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Hi, I’m Ryan. I help high performers become founders by using LinkedIn to build real, profitable businesses.

My career didn’t fall apart. I didn’t burn out. I finished every role cleanly - Director, VP - leading hundreds of engineers across the world and helping build multiple billion‑dollar companies.

And still, I knew I wanted to build on my own.

I’ve founded 5 companies and earned multiple exits while scaling teams behind $1B+ in outcomes. I loved the work, but I wanted a life where I could build big things and be present for my family. I wanted ownership. I wanted flexibility. I wanted proof I could do it on my terms.

LinkedIn became the path. I grew from 1,200 to 100,000+ followers in nine months, built a brand that opened doors I didn’t know existed, and stepped fully into my own business.

Since then, I’ve coached 50+ founders to design careers, income streams, and opportunities that match the life they actually want - not the life their company dictates.

Here’s how we work:

- Identify the opportunities you can’t see in your past experience.
- Build a clear, practical brand that attracts the right people.
- Turn your skills into simple offers, real customers, and predictable income.

Today, I own my time. I build, coach, and spend my days with my family - and help others do the same.

If you’re a high performer who wants a business that fits your life, DM me.
Partnerships, speaking, press: ryan@ryanyockey.com

Professional highlights:
• 5× Founder | Multiple exits
• Scaled teams responsible for $1B+ outcomes
• Grew to 100,000+ followers in 9 months
• Coached 50+ founders
• Trusted by leaders at Google, Adobe, Meta

Ryan Yockey

Change is scary. Starting over is scarier.

Most people avoid both.

And stay exactly where they are.

Here's what I've learned watching people build:

The caterpillar doesn't negotiate with the cocoon.
It surrenders to it completely.

That's the part nobody tells you about growth:

→ You don't transform by adding more.
→ You transform by letting go first.

The job that didn't work out wasn't a failure.
The idea that collapsed wasn't wasted.
The version of you that didn't make it — needed to go.

Most people want the butterfly.
They just want to skip the dissolving.

That's not how it works.

The discomfort you're avoiding right now?

That's the process.

That's what I write about every Saturday.

Want to know if your LinkedIn profile is holding back the next version of you?

I'll send you a free Loom walkthrough — I'll tell you exactly what's killing your growth.

Drop your profile link in the comments or grab a spot here: https://lnkd.in/gUMT6k_g

I help high performers build businesses on LinkedIn | From 1,200 → 140K followers in 12 months | Coaching + Newsletter for founders who want out

Most people dismiss their biggest dreams.

Not because they're impossible.

Because they sound crazy out loud.

I know the feeling.

I spent 12 years climbing someone else's ladder — VP titles, good salary, the whole picture.

On paper, it made sense.
Inside, it felt like I was disappearing.

The idea of walking away felt irrational to everyone around me.

To me, it felt like the only option.

That gap? That's where every real entrepreneur I know has lived.

Most people never cross it.

They wait for the idea to feel safer.
They wait for someone to tell them it's okay.
They wait until the timing is better.

The timing never gets better.

Here's what I've learned building a business 141,000+ entreprenuers:
→ The dream that embarrasses you in a room full of people is usually the one worth chasing
→ "Crazy" is just what conviction looks like before it has proof
→ The people who crossed that gap didn't wait for certainty — they decided the discomfort of staying was worse than the risk of going
→ Your idea doesn't need to make sense to everyone else — it only needs to make sense to you

The entire point of life is to take chances on dreams that seem crazy to most — but feel like destiny to you.

If your LinkedIn profile still reflects who you used to be — not who you're becoming —

I'll personally audit it on Loom and show you exactly what to fix.

https://lnkd.in/gUMT6k_g

Stay unreasonable.

Stay locked into your growth.

No time for noise.
No time for comparison.
No time for reacting to things that don’t matter.

Just you and what you’re building.

Most people don’t stall because they lack ability.
They stall because their attention is scattered.

Scrolling.
Second-guessing.
Watching other people play a different game.

The ones who make real progress?

They’re not louder.
They’re not busier.

They’re focused.

I learned this the hard way.

When my growth slowed, my attention was everywhere.
When things started compounding, my attention narrowed.

The difference wasn’t effort.
It wasn’t talent.

It was what I stopped giving energy to.

Discipline isn’t doing more.
It’s removing everything that doesn’t compound.

Your growth doesn’t need motivation.
It needs protection.

Everything else is distraction.

Every Saturday morning, I send one focused email to 134,000+ entrepreneurs.

