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Chasin' BirdiesFrom Millar to the O - Chris KnottThis episode highlights an individual who not only chases birdies on the course but also chases birdies in life. Chris Knott, the founder of Peter Millar and current Chief Merchandising Officer at Johnny-O, joins us on this week’s episode to share his journey. From a small-town upbringing to becoming a prominent figure in the golf apparel industry, Knotty explains how he got started in the clothing business, slingin’ sweaters from a rural NC town.We get into discussions about how the shift happened from men’s luxury apparel to golf, driven by opportunities at the PGA show...
2025-12-041h 15
Remote Pep Talks with Ryan MillarSetting SailRemote Pep Talks with Ryan Millar Episode: Setting Sail on New VenturesEpisode Summary Ryan once dismissed sailing as an elitist pastime. But after stepping aboard tall ships at SAIL Amsterdam, he discovered something else entirely: sailing is rebellion, discipline, and freedom all at once. In this episode, Ryan unpacks how the craft of sailing offers powerful lessons for launching new ventures — including his own with Dashwell, a company helping people communicate with clarity, presence, and impact.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy real freedom is built on disc...
2025-08-2710 min
One Handshake32: Keep Stumbling Forward: Ryan Millar on Crafting a Globetrotting NarrativeIn this episode, globetrotting storyteller Ryan Millar unpacks the mindset that carried him from Canadian actor to Roman tour guide, London writer to Brussels bureaucrat, and finally founder of Dashwell Coaching in Amsterdam.He introduces a four-stage lens—Living, Reflecting, Transforming, Synthesizing—for turning raw experiences into artful stories and high-impact talks. Ryan credits 500+ consecutive days on 750words.com and 300+ yoga classes with keeping him grounded while leaping between careers and countries, and he explains his “eat the frog first” philosophy for tackling hard tasks without sacrificing creativity.The conversation also explores merging multiple professional identiti...
2025-07-3028 min
Remote Pep Talks with Ryan MillarImposter Syndrome (Reissue)We're going back into the vault and reissuing some old episodes. Enjoy this one in which Ryan dives into the topic of imposter syndrome, which let's be honest, is probably something you've wrestled with in the past. Hopefully successfully, though it's likely an ongoing battle.
2025-07-2717 minRemote Pep Talks with Ryan MillarTurtles!This is not just about turtles, it's about memorization, persistence and meaning making.Also, here's the poem Turtle, by Kay RyanWho would be a turtle who could help it?A barely mobile hard roll, a four-oared helmet,she can ill afford the chances she must takein rowing toward the grasses that she eats.Her track is graceless, like dragginga packing-case places, and almost any slopedefeats her modest hopes. Even being practical,she's often stuck up to the...
2025-06-2613 min
The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education LeadersThe Confident Presenter with Ryan MillarThis week, we’re continuing our miniseries on finding your voice and increasing your influence as a leader. My guest is Ryan Millar, a Canadian-born, Amsterdam-based coach, story trainer, and communications consultant. All of his work draws heavily on his 25+ years as an improviser. Ryan got his start in Vancouver BC in the late ‘90s with !nstant Theater, and has worked with Boom Chicago and toured Europe teaching and performing at festivals.His latest book, on the art of public speaking, is called The Confid...
2025-05-1548 min
My Dumbass MomShallow HAL with Ryan KayBleep bloop, Mommies! We're back with a couple of special guests! First, Ryan Kay returns from his exile and boy does he have a lot to say. Then, Seamus introduces Judith to his new friend. Also, we have a new Pope! And Sean had a birthday! All that and so much more!Don't forget to leave us a review, share us with a friend and follow us on Instagram!
2025-05-1151 min
The End with Ryan ShanerEpisode 107: Godzilla Turbulence Pt. 1 w/ Seamus MillarIf you would like to submit a message for Ryan Shaner, please call 833-443-5300 Join us on Patreon for part 2 https://www.patreon.com/TheEndPod Follow us on social media https://www.instagram.com/shanercobbedy/ https://www.instagram.com/theendcast/ https://www.instagram.com/goodboy_comedy/
2025-01-161h 01
If This Is True with Chris HallRyan Millar--Improviser, Author, Coach and Freestyle Rapper!!Ryan Millar is a Canadian-born Amsterdam-based coach, story trainer and communications consultant. In his work, he leans heavily on the tools he gained as an improviser and actor, supplemented by his years in corporate communications and content creation, to help people be more authentic and more effective in their professional and personal lives. His skills as a Public Speaking Coach have earned him a spot on the Coach Foundation, one of the biggest names in the coaching industry.He recently created and hosts the Digital Communication Certificate Course for Growth Tribe. His most recent book, on...
2024-12-0142 min
The XS Noize PodcastRyan McMullan discusses his debut album 'Redesign'In Episode #201 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar interviews acclaimed singer-songwriter Ryan McMullan about his long-awaited debut album Redesign. Early in his career, Ryan McMullan earned praise from icons like Ed Sheeran, who called his voice a "rare jewel," and Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol, who described it as angelic. His rise was remarkable, from supporting Sheeran to selling out tours. In 2022, with his debut album Redesign and a world tour planned, his future seemed bright. However, a severe mental health crisis forced him to cancel his plans, halting his momentum. ...
