Ryan Foland is a high-energy speaker, author, and consultant who teaches entrepreneurs and executives how to grow their influence. His 3-1-3® Method uncovers core brand messaging to guide bespoke branding strategies. He specializes in helping leaders harness the power of authenticity by teaching them how to create content that reveals their whole self to drive differentiation, growth, and loyalty. Ryan believes in the simplicity of messaging and of simply being you. He is recognized for his expertise when it comes to marketing people, which is most commonly known as "personal branding." His clients include New York Times bestselling authors, venture capitalists, and Fortune 500 executives. In his book, Ditch the Act, published by McGraw-Hill, Ryan shares the art of being perfectly imperfect. Ryan is a four-time TEDx speaker and has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, Inc., Entrepreneur, and more. For fun, Ryan loves to sail, rap, and draw Stick Figure NFT art. Learn more at ryan.online