One idea.
One system.
No fluff.

It takes 4 minutes to read.
It’s free.
And it’s designed to help you keep building while others drift.

Join here: https://lnkd.in/gfyweeTM

Stay locked in.
Keep building.

I turned down $250K because of what Charlie Munger taught me.

The offer was simple: consult for a company selling overpriced courses to desperate entrepreneurs. Easy money. I needed it.

But I kept thinking about Munger's rule: "Don't sell anything you wouldn't buy yourself."

Would I buy their $5K course? No.

Would I recommend it to a friend? Hell no.

So why would I help them sell it?

The internal war was brutal. I had payroll coming up. My savings were thin. This one deal would solve everything.

But every time I tried to justify it, I felt sick.

I said no.

The next month was terrifying. I scrambled. I took smaller projects. I ate ramen more than I'd like to admit.

Then something shifted.

When you stop chasing money that feels wrong, you create space for opportunities that feel right.

Six months later, I landed a client whose product I genuinely believed in. The work energized me. The money came anyway.

Now I use Munger's rule as my filter for everything:

Would I buy this?
Would I use this?
Would I recommend this to someone I care about?

If the answer is no, I walk.

It's the most expensive filter I've ever used.

And the most profitable.

Every Saturday morning, I send one focused email to 135,000+ entrepreneurs about doing exactly that. 

Designed to help you build more by doing less. 

It takes 4 minutes to read.
It’s free. 
Join here: https://lnkd.in/gfyweeTM

The dream is the proof.

Most people treat their idea like a problem.

Too risky. Too big. Too far from where they are now.

So they shrink it.

They find a more "realistic" version and call it wisdom.

But here's what I've watched happen over and over:

The people who can't stop thinking about something — even when it makes no sense — are the ones who were supposed to do it.

The obsession isn't random.

It's directional.

The dream didn't show up to torture you.

It showed up because you're one of the few people built to carry it.

Most people quiet that voice.

The ones who don't?

→ They stop needing other people's permission
→ They stop waiting until conditions are perfect
→ They stop treating the dream like a liability

The hardest part isn't the work.

It's deciding the dream deserves to be taken seriously.

141K people chose to take theirs seriously.

If you're ready to be taken seriously too — your LinkedIn profile is where that starts.

I'll tell you exactly what's holding it back: https://lnkd.in/gkDvugyj

What dream are you still sitting on?

Everyone you admire online looked ridiculous once.

Most of them will never tell you that.

14 months ago I had 1,200 connections from 10 years of doing nothing.

A resume for a profile.

Content so bad I cringe thinking about it.

I kept going anyway.

Today I have 141,000+ followers built almost entirely through that same profile.

The people who eventually look polished didn't skip the beginner phase.

They stayed in it longer than everyone else.

Most people quit right before the compounding kicks in.

Not because they lack talent.

Because they can't tolerate looking bad on the way to getting good.
→ The rep builds the skill
→ The skill builds the confidence
→ The confidence builds the result

You don't find your voice by waiting until it's perfect.

You find it by posting the imperfect thing anyway.

If your profile still looks like mine did 14 months ago — I'll show you exactly what to fix.

Free audit: https://lnkd.in/gkDvugyj

You’re not behind.

You’re just early in your timeline.

I’ve been:
→ Certain and wrong
→ Confident and broke
→ Successful and unfulfilled

None of it was wasted.

Most people panic because they think progress is linear.
It’s not.

It comes in chapters.

Long stretches where nothing makes sense.
Short windows where everything compounds.

I didn’t find real clarity in my 20s.
Or my early 30s.

I rebuilt in my 40s.

That’s when things finally clicked.

When I stopped racing imaginary deadlines.
Stopped copying paths that weren’t mine.
Stopped assuming I was late.

That patience paid off.

I built a brand that allowed be to
play the long game that most people quit too early.

No overnight breakthrough.
No perfect plan.

Just consistency through uncertainty.

That’s the part people don’t post about.

It takes time.
Alignment takes longer.
But when it hits, it compounds fast.

Then one day you wake up and you've built a massive brand with over 100k followers and enough revenue to live comfortably off of.

If you feel lost right now, good.
You’re still in the process.

And the process isn’t late.
It’s doing exactly what it’s supposed to do.

Every Saturday morning, I send one focused email to 140,000+ entrepreneurs building for the long term.

It takes 4 minutes to read.
It’s free.
And it’s built for people who understand that real progress can’t be rushed.

Join here: https://lnkd.in/gfyweeTM

Trust the process.
Keep becoming.

