We've been told our programs last a lifetime.

Helping Hands™

Imagine life without a hand. During this award-winning corporate team building program, your team will build prosthetic hands needed by amputees around the world. Life-changing moments can be created while learning valuable lessons in perspective, purpose-driven work and customer-centric thinking. (Seen in/on: Fox Business, Huffington Post and Successful Meetings)
The Board Meeting

Not just building skateboards for underprivileged kids, but building them alongside the children. If you are trying to teach creativity, innovation, customer-centricity and collaboration, this is it. “At the end of the day I think the best in people comes out when they get to do for others.” Tom Bickes CEO Employ Bridge.
Playhouse Challenge

Your teams will assemble and customize dream playhouses for kids in need. Hammers, nails and paint will turn imagination into reality. The steps are simple, but the impact of presenting your playhouses to the actual children is impossible to describe. “The creativity of my leaders was awesome!” Gina Valenti, Vice President, Brand Hospitality, Hilton.
Life Cycles

The Odyssey bike building program was the first to ever combine bike and team building into one.“This is the most powerful customer service program I have ever attended.” James Terry-Sr. Leadership Team, Honeywell

our change agents

Bill John

There ain’t nothin’ Bill John can’t do. Seriously. If you asked him to make a rocket out of a palm tree, it might take him a while, but he’d find a way. Bill’s one of those guys who’s just naturally good at things. Athletics. Business. Inventing. He has seen the world and it has seen him. After almost 30 years of standing in front of groups… expect his best and you won’t be disappointed. Bill cooked up this Odyssey many moons ago and has found a way to keep improving with every client and group he stares down. Challenge him, trust him and then get out of the way and let him do his thing. You won’t be disappointed.

Bill John
CEO / Co-Founder

Lain Hensley
COO / Co-Founder and
Head Dream Chaser

Todd Demorest
Chief Facilitation Officer

Kim Clary
Director of Client Success
Lain Hensley

Everyone wants to be Lain Hensley’s friend and chase their own dreams alongside him. Lain is one of those rare people who sees what people often don’t see in themselves. The beautiful beginner. The sacred wonder. He’ll reveal your magic and he’ll get you to believe. He is generous, smart, and oriented to making things better. Lain has been seen on Fox Business and has written for Huffington Post, The Guardian, Successful Meetings and Entrepreneur Magazine. He tells his truth and people soak it up. After he kicked cancer’s ass a few years ago, he decided to step it up a notch. Hold onto your heart and your hat as Lain brings his best to each moment as he transforms your group and life.

Bill John
CEO / Co-Founder

Lain Hensley
COO / Co-Founder and
Head Dream Chaser

Todd Demorest
Chief Facilitation Officer

Kim Clary
Director of Client Success
Todd Demorest

Todd Demorest has had a life-long affair with the mischievous ingenuity of his own intention. He wakes up with it every morning. Takes it dancing through his work in life. And wraps his arms around it at home. For the past 30 years, he has affirmed, “I feel good today!”. He has shared his wisdom with the top brass of almost every company you can think of and has shown them that even if life is challenging, it has a brilliance that must be celebrated. With over 2 million miles with just one airline, he has seen it all and passes along straight talk about life, work, and business. His name has become a verb around the Odyssey HQ. It means to work with integrity and great detail. Todd does not miss anything and expects the very best of himself in everything he does.

Bill John
CEO / Co-Founder

Lain Hensley
COO / Co-Founder and
Head Dream Chaser

Todd Demorest
Chief Facilitation Officer

Kim Clary
Director of Client Success
Kim Clary

Kim Clary’s smile and infectious laugh will be the first things to make you gravitate towards her, but it’s her ability to bring out the best in you that makes you want more. You will likely not even realize it’s happening. She is flat-out fun from start to finish. Kim is no beginner at giving back and making things better. She started a non-profit in her hometown of Santa Cruz-“THE CORE”-which focused on giving youth of the area a place to be safe and learn about life away from drugs and risky behaviors. There is actually an award named in her honor. Yup, she’s a pretty big deal. As Director of Client Success with Odyssey Teams, she fights for you and makes visions a reality because it’s just who she is and how she rolls.

