Keynote Speaker Ryan Tillman is a seasoned police officer, best-selling author, podcast host, and founder of Breaking Barriers United. He is widely recognized for his ability to bridge divides, dismantle biases, and foster unity in complex, diverse environments. With over 100 million views across platforms and a podcast (#ITSNEEDED) downloaded more than one million times, Ryan has become a trusted voice on leadership, conflict resolution, and building stronger communities.
Organizations today face many of the same challenges Ryan encounters in law enforcement: leading diverse teams, addressing bias, resolving conflict, and strengthening trust across differences. Through his keynotes, Ryan equips leaders with actionable strategies rooted in empathy, respect, and authenticity, tools that inspire sustainable cultural change and drive organizational resilience.
Ryan’s journey from once distrusting law enforcement to becoming a transformative leader within it gives him unmatched credibility and a unique perspective. His insights are not theoretical; they are lived, tested, and proven. He teaches leaders how to replace division with collaboration, transform conflict into opportunity, and lead with courage in times of uncertainty.
Book Ryan Tillman for your event, and your audience will walk away with practical leadership tools, renewed inspiration, and the confidence to build stronger, more inclusive organizations. Whether addressing executives, HR leaders, or entire company teams, Ryan’s message resonates, motivates, and delivers measurable value.