Ryan Foland speaks with Michael Hingson, #1 New York Times Best-Selling Author & Inspirational Speaker, captivates audiences worldwide with his remarkable story of survival during the 9/11 attacks and empowers them with insights on leadership, trust, and thriving through adversity.In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Michael exemplifies …

Ryan Foland speaks with Michael Reddington, an expert at moving people from resistance to commitment. He is an executive resource, Certified Forensic Interviewer, President of InQuasive, Inc., and author of The Disciplined Listening Method.In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Michael talk about the nature of effective communication and p…

Ryan Foland speaks with Park Howell, who is a business storytelling consultant, podcast host, and keynote speaker.In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Park delve into the power of storytelling in building trust and connection.Tune in for an interview packed with ideas and tips on refining your public speaking skills and staying relevant …

Ryan Foland speaks with Jeff Harry who is a Positive Psychology Play Speaker. He shows individuals and companies how to tap into their true selves to feel their happiest and most fulfilled — all by playing.In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Jeff discuss the importance of embracing failure, sharing authentic stories, and consistently pu…

Ryan Foland speaks with Sally Z, an Award-Winning & TEDx Speaker, Bravery Expert, Coach and Best-Selling Author.In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Sally talk about the framework for persuasive messages: Moment, Meaning, Move and the role of stories in communication, pitching, and connecting with an audience.Tune in for an interview pac…

Ryan Foland speaks with Kit Pang, the founder of BostonSpeaks. He is also a Public Speaking Anxiety Expert, a Harvard Business School Speaking Coach and a Cat Dad!In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Kit talk about maintaining a positive mindset even in a challenging situation and viewing challenges as opportunities for growth.Tune in fo…

Ryan Foland speaks with Mike Olson, a motivational speaker and a retired professional e-sports player.In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Mike talk about the importance of using one's voice to communicate intentions and goals effectively. They also discussed the value of not fearing failure and using it to improve oneself.Tune in for an…

Ryan Foland speaks with Neil Sahota, an IBM Master Inventor, United Nations (UN) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Advisor, author of the best-seller Own the AI Revolution, and sought-after speaker.In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Neil talk about how artificial intelligence can assist in discovering improved methods for enhancing your int…

Ryan Foland speaks with Berke Brown, a leader in organizational and personal behavior change. He is also the founder of Berke Brown International with a track record of creating sustainable cultural changes for Fortune 500 companies, organizations, and municipal governments. In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Berke talk about the true …

Ryan Foland speaks with Tiffani Bova. The global customer growth and innovation evangelist at Salesforce, and the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Growth IQ. In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Tiffani talk about staying curious and being passionate about what that topic is so you can literally reach out to everyone.Tune in for…

Ryan Foland speaks with Chris Barton. An Innovation Keynote Speaker and the Founder and Creator of Shazam, the app that changed the way the world discovers music. He holds 12 patents and played key roles in the early days of Google and Dropbox. In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Chris talk about adding emotions to the humor to bring th…

In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Max talk about how you can feel empowered to want to share your story with others so that they can learn from it.Tune in for an interview full of ideas and tips on having a full grip on your story so you can communicate it properly as a public speaker.Door Ryan Foland

In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Mark talk about giving your audience the pathway, showing them different stories, and helping them understand what it means to partner with you.Tune in for an interview full of ideas and tips on how to validate your speaking style, and a few certain things you should aim to teach your audience.…

In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Cynthia talk about how to take the audience on a learning journey with you when you speak.Tune in for an interview full of ideas and tips on how to stand out and share your own stories authentically.Door Ryan Foland

In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Vivian talk about carrot cake as an analogy for DEI, how to activate people and bring them into a certain story funnel, and the importance of having access to tools as a public speaker.Tune in for an interview full of ideas and tips on how to use social media in different ways and learn how to play th…

Ryan Foland speaks with Laura Sicola, a speaker, coach and leadership communication expert who helps people hone their Vocal Executive Presence.In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Laura talk about the importance of mastering the three C's – that's the ability to Command the room or the screen, to Connect with the audience and to Close t…

Ryan Foland speaks with Gordon Bufton, who is a creator, serial entrepreneur, humanitarian, explorer, and founder of GeniusCreators.org.In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Gordon talk about being able to make decisions that serve your speaking career. One of the key messages in this discussion is how to bring value to your audience by c…

Sailing through adversities. Ryan Foland speaks with speaks with Dustin Reynolds. The first double amputee to sail around the world alone. He is an Environmentalist, a Humanist and an International Man of Mystery.In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Dustin talk about overcoming adversities and making choices with the situation that you h…