Work-Life Intelligence Expert | Behavioral science + EQ to help you grow your career without losing yourself | Mom of 4 🌿

Struggling to keep up.... 

Even though you’re doing everything “right”?

You’ve built the career.
You’re capable, driven, and responsible.
And yet… life still feels heavier than it should.

There’s no secret formula (sorry).

But there is a way forward.

It starts with understanding how you actually operate.

Your stress response, energy patterns, boundaries, and decision-making - and building your life around that.

That’s the work I do ✨

I help high-achieving professionals create a life where success, health, and personal fulfillment can coexist - without burning out or constantly feeling behind.

My work blends:
🌿 Behavioral science + emotional intelligence
🌿 Practical tools for stress, boundaries, and clarity
🌿 Accountability and support so change actually sticks

As a founder, CEO, and mom of four, I understand the pressure and the juggle firsthand. I also know it is possible to create success that feels steady instead of exhausting.

🔖 How to start:

Get my free weekly Work-Life Intelligence tips (best place to begin): 
👉 https://www.healthymindsetliving.com/join-us

Explore private coaching 
👉 https://www.healthymindsetliving.com/letsworktogether

Self-guided Tools
👉 https://creatyl.com/cdfrosty

Always cheering you on,
Dr. Carolyn

Dr. Carolyn Frost

Want more influence? 

Help others succeed around you.

Most people try to impress. 
Smart people help others win.

Here's what this looks like in real life ⚡️

1️⃣ Forward that article to someone who'd find it useful 

2️⃣ Make an introduction between two people who should know each other

3️⃣ Ask "What's your biggest challenge right now?" then actually listen 

4️⃣ Remember what someone mentioned last time and follow up 

5️⃣ Share credit publicly, give feedback privately 

6️⃣ Celebrate their wins like they're your own 

7️⃣ Offer your skills when someone's stuck 

8️⃣ Send the "thinking of you" text when they're going through something tough

That's it.

No complicated networking strategies. 
No personal brand tactics. 
Just be useful to people.

The more you help other people become successful, the more success finds you.

Which one will you try this week?

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Carolyn Frost

The smallest habits shape your life.

(more than you think)

Burnout doesn’t come from one big moment. 

It builds in the small ones you skip. 

The quick pauses. 
The tiny resets. 
The things that feel “too small to matter.”

Here are 20 micro-moves that help you reset in real time 🌿

1) Intentionally enjoy your morning coffee
 ↳ No phone. No rushing. Just be there.

2) Light a candle and sit quietly for 2 minutes
 ↳ Let your mind slow down before the day pulls you in.

3) Write 3 good things you are grateful for
 ↳ Train your brain to notice what’s working.

4) Schedule 10 min in your calendar to do nothing
 ↳ Protect the pause like you would a meeting.

5) Take a 15 min nap 
 ↳ Rest is productive when you need it.

6) Self-compassion during challenging moments
 ↳ Talk to yourself like you would a friend.

7) Know and express your needs
 ↳ Even if it feels uncomfortable at first.

8) Say something kind to yourself in the mirror
 ↳ It shifts your state faster than you think.

9) Sit outside and feel warm sun on your face
 ↳ Simple, grounding, effective.

10) Go for a walk around the block
 ↳ Movement clears more than your head.

11) Try Box Breathing 4-4-4-4 (inhale, hold, exhale, hold)
 ↳ One of the fastest ways to reset your system.

12) Stretch or do yoga
 ↳ Release tension you didn’t realize you were carrying.

13) Call a good friend just to hear their voice
 ↳ Connection regulates your nervous system.

14) Indulge in a favorite treat without guilt
 ↳ Enjoy it fully.

15) Set and communicate healthy boundaries
 ↳ Protect your time and energy.

16) Forgive yourself
 ↳ Stop carrying what you don’t need to.

17) Go to sleep 5 minutes earlier
 ↳ Small shifts compound.

18) Say “no.”
 ↳ Even once can change your day.

19) Plant flowers or herbs
 ↳ Do something that slows you down.

20) Take a scenic drive – windows down
 ↳ A change of environment resets your state.

Sometimes you don't need a full reset. 

Just small ones, done consistently ✨

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Work-Life Intelligence Expert | Boundaries + EQ to help you stay steady and respected under pressure (without burnout and exhaustion) | Mom of 4 🌿

Your title doesn’t make you a success.

How you choose to treat people does.

Most people assume success is built in big moments.