Bill John
CEO / Co-Founder

Lain Hensley
COO / Co-Founder and
Head Dream Chaser

Todd Demorest
Chief Facilitation Officer

Kim Clary
Director of Client Success

Healing Odyssey 501c3 Women with Cancer Retreat

Odyssey Teams - Chico Matrix Volleyball Club (501-C3)

"If you really think about it, you touched 970 people who are at one of those most impressionable points in their lives. I’m very confident that the wisdom and emotion you shared with them will positively impact their careers."

Jenna Ballestrino - Director - Microsoft Academy for College Hires (MACH)

Odyssey Teams

2018-11-15T23:00:51+00:00

Jenna Ballestrino - Director - Microsoft Academy for College Hires (MACH)

"If you really think about it, you touched 970 people who are at one of those most impressionable points in their lives. I’m very confident that the wisdom and emotion you shared with them will positively impact their careers."

https://odysseyteams.com/testimonials/12249/

"Since quality time together as a management team is difficult to come by, it was not easy to convince everyone that spending an afternoon away from the tactical necessities of business planning would be well spent. By the end of the afternoon, however, and even still today (3 months later), our team unanimously voted the 3 hours with Odyssey was the most beneficial part of the meeting."

Julie C. - VP, Partner & Industry Relations - BCD Meeting & Incentives

Odyssey Teams

2018-11-15T23:01:18+00:00

Julie C. - VP, Partner & Industry Relations - BCD Meeting & Incentives

"Since quality time together as a management team is difficult to come by, it was not easy to convince everyone that spending an afternoon away from the tactical necessities of business planning would be well spent. By the end of the afternoon, however, and even still today (3 months later), our team unanimously voted the 3 hours with Odyssey was the most beneficial part of the meeting."

https://odysseyteams.com/testimonials/12250/

"Having done events all over the world and many teambuilding exercises, I must say that I may not be able to top the experience we had with Odyssey. Building unity, teamwork, collaboration....seeing your co-workers as moms and dads, brothers and sisters.....real people, extending beyond themselves to help others, has been priceless."

Kristen Muckleroy - Sr. Marketing Manager - Fiberlink Communications

Odyssey Teams

2018-11-15T23:01:40+00:00

Kristen Muckleroy - Sr. Marketing Manager - Fiberlink Communications

"Having done events all over the world and many teambuilding exercises, I must say that I may not be able to top the experience we had with Odyssey. Building unity, teamwork, collaboration....seeing your co-workers as moms and dads, brothers and sisters.....real people, extending beyond themselves to help others, has been priceless."

https://odysseyteams.com/testimonials/12251/

"The Helping Hands event structure + the personal connection to the prosthetic hands have left a lasting impression on our team. Many people still reference the event 90 days later."

Megan A. Westman - Organization & Talent Development Leader - GE Lighting

Odyssey Teams

2018-11-15T23:02:03+00:00

Megan A. Westman - Organization & Talent Development Leader - GE Lighting

"The Helping Hands event structure + the personal connection to the prosthetic hands have left a lasting impression on our team. Many people still reference the event 90 days later."

https://odysseyteams.com/testimonials/12252/

“While being a realistic help for others, it also incorporated important elements of leadership/teamwork that we were able to see in a unique manner.”

Melissa Hoang - GE Lighting

Odyssey Teams

2018-11-15T23:02:20+00:00

Melissa Hoang - GE Lighting

“While being a realistic help for others, it also incorporated important elements of leadership/teamwork that we were able to see in a unique manner.”

https://odysseyteams.com/testimonials/12253/

"Mission accomplished! The session exceeded every expectation I had creating a unity with our teams and connecting people in meaningful and thought provoking inner soul searching ways."

Michelle Stokes - Merck

Odyssey Teams

2018-11-15T23:02:38+00:00

Michelle Stokes - Merck

"Mission accomplished! The session exceeded every expectation I had creating a unity with our teams and connecting people in meaningful and thought provoking inner soul searching ways."

https://odysseyteams.com/testimonials/12254/

"You left us with a common language and things in which we can build upon."

