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Whether you’re leading a team of twelve or inspiring a packed auditorium, Ryan brings the same grounded presence and practical wisdom to every room. His talks blend cutting-edge neuroscience with relatable stories, humor, and real-world tools that audiences can apply immediately.
Ryan has worked with veterans, athletes, Fortune 500 CEOs, frontline service providers, first responders, and social workers—people who operate under pressure and care deeply about what they do. From the boardroom to the emergency room, he meets audiences with respect, empathy, and practical insight, helping them reconnect to their steadiness and strength when it matters most.
He connects with audiences on a deeply human level, translating complex ideas about stress, mindfulness, and performance into clear, actionable strategies through his evidence-based Pause Method®. His message helps individuals and teams build resilience, prevent burnout, and lead with presence, compassion, and purpose—one pause at a time.
Popular Keynote Topics
Conferences, all-hands meetings, leadership offsites, & more
Pause to Thrive: Practical Resilience in the Age of Overwhelm
Grounded and Clear: Finding Stability and Adapting to Change
Mindful Leadership in Action: Leading with Presence, Integrity, and Heart
Survival Brain & Strategic Pause: Rewiring Stress for Better Decisions
From Burnout to Balance: Reclaiming Your Energy and Purpose at Work
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