Steve blew me away the first time we met. His honesty, passion and obsession about the power of people in the workplace opened my eyes to the possibilities open to great businesses with great people who work together on a common goal. Steve tells with candour the story of Linked In from start up to IPO. He has engaged audiences at my request from C-Suite to front line employees and inspired them to create environments where best people flourish and create real value. I overheard one employee leaving Steve’s talk saying “I get it…it’s all about people!
Biography
Success in the digital economy requires an entirely new talent strategy to attract and retain the best people. Steve helps companies reframe what they offer to employees and employees take ownership of uncertain futures. He offers strategy and insight on talent in times of disruption and uncertainty.
Steve shares insights that will help you learn how to lead differently today, how to focus your team and identify your pain points in navigating the new reality as well as their solutions. Steve will help your leaders learn how to communicate and work together as a dispersed organisation. He will teach you ways to help your teams weather a highly uncertain current reality and future. and will help you see how you can use culture as a powerful weapon to calm and focus the team and inspire resiliency.
Steve is a sought-after keynote speaker, known for his compelling insights on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the workplace. He emphasises that while AI presents unprecedented opportunities, it also necessitates a fundamental rethinking of talent management and organisational culture. In his talks, Steve explores how AI can be leveraged to enhance human potential, foster innovation, and create more engaging work environments
Steve is frequently sought out as a talent expert on global TV and has been a regular guest on Bloomberg West and CNBC. He is also a regular contributor to Forbes with his column Talent Hacking. He has been interviewed by Forbes, Bloomberg Business, SF Chronicle, Human Resource Executive Magazine, HR Magazine, Quartz, The Channel Company’s IT Best of Breed, Spain’s Expansion and El Pais, Colombia’s El Tiempo and Portafolio, and Mexico’s CNNExpansión, among others.
His bestselling book, “Workquake: Embracing the Aftershocks of COVID-19 to Create a Better Model of Working,” offers a roadmap for navigating the seismic shifts in the modern workplace.
Steve’s speaker themes include:
- Embracing AI: Shaping the Next Era of People-Centred Growth
Exploring how organisations can develop practical AI strategies that enhance human capabilities and drive innovation. - Future of Work: Experience Matters
Addressing the evolving expectations of the workforce and how companies can adapt to attract and retain top talent. - World-Class Culture: The New Deal
Discussing how to build and sustain a culture that serves as a competitive advantage in today’s dynamic business environment.
- Embracing AI: Shaping the Next Era of People-Centred Growth
With his unparalleled experience and forward-thinking approach, Steve Cadigan empowers leaders to navigate the complexities of the modern workplace and harness the potential of AI to create thriving, future-ready organisations.


