

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.
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.

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.

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.
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
Director of Client Success
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 is her real gift. She is flat-out fun from start to finish. But her passion for giving and depth of experience is why she is our Director of Client Success.

Jonas
General Manager / Program Facilitator
Jonas is a passionate adventurer who helps keep Odyssey Teams firing on all cylinders. He is a team and leadership development expert specializing in a wide range of experiences and topics for diverse audiences, including corporate leaders, nonprofit and youth organizations. Jonas loves to spend time on a bike, boat or snowy mountain with friends and family.

Ross
Visual Production Specialist
As a polished news and sports broadcaster with over 15 years of experience, Ross spearheads our visual and digital production efforts. His creativity, curiosity, quick wit and engaging personality put program guests at ease, allowing him to capture the energy, emotion and impact at our team building events. Always pushing himself to capture the best story, Ross produces high-quality, engaging videos for Odyssey Teams clients and media outreach efforts.

Krystal
Program Facilitator
Krystal Tingle is a dynamic facilitator, storyteller, and filmmaker for the screen and on stages. She has been a presenter for large corporate meetings, including Oracle Women’s Leadership. Krystal is an award-winning filmmaker, and has created documentary films exploring themes and diverse communities. She has been a community minister for decades, sharing inspirational messages with diverse populations.

Leticia
Finance Manager
Leticia is not your typical number cruncher. Balance sheets are her love language and she is the perfect combination of personal and professional to keep the Odyssey Teams financial engine zipping along. Her dedication, eye for detail and easy-going attitude make her a cherished team member and key part of the Odyssey puzzle. She enjoys cooking, dancing, and spending time with her growing children and husband.

Michelle
Sales Development Representative
Michelle is a passionate and genuine communicator with a background in public relations and social media management. She’s never met a stranger, strives to bring sunshine to a cloudy day, and authentically connects and engages with clients. In her free time, she enjoys biking to the beach with her husband and spending time with her adult children.

Katie
Executive Assistant
Katie’s clear communication and expert multi-tasking skills help Odyssey Teams dream chasers make their ideas come to life. As a seasoned athlete, Katie knows that a positive attitude, teamwork and dreaming big go a long way to achieve goals. In her free time, you can find her on the tennis court or hanging out with her husband and awesome children.

Kelsey
Workplace Operations Coordinator
With a background in business administration, entrepreneurship, and outdoor leadership, Kelsey brings precision and adaptability to the fast-moving world of logistics. Whether it is coordinating complex shipments or ensuring every program detail runs seamlessly, her thoughtful and organized approach keeps everything on track. Outside of work Kelsey enjoys baking, taking photos, and spending time camping and backpacking with family and friends.

Jamie
Office Logistics Assistant
Whether it’s a rocky mountain or a mountain of work, there isn’t anything Jamie can’t conquer. She’s committed to improving Odyssey HQ’s efficiency and works with a positive, team-oriented attitude. She rocks it as a program assistant and is tireless in making sure tools, tiles and team building kits are bagged, boxed, shipped and delivered to U.S. and worldwide locations.

Taylor
You could say that Taylor has Odyssey Teams in her blood. She has participated in more programs than she can count, and manages Odyssey Teams’ marketing efforts. Taylor’s background in organizational communication enables her to see the big picture to connect client goals with program strategies. Her passion for helping others bring their A game makes her a valuable asset at our programs. Taylor is also a talented artist who enjoys biking, rock climbing and backpacking.

Rylee
Workplace Operations Specialist
Rylee first joined Odyssey Teams at 17, helping pack and prepare program supplies. What began as a summer job turned into a lasting role as Workplace Operations Specialist, where Rylee ensures program supplies are carefully packaged and shipped to worldwide locations. Known for always saying “yes” when something needs to be done, Rylee brings reliability, positivity, and team spirit to everything at HQ.

Whitney
Program Facilitator
Whitney, an assistant facilitator with Odyssey since 2007, holds a master’s degree in clinical psychology, and has taught personal growth for 25 years. She is passionate about helping people shift old thought patterns and limiting beliefs. Whitney enjoys adventures with Todd (yes, that Todd) and their two daughters, yoga and a good cup of tea.

Jeremy
Program Facilitator
Jeremy is a self-described addict of potential and dealer of hope. He’s as real and authentic as it gets. As an engaging speaker, Jeremy blends interactive personal stories, humor and live music to communicate that no matter what your circumstance, it’s possible to Hope More, Learn More, Love More. This “Hope Dealer” has made a life of redefining possibility for thousands of participants who experience his programs.

Nick
Program Facilitator
Nick’s impactful programs tackle workplace mental well-being. His journey from despair and addiction to a purposeful life forms the basis of organizational mental health initiatives. With extensive experience in delivering programs to diverse groups, Nick, a certified yoga instructor and musician, also hosts the Power of Positivity podcast.

Sarah
Program Facilitator
As a facilitator, Sarah embodies Odyssey teams mission of transforming lives for the better. With a background in psychology, she helps others examine and alter old habits and patterns to gain new insight into their own potential and impact on co-workers, friends or family members. When she’s not leading a program, you can find Sara grooving out to music or spending time at the ocean.

Cynthia
Program Facilitator
Cynthia has been a polished Odyssey facilitator for over 20 years. Her skills, experience and wisdom inspire participants and add value to any group. Cynthia understands the power of intention and she harnesses it to re-energize and re-engage individuals. Her humor, energetic style and authentic connection fosters improved personal, leadership and organizational performance.

Suzanne
Program Facilitator
Suzanne brings more than 20 years in higher education and consulting to our team. Currently serving as interim Dean of the College of Business at CSU Chico, she is passionate about inspiring lifelong learning and the transformative power of education. Suzanne has published more than 30 scholarly articles on the intersection of work and family life. Her consulting focuses on optimizing human strategies and enhancing organizational culture. Suzanne lives in Chico and can often be found outside camping, rafting, skiing, and adventuring with her daughter.

Carol
Carol’s heart and handiwork have shaped Odyssey Teams for years. From shipping thousands of bikes and prosthetic hands to ensuring every program ran smoothly, her impact is woven into our DNA. Though she’s no longer in her daily role, she remains a beloved part of our team, and whenever she’s involved, everything feels a little more complete.

Chau
Mindful Living and Leadership Trainer
Chau has been teaching people how to pause, breathe and smile for 30 years. As a former Chevron Corporation manager, she witnessed the impact of stress on work, and families, inspiring her to study and share mindful living. Chau is a sought-after teacher of mindful leadership skills for corporate, youth and retreat settings. She holds degrees in electrical and electronic engineering and lives in Northern California with her husband.
CLient Success Stories
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
Our Stories
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