Promotions
Results
Recognition

But reputation is built much earlier - in small interactions people never forget.

Here are a few that matter more than you think:

1️⃣ You acknowledge the people others overlook
↳ Say the person’s name. Thank them for their work.

2️⃣ You stay calm when someone makes a mistake
↳ “We can work with this, let’s figure it out together.”

3️⃣ You give credit generously
↳ “That was actually Sarah’s idea.”

4️⃣ You respond with patience under pressure
↳ Lower your voice, slow your words, stay steady.

5️⃣ You treat junior people with the same respect as senior ones
↳ People notice this immediately.

6️⃣ You follow through on small promises
↳ Reliability builds quiet trust.

7️⃣ You offer encouragement when someone is struggling
↳ “You’re doing better than you think.”

None of these show up on a résumé.
But they shape your reputation everywhere.

Some stranger somewhere remembers you today.

Because you were kind ✨

Which one of these do you notice most in people?

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Stop dreading tough talks. 

Master them with these 21 phrases instead:

I once snapped when a colleague questioned my timeline. 

My defensive reaction created a week of tension.

That day I realized emotional responses solve nothing.
They only create new problems.

We've all been there:

Feeling defensive 
Reacting without thinking 
Watching a simple disagreement turn into a lasting conflict

But I've learned the shift from reactive to constructive changes everything ✨

21 ways smart people handle difficult conversations:

1) Lead with Curiosity 
↳ "Tell me more about your perspective on this" 
↳ Questions defuse tension faster than statements

2) Name the Energy 
↳ "I notice there's tension here, let's address it" 
↳ Acknowledgment creates safety

3) Find Common Ground 
↳ "We both want what's best for the project" 
↳ Alignment before action

4) Set Clear Expectations 
↳ "Here's what I need, what do you need?" 
↳ Clarity prevents future conflict

5) Pause the Escalation 
↳ "Let's take a step back and break this down" 
↳ Breathing room creates solutions

6) Mirror Their Language 
↳ Use their exact key words when responding 
↳ Matching builds instant connection

7) Acknowledge Impact 
↳ "I see how this affects your priorities" 
↳ Understanding beats defense

8) Own Your Part 
↳ "Here's where I could have done better" 
↳ Accountability creates trust

9) Focus Forward 
↳ "How can we prevent this next time?" 
↳ Solutions beat blame

10) Check Understanding 
↳ "Here's what I'm hearing - am I getting it right?" 
↳ Clarity prevents escalation

11) Create Space 
↳ "Let's revisit this when we're both fresh" 
↳ Time transforms tension

12) Stay on Topic 
↳ "Let's focus on solving this specific issue" 
↳ Boundaries keep talks productive

13) Express Confidence 
↳ "I know we can figure this out together" 
↳ Belief shifts energy

14) Share Context 
↳ "Here's what led to my decision" 
↳ Understanding reduces resistance

15) Invite Solutions 
↳ "What ideas do you have for this?" 
↳ Collaboration beats control

16) Set Timelines 
↳ "When should we check in on this?" 
↳ Structure creates safety

17) Validate Concerns 
↳ "That's a legitimate worry - let's address it" 
↳ Recognition reduces defense

18) Stay Factual 
↳ "Here's what the data shows us" 
↳ Evidence beats emotion

19) Close with Action 
↳ "Let's clarify next steps together" 
↳ Progress prevents repeat issues

20) Follow Through 
↳ "As we discussed, here's what I've done" 
↳ Action builds credibility

21) Document Growth 
↳ "Here's how we'll work differently now" 
↳ Learning beats repeating

Difficult conversations aren't obstacles to success. 

They're the moments where true connection happens ✨

Which strategy will you try in your next challenging conversation?

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21 Ways Smart People Handle Difficult Conversations

Why high performers hit a ceiling 👇🏼

(even when they’re doing everything right)

You did what works.

Delivered.
Stayed dependable.
Earned trust.

And then… you stop rising.

Not because you’re bad at your job.

Because the rules changed.
And you didn’t.

Here’s where the ceiling forms and what to do next:

1️⃣ You become reliable instead of visible
↳ Consistent. Trusted. Quiet.
↳ Your influence stays behind the scenes.
↳ Say it clearly: “Here’s what moved the needle, and why.”

2️⃣ You solve problems instead of shaping direction
↳ Fast execution. Strong follow-through.
↳ You’re seen as tactical, not strategic.
↳ Ask first: “Before we decide, what matters most here?”

