Testimonials

“Ryan worked with me personally as an Executive Coach and with my company to provide both leadership coaching for our full Exec Team and business and brand strategy work. I would recommend him whole-heartedly in both capacities, and especially for organizations that have experienced rapid growth. On the personal development front, I appreciated that his leadership development program starts with a focus inward on personal motivation and goals, before diving into some leadership fundamentals, and with ongoing support as needed. I know that he’ll tell me what I need to hear, even when it’s not what I want to hear, and I’m a better leader for it. On the business side, his work with our whole team has helped us develop a shared vocabulary as an Exec Team, and a focused business and brand strategy session helped bring clarity in goal-setting and how to get there. Ryan’s focus on clarity has been a touchstone we (and I) return to often.” — Melissa Matassa-Stone, CEO, WGM Group

“I interviewed a lot of Exec Coaches and chose Ryan because he’s been there and done that as an Exec AND is extremely thoughtful about his approach to leadership, success, boundaries, energy, and impact. He started his work with me deeply understanding my WHY, my values, and what drives me. That then becomes the compass for our work together. He helps me see around corners and anticipate what is coming so I can grow into the person ready for the next challenges/opportunities. He listens, he’s thoughtful, and is very generous with his vast network. I trust Ryan and greatly appreciate having him in my corner through the good, the bad, and the ugly.” — Emily Carrion, CMO, Entrepreneurs’ Organization

“I have worked with Bryony on leadership coaching since I was new to my role as a director, and I really appreciate her thoughtful style and the way she communicates. She challenged me on every step of our engagement to be self-aware of my own strengths and shortcomings, and that has made a big difference in my overall development. I especially like her suggestion to think of an ideal “persona” for my current position. I personally have really appreciated her coaching and guidance over the time that we have worked together!” — Raymond Hsu, Director, University of Washington

“SIMPLY WOWED, and what a huge, positive, and profound impact Ryan Hodgson has been for my creative marketing agency, Vivid Candi, but even more just to me as an entrepreneur and leader. He’s truly helped define “My Why” during this chapter in my life and once I figured that out, I have never seen my life jet rocket so positively and increase bandwidth more rapidly than now. I also am President & Chairman of a recently merged Malibu Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce, and Ryan’s expert advice has been a game changer, allowing me to scale at warp speed from a team of just a few to a team of nearly 100 in a matter of 8 months”. — Chris Wizner, CEO & Founder, Vivid Candi

“Ryan was initially contracted to lead a brand repositioning and organizational optimization project for the company, which quickly evolved and led to his appointment as Chief Operating Officer. Work during his tenure greatly aided the company during a time of substantial expansion, ultimately evolving from a small proprietorship struggling to scale to a thriving mid-sized organization. Ryan led numerous workshops to advise the executive team with critical role alignments and helped navigate several staffing realignments, including critical dismissals and new hires, while also resolving many political dynamics.

He helped establish a full-service internal marketing agency within the organization and a rebooting of the new developments division, both of which today are thriving and operating autonomously. From a strategic perspective, Ryan greatly influenced the company’s messaging, modernized our marketing efforts, and rebuilt our operations for the benefit of both the company and our brokers, helping to position the company favorably during a time when we were under significant threat from a fast-growing, very well-funded new competitor.

Today, Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty is a leader in luxury real estate sales and is positioned for scalable growth throughout the Pacific Northwest. We credit Ryan for changing the paradigm for us and I recommend him to any business looking for someone to identify corporate opportunities, deliver critical thinking and effective action plans, and to implement campaigns to reach those goals.”
— Dean Jones, President & CEO, Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty

I worked with Ryan as I prepared to start a new business. He truly helps unleash the power we all have inside, inspired by the principles found in The Four Agreements, Atomic Habits and many more. Along the way he provides reminders of these great voices as we navigated my professional ‘why’.

Digging in requires vulnerability, and Ryan provides a safe, thoughtful space where curiosity leads and judgment doesn’t exist. The results of Ryan’s program are a clear vision/strategy defined by an important ‘why’. Suddenly, what seemed a reason not to move forward is only a small obstacle in my way, because my purpose is crystal clear.

Ryan’s business experience enables him to be both strategic and understanding of business challenges; his therapeutic approach to how we manage it is the icing on the cake. I definitely felt my power come into focus and left Ryan’s program with a new mindset. I’m extremely thankful and would highly recommend Ryan for anyone in a leadership position ready to level up. - Lauren McFerrin, Founder, Formerly 10th Employee, Zulily

“Working with Ryan has been one of the most valuable experiences in my career. Ryan helped me transition into my new C-level role with confidence and has been pivotal in helping me lean into my leadership gifts. With his coaching, I’ve been able to unleash my potential and shift into new gears. There isn’t a day that goes by where I don’t leverage his teachings, encouragement, and agreements. I’ll be forever grateful to Ryan for helping me realize my abilities.” — Christine Lessard, Chief Development Officer, Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue

“We had the honor to work with Ryan to expound on our brand scope and to get laser-focused on our mission showing up clearly throughout our brand. He is a wealth of knowledge. Ryan can hear about a need or roadblock and quickly and succinctly help his client see a fuller picture. His insight was valuable to our process and helped us pivot aspects of our systems and team structure that were not serving us well. Additionally, it is rare to team with someone who is detailed and great with systems but also, a creative. His expertise lent both to our objectives. Ryan’s plethora of experience will add fresh perspective and expertise to your process.” — Karissa Meador, Chief Development Officer, Stronger Families

