Steve Donahue

Steve Donahue

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Victoria, British Columbia

Change & Engagement Expert | Sahara Adventurer | Best Selling Author | Story Guru

  • Videos
  • Expertise
  • Humour At Workplace
  • Influence & Negotiation
  • Leadership
  • Leadership and Change
  • Marketing & Branding
  • Mental Health
  • Mindset & Goal Accomplishment
  • Organizational Change
  • Organizational Leadership

STEVE DONAHUE BIOGRAPHY

Steve Donahue is a distinguished storyteller, bestselling author, and corporate change expert who has made a profound impact on leadership development and organizational culture. As a speaker, trainer, and consultant, Steve Donahue specializes in helping leaders navigate change, inspire their teams, and build high-performance cultures through the power of storytelling. His unique approach is rooted in his personal experiences, including his life-changing adventure across the Sahara Desert, which Steve Donahue uses as a metaphor for leadership and resilience in his flagship ThemeWeaver® program.

His research into narrative science reveals that storytelling is a critical tool for leaders who wish to engage their teams and drive organizational success. By weaving compelling narratives into their leadership strategies, leaders can inspire loyalty, foster collaboration, and create cultures of high engagement. His bestselling books, Shifting Sands and Follow Your Compass, explore these themes, providing practical insights on how to craft and communicate stories that resonate deeply with employees and stakeholders. His upcoming book, Tell an Epic Story, will delve further into the art of storytelling and its transformative power in the workplace.

Steve Donahue has addressed over 1,000 organizations across four continents, including many Fortune 50 companies. His dynamic speaking style blends humor, inspiration, and actionable insights, turning his presentations into transformative experiences for his audiences. With the timing of a stand-up comedian and the depth of a seasoned leadership expert, his speeches engage audiences and leave a lasting impact. His ThemeWeaver® program, in particular, has revolutionized corporate events by helping leaders develop their own “epic stories,” which they can use to rally their teams and inspire exceptional performance.

His contributions to the field of leadership and organizational change extend far beyond his speaking engagements. Steve Donahue has been recognized as a business revolutionary in narrative science, offering a fresh perspective on how stories can shape corporate culture and lead to measurable results. Through his work, Steve Donahue empowers leaders to embrace the shifting sands of change with confidence, equipping them with the tools to thrive in an ever-changing business environment.

Steve Donahue continues to be a sought-after speaker for organizations looking to enhance their leadership capabilities and foster a more engaged, high-performing workforce. His ability to transform complex leadership concepts into relatable, actionable stories has made him a favorite among audiences around the globe. By helping leaders harness the power of storytelling, Steve Donahue is not only shaping the future of leadership but also creating a new generation of leaders who are equipped to navigate the challenges of the modern workplace with clarity, purpose, and passion.

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Book

Shifting Sands: A Guidebook for Crossing the Deserts of Change
Shifting Sands: A Guidebook for Crossing the Deserts of Change
We live in a culture, Steve Donahue writes, which loves “climbing mountains.” We want to see the peak, map out a route, and follow it to the top. Sometimes this approach works, but not always, particularly when we are enduring a personal crisis—divorce, job loss, addiction, illness, or death....

Book

Follow Your Compass: And Find Your Life's True Direction
Follow Your Compass: And Find Your Life's True Direction
FOLLOW YOUR COMPASS will take you on an extraordinary journey to discover your life's true direction. You will learn how to identify, interpret and ultimately be guided by the magnetic forces of your unique talents, desires and destiny. The fascinating story of sea turtles and their epic voyages...

Steve Donahue Topic Presentations

Steve Donahue Victoria, British Columbia, Canada delivers Keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics.Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences, and event formats.

Tell An Epic Story: 5 Minutes A Day to Greatness

Lead Epic Change: Face the Future Fearlessly

Build An Epic Team: Triumph Together

Epic Conference Theme-weaver®: Make Your Meeting Magical

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