Leadership Keynote Speaker Trusted by Top Organizations Worldwide
See Why Organizations Invite Ryan Back Again and Again
Organizations consistently praise Ryan for delivering engaging, actionable keynotes that inspire stronger teams, better leaders, and lasting workplace impact.
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Ryan delivered a keynote address to State of Missouri team members focused on generational differences. This learning session was among the most informative I have attended. His extensive knowledge in this area offers valuable insights into how individuals from various generations can connect and succeed. Consider booking him to learn how to address generational differences in the workplace effectively. You will not be disappointed!
- Gary Stafford
Senior Talent Development Specialist -
Ryan has a rare ability to blend research, storytelling, humor, and practical leadership insights into an unforgettable experience. His message on connection and resilience deeply resonated with our behavioral health audience. He delivered a truly inspiring and impactful keynote at our Behavioral Health Conference that left our attendees raving.
- Aisha T. McDonald, LMHC
Director of Training Initiatives, United Way -
This keynote hit the mark. Ryan translated big ideas about the future of work into simple, actionable strategies our equipment leaders can use to stay connected and competitive.
- Liz McCabe
SVP of Operations, Associated Equipment Distributors -
Ryan delivered exactly what our audience needed: clarity, energy, and actionable strategies for navigating change through connection. The Rivet matching experience was a huge hit and sparked conversations that lasted all event. And on a personal note, my matched connection and I hit it off right away.
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Ryan Jenkins makes a compelling, research‑backed case that connection isn’t a “nice to have”—it’s essential to strong leadership, culture, and performance. His keynote energized our leaders and frontline teams and gave them practical tools that immediately strengthened how we show up for one another and the work.
- Gena Weldon
President and CEO, Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area -
Insightful, relevant, and energizing. Ryan helped our members rethink how they lead Gen Z, not with stereotypes, but with practical connection strategies that drive performance.
- Josh Knott
President, Knotts Foods -
Our executive leadership team walked away with a shared language and clear strategies for fostering trust, engagement, and connection in a multi-generational workplace. The impact of Ryan's session was immediate and meaningful. Thank you Ryan Jenkins!
- Victoria Brown
CHRO, Veranova -
Ryan’s keynote was a powerful reminder that technology doesn’t lead people, people lead people, and before anyone leads or follows, connection is required. The foundation of a mutually beneficial relationship centers on the connections built when each party makes a conscious effort to truly understand the other. He gave our IT leaders practical, human-centered strategies to lead across generations with greater trust, clarity, and impact.
- Mike Andrews
President, Florida Local Government Information Systems Association -
Ryan delivered with heart and purpose. Engaging, real, and deeply relevant. He brought sharp clarity to what it truly takes to build all-in teams. His framework clicked instantly with our leaders.
- Robert Tindell
CEO, TouchPoint Support Services -
Ryan delivered more than a keynote...he gave our team practical skills to build stronger connections with one another and the people we serve. The impact was immediate and deeply felt across our organization. We look forward continuing our work with Ryan as we offer additional opportunities for our employees to engage and connect with one another.
- Jim Stailey
COO, Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area -
Ryan empowered and equipped our entire team. His Team Connection Model gave us fresh, actionable tools to bridge generational divides and strengthen our internal connection.
- Ada Okafor
General Counsel, American Board of Surgery -
From the opening moment to the closing takeaway, Ryan had our audience completely engaged. His blend of humor, research, and practical application made complex ideas about connection simple and actionable. You could feel the energy shift in the room. Great job Ryan!
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Ryan recently spoke at our annual leadership summit with nearly 250 attendees. He brought extremely relevant and engaging content that was positively received by all our attendees. He focused on showing us how to bridge gaps and create meaningful team connection in a multi-generational workforce. The tools he shared better equipped our leaders and will have a positive impact on our culture.
- Brandon Smith
President & CEO at Tailwind Group, Inc. -
Working with Ryan as our keynote speaker was seamless. On the day of the event - Ryan brought energy, clarity, and relevance to our Leadership Breakfast. His message about leading through connection truly resonated, giving every attendees something tangible to take back to their teams.
- Rachel Toland
CEO, Moonstruck Legal Nurse Consulting -
Ryan is a dynamic and highly relevant Keynote Speaker! An audience favorite, Ryan’s message hit home and resonated well. His practical strategies for building team connection across multiple generations was on point and supports the strengthening of culture and performance cross functionally.
- Neusa Arraial
Senior Category Manager, Zenni Optical -
At LinkedIn, we know connection matters—but Ryan showed us how to live it. He empowered our global teams with fresh, practical ways to foster belonging and thrive together, even in a hybrid world. As a speaker, Ryan came highly recommended and still managed to exceed expectations. His talk was accessible and impactful to members of the team at all levels and demonstrated a fantastic ability to both zoom in and be granular, as well as zoom out for a more holistic view. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Ryan for talks, workshops or strategy sessions on how to foster connection, engagement and relationship building for teams of all sizes and levels of seniority!
- Barry Lynch
Senior Manager, LinkedIn -
Ryan was an amazing speaker at our event in Kona, Hawaii. We are a hospitality group that deals with various generational groups and can struggle to understand how to connect and become a cohesive group. Ryan's hands-on examples and reality learning gave our leaders tools to return to their respective resorts and become more connectable with their teams, generations, and communities. The tools we were able to give our managers were invaluable. Thank you Ryan.
