MEET RYAN HODGSON, CEO, RYSING TIDE
Ryan Hodgson is driven by a profound purpose—to unleash potential. Over the past six years, he has channeled this purpose into catalyzing transformation through his expert leadership development coaching, business strategy consulting, and Fractional COO services. Through his guidance, individuals and enterprises have harnessed their inherent capabilities, propelling them to achieve and exceed their goals.
What sets Ryan apart is his extensive and diverse experience—an attribute that few "coaches" or consultants can rival. He is marked by his curiosity, intuition, innovation, directness, empathy, authenticity, and an unrelenting drive for the success of others. His impact spans a wide array of industries, including tech, mobile, construction, retail, real estate, travel, finance, health, nonprofit, business services, marketing, and education.
Prior to founding Rysing Tide, Ryan distinguished himself as the COO of Realogics Sotheby's International Realty. In just two years, he masterminded the company's growth from a $1.6 billion entity to a $3.2 billion powerhouse, all while effectively responding to a market disruptor. His keen strategic acumen, human-centric leadership, and capacity to navigate complex challenges were pivotal to the company's resilience and prosperity.
Ryan's achievements also shine in his senior marketing roles. As VP of Integrated Marketing at Yesler (now Accenture Interactive), he helped propel the company to become a top 5 US-based B2B agency from its prior rank of top 30. Similarly, as SVP of Integrated Marketing Communications at Weber Shandwick, his team's outstanding work contributed to the agency securing the coveted Global PR Agency of the Year award. His marketing prowess earned him recognition as the 20th most retweeted marketer globally in 2017.
His extensive client roster is a testament to his expertise, encompassing startups to Fortune 500 giants, including Amazon, Microsoft, HTC, SAP, PMI, Verizon Wireless, Sotheby's International Realty, Ricoh Americas, University of Washington, Esper, and Blue Cross Blue Shield.
In his role as Founder and President of the Seattle-based nonprofit Team Up for Nonprofits, Ryan's leadership prowess shone brightly. He adeptly led a fourteen-person board and a thirty-person volunteer team for five years in orchestrating music benefits and leveraging social media to raise funds and awareness for other nonprofits. The Huffington Post recognized his achievements in their article "39 Inspiring Men and Their Passion for Charity."
As a growth and thought partner, Ryan's insight-driven and solution-oriented mindset serves as an invaluable compass guiding both you and your team toward resounding success.
PASSION FOR NATURE, TRAVEL, COMMUNITY, CONSCIOUS LIVING & WELLNESS
Ryan has built up a strong social media presence of over 250,000 followers. He shares thoughtful and uplifting posts centered on personal growth, wellness, and his love of travel and nature. As a melanoma skin cancer survivor and three years alcohol-free, he champions sun awareness and the physical and mental health benefits of an alcohol-free lifestyle. He has partnered with brands such as Virgin Atlantic, Alaska Airlines, Eddie Bauer, Gillette, Headspace, Clif Bar, Uber & Uncruise. Visit Ryan’s blog and connect with him on social channels here.
“Ryan is an integral part of my growth story. He is quick to understand yet slow to judge, ensuring that we take time to unpack every workplace win, loss, or draw during our sessions together. His authentic energy is contagious as he strives to push and pull the very best of me to the surface. Ryan’s work with my department, peers and supervisors has strengthened our relationships as individuals and as an organization. I am incredibly grateful for his outward perspective of our company and his inward understanding of my team’s role within it. Everyone needs a Ryan in their lives!”