Ryan Millar

About Ryan Millar

Ryan is a comedian, speaker coach, writer/editor, and awesome dad. His first book is called: "TAKE IT EASY: And More Tips for the Dedicated Improviser".

Three years of writing and editing at a startup

(Note: As I was on my way out from the online ticketing startup I had worked at for three years, I wrote a little summary/reflection on my time there. It's pretty direct, and also a [...]

Ryan Millar2019-07-25T07:42:12+00:00December 7 2018|

11 good reasons to learn improv

There are plenty of good reasons to learn improv. For example, the below list details some parts of our personality and constitution that are strengthened and enhanced by the practice of improvisational thinking. 11 things [...]

Ryan Millar2018-12-08T20:47:22+00:00December 7 2018|

Ever Better: a storytelling show

I created a storytelling show that allows me to really look at some of the most awkward and embarrassing things I’ve done in my life, and put them in some sort of context. And now [...]

Ryan Millar2018-11-03T20:46:05+00:00November 1 2018|

10 Great Books for Writers and Editors

The book you don’t read won’t help. – Jim Rohn Below is a list of books you should read if you're serious about writing and editing. Not all of them, but some of them at [...]

Ryan Millar2018-10-26T21:49:50+00:00October 15 2018|

Hat Tip (Ryman Illar Rap Video)

Last year, all of September I was focused on a crowdfunding campaign for my first book, TAKE IT EASY. Like most things in my life, the actual doing took much longer than I had anticipated. [...]

Ryan Millar2018-09-20T08:51:18+00:00September 20 2018|

Solving the Rijksmuseum

If you know me, you know that I love art, puzzles, augmented reality, games and cool experiences in general. So I spent some time visiting the Rijksmuseum this morning, solving the difficult version of their [...]

Ryan Millar2018-08-24T15:11:54+00:00August 24 2018|

On turning 41: Hot yoga, habits and what 40 was like

This is how comfortable and composed I look when I do yoga What I like about hot yoga is that because of the temperature, no matter what type of yoga you’re doing, you're [...]

Ryan Millar2019-07-30T20:44:07+00:00August 15 2018|

Leadership lessons from Gareth Southgate at World Cup 2018

If football comes home, it will be in no small part to the leadership of Gareth Southgate, England’s be-vested manager. What’s he done to transform the sad-sackery of previous Three Lions teams into a side [...]

Ryan Millar2018-08-29T12:16:02+00:00July 10 2018|

Getting washed and being okay with it

I'm now 40 turning 41. That doesn't necessarily mean that I'm out of touch. But I am. How out of touch? Well, I read this article yesterday in GQ about being 'washed' and, even though [...]

Ryan Millar2018-07-04T16:12:34+00:00July 4 2018|

Spreading the superpowers of improvisation

I walked up to the front door of the private-members club Soho House yesterday morning and was ushered right in. That's because I had been invited there to give a morning talk on the Superpowers [...]

Ryan Millar2018-06-27T14:34:49+00:00June 27 2018|

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“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

“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

“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

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

“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

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

Andrew, Brighton

“Absolutely brilliant! Exceptional work!”

Anonymous, Impro Hotel

“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.” [/testimonial]
Elsa, Lisbon
“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 any more. Now I can expand my world.”

James, Brighton

“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

“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

“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

“Ryan’s approach to improv is both fun and inspiring. However, Ryan demonstrates that improv goes way deeper than that. It provides valuable lessons on how to communicate and collaborate more effectively. Ryan is a master and I learned a lot.”

Gerry, Brussels

“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

“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

“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