Ryan Foland
Host at World of Speakers
Speaker | Sailor | Ginger ⚓️ ⛵️🏝😎 I tweet about #sailing, #speaking, and #startups - 4X TEDx Speaker and 3X Podcast Host
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1 month ago |
ryan.online | Ryan Foland
Whether you’re pitching to investors, delivering a keynote, or leading a team meeting, how you say something is just as important as what you say. The right words delivered with the right tone, emphasis, and energy can be the difference between engaging your audience or losing their attention. Mastering vocal variety and emphasis isn’t about being overly dramatic—it’s about ensuring your message lands with clarity and impact.
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2 months ago |
ryan.online | Ryan Foland
If you don’t think you can do something, you’re right. If you think you can, you’re also right. The way we see ourselves plays a massive role in our ability to grow, improve, and succeed. This isn’t just a motivational saying—it’s backed by science. Deep in your brain, the reticular activating system (RAS) filters information and reinforces your beliefs. Your mind holds onto data that supports what you already think is true.
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2 months ago |
ryan.online | Ryan Foland
I’ve always been someone who sweats when I’m nervous. It’s natural. But when you’re standing in front of a crowd, giving a big presentation, and you feel sweat running down your back, it’s hard not to get distracted. The more I worried about it, the worse it got. It became a cycle—stress led to sweat, and the sweat led to more stress. I used to think I was alone in this, but I’ve since learned that many people deal with the same issue.
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2 months ago |
ryan.online | Ryan Foland
When I first wanted to be a professional speaker, I made the classic mistake of trying to cover too many topics. Then I started noticing a pattern: the professionals I admired most weren’t trying to be everything to everyone. They had a clear lane. They knew their expertise, and they owned it. I realized that if I wanted to make a real impact, I had to do the same. Once I honed in on my area of expertise—effective communication—I felt a shift.
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2 months ago |
ryan.online | Ryan Foland
Public speaking is one of the most common fears in the world. Whether you’re stepping onto a stage, presenting in a meeting, or speaking at an event, it’s natural to feel nervous. But nerves don’t have to hold you back—they can actually work in your favor if you know how to manage them. The key is to channel your nervous energy into confidence rather than letting it paralyze you.
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