Glenn Murphy, Founder
British-born author, educator, and consultant Glenn Murphy is the Founder of STRESSPROOF. A prolific writer and trainer, Glenn draws from more than two decades of diverse experience in the neurobiology of stress and resilience.
He studied Genetics and Immunology at the University of Aberdeen, and earned a Masters in Science Communication from Imperial College, London. He has written news and feature articles for the science journal Nature, and managed operations and training at the National Museum of Science and Industry (UK). He spent 12 years studying Aikido in Scotland and Japan, and the last 10 years studying conflict, conditioning, and combat with elite, military trainers. And he is the author of more than 17 popular science books, published in more than 20 languages worldwide.
Ryan McCann, Lead Instructor
Meet Ryan McCann, the lead instructor of STRESSPROOF. A jack of all trades with over a decade of experience connecting the mind to the body and stress inoculation.
He earned a B.S. in Textile Engineering from North Carolina State University. He launched his career as a Quality Engineer for medical devices and later shifted into the lighting industry as a technical salesman. Following that experience, he managed projects in a start-up air filter manufacturing company. He spent 11 years studying Chinese Kung Fu, and 6 years studying conflict, conditioning, and combat with elite military trainers. This diverse range of experiences has equipped Ryan with a deep understanding of the challenges that individuals face in high-stress jobs and the importance of stress resilience.
