Chance Ryon

Hi, I’m Chance Ryon!

I help organizations design people-powered systems that make work better—for everyone.

With more than a decade of experience in higher education and purpose-driven organizations, I’ve led initiatives that reshape how teams onboard, engage, and grow. Whether I’m building a strategic operations plan or leading a workshop on inclusive leadership, I bring clarity, empathy, and systems thinking to the work of culture change.

As a Gallup-Certified CliftonStrengths Coach and nationally recognized facilitator, I’ve partnered with universities, nonprofits, and corporate teams to turn cultural values into daily practice. My programs focus on helping people feel connected, seen, and a genuine sense of belonging as they grow.

My work is rooted in one simple belief: belonging, connection, and growth aren’t perks—they’re the foundation of meaningful work.

I currently lead employee experience and operations strategy at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, where I live with an ever-evolving recipe book, a yoga mat that gets regular use, and a healthy appreciation for reality TV.

Let’s build something better—together.

What I Bring to the Table

People-Centered Strategy

I design systems with people at the core—building structures that support belonging, growth, and meaningful work.

Clarity & Calm in Complexity

I bring structure to ambiguity, helping organizations navigate change with confidence, compassion, and clear next steps.

Culture as Daily Practice

For me, culture isn’t a one-time initiative—it’s embedded in rituals, processes, and everyday interactions that shape how people feel and perform.

Operations with Heart

I pair strategic thinking with empathy, ensuring the solutions I build are not only scalable, but human-centered and sustainable.

Core Services

  • Focus groups, survey analysis, insight synthesis, and executive-ready reporting with actionable recommendations.

  • Coaching services for emerging, mid-level, and executive leaders, often paired with strengths assessments and growth plans.

  • Ideal for small orgs in transition—offering behind-the-scenes support on team design, hiring, internal comms, and more.

  • End-to-end creation or refresh of onboarding journeys—from pre-day-one through the first 90 days.

  • Custom sessions like CliftonStrengths Discovery, Fierce Conversations, #IamRemarkable, Appreciation at Work, and leadership retreats.

  • Modular, cohort-based programs tailored to your client’s culture and goals.

Let’s work together.

If you're building a team or initiative that’s rethinking the future of work — let’s talk. I’d love to learn more about what you’re creating and how I can help.