2024-11-2042 minRemote Pep Talks with Ryan MillarThree ThingsSometimes events can bum us out, big things out of our control. In that case, let's focus on what we can manage. In this episode, which happens to take place on the sidelines of a community football match, Ryan lays out three things that you can focus on to help you power through.
2024-11-1807 minRemote Pep Talks with Ryan MillarFinish that thing (Iets bijzonder)Ryan talks the importance of finishing work, and to prove the point he shares a rap song he made a few years ago, that actually turned out to be pretty good. Finish your things. Not all of them, of course.
2024-09-2617 min
SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay#225 Gold Medal Mindset | Olympic Volleyball Gold Medalist Ryan MillarWhat does it take to become a gold medalist at the Olympics? How about becoming a gold medalist at your third Olympics after coming home without a medal in the first two tries? And what is required to create a team that is in sync and ready for any in-game situation?My guest answers these questions and more: Olympic men’s volleyball gold medalist Ryan Millar (https://www.goldmmindset.com/)!As you’ll hear, Ryan is disciplined, and his practices go far beyond sport. We can all learn from what...
2024-08-1340 min
Restaurant Leadership Podcast: Overcome Burnout, Embrace Freedom, and Drive Growth49 : Think Like an Olympian: 2008 Gold Medalist Ryan Millar Talks About Building a Gold Medal MindsetWhat fuels an Olympian's relentless drive to succeed? Join us as we uncover the remarkable journey of Ryan Millar, founder of Gold Medal Mindset and Olympic gold medalist in volleyball. Ryan shares his transformation from a middle school enthusiast in Southern California to competing on the world's biggest stage. We explore the pivotal influences, including a mentor who ignited his competitive spirit, and the unique elements of volleyball that shaped his winning mindset. This episode promises to provide deep insights into the evolution of an athlete whose determination saw him through three Olympic Games, culminating in a...
2024-08-1150 min
Negotiate AnythingMastering Conflict and Feedback with Olympic Gold Medalist Ryan MillarIn this episode of *Negotiate Anything*, host Kwame Christian sits down with three-time Olympian and Olympic gold medalist, Ryan Millar, to discuss the vital role of conflict management and constructive conversations in both sports and business. Ryan shares his journey from the athletic world to becoming a successful consultant, leveraging his experiences to help businesses cultivate a winning mindset. Kwame highlights real-life success stories and introduces the "Negotiate Anything Premium" subscription, offering listeners exclusive content and insights. Together, they delve deep into the importance of managing conflict, providing effective feedback, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
2024-07-2939 min
The Connected Leadership PodcastOlympic Special #2 The Gold Medal Mindset with Ryan MillarIn this episode of the Connected Leadership podcast, Andy Lopata enters the world of volleyball with three-time Olympian and gold medalist, Ryan Millar. Ryan Millar is an American former volleyball player. He was a member of the United States national volleyball team from 1998 to 2008, winning a gold medal in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing and is a three-time NORCECA Champion. Andy and Ryan explore the unique perspective of a professional athlete transitioning into the business world and the valuable lessons learned along the way.Ryan grew up in Southern California, the mecca of American volleyball and he played p...
2024-07-2946 minRemote Pep Talks with Ryan MillarTaking footstepsRyan takes a walk in the woods and discusses the importance of taking steps, both physical and figurative.Topics covered include podcasting, push-ups, housework and parenting.
2024-06-2610 min
Connected Conversations for CreativesBridging Creativity and Connection: A Connected Conversation with Ryan MillarThis episode dives right into the interconnectedness of creativity, communication, and connection with Ryan Millar, an actor, author, public speaking coach, and communications consultant. Drawing from his vast experience and his book on mastering the art of public speaking, Ryan shares invaluable insights into how artists and creatives can transcend the barriers between their work and their audience. Discover the importance of making personal connections, the power of sharing your passion, and the transformative potential of embracing your unique voice. Whether you're an artist struggling to communicate about your work, or anyone looking to enrich their creative endeavors through...
2024-04-031h 09Remote Pep Talks with Ryan MillarDusting off the Rust (PPP with Jillian Vorce)A delightful, wide-ranging and in-depth chat with the fascinating and delightful Jillian Vorce of the Jillian Group. In addition to being an exceptionally good hang, Jillian is a B-Corp consultant, podcaster, and speaker with a heart for sustainability. In this episode we look back at how she started her agency, grew it so rapidly, and how and why she ended up changing directions in her personal and professional life, and what all of that has taught her.
2024-03-2353 minRemote Pep Talks with Ryan MillarPodfadeIn this episode Ryan sits around the campfire and discusses sticking with projects even during the time when they start to get tricky, and the initial enthusiasm wanes. It's short and sweet with lots of useful reinforcing ideas about the value of sticktoitiveness, which is incidentally a great word.
