Empowering teams to thrive with authenticity, resilience, and purpose.

In today’s demanding work environment, the most successful teams are those that align with what truly matters. My framework, The Path to Authenticity, gives individuals and teams the clarity, courage, and connection needed to thrive—with purpose and resilience.

Key outcomes:

By working together, your team will gain:

  • Enhanced Resilience and Adaptability – Cultivate a resilient mindset, ready to navigate challenges and change

  • Stronger Connections – Strengthen team dynamics through deeper, authentic connections

  • Increased Engagement and Alignment – Boost engagement by aligning personal and team values with company goals

  • Greater Clarity and Focus – Reduce stress and prevent burnout by focusing on what truly matters

Here’s how we can empower your team through authenticity:

  • KEYNOTES

    Trail-Tested Lessons for Living Authentically - A transformative, story-driven keynote that shares five life lessons from my 2,000-mile Appalachian Trail journey, inspiring resilience, gratitude, and connection.

    Ideal for: conferences, general audiences, or team-building events.

    The 3 Pillars of Authentic Living - A practical, motivational keynote introducing the core framework for living and leading with authenticity: clarity, courage, and connection.

    Ideal for: corporate teams, leadership retreats, and professional development events looking for actionable strategies and a deeper understanding of how authenticity drives success.

  • WORKSHOPS

    Exploring The Path to Authenticity - Interactive workshops designed to help your team dive deeper into the 3 Pillars of Authentic Living—Clarity, Courage, and Connection. These sessions provide practical tools to build resilience, strengthen team connections, and align actions with purpose, creating lasting personal and professional impact. Sessions can be customized to focus on the topics and challenges most relevant to your team.

    Format Options: Available as half-day, full-day, or virtual sessions.

  • NATURE-BASED TEAM BUILDING

    Take your team out of the office and into nature for a transformative experience. Through guided mindfulness walks, reflective activities, and team-building exercises, I help teams reconnect with themselves and each other, fostering alignment and purpose.

Why this experience?

Authenticity is the foundation for sustainable success. With over 15 years experience as a brand strategist, I’ve seen first-hand how companies thrive when employees feel empowered to show up as themselves—engaged, motivated, and aligned with their purpose. My framework, The Path to Authenticity, offers a unique approach that fosters resilience, connection, and purpose across all levels of an organization. This isn’t just about leadership—it’s about creating an authentic, engaged work environment where everyone can thrive.

The need for authenticity in the workplace:

  • 76% of employees report experiencing burnout due to a misalignment between personal and professional values (Gallup)

  • 1 in 4 adults say they feel disconnected from their authentic selves, leading to increased stress and anxiety (American Psychological Association)

Organizations that embrace authenticity see:

  • Higher engagement: Employees are more connected to their work and aligned with the company’s mission

  • Stronger teamwork: Authenticity fosters trust and meaningful collaboration across teams

  • Enhanced resilience: Teams are better equipped to navigate change and challenges with clarity and purpose

Customization & Flexibility

All keynotes and workshops are designed to meet the unique needs of your team. Whether delivered in-person or virtually, my programs inspire individuals to align their personal and professional lives, cultivating a culture of trust and shared purpose.

Your guide to authenticity.

Bestselling, Award-Winning Author

Author of Wander: A Memoir of Letting go and Walking 2,000 Miles to a Meaningful Life, a story of transformation that inspires meaningful change.

Specialist in Personal and Professional Growth

15+ years as a brand strategist, combined with certifications in mindfulness, yoga, nature therapy, and life coaching, providing a practical and actionable approach to aligning values with purpose and fostering resilience, clarity, and connection.

Extensively Trained in Mindfulness and Habit Change

Certified mindfulness teacher trained one-on-one by a former Buddhist monk, with additional certifications as a Nature Therapy Guide (Association of Nature & Forest Therapy), 200-hour yoga teacher (American Yoga Academy), and life coach specializing in helping individuals align with their values, create meaningful habits, and live authentically.

Relatable and Down-to-Earth

Grounded in personal experience, I bring a secular and accessible perspective that connects with diverse audiences, inspiring transformation through authenticity and purpose.

Trusted by organizations big and small, across a variety of industries.

Client testimonials:

  • "Ryan’s approach to authenticity felt like a breath of fresh air. His insights resonated with our team, and the exercises gave us practical ways to connect with our personal values in the workplace."

  • “Ryan’s message of mindfulness and self-care came at the perfect time. In today’s climate, this workshop was exactly what everyone needed.”

  • “Ryan has a unique way of making mindfulness approachable and relevant. Our team walked away with actionable strategies for managing stress, staying grounded, and embracing authenticity in the workplace.”

Ready to inspire authenticity in your workplace?

When your team aligns who they are with what they do, productivity, engagement, and well-being follow.

Let’s create a program that aligns with your team’s needs. Share a few details, and I’ll be in touch to discuss how we can collaborate.

FAQs

  • I work with a diverse range of clients—from startups to Fortune 500 companies—across industries. My programs are ideal for any organization looking to enhance employee engagement, resilience, and alignment.

  • Yes. The principles of authenticity and resilience apply to everyone. My sessions are designed to resonate with employees at all levels, from new hires to senior leadership.

  • Teams that align with authenticity experience improved collaboration, reduced burnout, and a greater sense of purpose. My programs empower teams to navigate challenges, foster deeper connections, and thrive personally and professionally.