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Ryan Small positions innovation at the heart of performance coaching, empowering high-achievers to generate breakthroughs by blending instinctive action with strategic discovery. Through his Solution Sandbox practice, he helps clients innovate their way past obstacles — working from refined gut-level decisions, systematically navigating hurdles by removing friction or revealing overlooked opportunities, and achieving success by “tripping over solutions” rather than forcing rigid plans. This innovation-first framework transforms complex challenges into elegant, actionable advances that deliver measurable results in both athletic and executive arenas.Drawing from a diverse background as a former collegiate Division I and professional athlete and a 2X CEO, Ryan developed an intuitive understanding of high-pressure performance that later informed his executive leadership. He has also contributed strategic oversight as a board member for multiple software companies and nonprofit organizations, advising on innovation dilemmas and organizational challenges.Today, Ryan’s coaching translates these experiences into targeted support for professional athletes and collegiate athletes seeking mental and performance edges, as well as CEOs tackling strategy and innovation roadblocks. His method emphasizes practical innovation: encouraging openness to serendipitous discoveries, focusing on targeted friction removal, and co-creating customized strategies that feel instinctive yet deliver outsized impact. Clients report accelerated clarity, enhanced resilience, and tangible breakthroughs — whether elevating athletic output or resolving executive-level innovation bottlenecks.

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