Sahara Desert adventurer, author, drummer, storyteller ... Steve Donahue is a one person 'tour de force.' His presentations combine fast paced humor with heart-stopping tales from his desert odyssey. He's an expert at making people laugh while they learn. But he can move an audience with a touching story as well. Steve is a master at customization by crafting his message to reflect each client's uniqueness. A superb storyteller, he shares wisdom as old as humanity and never more relevant than today.

Steve's book, "Shifting Sands: A Guidebook for Crossing the Deserts of Change," is based on his harrowing journey across the Sahara. It outlines six "Rules of Desert Travel" to guide readers through deserts of life and change. Soulful yet practical, it presents the desert as a metaphorical place of change, often debunking the popular mountain-climbing metaphor that focuses on goal setting and achievement over the journey itself.

Steve has been a professional speaker since 1988. In 1994, Sharing Ideas Magazine named him a Consummate Speaker of the Year, along with Margaret Thatcher and author Tom Wolfe. Steve has a good command of French and is comfortable in front of Francophone audiences.


MOST REQUESTED PROGRAMS:

FOLLOW A COMPASS, NOT A MAP
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.

THE OASIS EFFECT
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.

DESTINED TO SUCCEED
Capitalize on the natural success programming that each individual is born with. This thought provoking blend of ancient wisdom and modern motivation awakens the inherent talents within each attendee. Using humor, stories, audience interaction and entertaining video clips Steve guides and inspires the discovery and development of individual genius for personal and organizational success.

THEMEWEAVER
Are you struggling to top last year's successful event? Do you want to break out of the rut of using the same old format year after year? Steve Donahue has specifically designed ThemeWeaver to make your next conference truly unique. He addresses your attendees one or more times per day at plenary sessions. He delivers in segments one of his keynote speeches that suits your theme. Interwoven with his speech, he will literally tell the story of the conference. Steve attends all keynotes, concurrent/breakout seminars, luncheons, awards banquets, etc. During breaks he interacts with delegates. He then weaves these impressions with your conference theme. ThemeWeaver is the ultimate in a customized presentation. Steve's closing keynote at ThemeWeaver events has proven highly effective in keeping participants from checking out early; no one wants to miss the dramatic finale to the Sahara Desert story he's been telling!