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RYAN WALTER

• 7 Essential Qualities to Inspire the “Hungry Spirit”

• Coaching HUNGRY Teams: Wisdom from 12 NHL Coaches

• Playing In the Zone: Maximizing Personal Performance

• Leading Success: Everything Rises and Falls on Leadership

PRESENTATION DETAILS

Biography

Ryan Walter retired from Professional Hockey in 1993 after playing 15 seasons and over 1000 games in the National Hockey League. Drafted second overall by the Washington Capitals in 1978, Ryan was named the youngest NHL captain in his second of 4 seasons, went on to play 9 seasons with the Montreal Canadiens, winning a Stanley Cup in 1986, and finally returned to his home town to play his last 2 years for the Vancouver Canucks. He was named Team CanadaCaptain in the World Junior Tournament, was selected to play in the NHL All-Star game in 1983 and for Team Canada in 4 World Championships, became a Vice-President of the National Hockey League Players Association, and was honoured as NHL Man of the Year in 1992.

Ryan is both an inspiring motivational speaker and interactive leadership coach, translating his personal experience into practical applications that will help build and develop Leaders and Teams. With an emphasis on performance, leadership, team enhancement and personal empowerment, Ryan offers practical applications that are easily understood and used. His style leads from humorous dressing room banter to direct action as he charts a winning course for high performance, leadership and team achievement.

Ryan has a Master of Arts Degree in Leadership/Business and is the author of 3 books, Off the Bench and Into the Game, which has sold over 20,000 copies worldwide, mPower Forward -Leading Strategies for Winning Teams , and Simply the Best: Insights and Strategies from Great Hockey Coaches, and the creator of the board game Trade Deadline Hockey.

Ryan has been the co-founder and President of two start-up companies, a TV hockey analyst for Rogers Sportsnet, and a hockey adviser and actor for both television and movies. Ryan’s enthusiasm from the screen, the page, or the podium is contagious as he fulfills his mission to “inspire the hungry spirit!”

Clients Comments

"The feedback from my team as I debriefed this week was outstanding! The three take-aways that I am hearing over and over again from my team members are:
1. E-10
2. Converting Fans to Players
3. The sideways cup.

Thanks for making a difference. You were outstanding. Great passion, and great presence."
Andy Bates, McDonalds Canada

"Your excellent stage presence complimented your style of delivery and allowed you to easily engage everyone in the room. Your presentation, which took real-life hockey and “locker-room” experiences and then adapted them to the challenges that employers and leaders face, captured the attention of our attendees and has left a lasting impression.
Having performed an annual convention year-after-year, we are in position to review numerous speakers and presenters. We are confident that you will rank as one of our most energized speakers in our recent history.
It was a delight to work with you Ryan and it would be our pleasure to recommend you to other groups and organizations that are looking for a dynamic presentation on leadership".
John Schmeiser, Canada West Equipment Dealers Association

"Ryan Walter is a natural leader. His engaging style allows every individual to feel comfortable and important to the contribution of the team. After working with Ryan I now understand why he was chosen by Washington as the youngest Captain in the N.H.L.
Teaching people how to do something is not too difficult. Causing Managers to embrace a concept and really believe in change takes a special gift. Ryan demonstrates this special talent in his leadership training..."
Bernie Saywell, MSA Ford

"I have been with Clarica for 28 years, 23 of which were in Branch management so you can imagine the number of such workshops that I have “experienced.” While in head office for 2 years I suffered through literally hundreds of mini presentations that vendors had to offer… most of which we would not or could not support in the field.
Your facilitative workshop was refreshingly different, not soley because of the content, but because of the delivery.
Your stories, metaphors and personal notes re your family, careers, etc, were real and easy to relate to..."
Michael Christianson, Clarica Financial