In this episode of the Leading Boldly Podcast, Matt and Jenny sit down with Ryan Hudson — a true human (and humour) maverick. From being diagnosed with dyslexia at 16, to stumbling into sales and discovering it as his lifeline, Ryan went on to build and lead multiple multi-million-pound businesses. His story is one of resilience, bold decisions, and the power of enthusiasm.

Ryan shares openly about burnout, overcoming self-doubt, and how he learned to act boldly rather than overthink. He reveals the lessons from turning around teams, the importance of mentorship for young people, and his transformative experience at Warrior Camp.

Packed with energy, humour, and practical wisdom, this conversation will inspire anyone looking to lead with courage, connect authentically, and keep climbing — even with a “rucksack full of bricks.”

What you’ll learn in this episode:

· How Ryan went from dyslexia and broken football dreams to top sales success

· Why “sales is a transfer of enthusiasm” and how it shaped his leadership style

· Lessons from building teams in Cyprus and beyond

· Advice for young people on mentorship, mindset, and creativity

· Breakthrough moments from Warrior Camp: fear, vulnerability, and growth

· Why time and love are the most important currencies in leadership

· Ryan’s favourite books, music, and frameworks that shaped his journey

Song - James – Sit down. “If I hadn’t seen such riches I could live with being poor”

Book - Magic of thinking big - David Schwartz

Quote – “To conduct an orchestra you have to turn your back on the crowd”

Tool/Framework - Plan Do Check Review

Restaurant – Simon Rogan https://www.lenclume.co.uk/

Socials:

Ryan Hudson LI https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-hudson-4a328861/

RGH LI https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rgh-group/

RGH IG https://www.instagram.com/thergh_group/

RGH YT https://www.youtube.com/@TheRGHGroup

RGH FB https://www.facebook.com/TheRGHGroup

RGH X https://x.com/TheRGHGroup

Ryan RGH TT https://www.tiktok.com/@therghgroup

Rybeda LI https://www.linkedin.com/company/rybeda-group/

Rybeda IG https://www.instagram.com/rybedagroup/

Rybeda TT https://www.tiktok.com/@rybeda

Rybeda FB https://www.facebook.com/RYBEDAGroup/

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