What would you do if stuttering controlled your life? That was a harsh reality for Ryan Cowley for decades. But, of all things, the aftermath of getting let go from a job is what helped turn the tide for him.
After years of severe doubt and self-sabotage, Ryan forced himself to keep moving forward, to achieve what he wanted to do in spite of his stutter.
As a speaker -- whether through keynotes, panels, or workshops -- Ryan has inspired so many through his own journey of self-discovery both personally and professionally. That includes his careers as a sportswriter and with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation as a communications officer and as an administrative specialist.
About the presenters
Ryan Cowley
Ryan Cowley delivers over 50 speeches a year and has spoken to over 100 post-secondary schools across North America. Ryan largely speaks to colleges and universities with Speech-Language Pathology and Communications Disorders programs, helping prepare future SLPs for their careers. He has also spoken to camps for children who stutter, inspiring new generations. Ryan is a writer, having contributed pieces for the Canadian Stuttering Association, the British Stammering Association, and the Stuttering Foundation/ Ryan is also an author, having written six books, including his first, All the Right Words: My Journey as a Sportswriter Who Stutters.