Real Stories from Christian Leaders

I reached out to Ryan at a point when I felt professionally and spiritually stuck, and I needed clarity and direction to move forward. Through his coaching, I've seen meaningful growth in my leadership, relationships, and personal life—my family has noticed the difference, and I'm showing up at work with greater purpose, balance, and impact.

Ryan has a rare ability to get to the core of what matters and translate insight into practical, sustainable action, drawing on both his business experience and deep understanding of leadership. His authenticity and willingness to share his own journey make the process both credible and inspiring. I would wholeheartedly recommend Ryan to any leader looking to grow with clarity, intention, and integrity.

— Cory Sellers, CFP®, CRPS®

Consulting Associate, UBS Institutional Consulting Group

Without question, Ryan has been one of the most impactful people in my life. He has walked with my family and then me individually through profound complexities, and has done so with tireless compassion, empathy, clarity and strength.

More recently, Ryan showed himself skillful, insightful and wise when walking with me through my transition from a 30-year career in medicine into the great entrepreneurial unknown. Whether counseling or coaching, I cannot recommend Ryan more highly.

— David White

Co-founder | Emergency Medicine Physician | Veteran USAF

I started working with Ryan during a season where my role was stretching me in ways I didn't quite see coming. What stood out right away was how different his approach is. He meets you exactly where you are, adjusts to how you think and operate, and helps connect the dots between your leadership, your relationships, and your faith in a way that actually sticks.

The biggest surprise for me has been how centering a focus on God's love has become, especially in high-pressure situations. I'm leading with more clarity, more confidence, and a lot more peace than I used to.

Ryan is direct, prepared, and genuinely invested. If you're a professional who wants to grow in the areas that actually matter, he's the guy. If you need a guy that will make you better every day, I recommend that you reach out to the best that there is.

— Kevin Heid, CLMC

Leading Sales and Operations Executive

Ryan and I connected a few years ago when a friend of mine who is a client of Ryan recommended him during a season that I was searching for guidance in my personal and professional development from a biblical lens. Through our time together, I've seen drastic growth in the way I approach relationships in my church, workplace, family, and community.

Ryan has also trained me in how to handle high-stress situations with ease, relying on God's truths rather than outside noise. I am serious that Ryan is one of those people who, after working with them, you almost wonder why they are not famous because of how gifted they are in their field. If anyone was looking for intentional personal or professional development, I would confidently be sharing Ryan's info.

— Casey White, CPA

Assurance Experienced Senior, BDO USA

Ryan Bailey has helped me in more ways than I could ever express. His knowledge, guidance and counsel have not only strengthened my professional outlook and goals, but also my personal development and growth. He is personable, trustworthy, and creative. He definitely has me as a client for life.

— Courtney Yancy

Principal Construction Lead – SW Region, Chick-fil-A Corporate Support Center

We highly recommend Ryan Bailey as a life coach and relationship expert. He is kind, caring, professional, and highly trustworthy. His services have helped us work through many of the unique challenges that come with family life and cross-cultural service in ways that have made us grow well beyond our former limitations.

We met with him initially face-to-face and then continued our meetings via Skype. We wouldn't be where we are today without his influence.

— John Lambert

Builder of Markets, Teams & Revenue; CRO/COO in Construction & Development

Ryan has an amazing gift for guidance and coaching. Through an analysis of personality traits and behaviors, Ryan has an uncanny ability to identify issues. He suggests clear and practical exercises that improve communications and leadership skills.

Ryan has a clear understanding of what it takes to be successful in the business world. I am grateful for his counseling and mentoring.

— Keith Freck

Test and Target Lead Software Engineer, Fifth Third Bank

I am a trial lawyer, ranked as the top 1% in the country based on actual case results. I've also built several multi-million-dollar businesses from the ground up, including Scott Pryor Law, Pryor Entertainment, and a residential waste company we sold for $3.8 million after 3 years.

I have known and worked with Ryan since early 2017. He has coached me through a demanding professional career, helping me run several businesses simultaneously and grow as a leader, both inside of my businesses and outside as a family man.

Ryan gets to the core of issues fast and then leads me in developing winning solutions. As a result of Ryan's coaching, my business has grown 10-20% year after year. He integrates Scripture in highly relevant ways, powerfully conveying truths in a way that enhances all I do.

— Scott Pryor

Attorney & Managing Partner, Scott Pryor Law

I first worked with Ryan in May of 2010. Ryan has played a significant role in helping me get to the next level in business, both from a productivity and prosperity standpoint.

His coaching has been extremely valuable in helping me better harness my vision and mental energy, giving me the ability to develop strategies that have helped bring my company to the top of our industry. Ryan helped my business immensely through a major leadership transition, during which significant changes were made to the management team.

When it came down to sell the company, we were able to sell it for 10% above asking price. Ryan has helped me across my life including in my walk with Christ, my marriage, and extended family. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

— Dirk Tanis

CEO of Itani, LLC

One of the greatest strengths of Ryan's coaching is how he helps you hear clearly — to reconnect with God-centered conviction and move to action with confidence. Ryan Bailey provides so much more than guidance and coaching. His work is transformational.

