press ups Archives - Ryan Millar

Day 100 of 100

Today is Day 100 it's early evening and I'm preparing to go out to the 100 Days to Make Me a Better Person Event. I'm still not entirely sure how I feel about the conclusion

By Liesbeth Smit|2017-09-14T08:43:57+00:00March 10 2010|

Getting Better, 100 Days at a Time

ImagelinkArtist/designer Angela Fernihough is creating a work of art every day in a different style - pop art, manga, still life (with fruit), and even shoe prints in snow – all featuring her French-press coffeemaker.

By Liesbeth Smit|2017-09-14T08:43:57+00:00February 24 2010|

Day 80 of 100

I got my 'ups done today, as I have done everyday for the past 79 days, but I can't say I was that enthusiastic about it.My enthusiasm for the Hundred Days project goes undiminished, as

By Liesbeth Smit|2017-09-14T08:43:57+00:00February 18 2010|

Plasmodium Octamerium – A Short Story

ImagelinkI am dabbling in a little idea-poaching for plagiarism week for the Hundred Days project.Until he went quiet on January 25, Benjamin Partridge had been writing daily short stories based on the Wikipedia random article

By Liesbeth Smit|2017-09-14T08:43:57+00:00February 13 2010|

Day 70 of 100

My shoulders feel like coiled springs - only not in that 'ready to strike' ninja-like way. More like the 'consistently extremely tense' kinda way.I guess this is how bodybuilders feel all the time: angry for

By Liesbeth Smit|2017-09-14T08:43:57+00:00February 8 2010|

Day 30 of 100

I'm still making myself a better person. I'm now rolling my press ups and sit ups into a more comprehensive morning exercise routine. This 'comprehensive morning exercise routine' consists mostly of me rolling my shoulders,

By Liesbeth Smit|2017-09-14T08:43:57+00:00December 30 2009|

“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

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

Imaan, 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

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

Larissa, Amsterdam,

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

Alon, Tel Aviv

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

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

Samora, Amsterdam

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

Furio S., Berlin

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

Natasha, Amsterdam,

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

Derek, 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 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

“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 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

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

Marton, Budapest

“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

“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

“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