I Coach Leaders Preparing for TEDx (And Other Stages That Matter)

Whether you're searching for a TEDx stage or already booked, I'll help you craft a talk people remember.

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WHO IS RYAN FOLAND?

Ahoy, I’m Ryan Foland.
I help people tell stories that don’t suck.

I’m a TEDx coach and keynote speaker who works with leaders preparing for the TEDx stage or any stage where the stakes are high. My clients include bestselling authors, VCs, Fortune 500 execs, and entrepreneurs who want their ideas to spread, not just get polite applause.

I’m the author of SpeakerSHIP and the Getting Your SHIP Together book series. When I’m not coaching or speaking, I direct UC Irvine’s ANTrepreneur Center or I’m sailing.

Whether you’re preparing for TEDx or need help finding your stage, let’s get your ship together.

3 ways to work with me

Get my New Book

SpeakerSHIP is an illustrated guide to confident speaking.

Whether you’re giving a TEDx talk, pitching your startup, or speaking up in meetings, I show you how to calm your nerves, craft clear messages, and connect with your audience.

With stick-figure visuals, bite-sized lessons, and clever nautical metaphors, I make learning to speak simple—and even fun.

As the first book in my Getting Your SHIP Together series, SpeakerSHIP is your compass for navigating the seas of speaking and presenting.

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WHO IS RYAN FOLAND?

Ryan is a global keynote speaker, author, and brand consultant who teaches people how to build their brand, get featured in publications, and grow their social media following. Ryan’s clients include New York Times bestselling authors, venture capitalists, and Fortune 500 executives. His book, Ditch the Act, helps executives and entrepreneurs navigate the waters of what to do, in the right order, to help them harness the power of vulnerability and authenticity to build a better, more relatable, more profitable brand.

Hire Me

Make Your TEDx Count

Whether you already have a TEDx talk or you want to secure one, I help you make the most of the opportunity. TEDx is high stakes. Deliver well and thousands will lean in. Miss the mark and thousands will tune out. My job is to bring out your strongest idea, your clearest message, and your best stage performance.

With four TEDx talks of my own and years of coaching founders, executives, and creators, I understand what organizers look for and how to prepare you for the red dot. For those still applying, I have built AI enabled technology that helps me search for stages and find application links quickly and accurately.

Wherever you are in the journey, I will guide you to TED worthy impact.

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WHY I’M YOUR NEXT SPEAKER

  • High energy
  • Easy to work with
  • Big social impact
  • Innovative and actionable (digital) keynotes
  • Entertaining (digital) workshops and breakouts

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Social Media Followers

400+

Podcast Episodes

100+

Keynotes & Presentations

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Ted Talks

CAST OFF AND COME SAIL WITH ME

Good Jibes

Learning how to sail will help you become a better leader. With over 200 episodes, this podcast is designed to share the world of sailing through the eyes of the West Coast Sailor. Each week, hear stories and tips from West Coast sailors on the topics of community, cruising, and racing. Even if you have never sailed before, you will enjoy learning life’s lessons taught by the sea.

WATCH MY TEDxTALKS

I HELP YOU CLARIFY CORE MESSAGING

3-1-3 CHALLENGE

The 3-1-3 Method allows you to go out and explain who you are in three sentences, down to one sentence, then onto three words. Whether you’re talking to someone in person or online this process will help you pique the interest of the people you’re speaking with.

LEVEL UP YOUR SPEAKING SKILLS

WORLD OF SPEAKERS

My World of Speaker podcast series helps up-and-coming speakers build their speaking skills and grow their business. Whether your goal is a TEDx talk or global keynote, my guests and I get you there. I interview world-renowned speakers, and we talk about our best tips and tricks. With over 100 episodes, tune in and turn up your SpeakerSHIP skills.