I was well underway in a corporate career and had a solid foot in my community as a respected leader. He guided me back to my God-centered purpose and vision, and gave me the clarity and conviction to align my life with it.

He is not going to just 'coach' you and tell you what you 'want to hear.' Ryan has a gift for helping you see who God has actually made you to be — and building your life from that truth. A year later, I am living in a different city, have a stronger family, greater peace, and work daily in my purpose. I have never been so happy.

— Robyn Hamilton

Director of Corporate and Sports Partnerships, Novant Health

From the first day I met Ryan Bailey back in 2002, I noticed his genuine and sincere character. Ryan accepted me and showed me true interest in my welfare. I can say with complete honesty that no one ever showed me as much concern as Ryan did.

Because of Ryan's immense support and skill as a counselor, I have been able to continue growing year after year. His impact on my life has been profound. I have never met anyone with the same impeccable work ethic as Ryan Bailey. He will spend his last ounce of energy to produce the best quality of work.

— Tommy Davidsson, Ph.D.

Academic Dean, Norwegian School of Leadership and Theology

I have known Ryan since 2005. Before that time one of my very successful friends, Tim Keller, the former Senior Pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church of New York City, knew Ryan and recommended him to me. That recommendation has been very accurate. Ryan has been a considerable help to a number of people through his coaching and teaching skills.

As a pastor, I have found him to be an effective coach and mentor. Ryan really understands how the Gospel shapes our lives and how to apply it to where God is at work in us. His walk with Christ and the presence of God's Spirit in his life give him the sensitivity, insight, and questioning that are essential for effective life coaching.

We look forward to a long relationship with Ryan. He is the coach that I most frequently suggest as a referral.

— Wayne Frazier

Former Senior Pastor, Back Creek Presbyterian Church

I have seen some remarkable changes in families and individuals and I have never had a poor evaluation of him from patients that have been referred to his care. He is kind and compassionate towards his clients and has been available to them for consultation when needed. He has my highest recommendation for counseling.

— Matthew Harrison, M.D.

Northgate Family Medicine

I have known Ryan since 2004. He has served our church on several occasions by offering seminars and training our body and leadership for further growth. During the time I have known Ryan, he has demonstrated moral integrity, maturity, and responsibility in all that he does.

He has also demonstrated a deep and sincere love for the Lord and a burden to see others grow in their relationship with God. The love he has for his wife and children is a great testimony to all that know Ryan. It is refreshing to see a leader who is living out the very biblical counsel that he is giving to others.

— Keith Romanoski

Former Community Pastor, Steele Creek Church

My husband and I started working with Ryan over a year ago. Our work was really about strengthening our marriage together while navigating our work for our church (my husband is a Pastor) and our small businesses (we own three).

Ryan not only became a key factor for the success of our marriage, but a reliable coach that we can turn to when we make decisions about ministry, business, and life!

Our close friends see the difference in our marriage and I can honestly say that we have never been closer. We have so much joy together and we plan to keep Ryan as a regular part of what we do.

— Dwight & Elisa Buckner

Pastor & Business Owner

For over a decade, it has been my privilege to serve with Ryan as part the ministry of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Atlanta. Ryan has faithfully served Westminster as a church member, ruling elder, adult Sunday School teacher and shepherd of the pastoral staff.

I can tell you from deep personal experience, Ryan doesn't just talk the talk, he walks the walk. I have worshipped and served alongside Ryan, week after week, year after year when he wasn't "on the clock," and this is a man who practices what he preaches. I am honored to serve as his pastor and to call him my friend.

— Rev. Aaron Messner

Westminster Presbyterian Church, PCA

Over the last few years, I have gotten to know Ryan and look forward to every engagement with him. As Ryan's coach, I witness his dedication to personal and professional excellence each time. Ryan understands that real change happens at a heart level.

Working with Ryan is a privilege. He consistently brings his best to the table and willingly embraces what comes his way. Ryan works for the best outcomes for his clients and presses for real transformation in their lives and leadership. Ryan is not half-hearted about anything. The way he coaches is the way he lives. It is a joy to know and partner with him.

— Bryan Brown

Coaching to Lead

Ryan's greatest attribute as a counselor or coach, the thing he does best, is to get to the heart of the matter. Real, lasting change in people must begin at the heart level, and Ryan has a remarkable ability to do just that.

I know numerous people who have experienced lasting change through Ryan's influence. He is the best counselor/coach I know.

— Al Baker

Reverend, President of Presbyterian Evangelistic Fellowship (PEF)

Since beginning work with Ryan in 2022, I've experienced meaningful growth in how I lead, make decisions, and handle pressure in a demanding medical setting. His Scriptural insights, thoughtful questions, and faith-informed perspective have consistently met me where I am and helped me see both myself and my circumstances more clearly. The time has been both honest and encouraging, and it has positively shaped how I show up for my patients, my family, and the future I'm building.

— M.P.

Surgeon