Two-time Author, Certified Financial Counselor, and Executive Coach

colin ryan

TOPICS - • Behavior • Credit • Finance

• Financial Advising • Financial Literacy

• Financial Psychology • Financial Wellness

• Mindset • Motivation

colin ryan - PROGRAMS

  • The Human Side of Money: An Uplifting Guide to Financial Success
  • The Trust Advantage: Using Money Psychology to Earn Trust with Financial Clients
  • The Trusted and Resilient Leader: Bringing Our Humanity to Our Work

Motivational Finance Speaker on the Human Side of Money

“Colin’s presentation was one of the best we’ve had—warm, engaging, and truly valuable. He gave us tools to help clients move beyond ‘fight or flight’ and tackle financial challenges with clarity. That’s a rare gift, and we left inspired to bring that same impact to our work.”

— Stuart | Managing Director, Kinnect Advisors


“Colin puts the funny, heartfelt, and human into financial advice.”

— Kerri | Financial Coordinator

colin ryan - Biography

Colin Ryan is a nationally recognized financial speaker, author, and communication expert who helps financial professionals strengthen their leadership impact through emotional intelligence, communication, and stress resilience. He also speaks extensively at universities on greater financial literacy and mental health for students and adults.


With over 15 years of experience, Colin has spoken to more than one million people at Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and over 100 universities. He was named one of America’s top 10 finance speakers, and his work has been featured by CBS, NBC, NPR, and more. Reader’s Digest recognized him as one of the best storytellers in America.


Colin is the author of “The Comedic Guide to Money,” a Certified Financial Counselor, and an Executive Coach. He lives in Durham, North Carolina with his wife Lindsey and their two dogs.

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colin ryan - MEDIA

A Comedic Guide To Money: The Skills You'll Need to Build the Life You Want

Want a better life? It starts with a better relationship with money—and this book shows you how. Packed with practical tools, eye-opening truths, and a healthy dose of humor, it’s an entertaining guide to transforming your finances and your future—perfect for the person who wouldn’t otherwise read a book about money. In these pages you’ll learn the skills you need to build the life you want. A better relationship with money awaits.