3️⃣ You over-function
↳ You fill gaps automatically.
↳ You become the safety net.
↳ Pause and ask: “Who actually owns this?”

4️⃣ You wait to be noticed
↳ Heads-down. High output.
↳ Your growth goes undocumented.
↳ Add context: “I focused on X because it impacts Y.”

5️⃣ You confuse effort with leverage
↳ Long hours. More output.
↳ You scale effort, not impact.
↳ Ask: “What’s the smallest move that creates the biggest shift?”

6️⃣ You stay in your lane
↳ Mastery of your current role.
↳ You’re seen as excellent, but limited.
↳ Signal expansion: “Happy to pilot this for the next two weeks.”

7️⃣ You don’t update how you’re perceived
↳ You’ve grown.
↳ Others still see the old version of you.
↳ Narrate your thinking: “Here’s how I’m approaching this at a higher level.”

The ceiling isn’t about working harder.
It’s about evolving how you show up ✨

Which one feels most familiar?

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This is Why High Performers Hit a Ceiling

The most influential person in the room is rarely the loudest.

They’re sending these quieter signals:

Some people just seem naturally confident in meetings.

But when you watch closely, it’s usually a few specific behaviors.

And they’re surprisingly easy to practice.

12 ways to instantly appear more confident👇🏼  

1️⃣ Start with your point.
↳ Clear openings signal confidence.

2️⃣ Use fewer disclaimers.
↳ Qualifiers weaken strong ideas.

3️⃣ Speak in shorter sentences.
↳ Shorter sentences sound clearer and more decisive.

4️⃣ Nod less while others speak.
↳ Too much nodding can signal uncertainty.

5️⃣ Make fewer filler movements.
↳ Stillness signals composure.

6️⃣ Lower your speaking pace by 10%.
↳ A slightly slower pace helps ideas land.

7️⃣ Keep your tone level when challenged.
↳ Calm tone builds credibility.

8️⃣ Pause before answering tough questions.
↳ A short pause signals thoughtfulness.

9️⃣ End statements without lifting your voice.
↳ A steady ending sounds more certain.

🔟 Sit back instead of leaning forward constantly.
↳ Relaxed posture signals confidence.

1️⃣1️⃣ Stop trying to look confident, focus on being clear.
↳ Clarity reads as confidence.

1️⃣2️⃣ Hold eye contact one second longer than feels natural.
↳ Steady eye contact signals presence.

People don’t just evaluate your ideas.
They evaluate your certainty.

You have more control over that than you think ✨

What’s one habit that instantly makes someone sound more confident to you? Share below!

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Most promotions aren’t decided in reviews.

They’re decided in moments like these:

Performance reviews confirm what’s already been decided.

The real evaluation happens under pressure.

In meetings.
In feedback conversations.
In tense moments no one plans for.

Here are 10 emotional intelligence moves that quietly determine who advances:

1️⃣ You pause before reacting
↳ You don’t respond immediately when emotions spike.
↳ You take 3 seconds to choose your tone.
↳ This signals judgment, not impulsivity.

2️⃣ You stay solution-oriented under stress
↳ You name the issue without dramatizing it.
↳ You offer one clear next step.
↳ You don’t outsource panic.

3️⃣ You make people feel heard - fast
↳ “Here’s what I’m hearing…”
↳ You reflect before responding.
↳ You don’t rush to prove your point.

4️⃣ You manage up without resentment
↳ You clarify priorities early.
↳ You flag risks before they escalate.
↳ You reduce friction for senior leaders.

5️⃣ You don’t take feedback personally
↳ You ask one clarifying question.
↳ You separate input from identity.
↳ You adjust without defensiveness.

6️⃣ You stay composed when others don’t
↳ You regulate tone and body language.
↳ You don’t mirror chaos.
↳ You become the emotional reference point.

7️⃣ You set boundaries without drama
↳ Clear. Direct. Consistent.
↳ No over-explaining.
↳ No apology for protecting focus.

8️⃣ You read the room before speaking
↳ You notice timing and power dynamics.
↳ You choose when to contribute.
↳ Delivery adjusts. Message stays intact.

9️⃣ You don’t need credit to make impact
↳ You spotlight outcomes.
↳ You elevate the team.
↳ Your consistency builds trust.

🔟 You think beyond your role
↳ You connect your work to the bigger picture.
↳ You ask strategic questions.
↳ You operate one level up.

At senior levels, skill is assumed.

Regulation is what separates those who keep rising. ✨

🔖 Save this before your next high-stakes meeting.

Which one do you think is most overlooked?

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