PUBLIC SPEAKING, COMMUNICATION, LEADERSHIP

Turning ideas into tactics since 2008

Reinventing communication with science, laughter, and real-world results

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Communication Training (Online & Onsite)

Our workshops empower your team with practical tactics for impactful communication tailored to your company's needs.

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Hosting & Emcee

Bid farewell to ordinary events. We craft immersive experiences that foster connections, excitement,
and engagement.

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Keynote Speaking

Experience Ivan's keynote presentations—an infusion of energy, innovative ideas, and compelling narratives that inspire and motivate.

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Conference Consulting

From meticulous organization to impactful training sessions, we ensure seamless events that leave a lasting impact on every attendee.

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Ivan Wanis Ruiz
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Top-Rated

A top-rated instructor on Coursera & Udemy with over 200,000 global students.

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Official Host

An official emcee for the Olympics, PanAm Games, Invictus Games and FIFA.

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Book Author

Author of top-rated "End Boring: A tactical approach to communication".

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Largest Crowd

The largest crowd he ever spoke in front of was 50,000.

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Dance Teacher

A professional salsa dancer.

Testimonials

What people think

“Ivan's virtual training sessions are unique and refreshingly interactive, which is why I will keep leveraging his services on repeat. Bored with the status quo? Call Ivan, he is THE game changer.”

Paul Edgington

Global Communications, Marketing & Brand Leader

“Since we hired Ivan for various events over 5 years ago, he has consistently delivered. He has an amazing ability to transform ideas into tactics and coach in the moment. He is a best-in-class facilitator who elevates the performance of everyone he works with.”

Steven De Luca

Managing Director at CIBC Private Wealth Management

“I have had the pleasure of being a client of Ivan’s for the past 3 years. He is a communications expert who is also engaging, warm, funny! He teaches usable communication tools and skills that make your message get heard and make people want to hear more!”

Steve Weinstein

Innovation & Operations leader creating a New Standard of Wound Care

“Ivan provided a communication strategies presentation to AMD Legal. Ivan has this ability to convey complicated things in a very easy to digest language. Ivan provided brilliant tips and tactics that I put to practice in my professional and personal life!”

David Salem

Senior Privacy, Commercial & Technology Counsel | CIPP/E | CIPP/US | LLM

“Ivan brings experience, passion and enthusiasm to what he teaches which makes the learning experience very enjoyable.”

Michael Januszkiewicz

MBA | Business Strategy | Analytics | Consulting | Healthcare

“Ivan gave a session about "How to be an Engaging Presenter", and it was one of the most insightful workshops I've had. I'll practice the tactics that I learned from Ivan on a daily basis!”

Denise Chin

Senior Project Manager at Creative Destruction Lab

“Ivan's method of delivery and content are extremely enlightening! I sat through almost 2 hours of his content without losing my attention because of his ability to keep all of us focused!”

Samridh Batra

Entrepreneurship | Finance | Consulting

“I attended a Leadership conference Ivan was leading. I left the conference motivated, enlightened, and full of public speaking skills I can’t wait to use!”

Aamir Bootwala

eCommerce Associate at Perpetua

“Knowledgeable, funny and highly entertaining! He certainly put a lot of work into tailoring the workshop to our needs, and everybody was highly satisfied with the results.”

Eva C

PhD Student at Eawag and University of Zurich

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