Since 1991, Odyssey Teams has been a global force in leadership development and team building, proudly based in Chico, CA, with a strong presence in the San Francisco Bay Area. Backed by over 30 years of experience, our expert facilitators deliver powerful in-person, virtual, and hybrid programs that elevate organizations and ignite potential. Whether it’s core trainings like Leadership Essentials or purpose-driven experiences like Build-a-Hand, every program we deliver weaves in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to inspire collaboration, empathy, and meaning. With 80% of our clients returning or coming through referrals, we’re proud to create lasting impact through experiential workshops and innovative DIY kits.

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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 cooked up this Odyssey Teams many moons ago and has found a way to keep improving with every client and group with which he engages. Challenge him, trust him and then get out of the way and let him do his thing. You won’t be disappointed.

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Lain Hensley

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

Everyone wants to be Lain Hensley’s friend and listen to his podcast You Go First. 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.

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Todd Demorest

Chief Facilitation Officer / Program Facilitator 

Todd Demorest has shared his wisdom with the top brass of almost every company out there, showing them that even if life is challenging, it has a brilliance that must be celebrated. He has seen it all and talks straight about life, work, and business to some of the best.

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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 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
Wellsfargo

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