"Incredibly compelling stories, refreshingly practical lessons!"
Ryan Dunlap is a former hostage negotiator turned conflict strategist who leverages 20 years of high-stakes conflict experiences to deliver dynamic and memorable keynotes to audiences of all makeups.
Ryan is a storyteller at heart, but he doesn't just tell stories. Instead, he invites his audience into his stories, pulling back the curtain on real-life examples of crisis intervention, hostage negotiation, and organizational crisis management in order to give attendees an up close and personal look at crisis communication and effective conflict management, the way the experts do it!
His interactive stories leave attendees in awe and inspired as he turns lessons learned into practical wisdom that audience members can deploy in their own organizations immediately in order to build bulletproof rapport, improve their leadership presence, and persevere through difficult circumstances.
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Leadership Under Pressure
Great leadership isn’t tested when things are easy—it’s tested when the pressure is on. This talk equips leaders with the mindset, strategies, and composure needed to make decisive moves, manage conflict, and lead effectively in high-stakes situations.
An Ideal Message In Less Than Ideal Circumstances
The way you communicate during conflict can either defuse tension or make it worse. This talk breaks down practical strategies to speak with clarity, authority, and tact—even in the most difficult conversations.
Don't Wrestle With B.E.A.Rs
Not all conflicts need to spiral out of control. This talk teaches leaders how to recognize early warning signs, regulate emotions, and apply proven techniques to de-escalate conflict before it becomes unmanageable.
"From the moment he started speaking, he had the audience’s attention and an immediate connection!"
- J. Rauser - President, Diversified Legal Services, Inc