Ryan Foland speaks with James Taylor, an in-demand keynote speaker and internationally recognized leader in business creativity and innovation.In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and James talk about becoming a professional speaker. James also shares his tips on waiving your speaking fee – not speaking for free. One of the key messages in t…

Ryan Foland speaks with Jeff Butler, a speaker, author and workplace strategist who helps organizations create workplaces where employees thrive.In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Jeff talk about how to approach your craft to find patterns and see what works and what doesn't in formulating your speaker algorithm. One of the key message…

Ryan Foland speaks with David Wood, speaker, coach, and communications ninja.In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and David talk about having a counterphobic approach to life, not playing safe, and going for it even if it's a longshot.One of the key messages in this interview is that if you don't ask, you don't get.Tune in for an interview f…

Ryan Foland speaks with Jaime Cohen, communications coach and advisor, whose mission is to help you find The Right Words, which also happens to be the name of her company.In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Jaime talk about getting comfortable on stage and finding confidence in your performance.One of the key messages in this interview …

A Professional Who Speaks. Ryan Foland speaks with Tamsen Webster - a messaging strategist, speaker, and author. Tamsen started off in a corporate job before she found the way to becoming, what she calls, a “professional who speaks”. In this podcast, she talks about how she manages to put the pro in professional speaker.She talks about the importan…

Delivering Digital Presentations. Ryan Foland speaks to Maria Soriano Young, Writing Center Director and freelance editor and Scott Allen, assistant professor of management about their latest project.When Maria and Scott first discussed working together on Scott’s new book idea, they had a very different view on what their collaboration would look …

Ryan Foland speaks with Maura Sweeney, speaker, author and the ‘Ambassador of Happiness.’ In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Maura talk about the importance of being authentic when on stage. One of the key messages in this interview is to try to connect and engage with as many audience members as possible prior to the event. Tune in fo…

Ryan Foland speaks with Robert Knop keynote speaker, and social media strategist. He is the CEO of ‘Assist You Today’ and helps brands gain and retain clients. In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Robert talk about various strategies on promoting yourself and the event you are speaking at in order to get more speaking engagements. One of…

Ryan Foland speaks with Max Branstetter and Eric Sim, the former is the founder and producer of MaxPodcasting whilst the latter is a managing director at UBS Investments Bank, turned speaker with over 2 million followers on LinkedIn. In this episode of our series, Ryan, Max and Eric talk about the ten steps that are required to start your own podca…

Ryan Foland speaks with Riaz Meghji, TV broadcaster, keynote speaker and author of “Every Conversation Counts: The 5 Habits of Human Connection That Build Extraordinary Relationships”. In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Riaz talk about pointing the focus forward to the audience prior to the presentation even beginning. One of the key m…

Ryan Foland speaks with Mitch Jackson, a lawyer and social media enthusiast. In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Mitch talk about ‘Clubhouse’; an invitation-only audio-chat app which is currently available for iOS users only. One of the key messages in this interview is how to make a more meaningful impact by intertwining multiple socia…

Ryan Foland speaks with Laurie Schloff, a leadership speech and communication coach. She is also the president of Partners in Communication.In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Laurie talk about the recipe to the perfect talk; ingredients that are needed to create the perfect speaking soup and then how to best serve it to your audience. …

Ryan Foland speaks with Paul Epstein, keynote speaker, leadership coach, author, and podcast host. In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Paul talk about the 3 P’s that one should focus on whilst preparing to get on stage; purpose, pivot and practice.Door Ryan Foland

Mapping your presentation. Ryan Foland speaks with Sarah Weise, speaker, author, and business woman. She is the CEO and founder of a successful marketing company, BIXA. In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Sarah talk about the importance of mapping out the journey, the highs and lows, of your presentation. One of the key messages in this…

Ryan Foland speaks with Neil Sahota, speaker, author, AI expert, and a UN adviser. In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Neil talk about the importance of being a storyteller, and how the way you tell your story or what story you tell changes every time you are set to give a speech. One of the key messages in this interview is that you ha…

Making a lasting impression with your keynote. Ryan Foland speaks with Rebecca Heiss, keynote speaker, author, and founder of self-awareness app, ‘Icueity’. In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Rebecca talk about the biology of our stone-age brains and how we can train our brains to interpret the physiological messages our bodies keep se…

Mastering your pre-talk routine. Ryan Foland speaks with Rachel Gotto, a rapid transformational therapy (RTT) expert and a motivational speaker. In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Rachel talk about navigating through the digital world as a speaker, drawing analogies from their passion of the ocean and boats. One of the key messages in …

