CORE KEYNOTE
Leadership from the Other Side of the Organizational Chart
Influence isn't granted by a title. It's earned through trust, credibility, and action. Drawing on 30 years as a DEA Special Agent, Steve shows audiences how informal leaders earn the confidence of others, influence decisions, and help organizations perform when the stakes are high.
High-Stakes Clarity
Drawing on decades of decisions made in high-pressure federal investigations, Steve shows audiences how to separate facts from noise, think clearly under pressure, and act decisively when the consequences matter.
OPERATIONAL TRUST
Building Operational Trust
In high-stakes operations, trust isn't a slogan—it's what allows people to act when the pressure is on. Drawing on decades of federal investigations and interagency operations, Steve shows teams how credibility, communication, and accountability create the trust that makes effective leadership possible.
Steve Peterson, early in his career as a DEA Special Agent.
Steve during a DEA investigation that later became an inspiration for Breaking Bad.
DEA Special Agents Steve Peterson and Bill Marsh following an undercover operation and cocaine seizure.
THE SPEAKING EXPERIENCE
From Booking to the Stage
Understand Your Audience
Tailor the Message
Deliver the Experience
Continue the Conversation
We begin with a conversation about your organization, your audience, and what you want them to take away from the event.
Steve adapts his stories and leadership lessons to your organization, connecting his real-world experiences to the challenges your people face.
Steve brings compelling stories, practical leadership lessons, and decades of high-stakes experience to the stage—giving audiences ideas they can use immediately.
After the keynote, Steve is available to engage with attendees and event leaders, answer questions, and help reinforce the lessons from the program.
Bring Informal Leadership to Your Next Event
Give your audience practical strategies to build trust, increase influence, and lead effectively—regardless of title or position.