Pete Brunner - BCSI

Odyssey Teams

2018-11-15T23:02:55+00:00

Pete Brunner - BCSI

"You left us with a common language and things in which we can build upon."

https://odysseyteams.com/testimonials/12255/

"You wowed everyone, feedback from executives to new team members has been phenomenal and the lessons learned will be lasting."

Ralph S. Henderson - President Nurse and Allied Staffing, - AMN Healthcare

Odyssey Teams

2018-11-15T23:03:14+00:00

Ralph S. Henderson - President Nurse and Allied Staffing, - AMN Healthcare

"You wowed everyone, feedback from executives to new team members has been phenomenal and the lessons learned will be lasting."

https://odysseyteams.com/testimonials/12256/

“Much to our delight, our participants had a terrific experience with the Helping Hands activity... and spent the remainder of the conference talking about it! The program that Odyssey Teams has developed is by far the most memorable, fulfilling, and moving "teambuilding" experience we have participated in”

Brandy L Szever - Event Planner, Conference & Event Planning - Vanguard

Odyssey Teams

2018-10-16T02:01:05+00:00

Brandy L Szever - Event Planner, Conference & Event Planning - Vanguard

“Much to our delight, our participants had a terrific experience with the Helping Hands activity... and spent the remainder of the conference talking about it! The program that Odyssey Teams has developed is by far the most memorable, fulfilling, and moving "teambuilding" experience we have participated in”

https://odysseyteams.com/testimonials/13/

"We found that working together for such a worthwhile cause gave us perspective on new ways to put our collective and individual talents to use for the good of others while learning important lessons about our own capabilities."

Tim Somers - Directory of Sales Training - Pernod Ricard USA

Odyssey Teams

2018-11-15T23:03:35+00:00

Tim Somers - Directory of Sales Training - Pernod Ricard USA

"We found that working together for such a worthwhile cause gave us perspective on new ways to put our collective and individual talents to use for the good of others while learning important lessons about our own capabilities."

https://odysseyteams.com/testimonials/12257/

"It is a great cause and a great program and the feedback that we received from the team far and away was that it was the best team building event they have ever participated in. Not to forget the perspective, collaboration, and business aspects that were driven home as well. I heard “life changing” on several occasions! It was the perfect way to start out our meeting and really set the tone for what we wanted to accomplish. We all walked away better for it and I’ve never seen so much enthusiasm from this group as they left a meeting like this getting ready to go back and make a difference in their jobs, and their lives!"

Chad Czerniak - Senior NetApp Marketing Manager - Arrow Electronics

Odyssey Teams

2018-10-16T02:01:33+00:00

Chad Czerniak - Senior NetApp Marketing Manager - Arrow Electronics

"It is a great cause and a great program and the feedback that we received from the team far and away was that it was the best team building event they have ever participated in. Not to forget the perspective, collaboration, and business aspects that were driven home as well. I heard “life changing” on several occasions! It was the perfect way to start out our meeting and really set the tone for what we wanted to accomplish. We all walked away better for it and I’ve never seen so much enthusiasm from this group as they left a meeting like this getting ready to go back and make a difference in their jobs, and their lives!"

https://odysseyteams.com/testimonials/14/

"Thank you very much for your help in making my meeting so successful and connecting the dots to all of my key messages in such a meaningful way. I have already recommended to a few others both within and outside the company."

Tracy Tannenbaum - Vice President of Marketing - Heritage Homes

Odyssey Teams

2018-11-15T23:03:56+00:00

Tracy Tannenbaum - Vice President of Marketing - Heritage Homes

"Thank you very much for your help in making my meeting so successful and connecting the dots to all of my key messages in such a meaningful way. I have already recommended to a few others both within and outside the company."

https://odysseyteams.com/testimonials/12258/

"Thank you and your team for two great days of training. I couldn't be more pleased with the training team you assembled, the content and how the material was received by the participants. You listened to our challenges and geared a program that got right to heart of some of our key management/organizational development issues. It was amazing to sit back and watch the light bulbs go on for our managers. I look forward to them taking the learnings back to the work place and applying them."