2024-01-1111 minRemote Pep Talks with Ryan MillarWords, Wonderful WordsLet's head to the library and talk about words. Ryan loves words, and he loves using them and talking about them. He's also celebrating the publication of a new book "Daft Poems & Twisted Tongues: An Assortment of Wonderful Words", hence today's topic. The discussion covers Speak and Spell, tongue twisters and the reasons for putting together a kids' book of poetry and using a nom de plume. Here's an Amazon link to check it out: https://www.amazon.com/dp/9082771438
2023-12-1516 minRemote Pep Talks with Ryan MillarBob's Your Oyster (PPP with Mike Brown)On this episode Ryan sits with Mike Brown of New York's Pineapple Improv (https://www.pineappleimprov.com/). This discussion falls under the heading of a "Project Pitch Polish" episode, as Ryan and Mike dive into the mechanics and specifics of how Mike talks about his improv baby, and also they talk about the value of using the gift of pineapple as conversation fodder. They also get into Mike's love of collectibles, dinner party etiquette, and film buffery. Mike is an ebullient, engaging and passionate guy who also happens to be a seasoned improviser and all-around good human. Enjoy!
2023-11-2751 minRemote Pep Talks with Ryan MillarTake it easy (Yoga edition)Ryan's back from yoga, and it's put him into a new perspective, which is: the importance of taking it easy. So don't forget to relax, and enjoy that.
2023-11-0211 minMy Dumbass MomRoad Trippin' with Ryan KaySeamus and Judith are joined by everyone's favorite Philadelphia comedian, Ryan Kay! And Judy has a special surprise as we're all going on a road trip to...Baltimore! Ride along with us, Mommies, as we discover how many books Ryan has read and take a detour to our favorite haunted houses just in time for Halloween!
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2023-10-3057 minRemote Pep Talks with Ryan MillarArtistic EvolutionHow can we continue to develop as people and as practitioners of whatever it is that we're working on? Ryan visits the Straat Museum in Amsterdam Noord and reflects on the importance of artistic evolution to keep us stimulated and engaged. From bucking your own system to keeping your identity small, Ryan explores how continued evolution is necessary for continued fulfillment.
2023-10-2421 minRemote Pep Talks with Ryan MillarSeason 3: Kick-off & IntroIn this ultra-short episode, I start warming up the feed for Season Three, after a long hiatus. A quick check-in, just to get us back to square zero. More episodes coming soon.
2023-10-1302 min
The Racin' With Ryan Podcast118. First Time Winners Galore! Plus, Interview with Brian Millar!It was an action packed weekend of racing here in Central Florida and we have it all covered for you!We had 4 first time winners at the New Smyrna Speedway, where the Pro Late Models put on a hell of a showWinning E-Mod Car Owner, Brian Millar calls in to talk about his win and his new found enjoyment of being a car owner.Plus the full recap of the entire evening at New Smyrna Speedway (including the Bomber A controversy). We also cover the elimination race from the Roval, where AJ Allmendinger picked up and emotional victory!as...
2023-10-121h 47
MaateCastRyan Gilbank on Staying Abstinent, Building Wealth & Business + Keeping God First - MaateCast Ep13teCast Ep 13Welcome to Episode 13 of the Maatecast. In this special episode, we have the 'legendary' dad of one of the 'Maate' hosts, Christian. Mr Ryan Gilbank --Father of Two, Successful Businessman, and Lover Of God -- is here to shed knowledge bombs, truth bombs, and ... funny story bombs(?).
Whether it's him talking about meeting and dating his future wife in highschool, then being school captains together, or if it's shining light on what doubting God means... OR if it's how to keep integrity in the business world and his story of how he became a mining business owner...
2023-09-011h 17
The Shawn Ryan Show#72 Tony Cowden - CIA Operator Survives Deadly IED Blast that Sent Him to the Morgue | Part 2Former Green Beret and CIA contractor Tony Cowden is back in part two of this two-part series. Part one dove deep into his upbringing and early career. Now, we're getting into Ground Branch. Ground Branch is known for being the CIA's covert counterpart to Special Operations. Ground Branch has been active in many theaters of war–Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya and Syria, though their actions are rarely covered in the media.We cap off the episode with Tony's transition into civilian life and ultimately into a grueling campaign for Congress where he saw the hypocrisy and corruption of th...
2023-08-302h 43
The USA Volleyball ShowEpisode 65: All-Time Great Male Indoor Athlete featuring Ryan Millar In this episode, Clarence and Stephen kick off the episode by talking about sports highlights, including the U.S. Women's Sitting Team and the Denver Nuggets. Then they sit down with Class of 2023 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame inductee and Olympic gold medalist Ryan Millar (13:37 - 1:10:25). Ryan talks about his career and what got him interested in volleyball. He talks about his time on the U.S. Men's National Team including some stories from his past Olympic Games, what he's been doing since he retired and so much more! Text us!
