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Ryan Foland

MBA
Speaker, Author, Artist
Ryan Foland Enterprises
Country or state 
United States
Available to 
Global
City 
Long Beach
Fee 
Languages 
English,
Spanish
Volunteer
Yes

Personal Details

Current position (2)

Speaker, Author, Artist

Ryan Foland Enterprises

Communications Manager

University of California, Irvine

Degrees (4)
Business Economics (B.A)
University of California, Santa Barbara
1999 to 2003
Dramatic Arts (B.A.)
University of California, Santa Barbara
1999 to 2003
Business Econ / Dramatic Arts
University of Reading
2003 to 2004
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A)
University of Phoenix
2005 to 2007

Bio

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Short Bio

Ryan Foland believes in simplicity of messaging and of simply being you. He is recognized for his expertise when it comes to marketing people, which is most commonly known as "personal branding." In his book, Ditch the Act, published by McGraw-Hill, Ryan shares the art of being perfectly imperfect. For fun, Ryan sails, draws stick figures, and raps.

Long Bio

Ryan Foland is a ‘craftsman of communication.’ He coaches leaders worldwide on the art of simplifying core brand messaging. His 3-1-3® Method is a process whereby core messaging begins as three sentences, condenses into one sentence and then boils down to three words.

A keynote speaker who has four TEDx talks, Ryan Foland and is recognized by Inc. Magazine and Brand24 as a Top Marketer, and was named by Entrepreneur Magazine as a Top Personal Branding Expert, and Top Digital Marketer by Brand24. Ryan is also the Managing Partner of InfluenceTree, a branding accelerator.

He specializes in helping companies and their leadership harness the power of authenticity by teaching them how to create content that reveals their whole self to drive differentiation, growth, and loyalty. His book Ditch The Act: Reveal the Surprising Power of the Real You for Greater Success, published by McGraw-Hill. Learn more at ryan.online

Presentations

Presentations (3)
The 3-1-3 Method: Your Business in as Few as 3-words

The 3-1-3 Method is a proven way to help all employees better understand how to communicate in a shorter amount of time. This entertaining and engaging keynote will help your employees discover simple and powerful messaging. Extend the keynote to include a workshop, and watch your employees communication skills and confidence dramatically change, in real-time.

Ditching the Act— How to Use Your Failures, Mistakes, and Vulnerabilities to Fuel Successful Leaders

People want to relate to people, and if your leadership team is only showcasing their success, they simply won’t be able to connect with their direct reports. Learn a different approach to showcasing the idealized version of yourself that you may be portraying. Authenticity in the workplace is more than being real. It is revealing who we really are.

Innovating in Higher Education: How Higher Ed Can (and Should) Leverage Social Media

We no longer live in a world where colleges can simply send an email to all students and expect engagement. Tomorrow's educational leaders need to be more visible and willing to engage with students where they are at, and in an authentic way.

Past talks (29)
Making Your Message Matter
Green Festival
New York
December 31, 2014
Your Business in Three Words
Green Festival
Washington D.C.
December 31, 2014
Create a Sustainable Pitch
Sustainatopia
Los Angeles
December 31, 2014
The Ultimate Pitch
Green Festival
Los Angeles
December 31, 2014
Communicating More with Less
Digital Hollywood
Los Angeles
December 31, 2014
Vison, Voice, Validation
Green Festival
San Francisco
December 31, 2014
What Every Body is Saying
Public Speaking Town Hall
UCI
December 31, 2015
How Not to Get Chase By a Bear
TEDxUNLV
Las Vegas
December 31, 2015
How to Pitch Without Pitching
Green Festival
New York
December 31, 2015
Communication Master Class
ANJE 30 Year Celebration
Portugal
December 31, 2015
Face Dancing Your Way to Sales
Green Festival
Los Angeles
December 31, 2015
The Art of Communication
Green Festival
San Francisco
December 31, 2015
Why Your Voice Matters
TEDxLA
Los Angeles
December 31, 2015
Getting People to Care About What You Say
Investor Festival
Santa Monica
December 31, 2014
Starting From Square One
The State of The Startup 2016
UCI
December 31, 2015
The Art of The Pitch
Investor Festival
Santa Monica
December 31, 2015
Life's a Pitch
Startup Battlefield
Irvine
December 31, 2015
Hack the Mind Through the Heart
Hack the Mind
Irvine
December 31, 2015
How Paying if Forward Pays You Back
Synergy Startups and Reciprocity
Orange County
December 31, 2015
The 3-1-3 in Action
Business Rockstars
Burbank
December 31, 2015
The Voice of Los Angeles
TEDxLA
Los Angeles
December 31, 2015
Building Your Brand
Building [Disruptive] Startups
Orange County
December 31, 2015
Put Your Idea in Their Head
Transparency in Startups
Irvine
December 31, 2015
What Matters to Your Business and Why
Rock Bottom to Rockstar
N/A
December 31, 2015
Personal Branding Made Easy
All University Leadership Conference
Irvine
December 31, 2015
Finding your Voice
Pre-TEDxLA City of Speakers Experiment
Los Angeles
December 31, 2015
How Good Speakers Become Great
Digital Hollywood
Los Angeles
December 31, 2015
The 3-1-3 Pitch to Investors
Investor Festival
Santa Monica
December 31, 2015
Your Brand and Your Business
University of California Radio Network Conference
N/a
December 31, 2015
  • All (22)
  • Videos (5)
  • Photos (16)
  • One sheet (1)
why no one cares what you do | Ryan Foland | TEDxUWStevensPoint
Borderline Millennial Disorder | Ryan Foland | TEDxUCIrvine
How Not to Get Chased By a Bear | Ryan Foland | TEDxUNLV
What people are saying about Ryan Foland
Do This One Thing to Spark Curiosity, Engagement and Connections | Ryan Foland | TEDxQuincy
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Books & Articles (10)

Ditch the Act, Reveal the Surprising Power of the Real You for Greater Success
McGraw-Hill,
1999
Face Dancing Will Make You Better -- At Everything You Aren't Good At
Your Business Means Nothing If No One Knows Who You Are
Stop Chasing Away the People You Meet
How to Overcome the Biggest Obstacle Entrepreneurs Face
Huffington Post Interview
Increase Your Chances of Landing Your First TEDx Talk With These 8 Hacks
9 Insider Tips for Nailing the TEDx Application Process Do you know what
TODAY'S MUST READS PREVIOUS ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE LEAD Don't Even Think About Applying for a TEDx Talk (Until You Have Taken
The Top 11 Youth Marketers to Follow This Year

Expertise (26)

Media & Marketing
PR & Communications
Business
Technology
Education
Pitching Ideas Pitching Skills Creative Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurs Entrepreneurship Education Communication Authentic Communication Assertive Communication Business Communication Clear Communication public speaking and social media Motivational speaker public speaking training Public Speaking Workshop Social Media Communications Social Media Engagement Branding Branding Strategy Corporate Branding Personal Branding pitch deck

Awards & certifications (2)

Competent Communicator
Toastmasters International
2014
Advanced Communicator Bronze
Toastmasters International
2015

Reviews

Testimonials (1)
  • Ryan knows how to engage an audience, deliver a powerful message, and provide practical take-home value!
    Leo Bottary
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