Hello, I’m Ryan Offutt.
I am a work psychologist and teacher who helps young professionals and future leaders think on their feet, work smarter and feel better at work (because, let’s face it, we spend a LOT of time there, we may as well create a better experience for all of us).
I help people through workshops, training and talks that bring evidence-based insights to life and help people make real changes to how they work so they feel more healthy and in control, whatever their work challenges.
What makes my workshops a bit different than most?
I blend evidence-based insights to real-world work challenges with interactive anti-boring workshop experiences (developed from my many, many years as an improv comedy teacher and performer).
Don’t worry - no one does cheesy role-play exercises or trust falls in front of their peers.
Instead, every activity is designed to bring evidence-based behaviour science concepts to life and enable students to have spontaneous, personal insights for how they can work differently.
Workplace training should NEVER be boring - because people aren’t boring.
And it should never be a tick-box exercise.
It should always be a safe place to get off the tredmill, to pause, to try out new ideas, to reflect on what’s working and what isn’t, to tell stories, to laugh, and to leave feeling refreshed, refocused and equipped with practical changes that get results.
That’s the experience I work to create for everyone who gives their valuable time to work with me.
If you think your team might benefit from a workshop like this please get in touch - I’d be happy to hear from you.
Ryan (MSc, The University of Sheffield) combines a decade of research experience in behaviour science and social dynamics with interactive training that helps people in organisations (NHS, Yorkshire BS, Boehringer, The University of Leeds) communicate on-their-feet with more confidence, perform at their best and feel more clear and engaged at work.
Ryan teaches at Leeds University Business School and Leeds University Medical School.