2023-05-171h 19
Forging Fathers PodcastEp.7 - Ryan McKennaThis week welcome Ryan McKenna to the podcast.
Ryan is a modern day Celtic Warrior embodying ancient knowledge and wisdom, in unison with modernised teachings and techniques to create alchemic medicine to nourish the mind, body and soul. He is a gifted musician, facilitator, astrologist and ceremonialist.
Through his latest offering the 'Sacred Scotland Tour’, he welcomes people from all over the world to Scotland, guiding them to rekindle their ancestral fire by reconnecting to the beauty and magic of the land. Ryan is dedicated to carrying the songs and stories of his ancestors to the...
2023-03-141h 01Remote Pep Talks with Ryan MillarSpeaking with Confidence (Season Finale)This episode discusses the difference between speaking confidently and speaking loudly. It also breaks down the bookwriting process and Ryan's own history helping people learn to speak with confidence. As this episode is related to Ryan's upcoming book release, he runs through the different sections of "The Confident Presenter" and why the book is organized that way. Oh, and this is the final ep of season two. Enjoy!
2023-01-1216 minRemote Pep Talks with Ryan MillarThe Big Project BluesRyan's writing a book, and that project is BIIIIIG. And then he just stopped. For like, a month. Now, as he gets back to it, he reflects on the project, the stop, and how seasons and rhythms affect our work. This RPT takes place in a lush quiet winter forest. Enjoy!
2022-12-1513 minRemote Pep Talks with Ryan MillarAiming for fameThere's a quote from Albert Einstein in this episode. And that guy was very smart!
2022-11-2717 minRemote Pep Talks with Ryan MillarKids can be so frustrating!!Kids can be soooooo frustrating! Obviously, this topic will be a familiar one for anyone who's a parent or who has been a kid. It's all about dealing with frustrations, but especially about dealing with the frustrations of having kids. And needing to get those kids to school. Spurred on by a listener inquiry, Ryan tackles the topic head-on, and draws on some timeless wisdom, including a quote about halving a burden, as well as one about stepping in the same river twice. There's also a pretty decent off-the-cuff gold panning metaphor that is alone worth the p...
2022-09-2016 minRemote Pep Talks with Ryan MillarGoing deepExploring depth means to dive beneath the surface. Too often, we can skirt the surface of things, without giving their full space our full attention. There are a few different ways we can reckon more completely with things in their depth, including ourselves. Some of the concepts, ideas and media mentioned in this episode include the notion of a "depth year", Stephen King's "On Writing", Natasha Lyonne's "Russian Doll" (and a piece of wisdom Ryan picked up from her) and more.
2022-08-1812 min
TAKE IT EASY AudiobookSECTION 10: Moving OnWell, just one more quick thing to say. A fare-the-well, if you will.
2022-08-1700 minTAKE IT EASY AudiobookBONUS BIT: Four Good LinesThis bonus bit has four good all-purpose lines, useful in almost any situation.
2022-08-1704 minTAKE IT EASY AudiobookBONUS BIT: Sidecoach ShoutsHere's an extra chapter, full of encouraging and useful things to shout from offstage when you're sidecoaching.
2022-08-1710 minTAKE IT EASY AudiobookSECTION 9: FutureproofingHow do you make this thing called improv sustainable? Well, I've got a few ideas...
2022-08-1615 minTAKE IT EASY AudiobookSECTION 8: InspirationInspiration is a beautiful word, and a beautiful sensation. Let's unpack some ways we can get inspired, shall we?
2022-08-1609 minTAKE IT EASY AudiobookSECTION 7: Be YourselfBe yourself, everyone else is already taken. Oscar Wilde said that!
2022-08-1617 min2022-08-1610 minTAKE IT EASY AudiobookSECTION 5: Middle PartThis is the middle part. It's quite short, though very enjoyable.
2022-08-1504 minTAKE IT EASY AudiobookSECTION 4: Leveling UpThis episode is the audio of SECTION 4: Leveling Up. From TAKE IT EASY, by Ryan Millar.
2022-08-1525 minTAKE IT EASY AudiobookSECTION 3: FundamentalsThis is the fundamentals section of TAKE IT EASY, by Ryan Millar. This really gets in on the baselines of improv.
2022-08-1519 minTAKE IT EASY AudiobookSECTION 2: General StuffThis is the second section of TAKE IT EASY, by Ryan Millar. This is where the general stuff is.
2022-08-1512 min2022-08-1506 min2022-08-1505 minRemote Pep Talks with Ryan MillarNetworkingIn this summertime easy listening episode, Ryan visits a foosball-filled house party to discuss the value of networking, the mindset shift that can support it, and some tactics for improving our networking experiences.
2022-07-3110 minThe Shawn Ryan Show#30 Trevor Millar - Psychedelic ProviderShawn recently shared his profound psychedelic experience and how deeply it affected him. So, it was natural that Shawn should sit down with the man who helped him down the rabbit hole - Psychedelic Provider Trevor Millar. This episode dives into Trevor’s story, the opioid epidemic, big pharma, and the alternative treatments to immense inner turmoil that's become so very common in our American life.Please leave us a review!Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links:Website - https://www.shawnryanshow.comPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/VigilanceEliteTi...
