By being authentic, you will experience personal and business growth.
(I promise)

How do I know this? I speak about it across the globe, and I wrote the book on it.

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WHO IS RYAN FOLAND?

Ahoy, I’m a global keynote speaker, sailor, and consultant who teaches people how to build their personal brands and helps companies become more personable. My clients include New York Times bestselling authors, venture capitalists, and Fortune 500 executives. I’ve written Ditch the Act and launched my book series Getting Your SHIP Together, starting with SpeakerSHIP, a practical, illustrated guide to confident public speaking.

I also serve as the Director of the ANTrepreneur Center at the University of California, Irvine, where I help students start companies and connect dots across the Orange County entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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SpeakerSHIP is my practical, illustrated guide to confident public speaking.

Whether you’re giving a keynote, 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.

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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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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.

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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.

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WORLD OF SPEAKERS

My World of Speaker podcast series, powered by SpeakerHub, helps up-and-coming speakers build their speaking skills and grow their business. I interview world-renowned speakers, getting them to share their best tips and tricks. With over 100 episodes, tune in and turn up your speaking skills.