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Improviser & storyteller

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Writing

Writer Ryan Millar writes a lot. Plays, features, scripts, short stories, comedy sketches, rap songs and an improv book. There’s also his blog, which contains 15+ years’ worth of thoughts and musings. He divides his writing time between passion projects and freelance work.

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Training

Trainer Ryan Millar has been in the workshop and facilitation game for 20+ years. Drawing heavily on his improv background (and his work as a storyteller and writer), he specializes in helping individuals and businesses find creative ways to improve how they think, interact and perform.

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Coaching

Coach Ryan Millar loves helping people make progress. Whether that’s helping people prepare for presentations or become better public speakers. Or sitting across from someone and unpacking their life goals, the challenges they face, and the attitudes holding them back.

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Upcoming workshops and performances

10 September: Writing Matters (Online)
Learn how and why writing creates more robust thinking, preserves our ideas and memories, and strengthens our imagination. Get some tips and strategies for harnessing the power of writing and putting it to work for you.

16 September: The art of the sentence
It’s all well and good to be able to write a good sentence, but how do we lift our words off of the page so they can tickle and torment our readers? That’s the art of sentence craft.

23 September: Intro to Storytelling (Online)
Storytelling is a powerful engine of expression and connection. And anyone can learn to improve their storytelling skills.

08 October: Remix it: Memory as story fuel
Learn how to put “write what you know” into action and take memories and the everyday and retell, twist and transform them into exciting launchpads for your creative work.

21 October: Become a Better Storyteller (Online)
This is a five-session online course for a small group to become better at understanding, structuring and using storytelling in their life and work. Expect exercises, insights and lots of practice time as you level up your ability to spellbind your audience.

25 October: Spitfire Sessions
As my alter ego Ryman Illar I’ll take beginner and experienced improvisers into the world of freestyle rap. Get more confident, learn some more interesting rhyme structures and have fun when you’re called to rock a mic!

04 November: Write More Funny (Online)
Get a grab bag of tricks and tips for exploring topics and generating material. Useful for writing comedy, but also for just being a more prolific (and funnier) writer.

7 November: Learn to Love Public Speaking
A daylong joyful intensive in central Amsterdam that will transform your relationship to presentation skills, based on my book The Confident Presenter.

Past workshops and performances

17 April: Storytelling (Mezrab)
I’ll be telling a personal story on this packed night of crackerjack storytellers.

4 March: A Writing Process That Works (Online)
Writing is so simple, yet it’s also so fricking hard! This session will help participants get themselves, centered, focused, and writing. Productively and enjoyably.

22 March: Write smarter, not harder: AI tools for writers (Online)
Learn how to effectively incorporate AI tools into your creative process while maintaining your authentic voice.

The Confident Presenter

Ryan Millar’s latest book The Confident Presenter: Ditch your fears of public speaking and embrace the stage is a no-nonsense, easy-to-read and highly actionable book for anyone who wants to become a better presenter. And get more comfortable in the role.

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“Very inspiring and useful workshop. Picked me up from where I’m at and helped me develop strategies to improve developing scenes and my performance skills.”

Anonymous, Switzerland

“Plenty of energy, enthusiasm, good clear guidance on how to make the scene ‘deliver results’ without killing the improviser… Ryan’s enthusiasm for improv is infectious.”

James, Brighton

“Ryan is a great teacher, very serious (and very funny!) gives great coaching during scenes! I had a great time studying with him!!”

Alon, Tel Aviv

“The skills I learned from those two weekends, which were two of the most enjoyable weekends I’ve ever had, have been an invaluable tool I use to this day in my daily life, both at work and in personal interactions.”

Andy, Brussels

“Ryan is the most enthusiastic, positive workshop leader I have ever had the pleasure of working with. I’ve been to several of his workshops and after each session I came away with a sense of achievement and feeling that I had learnt something new.”

Chris, London

“I’ve benefitted immensely from this journey which I would recommend to anyone looking to learn more about themselves in a fun, immersive way.”