2022-07-172h 40Remote Pep Talks with Ryan MillarPositivity PowerIn this episode, Ryan discusses shitty first drafts, the Losada line, sustaining our craft, bringing your best self to the office and a myriad of other ways that positivity can and does have an effect on our work and happiness.
2022-06-3011 minRemote Pep Talks with Ryan MillarThe importance of perspectiveHow important is perspective? Well, it's kinda the only thing. This episode starts with Hamlet before opening up into a world of thoughts on what thoughts can do, and how important it is to get up again, once you've been knocked down.
2022-06-1108 minRemote Pep Talks with Ryan MillarAction vs Inaction (season two!)Ryan's back after taking a long-ass (and well-deserved?) break. Time to discuss the value of taking action. Topics discussed include Greg McKeown's book Essentialism, James Clear's Atomic Habits and being the busiest person, all while by a quaint Dutch harbor town in the early morning.
2022-05-2809 min
Cool Collaborations#28 Alex Ryan - MaRS Discovery DistrictAlex Ryan is my guest for episode #28. Alex helps governments and corporate partners innovate at MaRS Discovery District, in Toronto, Ontario with work in electricity, smart cities, community health. And what really attracted my attention, was Alex’s thinking in systemic design, complex thinking and innovation. While that’s pretty impressive, he’s also written on smart cities, data governance, policy innovation and social innovation and been published in the World Economic Forum, Fast Company, Axios, Stanford Social Innovation Review, and Complexity.We discuss the connections between collaboration and innovation, some of their common ingredients, and the import...
2021-12-2149 min
Different Gravy - Not just another Sheffield Wednesday podcastThis Is Not The League Debut You Were Looking For...A weekly look at all things Sheffield Wednesday - news, views, boardroom politics and the all important performances on the pitch. Bringing some levity to life as a Wednesdayite, enjoying the highs and only occasionally wallowing in the lows.Another weekend game and another disappointing match, and loss, for Rich and Luke to mull over. Ryan Lowe's Plymouth Argyle deliver new "Lowes" to Wednesday in a 3-0 drubbing and you wonder if the optimism tank is running on fumes for the nigh-300 mile trip there. The boys get into all of it including another Corbeannu show that...
2021-09-121h 18
In Conversation With Dave Morris and Jason Geary(S3) Ep 2: Ryan MillarThis episode (recorded a little while ago) is full of joy. Ryan and Dave go waaaaaaaay back and we hear about their formative years together, then about Ryan literal journey with improv. Then we unpack a beautiful episode in Dave and Ryan life the evolution and story of their Hip Hop group See Spot Rhyme. BONUS: See Spot Rhyme track at the end of the episode, and perhaps a new theme song too?Check out Ryan's podcast: Remote Pep Talks with Ryan Millar. (Spotify link)
2021-09-041h 14Remote Pep Talks with Ryan MillarTaking it easy (season one finale)This is it, your chance to enjoy a relaxing rowboat ride while being reminded of the importance in doing things like... taking a relaxing rowboat ride with a friend, or otherwise just unplugging and taking a break. Ryan also discusses his book TAKE IT EASY, and the value in approaching your work with a sense of calm readiness.
2021-07-1508 min
Speaking of SignifyInnovation & Patents, with Imaan FaruquiIn this episode of Speaking of Signify, Ryan Millar has a chat with Imaan Faruqui, External Communications Intern at Signify. The episode focuses on innovations and patents, and incorporates valuable input from Marc de Samber, Research Fellow at Signify, Jean-Paul Linnartz, Research Fellow at Signify and Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology, Nathan Millen, Intellectual Property Counsel at Signify, and Stephen Cumpson, Senior IP Counsel at Signify.
2021-07-1524 minSpeaking of SignifyAssessing Risk, with WeeShirl NgWeeShirl Ng, Head of Internal Audit at Signify opens up about what an exciting team and job she leads within the company, where she’s been for the past seven years. In this episode, WeeShirl goes on to explain what exactly internal auditing is within a company, as well as explaining the processes it’s made up of. Surprisingly, this is not as “by-the-book” as one would think. At the heart of auditing is risk assessment, yet risks can be many and diverse. As Signify operates in 74 countries, they must obey different national regulations, so the risks...
2021-07-0823 minRemote Pep Talks with Ryan MillarFinding the JoySome of the things discussed in this episode include Ferris Bueller's life philosophy, mining your life for meaning using storyteller Matthew Dicks' Homework for Life model, Father's Day, and the value of being tired at the end of the day.
2021-07-0211 minSpeaking of SignifyData Ethics, with Marjolein WagemansMarjolein’s role as Chief Privacy Officer consists of advising Signify on its compliance programs, assisting in negotiations and doing risk assessments. She supports her team of privacy officers who assess each initiative on the potential impact of the initiative towards the privacy rights of individuals.To ensure that the company has a robust privacy structure in shape, there are three keys questions to keep in mind:
What is the impact of this initiative on privacy?
