Ryan Holiday is a bestselling author and media strategist known for making ancient Stoic philosophy accessible and practical for today’s leaders and organizations. He has written several influential books, including "The Obstacle Is the Way," "Ego Is the Enemy," and "Stillness Is the Key," which have sold over five million copies and been translated into more than forty languages. Ryan began his career apprenticing under author Robert Greene and later advised major companies such as Google on media strategy. His expertise helps organizations and individuals navigate uncertainty, build resilience, and make better decisions by applying timeless Stoic principles to modern challenges. Audiences leave Ryan’s presentations with actionable frameworks for overcoming obstacles, tools for managing ego and stress, and practical strategies for cultivating focus and clarity in high-pressure environments. Book Ryan Holiday to give your team or event a fresh perspective on leadership, resilience, and the power of clear thinking.ew writers have done more to bring ancient, timeless wisdom and cutting-edge marketing strategies together than Ryan Holiday. His philosophically driven bestselling books have sold over 10 million copies and spent more than 200 weeks on bestseller lists. His books are taught in colleges and marketing programs around the world, including Trust Me I’m Lying, which revealed the massive vulnerabilities (and opportunities) in the global media system in 2012. He has directly influenced Super Bowl-winning teams like the New England Patriots, NBA Champions like the San Antonio Spurs, and Olympic Gold Medalists, as well as sitting Senators, military leaders and some of the biggest and most important companies in the world like Google, Twitter and Microsoft.
At the core of Ryan’s teachings is Stoicism, popularized through his New York Times Bestselling books including Obstacle is the Way, Stillness is the Key, Ego is the Enemy, Discipline is Destiny and his latest, book Right Thing, Right Now.
What is Stoicism? The idea that while we don’t always control what happens to us in life, we always control how we respond. Illustrated vividly with stories from the greats of history, Ryan provides a framework for overcoming obstacles, scaling new challenges and battling both the ups and downs and life. Profiled by the New York Times, Sports Illustrated and ESPN, Ryan counts among his clients and followers some of the biggest names in business, tech, culture and professional athletics.
Ryan lives in Austin, TX where he does his writing in between raising cattle, donkeys and goats.
How can I book Ryan Holiday for my next event?
Email ryan.holiday@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
PepTalk are the official speaking agents for Ryan Holiday available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Ryan Holiday's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. For media interviews, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Ryan directly.
What topics does Ryan Holiday specialise in?
Ryan Holiday specialises in discussing stoic philosophy, marketing strategy, leadership development and more.
What is Ryan Holiday's speaking style like?
Previous bookers say Ryan Holiday connects well with audiences and speaks with clarity, confidence, and ease.
Does Ryan Holiday offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Ryan Holiday offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
.svg)
.svg)
.svg){kind=small}
.svg)
.svg)
.svg)
.svg)
