The Ryan Leak Podcast

Who do you think you are? That question shows up every time you try to grow, pivot, or step outside the box people have put you in. In this episode, Ryan unpacks why it’s not fake it till you make it it’s believing it before everyone else does. He shares personal stories from early in his speaking career, moments of doubt and misalignment, and why waiting for permission or agreement is one of the fastest ways to stall your potential.

This episode is about the underestimated power of personal vision. Why seeing yourself clearly matters more than being seen by others. Why growth often requires moving before confidence catches up. And why the people who doubt you today may be the ones applauding later if you keep showing up and adding value. If you’ve been holding back, second guessing your next step, or waiting for someone else to validate what you already feel called to do, this one is for you.

Someone is going to say something this year.
They’ll forget. Misread. Interrupt. Post. Assume. And when it happens, you’ll feel it—tight chest, sharp tone, replaying the moment long after it passed.
In this episode, Ryan challenges you to decide now how you’ll respond later when offense shows up... because it will. From being a bitter you, a guarded you, or a revengeful you, to choosing a forgiving you, this conversation explores why forgiveness isn’t about excusing behavior. It’s about freeing yourself. If you’ve ever felt anxious, distant, or weighed down by unresolved hurt, this episode will help you rethink what carrying offense is really costing you.

We’re not exactly liars… but let’s be honest, we’re not always fully authentic either. In this episode of The Ryan Leak Podcast, Ryan explores what it really means to live with honesty—not the unfiltered, say everything you’re thinking kind of honesty, but the kind that builds trust, deepens relationships, and invites real growth. Through a powerful story about a CEO who led with vulnerability, Ryan challenges us to ask a simple but brave question: Are you okay? And then actually tell the truth. You can’t be honest everywhere, but you do need somewhere. Maybe a better you this year starts with being a more honest you.

You don’t have to be legit to get started. You just have to be brave.

In this episode of A Better You, Ryan unpacks why courage matters more than confidence, credentials, or clarity. Whether you want to start working out, write a book, launch a podcast, apply for a role you feel underqualified for, or finally take a step you’ve been overthinking, this episode is a reminder that legitimacy is not a prerequisite for action.

If you’ve been asking yourself, “Who am I to do this?” this episode reframes the question and challenges you to become a more courageous version of yourself. Because a better you isn’t a more polished you. It’s a braver one.

We don’t lack motivation. We lack focus.
In the first episode of the A Better You series, Ryan Leak kicks off the new year by exploring why distraction, not desire, is often the biggest barrier to growth. From the staggering number of distractions we face every day to a personal story about narrowing his focus in 2023, Ryan challenges listeners to imagine what could be possible with one year of intentional focus.
This episode is an invitation to cut through the noise, protect your attention, and stop trying to be everything for everybody so you can become better at what matters most.
A better you starts with a focused you.