Christine Stout - Premier Retail Network

Odyssey Teams

2018-10-16T02:01:56+00:00

Christine Stout - Premier Retail Network

"Thank you and your team for two great days of training. I couldn't be more pleased with the training team you assembled, the content and how the material was received by the participants. You listened to our challenges and geared a program that got right to heart of some of our key management/organizational development issues. It was amazing to sit back and watch the light bulbs go on for our managers. I look forward to them taking the learnings back to the work place and applying them."

https://odysseyteams.com/testimonials/15/

"This unique event brought us closer together on many levels, especially as partners in delivering value to our clients"

Merrill Lynch

Odyssey Teams

2018-11-15T23:04:10+00:00

Merrill Lynch

"This unique event brought us closer together on many levels, especially as partners in delivering value to our clients"

https://odysseyteams.com/testimonials/12259/

"I can’t tell you how many people have approached me this week who were so moved by the bike build… so positive, such a great lesson on working together and asking for help, the afternoon left a mark on everyone who participated in such a positive way. Your guidance through the materials was understandable and really relate-able, thank you for speaking to all levels of the organization."

Cindy Silva - Executive Assistant to Beth Cross, CEO - Ariat International Inc.

Odyssey Teams

2018-10-16T02:02:31+00:00

Cindy Silva - Executive Assistant to Beth Cross, CEO - Ariat International Inc.

"I can’t tell you how many people have approached me this week who were so moved by the bike build… so positive, such a great lesson on working together and asking for help, the afternoon left a mark on everyone who participated in such a positive way. Your guidance through the materials was understandable and really relate-able, thank you for speaking to all levels of the organization."

https://odysseyteams.com/testimonials/16/

"In my opinion, your program and facilitation really set the foundation and tone for a very meaningful and impactful two-days of staff retreat—I’m not sure we would have gotten to that level without you kicking it off!"

Megan Moser - Associate Director, Wharton Leadership Program The Wharton School - University of Pennsylvania

Odyssey Teams

2018-11-15T23:04:28+00:00

Megan Moser - Associate Director, Wharton Leadership Program The Wharton School - University of Pennsylvania

"In my opinion, your program and facilitation really set the foundation and tone for a very meaningful and impactful two-days of staff retreat—I’m not sure we would have gotten to that level without you kicking it off!"

https://odysseyteams.com/testimonials/12260/

"Since the program, I have caught myself being myself and working on being a better person, husband, father, co-worker and friend. Perspective is everything..."

Dan Link - SDCDA

Odyssey Teams

2018-11-15T22:58:45+00:00

Dan Link - SDCDA

"Since the program, I have caught myself being myself and working on being a better person, husband, father, co-worker and friend. Perspective is everything..."

https://odysseyteams.com/testimonials/12245/

"I honestly don’t know how you do it but everything you said and did provided the perfect foundation and jumping off point for what our meeting was designed to accomplish. Helping Hands became over the course of the few days we were together the metaphor for how our team aspires to work together."

Julie Person - Head of HR Planning and Service Delivery - Shire

Odyssey Teams

2018-11-15T23:05:00+00:00

Julie Person - Head of HR Planning and Service Delivery - Shire

"I honestly don’t know how you do it but everything you said and did provided the perfect foundation and jumping off point for what our meeting was designed to accomplish. Helping Hands became over the course of the few days we were together the metaphor for how our team aspires to work together."

https://odysseyteams.com/testimonials/12261/

"Thank you for putting together and facilitating a fabulous collaboration exercise in Orlando. We’ve done a lot of different team-building activities and other types of exercises through the years, but this one was simply extraordinary. I have lost count of how many participants have grabbed me or emailed me to tell me how impactful it was to them on a professional and personal level. I was showing my kids last night the pictures we took on our iPhones, and they were amazed."

