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Ryan Scott, PhD

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Founder at RJS Insight Group
📍 Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Ryan is a retired Army Aviation Colonel, author, and executive leadership coach with over two decades of experience in high-stakes environments. As the founder of RJS Insight Group, he helps organizations create clarity and navigate complexity. He holds a PhD from North Carolina State University and has advised senior leaders at the Pentagon.

He is the author of the book "Why We Paint Rocks" and has a second installment in the series scheduled for release in June 2026.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Leadership Development
His career is dedicated to developing leaders, from commanding Army aviation units to his current work as an executive coach and founder of RJS Insight Group.
Crisis Leadership
Draws on extensive experience advising senior military and civilian leaders at the Pentagon on risk, crisis response, and high-stakes organizational decision-making.
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Career

Work history

11-2025
Founder
RJS Insight Group
7-2025
Executive Leadership Coach
Georgetown University
7-2025 - 2-2026
Executive Leadership Coach
Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies
4-2024 - 11-2025
Division Chief (N2C3)
The Joint Staff
7-2023 - 4-2024
Branch Chief (CBRNE)
The Joint Staff
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Education
8-2018 - 5-2023
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
North Carolina State University
6-2013 - 6-2014
Master's degree
U.S. Army School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS)
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