Ryan Foland is a master of communication who's creating change one word at a time. In this interview we discuss the power of good communication and some tips that will help you get to the next level. Ryan Foland is a problem solver. He likes solving the following problems: A fear of public speaking, resulting in missed opportunities. The inability to explain your business or idea in a concise and powerful manner. The overwhelming complexities of building your personal brand online. If you have one of these problems and want help fixing it, Ryan can help. Ryan can be seen on stage as Master of Ceremonies at some of the largest startup events in Los Angeles including TechDay, Expert Dojo Investor Festival, IDEAS LA, Green Festival LA, Digital Hollywood, and more. He is a sought-after TEDx host, and has worked with TEDxUCIrvine, TEDxSantaMonica, and most recently TEDxLA. Well-versed in the Irvine and OC community – he is a radio show host for Get Notified on KUCI and in early 2015, helped organize and launched the Irvine chapter of 1 Million Cups, a weekly startup pitch event that has featured over 200 entrepreneurs to date. When not onstage, Ryan coaches leaders worldwide on the art of simplifying spoken and written messaging for greater impact. Ryan has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as a Top Youth Marketer in 2016 and named by Entrepreneur Magazine as a Top Personal Branding Expert in 2017. Ryan’s company InfluenceTree, specializes in helping individuals discover, build and grow their personal brands.Ryan is a communication strategist who loves helping people convey their businesses and personal brands more efficiently. Ryan is also the Communications Manager for the Office of the Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning at the University of California, Irvine. Ryan writes for Fortune, Influencive, TechDayNews, and Richtopia richtopia.com. He is the host of the World of Speakers podcast and of the Get Notified radio on KUCI. Ryan also enjoys helping startups learn to craft their value proposition more effectively using his unique 3-1-3 coaching system.