Ryan Tillman

Ryan Tillman, a seasoned Police Officer in Southern California, is the founder of Breaking Barriers United, host of the well-known "#ITSNEEDED" podcast, best-selling Author, and viral YouTube sensation. Corporal Tillman has dedicated his career to bridging the gap between law enforcement and the communities they serve, tackling biases, and reforming modern policing. He is a transformative advocate for equality, an inspirational leader, and a fearless voice for unifying people and resolving conflict.

Today’s leaders face challenges akin to those encountered by law enforcement, navigating the intricate relationships within diverse communities.

Corporal Tillman’s answer? Lead with love. Lead with empathy. Lead with respect. Tillman empowers teams and leaders to lead fearlessly with love, empathy, and respect, driving meaningful change through a focus on communication, leadership, and workplace culture.

Once harboring disdain for law enforcement, Tillman made a remarkable shift, becoming a police officer himself. Leveraging his innate ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds, he has fought biases and reshaped the landscape of modern-day policing.

In a society that often demands choosing sides, Tillman advocates for the lost art of building relationships with those who differ from us. His influence extends beyond his uniform, evident in the immense success of his "#ITSNEEDED" podcast, which has amassed over 60 million views in just over five years. Additionally, he authored "Happy Eyes: Becoming All Things To All People."

Corporal Tillman empowers all who encounter him to remember their WHY and lead with courage.