Public speaking takes many different forms. You may have written a speech or presentation that you have to give in front of your co-workers and/or your boss. Maybe you want to talk to a significant […]
Author: Ryan Foland
Ryan Foland is a high energy speaker, podcast host, and consultant who teaches executives how to build their personal brands. His 3-1-3® Method uncovers core brand messaging to guide bespoke content marketing strategies. Ryan has given 4 TEDx talks and has been featured in Inc., Entrepreneur, Forbes, Fortune, and more. His award-winning book, Ditch the Act, teaches you how to get ahead in business by simply being human. For fun, Ryan sails, draws stick figures, and raps. Learn more at https://ryan.online
7 Research Resources Every Speaker Needs
There is an old saying about knowledge: “The jack of all trades is the master of none.” This is true in life, especially when it comes to speaking. You don’t want to identify yourself as someone who can […]
The Easiest Trick to Improve Your Public Speaking Skills Starting Today
One of my favorite questions to ask people about public speaking is if they consider themselves a public speaker. When 9 out of 10 answer no, I politely point out that their answer was technically them speaking […]
Everything You Need to Create an Epic TEDx Talk
Recently, a Twitter follower asked me how I go about structuring a TEDx talk. Soon after, an Instagram follower asked as well. And then… a third person pinged me and asked the same thing. I […]
Your True Impact Comes From The Work You Aren’t Recognized For
One of the biggest blessings in my life is when I met my business partner at Keith Ferrazzi’s house. Keith Ferrazzi is the author of Never Eat Alone and has a reputation of putting on […]
Top 6 Battles You Will Face in the Startup War
When launching your own startup, you need to realize that it is like going to war. There are many battles to face, but the more you know about these battles, the better prepared you can […]
Money for Nothing and Speak for Free? 10 Tips to Succeed as a Professional Speaker
Get started on the long path of becoming a sought-after speaker Have you ever seen a rockstar TED speaker, or watched extremely engaging presenter at a conference and think to yourself, “Why isn’t it me […]
11 Reasons Why People Don’t Like You—and 3 Ways to Win Them Over Now
I’ve had the opportunity to get to know Leonard Kim, my business partner at InfluenceTree, over the last year. In this brief time, I’ve watched his social media accounts go from 50,000 followers to over […]