Ryan Montis: Professional Biography

 

Ryan Montis is a transformational business coach, sought-after conference speaker, and innovative NLP trainer who empowers hypnotherapists, coaches, and practitioners to build six-figure practices through authentic client attraction strategies.

 

Drawing on a remarkable background that spans military service, investigative work, and deep expertise in subconscious psychology, Ryan has developed a distinctive approach to business growth that eliminates the stress of constant social media marketing and positions coaches to attract premium clients with simple strategies.

 

Since launching his coaching and training enterprise in 2019, Ryan has built a thriving business that he has sustained and grown each year.

 

His impact spans across continents, with thousands of followers, subscribers, and students trained, certified, and mentored worldwide in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Hypnotherapy, Time Line Therapy™ Techniques, strategic business development, and more.

 

What sets Ryan apart is his commitment to teaching not just the technical skills of the subconscious mind, but the business acumen and mindset required for coaches and entrepreneurs to thrive in an increasingly competitive landscape.

 

Professional Credentials & Expertise

 

Ryan holds multiple advanced certifications in the transformational fields he teaches:

• Master Practitioner & Trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (ABNLP)
• Master Practitioner & Trainer of Hypnotherapy (ABH)
• Master Practitioner & Trainer of Time Line Therapy™ Trainer (TLTA)
• Master Practitioner & Trainer of NLP Coaching (ABNLP-C)

 

His academic foundation is equally robust, completed with honors across multiple disciplines: Police Foundations, Public & Private Investigations, and Paralegal Studies—training that sharpened his analytical mind and understanding of human psychology.

 

A Unique Path: From Soldier and Investigator to Transformation Expert

 

What distinguishes Ryan's approach is the wisdom he brings from his previous careers. As a veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, where he served five years in Armoured Reconnaissance with the Governor General's Horse Guards (Toronto), Ryan developed discipline, strategic thinking, and leadership under pressure. His previous career as a licensed Private Investigator operating in Ontario and Quebec—specializing in undercover operations, surveillance, and corporate fraud investigation—honed his ability to uncover hidden patterns, identify what's really happening beneath the surface, and solve complex problems.

 

These experiences infuse Ryan's teaching with practical wisdom: he understands how to observe people, identify underlying motivations, and navigate high-stakes situations with composure. He applies these insights to help coaches understand their clients' unspoken needs and position themselves as trusted experts.

 

Speaking Engagements & Industry Leadership

 

Ryan is recognized as a key voice in coaching, NLP, and Hypnotherapy communities, having presented at some of the industry's most prestigious conferences:

• HypnoThoughts Live (The world's largest hypnosis conference)—featured speaker in 2024, 2025, and 2026.
• Michigan International Hypnosis Conference, 2024 & 2025
• Dave Elman Hypnosis Conference
• Mike Mandel Hypnosis Academy—guest trainer & speaker
• University of Guelph—guest speaker & contributor
• Pykthos Business Mastermind—faculty member alongside industry luminaries Mike Mandel, Chris Thompson, Timothy September, Lori Hammond, and Anthony Serino

 

His presence as faculty in the Pykthos Mastermind reflects his standing as one of the top coaching and business growth experts specifically serving the hypnotherapy and coaching industries.

 

Podcast & Media Appearances

 

Ryan regularly appears as a featured guest and expert commentator on leading podcasts and interviews:

• Online Business By Design Podcast—on scaling businesses through strategic partnerships
• Non-Social Media Strategies for Hypnotists (HypnoThoughts Live 2024)—how to expand client bases beyond social platforms
• Silence the Imposter Monster (Trancy Pants)—overcoming fear and taking bold action
• Restful Mind Exclusive Interview—his journey from investigator and soldier to transformation expert
• Hypno-Travelers Podcast (Episode 27)—the "Missions and Movement" methodology
• Growing Your Business Outside of Social Media—scaling without traditional marketing constraints
• Unfuck Your Mind Podcast—confidence and business success mindset
• Trauma & Transcendence Podcast—collaboration, community, and overcoming PTSD
• Do The Thing Challenge (Stacey Lauren)—featured marketing expert on challenge-based business growth
• No Excuses Coaching Podcast—revenue optimization and business sustainability
• Multiple appearances on Hypnosis Hero - Get Hypnotized Through The Screen and other specialty programs
• And many more...

 

Signature Programs & Methodologies

 

Ryan has created several transformative programs designed to solve specific problems faced by coaches and hypnotherapists:

• The AAA Bootcamp (Adopt An Audience)—designed specifically for hypnotherapists, coaches, and NLP practitioners struggling to attract consistent, high-paying clients (Now part of Game-Changer Academy).
• The ENGAGE Mastermind—a freedom-focused community featuring monthly masterclasses from Ryan and guest experts on business growth, client attraction, NLP, hypnosis, marketing, sales, and mindset (Enrolment now closed).
• Sales Without Selling System—a proprietary approach that teaches coaches to attract pre-sold clients without aggressive sales tactics, fundamentally changing how practitioners approach client acquisition (Now part of Game-Changer Academy).
• Mission & Movement Framework—his signature methodology for combining mission-driven business philosophy with strategic client attraction (Now part of Game-Changer Academy).

 

Global Impact & Community Building

 

Ryan's work has reached students from 20+ countries, creating ripple effects of transformation far beyond his immediate circle. His emphasis on community, collaboration, and mutual support has become a hallmark of his teaching philosophy—he believes that the strongest practitioners are those who lift others up and build together rather than compete in isolation.

His commitment to continuous learning is exemplified by his commitment to ongoing learning, demonstrating that mastery is a lifelong journey and that true leaders remain perpetual students.

 

Why Practitioners Choose Ryan

 

Those who work with Ryan consistently cite his rare combination of technical mastery, practical business acumen, warmth, and genuine investment in their success. He doesn't simply teach frameworks—he mentors entrepreneurs through the mindset shifts and implementation required to actually change their lives and businesses. His background crossing military discipline, investigative insight, legal precision, and transformational psychology creates a uniquely powerful teaching presence.