For over three decades, Odyssey Teams has been a global catalyst for leadership development and team building—proudly rooted in Chico, CA, with a strong presence in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Our expert facilitators deliver dynamic in-person, virtual, and hybrid programs that elevate organizations and unlock human potential. From foundational trainings like Leadership Essentials to transformative experiences like Build-a-Hand®, our programs are designed to do more than teach—they inspire. Many of our offerings integrate Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), turning team-building into meaningful action that fosters empathy, collaboration, and purpose. With 80% of our clients returning or arriving through referrals, we’re honored to be a trusted partner in creating lasting impact. Whether through immersive workshops or innovative DIY kits, Odyssey Teams helps organizations lead with heart, connect with purpose, and make a difference that ripples far beyond the workplace

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Meet Our Keynote Speakers

Our keynote speakers bring unparalleled expertise, engaging audiences through storytelling, metaphors, and interactive experiences. With decades of experience across industries like Microsoft, Oracle, and Shell, they inspire transformation in leadership and team dynamics.

Bill John

President / CEO/ Co-Founder / Program Facilitator

Bill John founded Odyssey Teams with a bold vision and a deep belief in the power of experiential learning. Decades later, he continues to evolve the work—refining each program through meaningful engagement with every client and team. He’s the kind of leader you can challenge, trust, and then step aside to watch something remarkable unfold. Bill brings insight, authenticity, and a spark that transforms ordinary moments into lasting impact.

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Program Facilitator

Lain Hensley

Head Dream Chaser / COO / Co-Founder / Program Facilitator

Lain Hensley has a rare gift—he sees the magic in people before they see it in themselves. He’s generous, sharp, and relentlessly focused on making things better. That’s why people don’t just admire him—they want to be around him. His podcast, You Go First, is a powerful blend of leadership, vulnerability, and inspiration. If you’re ready to lead with purpose, start there. Lain will help you believe.

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Todd Demorest

Chief Facilitation Officer / Program Facilitator 

Todd Demorest has sat across from the top brass of nearly every major company—not to impress, but to illuminate. He’s lived the highs, weathered the lows, and brings a rare blend of candor and compassion to conversations about life, leadership, and what really matters. Todd doesn’t sugarcoat the challenges. He celebrates the brilliance within them. His straight talk resonates with executives, entrepreneurs, and everyday leaders alike—because it’s real, it’s earned, and it sticks.

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Meet Our Team

We are ordinary people with extraordinary dreams of what is possible when people learn to give their best. Headquartered in Chico, CA with offices in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Kim

Jonas

Ross

Krystal

Leticia

Michelle

Katie

Kelsey

Jamie

Taylor

Rylee

Whitney

Jeremy

Nick

Sarah

Cynthia

Suzanne

Carol

Chau

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So many employees have approached me to say how moved they were by by the bike build. It was such a positive lesson on working together and asking for help. The afternoon left a mark on everyone who participated in such a positive way.

-- Cindy Silva
Ariat International, Inc

We really had an opportunity to know each other better and to have some fun together in a way that increases our commitment to work together effectively. But the biggest payoff of all was the combined feeling of having accomplished something with such an impact to people around the world.

-- Jean E. Deering
Wells Fargo

The mosaic exercise is one of my favorite things I’ve ever done in Corporate America! What a beautiful outcome from such a simple but effective exercise.

-- Jen Matlock
AbbVie