Ryan McCrea is a champion for human-centered leadership and meaningful work. With more than 20 years shaping talent, culture, and growth, Ryan brings a rare blend of strategic insight and practical know-how to every conversation. He’s guided organizations through change, built programs that stick, and helped leaders at all levels show up with clarity and heart.

 

Ryan’s career spans senior roles in learning, talent development, and organizational effectiveness across industries, from Fortune 500 companies to nonprofits. He is known for designing experiences that help people move from knowing to doing, and for supporting teams through the real, messy moments that define great leadership, such as giving feedback, navigating conflict, and staying grounded under pressure.

 

A coach and facilitator, Ryan holds credentials in Situational Leadership®, Psychological Safety™, DiSC®, and Social and Emotional Intelligence. His academic background in psychology and organizational science fuels his ability to connect research with real-world results.

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Ryan’s voice is clear, candid, and refreshingly witty - whether he’s leading a workshop, coaching an executive, or sharing bite-sized insights with thousands of professionals on LinkedIn. His signature series, Quick Bites of Insight™, delivers practical wisdom for busy people who want to lead with more purpose, presence, and impact.

 

Based in St. Louis, Ryan lives with his wife, Susan, and their two cats, Zooey and Coco. Away from work, he’s always up for a lively chat about music, movies, pop culture, or the latest trends usually with a cup of tea in hand and a few ideas ready to spark your next breakthrough.