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Interview with Ben Ryan: acclaimed rugby coach of the Fiji 7s Rugby Team
Ben Ryan is best known for coaching the Fiji 7s Rugby team…
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Ben Ryan
Performance Director at Brentford FC, Olympic Gold Medal-Winning Coach & High-Performance Strategist
Popular talks
- Creating and maintaining the right environment and culture for peak performance
- Embedding the elements of 'psychological safety' that allow team members to flourish and thrive
- Leadership, coaching, upmanaging and playing your individual role within a team
- Collaboratively establishing 'guardrails' to enable better decision-making, and creating and upholding consistent behaviours within those
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Talks
Popular talks by Ben Ryan
- Creating and maintaining the right environment and culture for peak performance
- Embedding the elements of 'psychological safety' that allow team members to flourish and thrive
- Leadership, coaching, upmanaging and playing your individual role within a team
- Collaboratively establishing 'guardrails' to enable better decision-making, and creating and upholding consistent behaviours within those
- "The standard you walk past is the standard you become"
- Understanding individuals' motivation, and using their 'why' and purpose to drive performance
Biography
About Ben Ryan
Ben Ryan is Performance Director at Brentford Football Club, an Olympic gold medal-winning coach, bestselling author, and high-performance strategist trusted by top-level teams in sport, business, and government.
Best known for his groundbreaking leadership of the Fiji Rugby 7s team, Ben took a group of under-resourced athletes and transformed them into world champions – all through a philosophy centred on trust, identity, and cultural alignment. Their historic gold at Rio 2016 wasn’t just a sporting triumph, it was a masterclass in leadership, unity and belief.
Today, Ben applies those same principles to help businesses drive sustainable high performance. Alongside his role at Brentford Football Club, and as an advisor to organisations across finance, tech, and the public sector, he translates elite sporting insight into practical strategies for leadership, culture, and transformation.
Ben’s storytelling is powerful, honest and practical. He helps audiences cut through complexity and return to what really drives results: trust, clarity, purpose, and a shared mission.
Testimonials
What clients say about Ben Ryan
“Ben’s story is one that resonated so well with the entire company, he is such a humble and likeable person that his keys messages really struck a chord and could not have been more perfect for us. Ben talks about high performance teams in such simple terms that they can easily be adopted and introduced in the organisation. When picking a leadership speaker it is tricky to find one that can really inspire and motivate the entire team, however Ben managed this and I could not recommend him more highly; I am confident that his presentation would be a hugely inspiring session for any company.”
"Ben absolutely hit the right note and our clients loved him! His session brought the day to a brilliant close - it was so inspiring and uplifting, with some incredibly clear and relevant leadership reflections. It was also so good of Ben to stay behind and chat to all the people going up to him with questions at the end. Absolutely wonderful!”
“Our audience was tired of hearing about tech, and Ben’s messages about leadership through telling his story were really meaningful to the audience.”
“Ben Ryan gave a brilliant speech! He got complete audience buy-in, absolutely delivering on what we were trying to convey to our business.”
“We absolutely recommend Ben for anyone trying to get their leadership teams thinking differently about creating cultures and teams in which individuals can thrive and differences are embraced and championed.”
How to book Ben Ryan
Answers on fees, availability and booking process.
How do I book Ben Ryan for a keynote speech?
You can book Ben Ryan through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Ben's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
What are Ben Ryan's speaking fees?
Ben Ryan's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Ben tailored to your event.
What topics does Ben Ryan speak about?
Ben Ryan speaks on Change, Leadership, Olympic, Performance, Sports. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Ben to align the content with your delegates and goals.
Is Ben Ryan available for international events?
London Speaker Bureau can book Ben Ryan for events worldwide, subject to Ben's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Does Ben Ryan deliver virtual or online keynotes?
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Ben Ryan is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
How long is a typical keynote by Ben Ryan?
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Ben can accommodate.
Can Ben Ryan tailor the keynote to our industry and audience?
London Speaker Bureau will brief Ben Ryan on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Ben can offer.
What languages does Ben Ryan present in?
Ben Ryan delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
What makes Ben Ryan a strong fit as a keynote speaker?
Ben Ryan's areas of expertise include Change, Leadership, Olympic, Performance, Sports. To get a clear sense of Ben's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
What kind of events can Ben Ryan speak at?
Ben Ryan can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Change, Leadership, Olympic, Performance, Sports is relevant. Details of Ben's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Does Ben Ryan offer workshops, panels or fireside chats in addition to keynotes?
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Ben Ryan is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
How far in advance should we book Ben Ryan?
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Ben Ryan, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Ben's current availability for your dates.
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