Welcome to EQualifyed, LLC, your trusted partner in personal and professional development.  

EQualifyed is a relationship and wellbeing-focused training and consulting firm that leverages the powerful framework of emotional intelligence to transform the way people communicate and relate to others. Our founder, Ryan West, brings a wealth of experience as a former Corporate Training Director and Master’s level Organizational Psychology practitioner. At EQualifyed, we specialize in the art of Emotionally Intelligent Communication. 

Is your organization facing any of the following challenges?

• Frequent miscommunications and misunderstandings within teams or between departments.
• Interpersonal conflicts that are disrupting harmony, team morale, and productivity.
• Conflict resolution strategies are not working, or do not exist.  
• Customer satisfaction scores do not reflect your company’s values and mission to deliver exceptional service.
• Exceptionally talented employees who report feeling “stuck” and are struggling to achieve their full potential.  

If any of these challenges resonate with you, EQualifyed is your partner in overcoming them. Our expert training, guidance, and customized solutions are designed to help you and your organization tackle these pain points head-on, leading to improved communication, stronger relationships, and greater success.

Ryan West, MS, CEAP, CFI
Founder and President              EQualifyed, LLC

Ryan has been a student and practitioner of personality theories, nonverbal communication (body language), and emotional intelligence (EQ) for almost two decades collectively, and a keen observer of human behavior his entire life. He firmly believes that positive intrapersonal and interpersonal relationships are the keys to high-performing professionals and teams, effective communication is the vehicle, and EQ is the fuel.

Ryan’s focus includes the parallels that exist between emotional intelligence, Personality Type, and individual and team communication styles. He is certified to professionally administer and interpret EQ-i 2.0® and EQ 360® assessments and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®. Ryan is also a Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI) through the International Association of Interviewers, specializing in body language and facial expression analysis. He holds a master’s degree in psychology with an organizational concentration and is currently pursuing his doctorate in education (D.Ed.), workforce education and development track, from Penn State University. Ryan is honored to learn from and work alongside world-class faculty and thought leaders in the education field. 

Additionally, having served as a counselor and workplace consultant for a regional co-occurring disorders treatment provider for over 10 years, Ryan is strongly aware of the link between employee health and wellbeing and employee performance. He maintains his Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP®) credential and is the current President of the Indiana Chapter of the Employee Assistance Professional’s Association. Ryan resides in a northwest suburb of Indianapolis with his wife and three children. Of all of his credentials, husband and father are the most important. 

Our mission is to empower you and your team with the knowledge and skills necessary to overcome personal and professional challenges, enhance working relationships, and achieve unparalleled success. At EQualifyed, we believe that success is a journey, not a destination. That’s why we provide ongoing support and guidance to our clients, ensuring that they continue to thrive long after our initial engagement is complete. Here’s how we help:

 “I’ve had the pleasure of sitting through multiple EQualifyed trainings over the years: Myers-Briggs, non-verbal communication training, and microexpression training. I’m always amazed at Ryan’s competence and ability to make challenging topics unbelievably digestible. With each training, our team not only walks away entertained, they are excited to immediately practice what they learned at the office, and also at home. I cannot recommend Ryan highly enough! The one warning I would issue is that if you have him present once, be prepared to have your staff begging to have him back to train again each year.”

—Dustin W., Managing Partner | Financial Services Industry

“Our collaboration with EQualifyed has resulted in measurable improvement in emotional intelligence, communication, and leadership skills. We have worked with Ryan on multiple occasions and he delivers EVERY TIME! His depth of knowledge and dynamic delivery style engage even the most skeptical attendee. Content is custom-tailored to meet our organization’s needs and focuses on applicable takeaways that our team members immediately put into effective and ongoing practice. The most frequent comment on our post-workshop surveys is, “When is he coming back??”

—Darby F., Director of Learning & Development | Federal Credit Union

“As the CEO of major US corporations, I have worked with many companies. EQualifyed is far and away the best. They don’t just sell me a program – they work with me to determine EXACTLY what I need and what I want to accomplish. They are more like a partner than a vendor. I highly recommend them.”

—Wendell L., CEO

“I recently had the opportunity to participate in Ryan West training with EQualifyed. Wow, what an eye-opener. Within a few short hours of training, Ryan helped me read others’ facial expressions and body language like I never thought possible. I am in a client-facing career and I have found the training has helped me pay attention to the subtle expressions clients often express during our engagements. This allows me to tailor my client interactions to ensure I am meeting the clients’ true needs. I would highly recommend EQualifyed’s nonverbal communication training to anyone, especially if they work face-to-face with clients.”

—Ray H., CFP & Wealth Advisor

“Ryan is one of the most engaging speakers we have ever partnered with. Whether the topic is simple or complicated, he educates his audience at their learning level. He has represented our brand extraordinarily well and we always receive fantastic feedback on the presentations he has performed for us.”

—John C., CEO | Health & Wellness Industry