If there is an impact, what do I need to consider?
How do I build in de...
2021-07-0128 minSpeaking of SignifyThe origins of Philips Hue with George YianniEvery great journey has a beginning. In the case of Philips hue, this was a humble remote-control device – at least that’s what the project that eventually became Philips Hue started out as, George explains. That idea, of using a smartphone to control the lights, seemed small-scale. Keep in mind that we’re in the (now, seemingly ancient) year of 2008. The groundbreaking iPhone just came out, and how we understood apps were really different. George and his team built up the prototype for Philips Hue during the dawn of third-party smartphone applications – and they soon recognized the potential in this.
2021-06-2431 minRemote Pep Talks with Ryan MillarOpening UpFrom making tentative post-COVID social and activity plans to strategies for creating space for deeper connections in your relationships, Ryan opens up on opening up. Subjects that come up along the way include: what was the deal with dinosaurs, and how the Dunbar number can frame your need for connected relationships.
2021-06-1818 minSpeaking of SignifyCustomer Focus, with Maria Letizia MarianiRyan Millar interviews Maria Letizia Mariani, Chief Commercial Officer at Signify. To kick off this episode, Ryan and Maria Letizia discuss the true importance of customer focus and centricity. Customer focus doesn’t fall back on a single person, but it is the job of every employee, every day. This can be illustrated in many ways, either by quoting Queen Elizabeth II on The Crown Netflix series like Maria Letizia, or the football coach of The Netherlands from years ago like Ryan, but it comes down to a simple formula. To achieve great things, you need...
2021-06-1732 minSpeaking of SignifyDigital Solutions (with Harsh Chitale)Harsh Chitale, Signify's Leader of Digital Solutions opens up on a whole host of topics, from sustainability, Signify's growth platforms and how being a great place to work is part of Signify's core strategy. They also talk about how light points create value beyond illumination, through data and more diverse value propositions. Ryan also gets a couple of book recommendations and finds out a couple of Harsh's dream dinner party guests.
2021-06-1030 minRemote Pep Talks with Ryan MillarCareer TransitionsWell well well, someone has several questions about career path and direction, and Ryan is quite ready to talk about this, and in fact, has recently been doing a whole bunch of thinking on this very subject. As you'll hear, the idea of career transitions is very relevant to what's going on in Ryan's life at this moment. From assessing and appreciating the destabilizing effects of kids and pandemics on our careers, to thinking how to restart and pivot so that your work is more closely aligned with who you are and what you care about, this...
2021-06-0318 minSpeaking of SignifyZero Plastics (Robbert Slooten)Have you heard of Poseidon? The king of the deep, the protector of the seas? He’s quite an example to live up to – however, it is the goal of the project Signify named after him. Robert Sloten, explains that plastic waste is a huge issue, as only 10% of the plastics we use get recycled. The rest is burned, left on landfills, or ends up in the ocean. To protect the great deep, we should step up against excess plastic waste production – or better yet, eliminate it completely. We get a bit of an insight into how the pla...
2021-06-0329 minSpeaking of SignifyBeing a great place to work, with Mark van BijsterveldMark van Bijsterveld is the Chief HR Officer at Signify, he’s been with the company for over 14 years. His answer on the role as the Chief HR Officer can depend on a day to day or a responsibility question. But overall, Mark’s responsible for the people at Signify making sure that there’s a right infrastructure for employees to bring their best qualities to work, excel in what they do, be recognized, rewarded, have a strong sense of belonging. The HR team has a great responsibility, taking care of around 37,000 employees worldwide, with a team of around 400-450 H...
2021-06-0327 minSpeaking of SignifyDigitalization, with Astrid Simonsen JoosTo begin, Ryan and Astrid will discuss how technology is, in essence, a way to enhance people’s lives. Astrid’s experiences in her previous workplace, Microsoft demonstrate her involvement with the topic, and its ‘people aspect’. Costumer-focused technology, as she explains, can make Signify a gamechanger not only in the field of lighting, but also, in digital. Every journey needs a map – and Signify’s digital journey is no different. While talking about what is Signify doing, to stay in the lead of digitalization, Astrid will introduce our roadmap. Considering customer needs and generated values, this document deci...
2021-06-0329 minSpeaking of SignifySpeaking of Signify (Trailer)The first season of Speaking of Signify is a set of fascinating conversations with key players, including Astrid Simonsen Joos, Signify’s Chief Digital Officer, George Yianni, Head of Technology for Philips Hue, and Maria-Letizia Mariani, Signify’s Chief Commercial Officer. The episodes explore topics like lighting’s role in unlocking the power of data, the importance of sustainability in futureproofing your business, and managing a global workforce through a pandemic.