Ryan Foland speaks with Todd Palmer, a keynote speaker, author, and business coach. He is the founder of Extraordinary Advisors and has more than 25 years of experience in the entrepreneurship world. In this episode of our series, Ryan and Todd talk about the value of storytelling and being authentic. Todd explains how the audience will be far more…

From Keynote to E-note. Ryan Foland speaks with Eric Sim, a managing director at UBS Investments Bank, turned speaker with over 2 million followers on LinkedIn. He's a founder of the Institute of Life, whose mission is to help professionals become successful at work and in life. In this episode of our series, Ryan and Eric talk about the ups and do…

Ryan Foland speaks with Dan Gingiss, customer experience speaker, coach, and social media expert. Over the years Dan has helped multiple businesses create experiences that have benefited their customers. In this episode of our series, Ryan and Dan talk about the best ways to deliver customer service, and how it's a good idea to put yourself in your…

How to have better conversations. Ryan Foland talks with Dr. Jason Richardson, speaker, leadership coach and olympic psychologist. Dr. Richardson has been working closely with high performance teams, athletes and executives. A former BMX athlete, he is also a TV pundit, commentating at international events for BMX competitions.In this episode of ou…

Amplifying your message online. Ryan Foland talks to Topeka K. Sam, speaker, advocate and the founder and executive director of ‘The Ladies of Hope Ministries’. She has been working relentlessly to get the voices of women heard, especially those of color and in prison, with the aim of resolving their issues and to change the way the legal system wo…

Ryan Foland speaks with entrepreneur, motivational speaker and magician Vinh Giang. Winner of the South Australia Young Entrepreneur of the Year award, Vinh left his professional career to create a platform to teach magic to students from around the globe. In this episode of our COVID-19 special series, Ryan and Vinh discuss the state of the speaki…

Ryan Foland speaks with Charlie Mechem, an expert on effective communication with over 60 years of speaking experience. In this special edition podcast, Charlie offers advice for speakers who now have to operate in a time where there is civil unrest. It is an open and powerful conversation.Many speakers are anxious about what is going to happen in …

Ryan Foland speaks with Samantha Kelly, the Tweeting Goddess, a leading expert on building community through Twitter. She has been using Twitter to create networks of support through the hashtag #SelfIsolationHelp. In this episode of our COVID-19 special series, Ryan and Samantha dive into what speakers can do to build their community online during…

Handling difficult financial situations. Ryan Foland speaks with Winnie Sun, the Managing Director of Sun Group Wealth Partners. A leading financial expert, she is a CNBC Financial Advisor Council Member and a “top advisor” speaker at national industry events. In this episode of our COVID19 special series, Ryan and Winnie dive into what speakers ca…

Rebubble, reinvent, and make the transition. Ryan Foland speaks with Brian Fanzo, an innovative thought leader and global expert on transitioning to digital and live video. In this episode of our COVID19 special series, they look at how to rebubble and reinvent right now.One of the key messages in this interview is the need for transparency — the m…

Ryan Foland speaks with Shep Hyken, Mary Drumond and Dan Gingiss, the global leading experts on customer service. In this episode of our COVID19 special series—they look at what has, and hasn’t, changed when it comes to offer great customer service to your audiences and event planners. One of the key messages in this interview is to cultivate empat…

We are looking for ways to help our speakers and event organizers cope with the changes, and have connected with some of the top experts we have in our network. In this special series, we interview speaking experts on how to navigate the Coronavirus as a professional speaker.Ryan Foland speaks with Josh Linkner, an expert on professional speaking, …

Ryan Foland speaks with Mitch Jackson, a lawyer and expert speaker and lawyer. In this special episode of World of Speakers, Mitch and Ryan discuss COVID-19, or the Coronavirus, and what implications it can have for speakers, events, and attendees. They will explore what your rights are, what to do moving forward, and the importance of remaining hu…

Connection, conviction, and Geiger counters. We never pick favourites, but some interviews are so flooded with good advice it is hard to not get excited. This is one of those interviews. Ryan sits down with Brian Burkhart, a speaker, organizer, and coach. His unique perspective enables him to share insight into the industry from all sides.Brian has…

Creating experiences through empathy. Ryan Foland speaks with Laura Gallaher. Laura is an organizational psychologist, speaker, facilitator, and executive coach. She is the founder and CEO of Gallaher Edge, which she started in 2013. Laura’s key topics are self-awareness, accountability, trust-building, and team cohesion.In this insightful podcast,…