Testimonials
Previous leaders have experienced high-impact results
300+
Marriages At Best Level Ever
10-20%
Business Growth YOY
10%
reduction in hours
“My name is Scott Pryor. I am a trial lawyer, ranked according to litigator awards as the top 1% of trial lawyers in the country, based on actual case results. In addition, I’ve built several multi- million-dollar businesses from the ground up. One is a law practice that I currently own (Scott Pryor Law). Second, we also own a film company Pryor Entertainment. (We have made three feature films that are distributed worldwide. Our latest film “Tulsa” set a record for the second highest-grossing Domestic Box office of all time for self-distribution to theaters, during the COVID crisis in 2020.) Another is a residential waste company that we sold for $3.8 million after 3 years.
I have known and worked with Ryan since early 2017. He has coached me through a very chaotic professional career, helping me run several businesses simultaneously and grow as a leader, both inside of my businesses and outside as a family man.
Ryan gets to the core of issues fast and then leads me in developing winning solutions. In our sessions, we’ve honed in on a solid action plan to achieve my goals; we have discussed strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats; and we have developed strategies for increased efficiency. As part of the process, we have also focused on increasing my emotional intelligence so I can better lead my team and my family and achieve our goals.
As a result of Ryan’s coaching, my business has grown 10-20% year after year. In addition, Ryan has helped me develop and implement tactics to achieve a greater work-life balance, which is very challenging given the amount of responsibility I have. In short, Ryan will give you and your leaders that critical edge to advance you and your team to the highest level.
On another note, I will vouch for Ryan as a man of character. He is a man of integrity, loyalty, and discipline. He works hard to accomplish the mission of the organizations that he coaches. To his core, he cares about me and my team personally and professionally. He integrates Scripture in highly relevant ways, powerfully conveying truths in a way that enhances all I do.”
Scott Pryor
ATTORNEY & MANAGING PARTNER AT SCOTT PRYOR LAW
“I first worked with Ryan in May of 2010. Ryan has played a significant role in helping me get to the next level in business, both from a productivity and prosperity standpoint.
His coaching has been extremely valuable in helping me better harness my vision and mental energy, giving me the ability to develop strategies that have helped bring my company to the top of our industry.
Ryan helped my business immensely throughout what could have been a very tough transitional process, during which my entire management team was replaced by new investors in my company.
His guidance and knowledge helped the transition to be virtually seamless. And his services before and during the transition have saved the new investors and the business tens of thousands
of dollars! Finally, in 2012, when it came down to sell the company, we were able to sell it for 10% above asking price.
Ryan has helped me across my life including in my walk with Christ, my marriage, and extended family. I cannot recommend him highly enough.”
Dirk Tanis
CEO of Itani, LLC
"My husband and I have worked in ministry together for 18 years and have never seen such a transformational counseling center. Around our office we like to say that Ryan is our right arm. Not a week goes by where someone does not talk about the positive impact he has had on their family, marriage, and children.
Ryan's business card is always in my pocket and I am constantly referring individuals and churches."
Troy & Penny Maxwell
Freedom House Church
“From the first day I met Ryan Bailey back in 2002, I noticed his genuine and sincere character… Ryan accepted me and showed me true interest in my welfare. I can say with complete honesty that no one ever showed me as much concern as Ryan did… Then in 2005, I went through the most difficult time in my life. Because of Ryan’s immense support and skill as a counselor, I was able to quickly get back on track again and continue to grow. It may sound exaggerated, but without his help, I honestly do not know where I would be today. I also would like to say that I have never met anyone with the same impeccable work ethic as Ryan Bailey. He will spend his last ounce of energy to produce the best quality of work. If Ryan sets his mind on something, he does it with all his heart."
TOMMY DAVIDSSON, Ph.D.
Academic Dean, Norwegian School of Leadership and Theology
"I have known Ryan since 2005. Before that time one of my very successful friends, Tim Keller, the former Senior Pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church of New York City, knew Ryan and recommended him to me. That recommendation has been very accurate. Ryan has been a considerable help to a number of people through his coaching and teaching skills. He is a great asset to our community!
I have continually referred people to him. He has performed his services both individually and in groups with integrity and confidentiality. We have also used him to instruct adults and especially parents about issues they encounter with youth.
As a pastor, I have found him to be an effective coach and mentor. Ryan really understands how the Gospel shapes our lives and how to apply it to where we are broken by sin. I have found his ability to listen and ask strategic questions helpful as I have processed different ministry issues. His walk with Christ and the presence of God’s Spirit in his life give him the sensitivity, insight, and questioning that are essential for effective life coaching.
We look forward to a long relationship with Ryan. He is the coach that I most frequently suggest as a referral."
Wayne Frazier
Former Senior Pastor, Back Creek Presbyterian Church
“I have seen some remarkable changes in families and individuals... and I have never had a poor evaluation of him from patients that have been referred to his care. He is kind and compassionate towards his clients and has been available to them for consultation when needed. He has my highest recommendation for counseling."
Matthew Harrison, M.D.
