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Seasoned Police Officer, Founder & CEO Breaking Barriers United, Host of Acclaimed #ITSNEEDED Podcast, Best-Selling Author

Ryan Tillman Speaking Fee: $10,000 to $20,000

Seasoned Police Officer, Founder & CEO Breaking Barriers United, Host of Acclaimed #ITSNEEDED Podcast, Best-Selling Author

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Speaking Fee:
$10,000 to $20,000

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Primary Topic Category:
Company Culture / Employee Engagement / Teamwork

Secondary Topic Category:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) / Social Justice

 

Ryan Tillman Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Ryan Tillman helps teams and leaders communicate from the heart with integrity, respect, and empathy, reigniting passion in the workplace and transforming culture.

Ryan Tillman, a seasoned Police Officer in Southern California, is the founder of Breaking Barriers United, Host of the well-known #ITSNEEDED podcast, Best-Selling Author, and viral YouTube sensation. Corporal Tillman has dedicated his career to bridging the gap between law enforcement and the communities they serve, tackling biases, and reforming modern policing. He is a transformative advocate for equality, an inspirational leader, and a fearless voice for unifying people and resolving conflict. Today’s leaders face challenges akin to those encountered by law enforcement, navigating the intricate relationships within diverse communities. Ryan’s answer? Lead with love. Lead with empathy. Lead with respect. Once harboring disdain for law enforcement, Ryan Tillman made a remarkable shift, becoming a police officer. Leveraging his innate ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds, he has fought biases and reshaped the landscape of modern-day policing. In a society that often demands choosing sides, Ryan advocates for the lost art of building relationships with those who differ from us. His influence extends beyond his uniform, evident in the immense success of his #ITSNEEDED podcast, which has been downloaded over a million times in just over five years. Breaking Barriers United has over 700K followers and 100 million+ views over all platforms. Additionally, he authored "Happy Eyes: Becoming All Things To All People." Ryan empowers all who encounter him to remember their WHY and lead with courage.
“Ryan has a masterful ability to inspire others. He truly understands the meaning of Breaking Barriers and of being mindful of the influence we have on others.” Rob McCoy, Director of Safety and Campus Officers "You are a phenomenal communicator with such authenticity and sincerity. You were relatable and your message was timely and on point! Thank you for inspiring us today and taking the time to learn about your audience! You customized your presentation and used perfect examples to make your point. Thank you Ryan!" Ruby Flores, Deputy Chief, Los Angeles Police Department “Ryan is an absolute Rockstar, not only in his amazing speaking abilities, but because he is actually giving back to humanity with his motto of leading with LOVE, EMPATHY AND RESPECT❣️” Maggie Dillard, LAPD Senior Lead Officer
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