RYAN HOGARTH
this is me and what I do
In all likelihood you found this website because of one of the three below activities which keep me active and, in a general sense, out of trouble. At first glance it would seem these are completely different areas of interest. They are, however tied together by what they hold in common: People.
At some level each of these activities afford me the opportunity to meet and engage a wide variety of people which is pretty much my favourite thing.
PRO SPEAKER
Since 2010 I have worked in 14 countries and 900 conferences as either a keynote speaker or as an MC, Facilitator or host. The pandemic of 2020 has altered the course of my speaking where I know have a stronger focus on professional and personal adaptation to and coping with the relentless advance of technology. The video below is from one of my talks. You can get the full scoop on my specialty as a speaker by clicking here.
marriage officer
Since 2000 I have presided at over 2300 weddings as a secular, non-religious Marriage Officer. The need for this service continues to grow and the business now has 6 Marriage Officers in 3 cities officiating around 500 weddings a year. More info at www.marriageofficer.co.za
game streamer
What started as a casual leisure activity in 2015 has evolved to playing a significant role in growing the esport of Rocket League in Sub Saharan Africa. It has also informed much of my speaking content on the role that gaming will play in any future ‘metaverse’. I broadcast, play, commentate and do all I can to grow interest in a game that has become the highest paid esport in South Africa. I stream live and create content around this journey on Youtube and Twitch. You can dip in on my channel here: Rocket League Grey Beard
Ryan Hogarth Speaker Professional
After 9 years and 700 conferences Ryan Hogarth is a Speaker Professional.
Introduction to MarriageOfficer.co.za
Everything you need to create a perfect wedding ceremony is right here.
I want to be the oldest Rocket League Grand Champ in the world
Rocket League caster, fanboy and tryhard
From the blog
Lessons from solo: My agreeable nature hurts team work.
I am in the middle of a 30 day 1V1 challenge: I play 1s every day for at least an hour. The goal is to supercede the emotional wreckage that most often comes with this playlist. I'm just over half way through and I feel I am making excellent progress. I'm not...
Shall we play a game?
Affectionately referred to as a "nerdgasm" Ready Player One is the world wide best seller by Ernest Cline and now a movie by Steven Spielberg. It's 1980s pop culture references are a joy. The genius of the story is it will find young fans in the gaming community...
AI – it’ll either deliver us to slavery or make us better humans
Fear has always blocked the road of progress yet at every turn fear has, eventually, turned to opportunity but not before teetering at the edge of regression. The new normal today is transition and change and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is challenging our fears...
Artificial Intelligence & Humanity
Artificial Intelligence, AI, is one of the most hyped subjects in the world today but with good reason. Nothing will challenge our very humaness like AI. I sat down with Steph Vermeulen, EQ guru and Simon Carpenter, Chief Innovation Officer for SAP South Africa, to...