The Mullet Rides Again!
What is the Mullet? Well, the mullet is a haircut that was popular in the 80s and 90s when I was a kid. Short in the front and long in the back. The Mullet is
What is the Mullet? Well, the mullet is a haircut that was popular in the 80s and 90s when I was a kid. Short in the front and long in the back. The Mullet is
How many risks are you taking? How personal can you get? How much of YOU does your output contain? I've been thinking lots about these questions lately. During the course creation process at Growth Tribe
I've been enjoying making my podcast (of course) and anytime I get a request to participate in a podcast I'll jump into it. I love the medium and I love good conversation. When an old
From January to March of this year, I’ve been eating sleeping and dreaming digital communications. Of course, it’s not that unusual for me to think lots about digital communications. I have the Remote Pep Talks
I've been developing a workshop on pitching. I decided to do that because pitching is something that we all have to do in some ways, and it's a clear application for public speaking skills.
What a great past few days I've had! Full of grown-up playtime, using improv exercises to help participants connect, have fun and be more effective presenters and performers. So far, that’s pretty usual. In the
There's a phrase in Italian that I love. "In bocca al lupo." It means, “In the mouth of the wolf!” It's kinda like wishing bad luck to someone who is about to step on stage
I wrote a book on public speaking in the fall. It's called The Confident Presenter, and I've been in the editing process for a few months. It's actually been a very smooth and supportive process,
As you may know, I've been working on writing and publishing a book on public speaking for a while now. The book, called The Confident Presenter, is very close to being available. For those who
In the creative process, a little extra love for your ideas—no matter how imperfect they seem at the outset—can help them develop into something valuable. On the flipside, don't marry your ideas—no matter how perfect
“I’ve learned so much from you and thank you for giving me that nudge to get out of my comfort zone.”
“Thank you so much for passing your writing knowledge onto me. I learned a lot and had a lot of fun too.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Absolutely brilliant! Exceptional work!”
“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.”
“I really admire your energy, creativity and knowledge and I’ve learned a lot from your training sessions.”
“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.”
“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… :)).”
“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.”
“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.”
“Working with you was an absolute blast! I’ll take your writing advice with me wherever I go.”
“Ryan’s coaching sessions really improved my public speaking skills and made my presentations much more interesting for my audience.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Ryan really made the most out of the workshop. No time-wasting. He gets to the point quickly, in a clear and effective way.”
“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.”
“Ryan is a great teacher, very serious (and very funny!) gives great coaching during scenes! I had a great time studying with him!!”
“Ryan is an extremely qualified, talented, and professional teacher and coach. I’d recommend Ryan’s services to anyone!”
“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.”
“I’ve benefitted immensely from this journey which I would recommend to anyone looking to learn more about themselves in a fun, immersive way.”
“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.”
“Because of you my fear of speaking or presenting in front of an audience has lessened a great deal.”
Email Ryan at info(@)ryanmillar(.)com
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