Northgate Family Medicine
“I have known Ryan since 2004. He has served our church ... on several occasions by offering seminars and training our body and leadership for further growth. During the time I have known Ryan, he has demonstrated moral integrity, maturity, and responsibility in all that he does. He has also demonstrated a deep and sincere love for the Lord and a burden to see others grow in their relationship with God. His friendship has been a personal blessing to me, and I value the impact he has made on my life.
The love he has for his wife and children is a great testimony to all that know Ryan. It is refreshing to see a leader who is living out the very biblical counsel that he is giving to others. Not only does he teach the truth, but he also practices the truths of God’s word.”
Keith Romanoski
Former Community Pastor at Steele Creek Church
“My husband and I started working with Ryan over a year ago.
Initially, I was struggling with navigating loss and grief after a couple of miscarriages and a failed adoption. Eventually, our work really was about strengthening our marriage together while navigating our work as leaders of our church (my husband is a Pastor) and our small businesses (we own three).
At first, we chose to see Ryan in person for one full hour every week to unpack hard stuff that we had not really taken the time to work through with anyone else before. He gave us practical advice and scriptural reference for guidance. Soon, Dwight started telling everyone about us going, and I embraced that as well, because we felt the difference it was making and we wanted others to get the same!
Ryan not only became a key factor for the success of our marriage, but a reliable coach that we can turn to when we make decisions about ministry, business, and life!
Our close friends see the difference in our marriage and I can honestly say that we have never been closer. We have so much joy together and we plan to keep Ryan as a regular part of what we just do - like any other maintenance appointment.”
Dwight & Elisa Buckner
Pastor & Business Owner
“My name is Dale Stapler. I am a business owner and certified coach. Over the past twenty years, I’ve been blessed with a business that helps companies realize tax incentives that enable them to grow and thrive. We have developed relationships and technologies that will serve business owners for many years to come.
Ryan is a key catalyst to our business as we transform into a fast-growing, tech-enabled provider of services and technologies in the tax, accounting, and business services industries. During the time he’s worked with us, we’ve increased sales and income nearly 200% in 2 years. Ryan learns fast and facilitates change on multiple levels.
Through our growth, we’ve doubled our team size without reducing profit percentages. Ryan has helped us pick the best candidates in executive, IT, Sales, and Marketing positions - candidates who have integrated fast and become high performers. Ryan regularly works with our executives as we develop a high-performing team culture and position ourselves to grow even more.
On a personal note, Ryan has coached me through an extremely challenging mix of professional and personal situations, helping me transform a business while simultaneously receiving God’s transformative grace in my life. In our sessions, he has helped me set relevant goals and develop solid action plans; he doesn’t stop there, however. Ryan follows up because he genuinely cares if I reach my goals. One of the biggest things Ryan has taught me is how to be grateful for God’s amazing blessings.
Ryan introduced me to and has guided me through the Triad model of personal accountability, connection, and fellowship with other men in similar circumstances. Through this process, we have developed deep lifetime relationships that provide support and fellowship to us as well as our families.
I highly recommend Ryan as a man of character and integrity. In addition to his solid academic and professional credentials, his counsel is grounded in scripture and godly love, pointing to the ultimate source of help and peace in this world. Thank you Ryan!”
Dale Stapler
Founder of AlphaResults and Certified Coach
“Ryan’s greatest attribute as a counselor or coach, the thing he does best, is to get to the heart of the matter. Real, lasting change in people must begin at the heart level, and Ryan has a remarkable ability to do just that.
As I often say, ‘The heart of the problem is the problem of the heart.’ I know numerous people who have experienced lasting change through Ryan’s influence. He is the best counselor/coach I know.”
Al Baker
Reverend, President of Presbyterian Evangelistic Fellowship (PEF)
“For almost a decade, it has been my privilege to serve with Ryan as part the ministry of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Atlanta. Ryan has faithfully served Westminster as a church member, ruling elder, adult Sunday School teacher and shepherd of the pastoral staff. Over the years he has provided faithful and regular instruction to our church body and pastoral vision to our church leadership. Again and again, he has helped church leadership provide pastoral care in some of our most difficult pastoral care cares; everything from sexual addictions to abusive marriages. Above and beyond the service he has rendered to our church body at large, I value the ministry he has provided to me in a personal way. He has been a confidant in dark times, a source of wise counsel in confusing times and a friend at all times. Sometimes you listen to a conference speaker or outside consultant and you appreciate what they have to say, but you wonder, “What they are like at home? What are they like with their own family? What they are like at their own church?” I can tell you from deep personal experience, Ryan doesn’t just talk the talk, he walks the walk. I have worshipped and served alongside Ryan, week after week, year after year when he wasn’t “on the clock,” and this is a man who practices what he preaches. I am honored to serve as his pastor and to call him my friend.”
Rev. Aaron Messner
Westminster Presbyterian Church, PCA
"Over the last few years, I have gotten to know Ryan and look forward to every engagement with him. As Ryan’s coach, I witness his dedication to personal and professional excellence each time. Ryan understands that real change happens at a heart level. That is how he engages in life for himself and those around him. I never doubt his commitment to the coaching relationship, which also extends to his clients. In coaching and leadership development, Ryan stands out from the rest. Ryan has the ability to connect and engage holistically, creating lasting relationships and measurable results for leaders and their teams.
Bryan Brown
Coaching To Lead