The Ryan Leak Podcast
Welcome to The Ryan Leak Podcast. Ryan Leak is a dynamic speaker, executive coach, and best-selling author known for his engaging and transformative approach to leadership, personal growth, and professional development. He is highly sought after by Fortune 100 companies, professional sports teams, and organizations worldwide for his insights on leadership, communication, faith, resilience, and collaboration. This podcast is designed to drop nuggets of inspiration to help you get the most out of your life.
A Better You: A Courageous You
You don’t have to be legit to get started. You just have to be brave.In this episode of A Better You, Ryan unpacks why courage matters more than confidence, credentials, or clarity. Whether you want to start working out, write a book, launch a podcas...
A Better You: A Focused You
We don’t lack motivation. We lack focus.In the first episode of the A Better You series, Ryan Leak kicks off the new year by exploring why distraction, not desire, is often the biggest barrier to growth. From the staggering number of distractions we ...
Looking Back to Move Forward
As the year comes to a close, Ryan reflects on the power of looking back before moving forward. After scrolling through photos from the past year, he shares a simple but meaningful way to review your year with honesty and gratitude. In this end of ye...
There's Something About Mary
Egg nog, ugly sweaters, decorations, jingles, and watching The Grinch—Christmas has a way of slowing the world down and inviting us into something meaningful, whether we consider ourselves religious or not. In this episode, There’s Something About Ma...
What To Get Someone Who Has Everything
What do you get someone who already has everything?In this episode, Ryan Leak makes the case that the rarest gift isn’t expensive. It’s specific encouragement. You’ll learn how to write a simple note that people keep for years, why your words carry m...
Small Talk For Holiday Introverts
If the phrase “holiday party” makes your soul want to put on sweatpants and hide behind a plant, this episode is for you. Today, Ryan breaks down how introverts—ambiverts—and anyone whose social battery comes with a strict warranty can actually enjoy...
Thanksliving
Imagine if gratitude wasn’t just a yearly feeling, but a daily practice! In this episode, Ryan dives into the concept of Thanksliving, contrasting it with Thanksgiving, and delves into how gratitude can actually reshape your brain. He also tackles th...
Navigating Holiday Drama Before It Starts
We’ve all got that family member we’re already bracing ourselves for this holiday season. For some people, the holidays feel less like a celebration and more like a cold plunge — get in, get out, and try not to scream. But you don’t have to match any...
When Phenomenal Skill Meets Phenomenal Will
Phenomenal skill gets you noticed—but phenomenal will makes you unstoppable. In this episode, Ryan explores the powerful difference between what you can measure and what you can’t. From the 10,000-hour rule to Angela Duckworth’s research on grit, and...
The Spiritual Gift of Discouragement
Ever met someone who seems to have the spiritual gift of discouragement? You know... the person who finds the flaw in every plan, the hole in every idea, and the typo in every email. In this episode, Ryan shares why those people are actually gifts to...