Ryan Jenkins posing with a blue suit | Leadership Speaker

What It's Like
Working With Ryan

My Promise Is Simple.

I'll make your job easier and your event more impactful.

When you book me, you're not just hiring a keynote speaker. You're gaining a partner who's invested in making your event a success from our very first conversation to long after the applause ends.

Everything I do is guided by two commitments:

1. Be Effortless to Work With.

2. Create a
Transformative Experience.

Proudly Trusted By:

7 Commitments You Can Count On

  • Effortless From Day One

    Planning an event is stressful enough. My goal is to remove stress; not create it.

    You'll receive prompt communication, quick answers, flexible collaboration, and a speaker who respects your timeline, your team, and your audience.

  • All In…Every Time

    I don't just show up on event day.

    I immerse myself in your organization, your audience, and your goals so every keynote feels like it was built specifically for your event. Because it was.

  • Customized, Never Canned

    No "one-size-fits-all" presentations.

    Every keynote is tailored to your audience, your industry, your event theme, and the outcomes you're hoping to achieve.

  • Designed for Action

    Every audience member is asking two questions:

    "So what?" Why does this matter to me?
    "Now what?" What can I actually do about it?

    Every keynote is intentionally designed to answer both. Audiences leave inspired, but more importantly, equipped.

  • An Experience, Not Just a Speech

    Expect live audience interaction, beautiful visuals, memorable stories, practical tools, and plenty of laughter.

    My goal isn't simply to hold attention. It's to create an experience people remember—and act on.

  • Fresh Ideas. Real "Aha!" Moments.

    I spend hundreds of hours every year researching leadership, AI, team connection, and generational trends so your audience hears ideas that are current, relevant, and immediately useful…not the same stories they've heard before.

  • A Professional You Can Count On

    I've spent more than 15 years delivering keynote presentations around the world.

    From preparation to presentation, you can expect professionalism, responsiveness, and a partner who treats your event like it's the only one on the calendar.

THE BUZZ

Clients Said It Best:

“Ryan sparked insights and ideas that I can apply in my team and across our company."

- Donna Kimmel, Chief People Officer at Citrix

“The best speaker we’ve ever had!”

- Ashley Breedlove, Director at CVS

“Ryan was phenomenal!”

- Kaylin Orr, Kimberly-Clark

“Great feedback from ALL attendees!”

- Mariana Fagnilli, VP at Liberty Mutual

"Utterly groundbreaking! Ryan equipped us to build a more connected organization with improved engagement.”

- Melissa Bernstein, Co-founder of Melissa & Doug

3 Simple Steps to an Exceptional Event

  • We'll meet to understand your audience, goals, event theme, logistics, and what success looks like. You'll also receive promotional support…including videos, social posts, and anything else I can provide to help build excitement.

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  • I'll create and deliver a customized keynote packed with audience interaction, practical takeaways, and memorable moments.

    Depending on your event, this may include:

    • Live Polling

    • Audience Q&A

    • Interactive Competitions

    • Rivet Connection Experience

    • Book Signing

    • Fireside Chat

    • Panelist or Moderator

    The keynote shouldn't end when people leave the ballroom.

    Attendees can receive additional resources, worksheets, team connection tools, assessments, and continued learning opportunities.

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  • After the event, we'll debrief together.

    We'll discuss feedback, opportunities for continued impact, and additional ways I can support your organization.

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Some of Ryan's Favorite Things

Because you'll probably spend a little time with me before your event…

  • Travel

    I've been to all 50 U.S. states. Alaska wins. By a mile. And I recently got to speak in Saudi Arabia.

  • Adrenaline

    I've jumped out of a helicopter, rappelled through Swiss canyons, raced dune buggies across the Saudi Arabian desert, and survived an Olympic bobsled track at 76 mph.

    Apparently, "relaxing vacations" just aren't my thing.

  • Hockey

    Growing up in Denver and now living in Atlanta means one thing: Finding a place to watch hockey has become an endurance sport.

    Go Avs (and Broncos)!

  • Craft Beer

    I'm a proud cerevisaphile (yes, that's the actual term for beer fan/expert). I've sampled 1,300+ unique craft beers from around the world.

    Purely for research purposes, of course.

  • Family

    The greatest adventure of all is raising three amazing kids alongside my wife Ashley.

  • Dog Obsessed

    Our yellow Lab, Easton, is happiest hiking Georgia trails, fetching anything that moves, and searching for his next snack. Equal parts adventure buddy, lovable bandit, and professional tail-wagger.

Let's Create Something Your Audience Will Remember.

My goal isn't simply to deliver a great keynote. It's to make you look great for bringing me in. Let's create an event your audience will be talking about long after it's over.

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