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Learn to like what you get

I sometimes tell my kids the following refrain: "We get what we get and we don't get upset". I like to think it helps them deal with disappointment and frustration. I'm not sure it works,

By Ryan Millar|2023-09-30T21:48:27+00:00September 30 2023|

An important lesson from Martin Short

Martin Short (Marty to his friends) is regarded as one of the best talk show interviews ever. He's guaranteed to bring playful engagement, rich banter, and pure joy to each and every appearance. What's his

By Ryan Millar|2023-08-25T13:32:15+00:00August 25 2023|

Dive Into The Breaks

I've been on holiday in Italy for a few weeks. Here's a selection of things I've done: - Gone hiking in Monte Pana - Gone swimming in pools and the sea - Taught nursery rhymes

By Ryan Millar|2023-08-18T10:04:22+00:00August 18 2023|

My daughter says “Bye-bye banana”

I was just making a smoothie with my four-year-old. She's not, I should note, known for her sentimentality. In fact, she can often be a little prickly. That's why we love her (of course). But

By Ryan Millar|2023-07-21T09:23:18+00:00July 21 2023|

Saying “Yes, And” to Reverie

PHOTO: Alejandro Loar "Oh, you're a confident presenter, are you, Ryan? Why don't you get on stage and prove it then?" That wasn't how the invitation came, but that's what it felt like,

By Ryan Millar|2023-07-17T19:32:14+00:00July 17 2023|

Supercharge that Charisma!

My book The Confident Presenter is about how to become a confident presenter and own the room (makes sense). Another application for increased confidence is charisma. This is how to be more impactful in

By Ryan Millar|2023-07-07T08:17:49+00:00July 7 2023|

I’m a top public speaking coach!

I've been busy in the last year, writing a recently released and highly regarded book on public speaking (The Confident Presenter), and also creating and hosting an online course on Digital Communication skills for

By Ryan Millar|2023-07-18T08:14:43+00:00July 1 2023|

The importance of telling the truth

I was teaching an online writing workshop a couple of days ago to Storytelling and Writing Workshops Amsterdam. I finish the session with a section called: 10 Rules for Writing. (And yes, if you're wondering,

By Ryan Millar|2023-07-03T09:41:24+00:00June 30 2023|

The value of overcommunicating

I was staring down multiple deadlines. What was stressing me out though, was one client to whom I owed a proposal. It had been a few days since they emailed their request, but I didn't

By Ryan Millar|2023-06-14T20:39:46+00:00June 14 2023|

The Confident Presenter is LIIIIIVE!

I've been talking a lot about my book, and the process of writing it, over the past almost a year. Before I look back on some of the steps along that journey, let me tell

By Ryan Millar|2023-07-03T09:20:04+00:00June 12 2023|

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

Derek, Amsterdam,

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

Furio S., Berlin

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

Natasha, Amsterdam,

“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

“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

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

Larissa, Amsterdam,

“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

“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 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 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

“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

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

Marton, Budapest

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

Samora, Amsterdam

“Absolutely brilliant! Exceptional work!”

Anonymous, Impro Hotel

“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

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

Imaan, 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

“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

“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 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

“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