- Kristen Pederson
Senior Human Resources Generalist, VI Resorts -
I recently worked with Ryan to speak to our Employee Resource Group (ERG) about the power of connections. His insights were not only enlightening but also very impactful, resonating with everyone... virtually, which was impressive! Drawing from his book, Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams from Isolated to All In, he talked about how fostering genuine connections can improve teamwork, creativity, and even retention. The feedback I got from our group was resoundingly positive! Ryan was easy to work with and his expertise and passion shine through. I would definitely recommend Ryan to come speak to your group to deliver actionable tips for driving connections in your workplace or on your team! Thanks, Ryan!
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Ryan spoke at our 2025 Leadership Summit and his keynote was spot on and sparked eye-opening conversations among our leadership team about how to better connect across generations. It was equal parts practical and powerful—exactly what we wanted! Highly recommend.
- Michael Rolls
COO, Sax LLP -
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Ryan’s keynote resonated—connection isn’t just good for culture, it’s essential for mental health. Our team left feeling seen, supported, and equipped with practical strategies to strengthen connection right away. Thank you, Ryan!
- Bridget Olsen
Sr Director Customer Supply Chain, Kellanova -
It was truly a pleasure working with Ryan Jenkins and his “Connectable” closing keynote at our life insurance underwriting (AHOU) conference was phenomenal. His energizing, interactive delivery style and deep domain expertise in generational differences helped our audience understand the risks of isolation at work and provided practical tools to drive deeper connections within our teams. I highly recommend Ryan as a speaker for your next corporate event!
- Jonathan Meindel
Dir Life Underwriting Innovation, LexisNexis -
Ryan spoke to our department during our annual learning week about creating connections and working across generations. He was very engaging and relatable during his session and provided great examples of ways to leverage differences across generations. Our team is still referencing his talk and are excited to read his book. I highly recommend Ryan Jenkins as a key-note speaker.
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Ryan Jenkins worked with our HR team to develop a great learning experience for our leadership! The content was rich, thought provoking, and in delivery, he engaged the audience from beginning to end. His accessibility and willingness to engage with our team at every step of the planning process Ryan is approachable and positive personality made him a joy to work with. I highly recommend Ryan to any organization looking for a partner who truly cares about delivering value!
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Ryan crushed it! We loved having him as part of our annual leadership summit and his insight on generational leadership will be a great asset to our firm moving forward.
- Leon Grassi
Partner, CRO, SAX Technology Advisors -
Ryan did a tremendous job in connecting with our team and equipping us with the reasoning and tools to be connectable. He was a critical part of the success of our team event
- Tom Barry
Managing Partner, GHJ -
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Ryan was engaged by TMX to speak to all our global people managers about generations in the workplace. His presentation was riveting, fun, informative and gave us practical tips for how we can work effectively together - his expertise is excellent! Everyone who was there was glued to what he was saying, and we had loads of positive feedback afterwards. I'd recommend Ryan for any company looking to leverage the 'gold' in their diverse workforce.
- Cindy Bush
CHRO, TMX Group -
Ryan delivered an exceptional keynote for our firm. The inspiring stories and practical research-based strategies he shared were enormously useful for our group. Our firm also utilized Ryan's connection tool, Rivet, to connect every team member with someone they were scientifically proven to connect with. We didn't just talk about connection, Ryan helped us execute connection! Thank you, Ryan!
- Melisa Cook
CPO, Roth&Co -
Ryan spoke at our firms’s promotion and celebration event about connection and sharing some of the research and findings from his book Connectable and it was a great presentation that kept the entire audience engaged. I would highly recommend Ryan for any corporate events where you are trying to highlight the importance of relationships and personal connections within your employee base.
- Jeff Call
CEO/Managing Partner, Bennett Thrasher LLP
What People Mention Most About Ryan
After 200+ positive testimonials
Practical & Immediately
Actionable
Ryan doesn't leave audiences with interesting ideas and no idea what to do next. Attendees consistently praise the practical strategies, tools, and clear next steps they can put to work immediately.
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Engaging From Start
To Finish
Energy, humor, storytelling, interaction…Ryan knows how to hold a room. Reviewers consistently describe his presentations as engaging, entertaining, and highly interactive, with audiences participating instead of simply listening.
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Customized,
Never Canned
Clients notice the preparation. Ryan takes time to understand the audience, organization, and industry, then tailors the content so attendees feel like the keynote was created specifically for them.
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Fresh, Relevant
& Forward-Thinking
Ryan makes complex workplace shifts feel understandable and relevant. From generations and team connection to the future of work, clients consistently praise his ability to deliver timely ideas that help audiences see what's changing, and what to do about it.
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Easy To
Work With
Great experiences start long before Ryan takes the stage. Clients repeatedly mention his responsiveness, flexibility, professionalism, and genuine commitment to making their event successful, and even describe him as a whole lot of fun to work with.
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Impact That
Lasts
The goal isn't applause. It's action. Clients report audiences leaving energized, talking about what they'll do differently, and equipped with strategies they can use immediately…often asking to bring Ryan back again.
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Put Your Audience in Good Hands
When the spotlight turns on, you can trust Ryan to deliver an engaging, customized keynote that informs, inspires, and leaves a lasting impression.