The process is the product.
My services
I’ve been called an organizational therapist, fractional chief human resources officer, strategic advisor — the labels don’t really matter. I view organizations the way I see humans and ecosystems; complex organic systems that need to be approached holistically for them to be healthy and thrive. I co-create content, help surface and resolve interpersonal tensions, design experiences and retreats. My services generally fall under the following interconnected buckets:
Strategic planning
Whether you’re diving into strategic planning, navigating change management, exploring futures thinking, or aiming to spark creativity and innovation, I believe the journey matters just as much as the destination. Together, we’ll design a process that not only guides you to your goals but ensures you achieve the impact you envision.
Mindful leadership coaching
Authority is often mistaken for leadership. Good leaders embody self-awareness and inspire those around them, no matter where they are in an organization. Let your gifts shine, renew your sense of fulfillment and purpose, and become more of who you are — show up as your best and authentic self in every situation.
Culture building
Organizations thrive when they share common goals, but success hinges on trust, respect, and commitment. These are the foundations of psychologically safe and high-performing organizations. I help uncover and address the barriers to genuine collaboration, empowering your team to work more strategically and make a greater impact.
Retreats and offsites
Each time we meet is a precious opportunity, yet meetings have become tedious and even dreaded. In our rapidly changing world, new ways of being together and of understanding each other are becoming more and more essential. I help design and lead organizational retreats, team workshops, and offsites for your most important conversations.
FAQs
What if we don’t know what we need and have limited resources?
That’s what I’m here for. I help you cut to what matters, whether that means getting from A to B or if it means figuring out what B even is. The ground is shifting beneath everyone’s feet. I don’t waste your time (or mine) getting to a place where we co-create value.
What can I expect from working with Ryan?
Every person, every group is unique and therefore deserving of customized attention.
✔ I value our time (and your resources)
✔ How we gather is just as important as why
✔ Trust is the currency of social capital
✔ The room has the answers; we work with who shows up
✔ Leaders are not only those in positions of authority
✔ A good question can be more important than an answer
Will you hold my hand?
Sometimes it is helpful to understand what is outside the scope of a consultant’s services. These are things that I can advise on but generally don’t do:
✘ I do not do large-scale public engagements
✘ I do not do event coordination including venue bookings, catering, or invitations
✘ I do not take minutes or notes; we create content together
✘ I do not post to social media or do other administrative communications
✔ I can hold your hand if you want me to.
Do you still do mindfulness workshops and mental performance coaching?
Yes, most of this work is within the scope of what I offer to clients. Please use the contact form to let me know what you are hoping for and we can assess if there is capacity to do something together.
“Ryan is an outstanding mentor. While he is always grounded, calm, and focused in his approach, he never shies away from an open, frank conversation. Bringing both a depth of compassion and a breadth of insight, Ryan ensured that I would leave our sessions thinking deeply about my next steps. He always brought real empathy, care, humility, and understanding to every session, showing uncommon intuition, flexibility, and sensitivity. Most of all, Ryan was absolutely steadfast in his commitment to help me realize my fullest potential.”
— SCOTT YOUNG, DIGITAL STRATEGIST AND ASSOCIATE AT THE MORRIS J. WOSK CENTRE FOR DIALOGUE