2021-05-1901 minRemote Pep Talks with Ryan MillarTackling disinformationMisinformation and disinformation are all around us. How do we deal with it, and its effects on friends and family, asks Guil. Ryan heads off to a library in Gothenburg, Sweden to address, or at least attempt to address the rampant online misinformation and how it can warp friends and family. From Q Drops to the theme song from 'The Facts of Life', and everything in between, this very thorny and broad issue requires quite some unpacking. There aren't really answers, of course, but maybe we can discover a few strategies to counteract the deluge of confusion.
2021-05-1822 minRemote Pep Talks with Ryan MillarLeading by exampleRyan heads out to bask in some early morning bird calls to discuss standing firm in your convictions, the value of marginal gains, and a little reflection on the power of DFBs (Deep Fucking Breaths). This episode is soundtracked by the International Dawn Chorus. "The dawn chorus occurs when birds sing at the start of a new day. In temperate countries, this is most noticeable in spring when the birds are either defending a breeding territory, trying to attract a mate, or calling in the flock."
2021-05-0216 min
The Deep CornerOlympic Gold Medalist Ryan Millar - The Deep Corner Ep. 45Long show today, but packed with incredible stuff! Olympic gold medalist Ryan Millar joins the show to get interviewed for a change, as for the last year or so he's hosted the CrossNet Volleyball Podcast with several awesome guests. He talks about his role in turning the BYU men's program into what it is today, his journey on the national team towards an eventual gold medal, and gives a hot take on which international volleyball tournament is the hardest to win...Incredible episode. Check out Ryan on the CrossNet Volleyball Podcast if you're not already following it...
2021-04-291h 06
On The Edge Podcast with Scott GrovesEpisode 15 [Quick Takes] - On The Edge Podcast with Ryan MillarThis is an abbreviated version of the full podcast, also available here!
Gold Medal Olympian Ryan Millar joins us and discusses his journey playing Men's Volleyball, eventually winning at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. This is a great conversation and we really cover all kinds of subjects. What's it like retiring at 40? How do you make money as an Olympian? How much money is there really for an athlete??
Ryan also tells the amazing story of how the team came in LAST PLACE and just two Olympics later, left with the GOLD. Amazing!
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2021-04-1918 minOn The Edge Podcast with Scott GrovesEpisode 15 - On The Edge Podcast with Ryan MillarGold Medal Olympian Ryan Millar joins us and discusses his journey playing Men's Volleyball, eventually winning at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. This is a great conversation and we really cover all kinds of subjects. What's it like retiring at 40? How do you make money as an Olympian? How much money is there really for an athlete??
Ryan also tells the amazing story of how the team came in LAST PLACE and just two Olympics later, left with the GOLD. Amazing!
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2021-04-152h 18Remote Pep Talks with Ryan MillarDeath be not proudDeath comes for us all, and the question for this episode is about that hard stop at the end of life. Luckily, Ryan is able to use this as an opportunity to say thanks to his high school drama teacher for the mentorship and fostering his love of the performing arts. And, thanks to a quote from Keanu Reeves and a Redditor, there's a pretty successful attempt to glean some sense from thinking about death. There's also a little bit of reminiscing about high school drama which, if you were a high school drama nerd, you'll find extremely relatable.
2021-04-1414 min
Dear Student:Excellence and an Olympic Gold Medal (feat. Ryan Millar) Part 3Ryan Millar was on the USA men's volleyball team that won gold in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing! Listen to his insights on what success is and the role that excellence plays in it.
2021-04-0516 minDear Student:Excellence and an Olympic Gold Medal (feat. Ryan Millar) Part 2Ryan Millar was on the USA men's volleyball team that won gold in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing! Listen to his insights on what success is and the role that excellence plays in it.
2021-04-0513 minDear Student:Excellence and an Olympic Gold Medal (feat. Ryan Millar) Part 1Ryan Millar was on the USA men's volleyball team that won gold in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing! Listen to his insights on what success is and the role that excellence plays in it.
2021-04-0509 minRemote Pep Talks with Ryan MillarCraftsmanshipRyan is bad at making things, from a broken clock radio as a kid to a model he tried to make recently. But how does that square with his self-perception as a 'creative'? In this episode Ryan explore the ideas of skill, flexibility, resourcefulness and making ideas into realities.
2021-03-3110 minRemote Pep Talks with Ryan MillarSecond kid?This is a playground-based discussions about kids, only children, siblings, growing older with a sibling, parenting one, two or many kids and the imagined future Sicilian holiday that led Ryan to really get behind the idea of having a second child. If you're a parent and thinking about having a second kid (or in the process of having a second kid), this is ideal content. If you're not in either of those categories, you might enjoy it anyway.
2021-03-1718 minRemote Pep Talks with Ryan MillarGetting adviceThis episode takes place on a beach in Hawaii, which is a pretty great place to be. The topic is "Where do I start with making life choices and changes? And what advice can I trust? (not just you, but generally). It seems to me everybody has an agenda and advice to match to suit THEIR needs (even if it's just financial gain), and not mine.How can you trust someone with something that important as my life, my sanity, my happiness?"It's quite a lot to dig into, and we do, touching on books such...
