Corporate Speaker

If you are seeking a corporate speaker to uplift your workplace environment, then you are in for an approach unlike others.

Ryan Sallans has been serving corporate America for the past 20 years as a transgender speaker and human growth and development expert. He helps organizations navigate change, strengthen leadership, and build cultures where people perform at their best by blending deeply personal lived experience with workplace culture engagement.

Ryan works closely with Inclusion and Diversity Officers, Human Resources, and Employee Resource Groups, and tailors all programming to your individual engagement needs.

“Ryan is an excellent ambassador of the Transgender community, and is a great resource for organizations looking to advance their LGBT inclusion agendas.”

~LGBT and Allies Network – Standard Chartered Bank

Read the rest of Standard Chartered Bank’s testimony here.

Some Past Clients Utilizing Ryan as a Corporate Speaker Include:

Procter & Gamble
KPMG
Standard Chartered Bank
Mutual of Omaha
LPL Financial
Michigan Economic Development Corp
Pablo Group
Union Pacific
Berkshire Hathaway
Castle & Cooke
Conagra
Betsson
Nokia
Alcatel-Lucent
Level 3 Communications
Guardian
Physicians Insurance
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Express Scripts
PTC
Fluent, Inc
Tenable
Heartland Payment Systems
National Credit Union Administration
US Department of Energy
Skokie Park District

“I had the pleasure to collaborate with Ryan on two occasions, as part of EQUAL!’s efforts to foster greater inclusiveness within Nokia. I personally received very positive feedback from colleagues in all parts of Nokia around the globe, sparking discussions and greater understanding. I definitely look forward to more of these sessions.”

Jerome Meyer – EQUAL! (Nokia)

Opening Plenary for Federal Dispute Resolution Training

Many corporations have questions surrounding how they can break down gender barriers in the workplace. Including how to support transgender employees, customers and clients. Ryan has served major corporations across the globe and can provide tangible examples of structural changes, including: policy implementation, educational sessions, and branding.

Known as one of many transgender corporate speakers and consultants, Ryan creatively combines his own personal experience with his professional background and knowledge. He helps companies navigate ways to create effective change. He has found over the years that the best way to provide support is through programming that includes open and caring conversations.

Programs and Services for the LGBTQ Community in Brockton, MA, The Rainbow Times, April 5, 2018

How to Manage a Job Search as a Transgender Candidate, U.S. News, April 3, 2014

New York Can Pass Same-Sex Marriage But Not Trans* Protections: How GENDA Died, AutoStraddle, January 20, 2014

“There was a point when I scanned the room when Ryan was discussing a very difficult point in his life and I could see not one, but many eyes in the room welling up with tears. To have this type of emotional reaction from an audience is the sign of an amazing speaker.”

– Jon Marquardt, Assistant Superintendent of Recreation, Skokie Park District

See the rest of John’s testimony here.

I Support You . . . In the Workplace

Co-Workers When You Hear Someone Make an Inappropriate Statement:

Inform the person that made the inappropriate statement that you were offended. (Share how their statement made you personally feel.)
Provide the reason why you were offended and how it can be harmful to other people.
If someone who is transgender heard the statements, check in with them privately to see how they are doing.
If someone is being harassed, encourage them to speak with human resources or (if a student) a teacher or school counselor.

Human Resources and Managers Ways to Create More Inclusive Environments:

Allow access to restrooms that align with a person’s gender identity.
Change an employees name badge, email or other identifying documents to reflect name, (even if different from legal name). (Employees should be informed that payroll will have to reflect a person’s legal name).
Support LGBTQ Resource Groups within a company.
Review insurance policies to see if transition-related care is part of the included coverage. (Establishments that have added transition-related care to their policies have not seen an increase in expenses for the company or employees.)
Organize gender diversity training for coworkers, managers and supervisors.

2026 Speaking Events
11/20/2026
Transgender Day of Remembrance | Keynote Speaker | Dayton, OH
06/18/2026
Celebrating You: Navigating Identity and Embracing Authenticity at Work | Pride Month Speaker | Private Company | Virtual
04/19/2026
Resilience through Life Challenges | Featured Speaker | Out of the Darkness Walk | University of Nebraska-Lincoln
2025 EVENTS
12/16/2025
Orientation and Gender Development and Healthcare | Nebraska Medicine Department of Social Work | Virtual
11/20/2025
Staying Resilient: Staying Connected | Transgender Day of Remembrance | Star City Pride | Lincoln, NE
10/07/2025
Chiles v. Salazar Event | Nebraska College of Law | University of Nebraska | Lincoln,
08/06/2025
What to Know About Orientation and Gender | OB/GYN Grand Rounds Lecture | University of Nebraska Medicine | Omaha, NE
03/31/2025
Brilliant Insight: A man's journey of leading with openness and empathy | Speaker | Transgender Day of Visibility | Raymond James | Virtual
03/07/2025
Finding Me: Finding We | Keynote Speaker | No Limits Student Research Conference | University of Nebraska-Lincoln
02/27/2025
Eating Disorders, Trauma and Trans Bodies | Speaker for Eating Disorders Awareness Week | FORGE | Virtual