why values must be lived, not just posted on a wall.

  • How to build “Instant Trust” in new or fractured teams.

  • Practical strategies for human-centric leadership that drive performance.

Ideal for: All Staff or HR-Focused Events

The Problem: Organizations are losing an average of 19 business days per year to mental health absences. Leaders are burnt out trying to “save” their teams.

The Keynote: Using lessons from humanitarian frontlines, Steven shares how to build Organizational Health that lasts. This isn’t about “stress management” tips; it’s about creating a resilient structure that supports its people before the crisis hits.

• Key Takeaways:

  • Identifying the “Quiet Crises” within your team before they explode.

  • The “Pulse Check”: Assessing organizational health in real-time.

  • Tactics to foster team cohesion that acts as a buffer against external stress.

Ideal for: Operations Leaders, Project Managers, and Results-Driven Teams

The Problem: Many organizations have a “strategy-execution gap.” Great ideas are born in boardrooms but die in the field because of a lack of clarity, shifting priorities, or a culture of “polite avoidance.”

The Keynote: Success isn’t just about having the right plan; it’s about the discipline to follow through when the “New Year energy” fades. Drawing on military precision and humanitarian urgency, Steven shares how to build a culture where accountability isn’t a “gotcha”—it’s a shared commitment to the mission.

• Key Takeaways:

  • The 3-Part Recipe: How to hire and cultivate the “Humble, Hungry, and Smart” virtues that make accountability natural.

  • Auditing Your Rhythms: How to identify and remove the “friction points” in your organizational habits that slow down progress.

  • The “Clean Slate” Strategy: How to use psychological safety as the foundation for honest performance conversations that actually drive profit.