Lain Hensley - Short Bio
Lain Hensley, Head Dream Chaser and Co-Founder of Odyssey Teams, is a globally renowned keynote speaker with 20+ years of experience in leadership skills training and philanthropic team building. A cancer survivor since 2014, Lain channels his resilient spirit into inspiring audiences worldwide, from Microsoft to Genentech. He's a master storyteller, featured in Entrepreneur Magazine and on TEDx, and hosts the "You Go First" podcast. With expertise in virtual leadership programs like the Five Finger Framework, Lain bridges organizational values with actionable steps, fostering purpose-driven work and CSR initiatives that make a real difference.
Why Choose This Speaker
Lain Hensley stands out as a keynote speaker because he leads with heart, customizing every presentation to your organization's mission after collaborative leadership meetings. His focus on employee engagement, change management, and CSR team building—drawn from 21 countries and clients like Oracle and Caterpillar—ensures your event delivers lasting impact. As a cancer survivor and volleyball coach, Lain embodies courage and collaboration, teaching teams to "go first" in innovation and communication. For SEO-rich leadership training that energizes and unites, Lain's metaphorical style turns abstract concepts into tangible results. Don't miss out—book a session now to plan your event and experience the power of disruption in team dynamics.
Lain Hensley’s Tedx Talk On Power Of Disruption
A sample of the themes and benefits clients have requested from Lain Hensley:
- Purpose Driven Work
- Employee Engagement
- Customer Centricity
- Innovation
- Change Management
- Five Finger Framework
Lain Hensley Featured on Fox Business
Lain Hensley leads with heart and energizes teams to reach higher at every level. After working directly with each organization’s leadership team, Lain crafts a presentation customized to each organization’s mission that ‘wows’ the crowd every time.
Lain Hensley Leads With Heart & Energizes Teams
- Leadership Development
- Team/Group Dynamics
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
- Community Service
- The Right Way To Do CSR
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Team Building
- Philanthropic Team Building
Client Success Stories
Lain's emphasis on customer centricity and innovation transformed our team's mindset, resulting in higher collaboration and a renewed focus on CSR. His stories left everyone inspired to act.
— Microsoft Global Summit
As a master of metaphors, Lain connected our values to daily actions, boosting employee engagement by 30%. His Five Finger Framework is now a staple in our leadership development.
— Charles Schwab Conference
Lain's session on purpose-driven work and communication bridged gaps between teams, leading to innovative CSR initiatives that enhanced our community impact.
— Genentech Leadership Program
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