Jim Ryan

Motivational coach, speaker, and author Jim Ryan continued pursuing his passion for teaching after receiving his Master’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling from Queens College, New York. After 14 years of counseling and teaching French and Italian to middle school students, Jim decided to shift his interpersonal skills to the business sector.

Now, an Independent Financial Planner for over 25 years and a past president of the Northport Rotary Club, he has served many in his hometown community of Northport, New York. He was named “Man of the Year in Civics” in 2005 by the Times of Northport and is a graduate of “Leadership Huntington” a highly recognized program offered by the Hunting Chamber Foundation.

In 2000 Jim took an opportunity to give back to his community in a different way by volunteering in his local prison system teaching a course in personal development. He has hardly missed one of his Tuesday morning classes in the last 16 years. The success of the program set off a chain of meaningful events that prompted Jim to create several powerful motivational talks and inspired him to author three books…

Simple Happiness: 52 Easy Ways to Lighten Up

Jim Ryan’s Aha Moments

Jim Ryan’s Aha Moments 2

Jim invites his audiences to an inspirational “Aha Moment” every Wednesday morning. These are available free-of-charge by signing up at his website, www.JimRyanTalks.com. He also provides opportunity to become a part of his Simple Happiness Inner Circle, a fee based membership site which offers insights and assignments for those serious about living a happier more joy-filled life. Go to Jim’s website to find out more about this innovative coaching program.

Jim continues his motivational speaking career as he addresses audience small and large across the country. He has inspired tens of thousands, by sharing his Simple Happiness message,

“You can live your best life now.” With his wit, candor, songs and anecdotes, Jim has a unique ability to turn profound life-changing concepts into easily understood solutions that reach

the heart of his audiences.

Jim delivers workshops, keynote addresses, weekend retreats to people and groups who want to learn and apply his Simple Happiness message.