“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!” — Dana Pate, SVP of Marketing and Public Relations, RangeWater Real Estate

“Ryan made me feel confident that I could do the job I was asked to do while pulling on my greatest strengths. In addition, he helped in developing my weaknesses and areas of improvement that allowed me to succeed in a work environment I had never tried before. I could not recommend him higher.”
— Ariana Kukors, Former World Record Holder & Team USA Olympic Swim Team Captain

“He brought a new level of expertise to our clients and was instrumental in helping me achieve double digit growth two years in a row with one of our largest, most strategic clients. Beyond revenue growth, Ryan helped me grow as a marketer and account manager in the time we worked together. As a VP with a large team to oversee, he never failed to make time to answer questions, provide recommendations and lend a hand to a proposal, a client challenge or a colleague conflict. I would welcome the opportunity to work with Ryan again in the future!”
— Allison Borden, Senior Manager Client Account Management, Accenture Song

“Ryan is a charismatic strategic visionary with excellent sales & marketing skills. His energy, passion and drive is contagious…you can’t help but feel fired up when you’re around Ryan! He is extremely goal driven and has determination that is second to none. Ryan has been an extremely valuable mentor to me.”
— Amanda Nelson, Business Excellence Worldwide Commercial Business - SMC, Microsoft

“Ryan is a powerhouse. Short and simple. He is creative, driven, committed, and was an amazing asset during his time with us.”
— Mike Morrisroe, President/Executive Poducer, Trifilm, Inc.

“One would be hard-pressed to find a more valuable partner than Ryan Hodgson. I have had the pleasure of working closely with Ryan over the past year on a variety of projects, all of which enjoyed unparalleled success due to his contribution.” - Tino Cecilio, Getty Images

“A handful of times in your career you encounter someone who propels you on a path of rapid growth - Ryan was that person for me. I am endlessly grateful for my experience working under Ryan, he was an incredibly influential manager and mentor. During my time at Yesler, I reported directly to him as a Marketing Program Manager. Ryan up-leveled three critical areas of the company: 1) he recruited the best talent; 2) he drove new business development, and 3) he exemplified next-level content strategy and true knowledge of integrated marketing. In short, Ryan is the kind of unicorn executive that every company wishes they could find. Your business group and clients alike should jump on the opportunity to work with this guy.”
— Sean Gibbons, Marketing Operations Manager, Convoy

“What distinguishes Ryan from his peer group is not only his willingness to make the bold asks on behalf of his clients, but his willingness to engage in open minded collaboration for the greater good.”
— Jim Rose, President and General Manager, King 5 Media Group 

“He pays attention to the details, and has the type of interpersonal skills that we should all aspire to. It has been a pleasure to have Ryan as a mentor and supervisor”
— Kelsey Pedersen, Director Global Digital Marketing Analytics, SAP Concur

“Ryan was an honor to work for. I learned more from him in a year than I could have ever asked for. While still maintaining professionalism, he created an environment in which he felt like more of a peer than a superior all while managing and protecting me and my team. That's not an easy balance to strike. Along with a seemingly endless depth of knowledge, how much he cared was palpable. He's an amazing leader, and anybody would be lucky to have him as a part of their company.”
— Amelia Samson, Paid Media Strategist, Accenture Song

“Ryan sets himself apart by being extremely attentive and available to his clients and partners. Since I have been working with Ryan he has grown our partnership through consistently meeting our expectations while maintaining an open and honest style of communication.”
— Jason Strickland, Group Media/Communications Director, Wieden + Kennedy

“Ryan, the captain that he is, led us all - client and contractor alike - with ambition and purpose. I very much enjoyed working with Ryan and any client or employee in the future would be lucky to be a part of the Rysing Tide family!”
— Alison Roth, Director of Revenue Marketing, DataGail

“I had the pleasure of serving under Ryan Hodgson during a hectic time at our company. He is an amazing leader that is capable of drawing the best from his people at every turn even during the toughest circumstances. He accomplishes this through a fierce drive to succeed, an immense level of loyalty for his people, and setting high but attainable goals. Any organization would benefit greatly from his involvement at any level, no matter what the undertaking.”
— Dan Jeremiah, Senior Manager Performance Marketing, Kong Inc

“Ryan is one of the most supportive and encouraging managers I’ve ever had. He always took the time to check in with me to make sure I wasn’t overworked and had the resources I needed. He also worked hard to help me succeed and prepare for the next steps in my career.”
— Karianne Stinson, Senior Global Category Marketing Manager - Surface, Microsoft

Ryan is a talented, passionate leader and advocate. What I appreciate most about Ryan's leadership and vision is the combination of passion and ongoing learning he applies to his work. Ryan led and drove the team with an award-winning, innovative campaign that set a new bar for marketing in the era of the Affordable Care Act. That wasn't achieved in a vacuum of knowledge, it was achieved because Ryan and the team kept learning and adapting to keep the effort relevant, impactful, and successful. Superlative work from an exceptionally high quality professional. - Eric Earling, VP of Corporate Communication, Premera Blue Cross