Jim Ryun
Track and Field Legend and Congressman
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Jim Ryun
Track and Field Legend and Congressman
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About Jim Ryun
When Olympian, All-American, United States Congressman (retired) & 2020 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Jim Ryun speaks from experience about dreaming big and how failures can guide you to your true gifting, you can't help but be inspired. Especially when you know a little bit about his remarkable life's journey. That journey has led him from being cut from the church baseball team to being rated by ESPN as the number one high school athlete of the century, beating out Tiger Woods and ...
Your talk on the eight things that make people happy really hit home. With a room full of customer service professionals in the food industry that have a hard time separating work and home life, your talk brought a real world feel to our guests.
James William Meinecke III, Dining Coordinator - Penn State University
Jim's uplifting and motivational presentation resonated broadly and deeply with our diverse group . . . Jim offered highly relevant tools, concepts, and ideas. I received many positive comments at the conclusion of the event and in the weeks afterward.
Jeffrey Friedman, CEO - Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling Services
Ryan used stories, humor and song to create a meaningful communication with the audience. He delved into some sensitive topics with ideas that were practical and challenging. Staff members were strengthened . . . with his message on achieving happiness.
Marylou McDermott, Superintendent of Schools - Northport Union Free School District
I would recommend Ryan for any event that requires a heartfelt, compassionate message about living in the moment and accessing your own power to obtain happiness and fulfillment. You will come away inspired to look at things in a different perspective.
Ellen Harte, Deputy Executive Director - North Shore LIJ
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