Elana McFann - United Healthcare

Odyssey Teams

2018-11-15T22:59:00+00:00

Elana McFann - United Healthcare

"Thank you for putting together and facilitating a fabulous collaboration exercise in Orlando. We’ve done a lot of different team-building activities and other types of exercises through the years, but this one was simply extraordinary. I have lost count of how many participants have grabbed me or emailed me to tell me how impactful it was to them on a professional and personal level. I was showing my kids last night the pictures we took on our iPhones, and they were amazed."

https://odysseyteams.com/testimonials/12246/

"We've sung your praises to everyone we know, and I've sent your information to others that would like to do this event for their department events, which speaks volumes in your ability to impact us to our core, and with the right amount of humor."

My-An Le - Project Manager Large Group Account Management - Kaiser Permanente Great Los Angeles

Odyssey Teams

2018-11-15T23:05:21+00:00

My-An Le - Project Manager Large Group Account Management - Kaiser Permanente Great Los Angeles

"We've sung your praises to everyone we know, and I've sent your information to others that would like to do this event for their department events, which speaks volumes in your ability to impact us to our core, and with the right amount of humor."

https://odysseyteams.com/testimonials/12262/

"It touched our team members and they are taking the feeling, connecting to a thought and taking action."

Gretchen Chismar - US Payroll Manager - Honeywell

Odyssey Teams

2018-11-15T22:59:22+00:00

Gretchen Chismar - US Payroll Manager - Honeywell

"It touched our team members and they are taking the feeling, connecting to a thought and taking action."

https://odysseyteams.com/testimonials/12247/

"You did an amazing job of providing reflections on our our day to day attitudes, open communication (with and without words ) and supporting our objective of “continuously cultivating our culture together .The experience of building the hands was deeply emotional and humbling for all. Each one of us can truly make a difference and having the opportunity to make such a life changing impact on another’s life is invaluable to our team. Thank you again for strengthening our team’s relationships, bringing value to life and making a difference for our team and beyond!"

Rosanna

Odyssey Teams

2018-11-15T23:05:36+00:00

Rosanna

"You did an amazing job of providing reflections on our our day to day attitudes, open communication (with and without words ) and supporting our objective of “continuously cultivating our culture together .The experience of building the hands was deeply emotional and humbling for all. Each one of us can truly make a difference and having the opportunity to make such a life changing impact on another’s life is invaluable to our team. Thank you again for strengthening our team’s relationships, bringing value to life and making a difference for our team and beyond!"

https://odysseyteams.com/testimonials/12263/

"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 - AVP Learning & Development Manager, BD/SBS L&D - Wells Fargo

Odyssey Teams

2018-11-15T23:00:30+00:00

Jean E. Deering - AVP Learning & Development Manager, BD/SBS L&D - Wells Fargo

"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."

https://odysseyteams.com/testimonials/12248/

We've been told our programs last a lifetime.

We've been told our programs last a lifetime.

our programs

Our job is to help you build a better team.

Helping Hands™

The Board Meeting

Playhouse Challenge

Life Cycles

our partners

Who we’ve built with along the way.

our change agents

Bill John

Bill John

CEO / Co-Founder

Lain Hensley

COO / Co-Founder andHead Dream Chaser

Todd Demorest

Chief Facilitation Officer

Kim Clary

Director of Client Success

Lain Hensley

Bill John

CEO / Co-Founder

Lain Hensley

COO / Co-Founder andHead Dream Chaser

Todd Demorest

Chief Facilitation Officer

Kim Clary

Director of Client Success

Todd Demorest

Bill John

CEO / Co-Founder

Lain Hensley

COO / Co-Founder andHead Dream Chaser

Todd Demorest

Chief Facilitation Officer

Kim Clary

Director of Client Success

Kim Clary

Bill John

CEO / Co-Founder

Lain Hensley

COO / Co-Founder andHead Dream Chaser

Todd Demorest

Chief Facilitation Officer

Kim Clary

Director of Client Success

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Along the way, we also build a better world.

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COO / Co-Founder and
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Head Dream Chaser

COO / Co-Founder and
Head Dream Chaser

COO / Co-Founder and
Head Dream Chaser