Coaching with Ryan Simbai Jenkins

RYAN SIMBAI JENKINS

Rare Insight from the Source – Where Tribal Life Meets Global Experience

Ryan Jenkins was born in Papua New Guinea to parents working in the medical field. His mother, anthropologist Dr. Carol Jenkins, famously discovered the Hagahai people—an uncontacted indigenous tribe—introducing him early to the power of holistic healing systems. Witnessing trance-based practices that addressed both body and mind left a lasting impression on how he views transformation.

A third-culture citizen, Ryan grew up across France, Bangladesh, Australia, the U.S., Cambodia, Thailand, the Netherlands, and Spain. This global upbringing gave him a deep appreciation for how cultures, communities, and individuals are interconnected—each influencing and shaping the other in dynamic feedback loops.

Originally pursuing a career in the performing arts, Ryan studied at the Duke Ellington School for the Arts in Washington, D.C., and the Rotterdam Conservatory (CODARTS) in the Netherlands. A serious hand injury during his studies became a turning point: conventional treatment failed, but self-hypnosis restored his playing ability almost instantly. This personal breakthrough sparked decades of study in meditation, NLP, coaching, and diverse psychological modalities.

Today, Ryan brings a systems lens to leadership, helping organizations navigate complexity with clarity and resilience. He believes that like living ecosystems, organizations thrive when they integrate diverse perspectives, foster adaptability, and honor the interdependence of their people and structures.

With a unique blend of global perspective, creative background, and deep knowledge of human development, Ryan designs environments where both individuals and systems can flourish—transforming challenges into opportunities for sustainable growth.