Just Kidding
May 18, 2026
Ever been in a professional meeting, a grown-up, serious, adult conversation, and somebody says one thing that hits you the wrong way, and suddenly you’re not a leader anymore? You’re seven. The…
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.
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Career Dysmorphia
May 11, 2026
You can be world-class at one thing and completely obsessed with another. I’ve got a friend who is the best speaker I know — the kind of communicator who stops rooms — but what he really wants to do…
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Challengers and Champions
May 04, 2026
We all love having people who believe in us. Champions encourage us, remind us who we are, and push us toward the rooms we’re afraid to enter. But if encouragement is the only voice in your life, you…
The Willpower Muscle
Apr 27, 2026
What if willpower isn't something you're born with, but something you build? In this episode, Ryan breaks down the brain science behind self-discipline (meet your anterior cingulate cortex, aka your…
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Right On Time
Apr 20, 2026
Most of us think we need more time. More margin. More space in the calendar. But what if the issue isn’t how much time you have… it’s what you’re missing inside the time you already have? In this…
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Procastination Proof
Apr 13, 2026
We all say it. “I’ll start next week.” But next week has a funny way of turning into next month… or next year. In this episode, Ryan tackles one of the most universal struggles we all face…
Break The Ice
Apr 06, 2026
Most people think “break the ice” is about small talk. It’s not. It’s about leadership. In this episode, Ryan unpacks the surprising origin of the phrase and what it teaches us about navigating…
The Story Behind Difficult People
Mar 30, 2026
We all know someone we’d label as difficult. But what if what you’re experiencing is just one scene in a story you don’t know? In this episode, Ryan unpacks the idea that every difficult person has a…
A Better Way of Saying No
Mar 23, 2026
A lot of us struggle to say no not because we’re weak, but because we care. In this episode, Ryan breaks down the real tension behind saying no—competing priorities—and why every yes often comes with…
From Success to Significance
Mar 16, 2026
Success is about what you accomplish. Significance is about who becomes better because of you. In this episode, Ryan reflects on the difference between chasing personal success and helping others…
Make a Difference or Make an Impression
Mar 09, 2026
Early in my career, I was obsessed with making an impression. The right outfit. The right look. The right perception. But after a couple of hilarious wardrobe mistakes during my first opportunity…
A Healthy Relationship With Social Media
Mar 01, 2026
In this episode, Ryan unpacks what it really means to have a healthy relationship with social media. From the latest data on screen time to the emotional whiplash of a single scroll, he shares…
Removing Irritants
Feb 23, 2026
What if growth is less about adding more… and more about removing what frustrates people? In this episode, Ryan shares a powerful leadership principle from Dr. Nido Qubein, president of High Point…
Consistency is Boring But Impossible to Keep Up With
Feb 15, 2026
Everyone wants to win. Few people want the repetition it requires. In this episode, Ryan unpacks why consistency is the most underrated competitive advantage in the world. From writing a book a year…
Mother Nature vs. Mother Nurture
Feb 09, 2026
Are we born with what it takes, or do we become who we are? In this episode, we explore the debate of Mother Nature vs Mother Nurture and what research says about personality, resilience, leadership…
Who Do You Think You Are?
Feb 01, 2026
Who do you think you are? That question shows up every time you try to grow, pivot, or step outside the box people have put you in. In this episode, Ryan unpacks why it’s not fake it till you make it…
A Better You: A Forgiving You
Jan 26, 2026
Someone is going to say something this year. They’ll forget. Misread. Interrupt. Post. Assume. And when it happens, you’ll feel it—tight chest, sharp tone, replaying the moment long after it passed…
A Better You: An Honest You
Jan 19, 2026
We’re not exactly liars… but let’s be honest, we’re not always fully authentic either. In this episode of The Ryan Leak Podcast , Ryan explores what it really means to live with honesty—not the…
A Better You: A Courageous You
Jan 12, 2026
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…
A Better You: A Focused You
Jan 05, 2026
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…
Looking Back to Move Forward
Dec 29, 2025
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…
There's Something About Mary
Dec 21, 2025
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…
What To Get Someone Who Has Everything
Dec 15, 2025
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…
Small Talk For Holiday Introverts
Dec 08, 2025
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…
Thanksliving
Nov 24, 2025
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…
Navigating Holiday Drama Before It Starts
Nov 17, 2025
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…
When Phenomenal Skill Meets Phenomenal Will
Nov 10, 2025
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…
The Spiritual Gift of Discouragement
Nov 03, 2025
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…
Mental Fitness
Oct 27, 2025
We’ve got cold plunges, calorie counters, greens, gyms, diets, and Ozempic for our physical fitness, but what about our mental fitness ? In this episode, Ryan Leak breaks down a simple, practical…
Dog With Discipline
Oct 20, 2025
Everyone loves to talk about having that “dog” in them... the hunger, the grit, the relentless drive that separates high performers from the rest. But what happens when that same fire goes unchecked?…