2021-03-0212 minRemote Pep Talks with Ryan MillarCooking on a sailboatWhile in a gentle breeze on a sailboat, Ryan examines a question from Julie, about getting a heating and cooking system for her sailboat. Topics covered include: how awesome sailing is, decision fatigue, the Pareto Principle, weighing the pros, and a couple of sailing terms. Useful content for sailors and landlubbers, because we all need to make decisions.
2021-02-1513 minRemote Pep Talks with Ryan MillarRome or home?From revisiting life as a tour guide in Rome and Vatican City, to looking at where we've ended up in our life and how to shake out of our routines and take steps toward realizing our potential or finding our life's purpose, this episode covers, in brief, a number of big topics. To underscore the need to push yourself, Ryan even speaks a little unvarnished Italian at the end. Benissimo!
2021-02-0213 minRemote Pep Talks with Ryan MillarCreative CollaborationOut at a cafe, enjoying a warm beverage and good company, just reflecting on what it takes to keep making work you care about, when it seems like nobody is that bothered about it. Or, for that matter, to start making creative work. Do it for yourself.
2021-01-1416 minRemote Pep Talks with Ryan MillarWork Work WorkDo we like work? Not generally. Do we need to work. Yes, normally. How do we manage that tension. Well, that's the topic of this episode.
2020-12-2414 min2020-12-2317 minRemote Pep Talks with Ryan MillarIntroducing Remote Pep Talks, with Ryan Millar (Trailer)This is a trailer for Remote Pep Talks, with Ryan Millar. It should give you a sense of what this podcast is all about, and why you should add it to your listening pile. Because who doesn't need a little warmth and positive advice, coming to your ears from somewhere cool?
2020-12-1502 min
The OptionEpisode 62 - Ryan MillarRyan Millar is American Olympic Gold Medalist, NCAA Champion and Pan-American Gold Medalist, all in the sport of indoor men's volleyball. His volleyball resume and accomplishments are many, from professional indoor championships to individual awards, including Volleyball Magazine's College Freshman of the Year, and multiple best blocker awards on the professional indoor domestic and international scene. He later coached at BYU - his alma mater - as an assistant and then later as a co-interim head coach for their men's team. He is currently the senior partner at "Partners in Leadership" dedicated to leadership development and changing the culture in...
2020-10-2951 min
The Left PlaceWhat the hell is going on around here?!I have titled this episode what I find myself frequently asking.
Two racists have finally been arrested for their February lynching of an African American man guilty of jogging while black.
I read a draft of a recent poem I completed titled "Latest Episode".
In what is sure to perpetuate trumpism for generations, Donald Trump and his puppet master, Mitch McConnell, are quietly ramming through more federal judges than any other president in history.
Last week I reported about climate scientists predicting this year will be the hottest in recorded history. We...
2020-05-181h 17
The Left PlaceWhat the hell is going on around here?!I have titled this episode what I find myself frequently asking.Two racists have finally been arrested for their February lynching of an African American man guilty of jogging while black.I read a draft of a recent poem I completed titled "Latest Episode".In what is sure to perpetuate trumpism for generations, Donald Trump and his puppet master, Mitch McConnell, are quietly ramming through more federal judges than any other president in history. Last week I reported about climate scientists predicting this year will be the ho...
2020-05-181h 18
Transform Your Wealth And HealthOlympic Gold Medallist Ryan MillarOlympic Gold Medallist Ryan Millar - Get an Olympian’s mindset and learn of the ‘SLOG’ of being an Olympic Champion. Near 15 years at the top at 3 Olympics including Beijing Volleyball Gold led to Ryan’s new career helping companies grow through cultural change as a senior partner at Partners In Leadership.
Ryan has a fantastic podcast too called ‘ Unlocking Excellence ‘ that covers these subjects and many more too.
2020-04-2939 min
Transform Your Wealth And HealthOlympic Gold Medallist Ryan MillarOlympic Gold Medallist Ryan Millar - Get an Olympian’s mindset and learn of the ‘SLOG’ of being an Olympic Champion. Near 15 years at the top at 3 Olympics including Beijing Volleyball Gold led to Ryan’s new career helping companies grow through cultural change as a senior partner at Partners In Leadership.Ryan has a fantastic podcast too called ‘ Unlocking Excellence ‘ that covers these subjects and many more too.
2020-04-2939 min
Court VisionEpisode 44 Olympic Gold Medalist Ryan MillarRyan Millar a gold medalist of the 2008 USA Men's Volleyball National Team joins Jeff to talk about this career and his journey of how he started volleyball and becoming an Olympic gold medalist.
2020-04-1700 min
Fronds RadioIssue 73: Kingsman: The Secret Decent Millar BookIt’s the most wonderful time of the year! EDGELORD AUGUST! It’s time to talk about Mark Millar’s Kingsman. So cuckle up, it’s time to go for a ride. We read Kingsman: The Secret Service by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons On this episode, we get back to our roots and talk about a Millar book […]
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