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About Steve
Steve Huff is an international keynote speaker, author and leadership consultant with thirty years of experience working with leaders across government, corporate organisations and NGOs on four continents.
His work has taken him from boardrooms in Australia and the United States to community organisations in sub-Saharan Africa. He has worked with local government leaders, HR directors, C-suite executives and frontline managers – all navigating the same fundamental challenge: leading well when nothing is predictable.
He is the author of Life is Chaos and All is Well, a philosophical and practical guide to resilience, leadership and human potential. His new book, Leading Through Chaos, targeted specifically at leaders in complex organisations, publishes in late 2026.
Steve is based in Australia and available for engagements across Australia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and Europe. From March 2027 he will be operating nomadically and available internationally year-round.
Keynote Topics
Life is Chaos and All is Well: Leading with Clarity in Uncertain Times
For leaders navigating constant change who need a new relationship with uncertainty – not just new skills for managing it.
– Reframes chaos as context for leadership, not the enemy
– Tools for maintaining clarity under pressure
– Framework for building resilient teams
The Chaos Advantage: How Disruption Becomes Your Greatest Leadership Asset
For leaders who want to stop managing disruption and start using it.
– Why most change management misses the point
– The mindset shifts that separate leaders who thrive from those who endure
– Leading with confidence when the ground keeps moving
Radical Responsibility: Putting Ownership Back Into the Workplace
A direct keynote about accountability culture and what it takes to build teams where people own their results.
– A model for accountability that doesn't rely on authority or fear
– Language for shifting culture from compliance to ownership
– How leaders model responsibility starting from themselves
Wellbeing Is Not a Perk: Why Thriving Cultures Start With the Leader
For HR directors and people leaders whose wellbeing programs aren't working.
– Why most wellbeing initiatives miss the point
– The connection between leadership behaviour and team wellbeing
– Building cultures where people genuinely thrive
What people say
"Steve Huff is among the best speakers I have seen over the last 20 years. He distills complex topics into understandable messages, drawing upon experience from living and working across the world in tech startups, education and non-profit sectors – from the USA to Australia to Chad, Africa. His upbeat presentation style captures attention and uses memorable stories and humour to convey key points and inspire action."
- Colin Graham, Causeway Innovation
"You always bring your leadership experience, humour and horizon-thinking to the fore, connecting with everyone in the room and providing terrific insights, observations and perspectives. What I also love is how you've immersed yourself in the local government sector, forging deep relationships and developing a strong understanding of our leadership challenges."
- Alison Smith, Local Government Association of Queensland
Organisations Steve has worked with
Booking Information
Available for Keynotes
· Half-day workshops
· Conference facilitation
· Panel appearances
Audiences
· Corporate leadership
· HR & L&D
· Local and state government
· Associations
· Women in leadership
Availability
Australia – year-round
United Kingdom & Ireland – April to December 2027
Canada & Europe – enquire for availability
Contact steve@winningchaos.com
+61 407 697 010