“When your brain says no to change, have a conversation with it!” – Ryan Ware
But I need full clarity…
Navigating through change brings you clarity
Change is Challenging though…
100% of FIRST tries are never your limit.
Trusted by Business Leaders
Trusted by Business Leaders
“Ryan brings something rare to conversations about organizational change: a deep understanding of the human experience behind transformation. Sharing the stage with him at CLAS 2026 reinforced that lasting change is not created through process alone, but through bringing people along in the journey.”
“A thought provoking talk… it was refreshing and vulnerable…”
“Ryan’s message about time and curiosity should resonate with everyone… Ryan’s reflections on his real-life experiences really resonated with me… a much-needed reminder to be present and enjoy today.”
” It was like Ryan was reading my diary on stage.”
“Ryan’s ability to articulate the challenges, and possible solutions to advance the industry are unmatched, and connects at human levels others can’t.”
“Ryan is able to speak in ways that benefit the audience and connect with them and the challenges they face in the industry.”
HI, I’m Ryan
HI, I’m Ryan
Throughout my life, doubters have been telling me my limits. In some cases I started to believe that I wasn’t capable of certain things I set out to achieve, and it delayed me. My parents limited my exposure to certain sports and other situations. My speech impediment in early childhood made me feel weak. There were plenty of opinions about what I was capable of that could have easily become my reality, by simply giving up. Who would have questioned it?
Me, I did.
However as I grew, I realized that they had no control over me if I broke free from their limiting beliefs living in my head. Those thoughts were an unwanted guest. So, I began to DREAM bigger. To become more curious, and always be willing to take leaps knowing I could fail. But at least I was learning and growing through every change. I turned the doubt into rocket fuel for my own curiosity. → Read Ryan’s Full Bio
🎤 Speaking Engagements
🎤 Speaking Engagements
Upcoming Speaking Events
Past Speaking Events
CLAS 2026 Future Ready Contracts & Legal Ops. | Speaker | May 11, 2026
Ohio Society of Association Professionals Annual Conference | Speaker | June 5, 2026
Industry Conferences & Thought Leadership Events
Bay Area Architecture & Design Lunch & Learn | Moderator | Mar 20, 2019
Bay Area Architecture & Design Summit | Moderator | Mar 26, 2020
Bisnow’s Big Off-Site Construction Webinar | Moderator | Aug 4, 2020
Bay Area Architecture & Design | Panelist | Jun 30, 2020
Bay Area Architecture & Design | Panelist | Jul 29, 2021
Seattle Construction & Development | Panelist | Aug 19, 2021
Keeping up With Off-Site Construction Trends | Panelist | Oct 28, 2021
Seattle Modular, CLT, Prefab & Offsite Boom! | Panelist | Feb 22, 2022
Bay Area Prefab & Modular Construction Conference | Panelist | Jul 27, 2023
Pacific Northwest Healthcare Conference | Panelist | Oct 24, 2023
Partner Events
DIRTT Partner Camp | Mar 8, 2017
DIRTT Connext | Jun 11, 2017
Steelcase Dealer Training | Sep 2017
Podcast Appearances
Construction Genius: Comfort Zone Challenge
Lead with Curiosity with Ryan Ware, President & Co-founder of Vanits
It’s Not Rocket Science: Five Questions Over Coffee
Breaking Solo: Embracing Chane in the Construction Industry
Success Matters
with over 20 plus years of public speaking experience
Navigating Change
From Resistance to Curiosity
This Curiosity Building Experience keynote helps construction leaders build confidence and adaptability by transforming fear and resistance into trust—fueling team alignment, talent retention, and innovation.
Perfect for:
Current Executives, Directors, Future Leaders, and Human Resource managers within the AEC industry who are responsible for change management and training programs within the organization.
For the Audience:
- Activate choice, curiosity, and control to build resilience and adaptability.
- Reframe resistance as insight and shift opposition into engagement.
- Lead change with trust and shared ownership to align and inspire your team.
- Use practical tools to guide teams through uncertainty with clarity and direction.
- Transform fear into confidence and create lasting momentum through change.
Curiosity as a Compass
Leading Through Uncertainty
This Curiosity Building Experience keynote empowers construction leaders to turn uncertainty into opportunity—igniting creativity, fostering agile thinking, and energizing teams to innovate through change.
Perfect for:
Current Executives, Directors, Future Leaders, and Human Resource managers within the AEC industry who are responsible for change management and training programs within the organization.
For the Audience:
- Understanding the role of curiosity in navigating change and ambiguity.
- Learning techniques to foster curiosity in yourself and others.
- How to apply curiosity to enhance communication, problem-solving, and trust.
Why Being Wrong is ok
The Key to Trust and Innovation
This Curiosity Building Experience keynote challenges construction leaders to see mistakes and failures as strengths—cultivating psychological safety, deepening trust, and fostering innovation through emotional intelligence and humility.
Perfect for:
Current Executives, Directors, Future Leaders, and Human Resource managers within the AEC industry who are responsible for change management and training programs within the organization.
For the Audience:
- Identify how ego and fear of being wrong limit growth and collaboration.
- Practice communication strategies that model openness and humility.
- Learn to build psychological safety that supports honest dialogue and team resilience.
As seen on Connected Voices Platform
Hosted by Ryan Ware, this construction leadership podcast features honest conversations with AEC leaders about navigating change, questioning long-held assumptions, and making better decisions across construction technology, industrialized construction, leadership, and culture.
Want to join the conversation?
Ryan invites builders, construction leaders, and innovators shaping the future of the industry.
If you’re experimenting, learning, or leading through change, let’s explore what curiosity makes possible.