Simon, Amsterdam

“Thank you for your positive spirit, energy and creativity. Your public speaking sessions really helped me feel more comfortable standing in front of a group of people.”

Serena, Amsterdam

“Because of you my fear of speaking or presenting in front of an audience has lessened a great deal.”

Samora, Amsterdam

“I really admire your energy, creativity and knowledge and I’ve learned a lot from your training sessions.”

Natasha, Amsterdam,

“Thank you so much for passing your writing knowledge onto me. I learned a lot and had a lot of fun too.”

Larissa, Amsterdam,

“Ryan really made the most out of the workshop. No time-wasting. He gets to the point quickly, in a clear and effective way.”

Pedro, Lisbon

“I LOVED the fucking GREAT and positive energies in the workshop. They so got me going. Perhaps the highest moment during this festival was laughing in the workshop (to the dances… :)).”

Ben, Tel Aviv

“As a coach Ryan’s ability to zone in and identify the main agenda for each sessions was amazing. His coaching helped me reflect, make decisions and make positive changes in my business.”

Tracy, Dublin

“I loved loved loved your workshop. I liked the way it was structured and meaningful. Time flew unnoticed. I liked the shortness of the exercises, the surprise and fun, and the fact that you gave me so much to explore. I now can be in an empty prison cell or in a desert island and never feel alone or bored anymore. Now I can expand my world.”

Elsa, Lisbon

“Ryan is an extremely qualified, talented, and professional teacher and coach. I’d recommend Ryan’s services to anyone!”

Derek, Amsterdam,

“Working with you was an absolute blast! I’ll take your writing advice with me wherever I go.”

Marton, Budapest

“Ryan is an incredible teacher. He took a straggling group of beginners and turned us into a viable company of improvisational actors who regularly perform together – in front of actual, paying, repeat customers.”

Carrie, Brussels

“Ryan’s coaching sessions really improved my public speaking skills and made my presentations much more interesting for my audience.”

Furio S., Berlin

“Your Taking It Easy session helped me relax more into the truth of a scene and let it grow more organically instead of pushing too hard to make it funny or dramatic. I loved that you were really clear about what you wanted us to get and how the exercises played into the scene work we did later. I really got a lot from one short session.”

Andrew, Brighton

“Ryan’s improv workshop is incredibly fun but also ruthlessly effective. Participants are taught to drop their inhibitions, let their imagination flow and and embrace the positive attitude at the heart of improv. They are also treated to Ryan’s personal blend of enthusiasm, wit and generosity.”

Jeremy, Brussels

“Ryan seemed to know just what to do to get the best from everyone. I would jump at the opportunity to do another workshop led by him.”

Calum, Brighton

“Absolutely brilliant! Exceptional work!”

Anonymous, Impro Hotel

“I especially enjoyed the clarity in all of what you were doing – I always understood what it was that you were teaching. I never felt lost. That was really awesome.”

Martin, Tampere

“I’ve learned so much from you and thank you for giving me that nudge to get out of my comfort zone.”

Imaan, Amsterdam

“I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop. I learned how beautiful authenticity is, with such little moments as sharing your breakfast. Being in the moment is so amazing to see and to feel.”

Laura, Amsterdam

“Ryan is a natural at teaching and you get the feeling he puts his heart and soul into helping others. I look forward to doing more workshops with Ryan.”

Shauna, Tunbridge Wells

Writing

Training

Coaching

Upcoming workshops and performances

Past workshops and performances

The Confident Presenter

Ryan Millar’s latest book The Confident Presenter: Ditch your fears of public speaking and embrace the stage is a no-nonsense, easy-to-read and highly actionable book for anyone who wants to become a better presenter. And get more comfortable in the role.

Latest thoughts

Notes from a tour guiding life

Spitfire Sessions, it’s time for more rapping

Just a little off the top

Happy Release Day: Enjoy some short stories

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