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The first person to ever compete in four Winter Olympics each in a different decade, Ruben Gonzalez takes people’s excuses away and inspires them to produce more than ever before. Since 2002 Ruben has spoken for over 100 Fortune 500 companies. His bestselling books have sold over 300,000 copies and have been translated into over 10 languages. Ruben’s a common man who achieved extraordinary things. He wasn’t a gifted athlete. In school, he was always the last kid picked to play sports. He didn’t take up the sport of luge until he was 21. Four years and a few broken bones later, he was competing in the Calgary Winter Olympics.

 

At 47, Ruben was the oldest luge competitor in the Vancouver Olympics. At 55, he became the oldest person to compete internationally in the sport of luge. People buy into what Ruben teaches because they can relate to him. The most common comments after his presentations are, “He’s so real. He’s so genuine.” His leadership TED talk, “The Power of Following the Leader,” is a must-see. Ruben’s incredible story will take your people’s excuses away and fill them with the belief and inspiration to face their challenges and fight for their goals.

 

Speaking Topics

 

Motivational Inspirational

  • Becoming Unstoppable – Success Secrets of an Olympian
  • From Ordinary to Extraordinary

Olympic Sales

  • Sales Secrets of a Four-Time Olympian
  • From Ordinary Sales to Extraordinary Sales

Olympic Leadership

  • Leadership Secrets of a Four-Time Olympian
  • Motivation Secrets of a Four-Time Olympian

Hispanic Events 

  • Journey to the Olympics
  • About Ruben, from Argentina to the US

Motivational Teamwork

  • Teamwork Secrets of a Four-Time Olympian
  • How to Be an Olympian in Business and Life

Change Management: Change Secrets of a Four-Time Olympian

 

Olympic Safety: Safety and Managing Risk – Olympian Secrets

 

Overcoming Challenges: You are Bigger Than Your Circumstances

 

Resilience and Peak Performance Work Shop: Learn How to Improve Your People’s Performance in 90 Minutes

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Testimonials

Ruben has one of the most compelling messages I’ve ever heard.

Ruben did a phenomenal job at our sales kick off.

Ruben made our leadership summit a great success!

Ruben’s delivery and real-life examples truly inspired our attendees.

Ruben’s listeners can’t help but be motivated to reach higher and strive for more.

This was a fantastic lesson on leadership.

Ruben’s message was right on target. It generated immediate action.

We were captivated from the moment Ruben took the stage!

If you listen to Ruben speak, your life will change.

Ruben is a great speaker. He’s real, he’s authentic and he lived what he teaches. If you get a chance to have Ruben speak at your event, don’t miss it.

Invite Ruben to speak to your group and you will be glad you did.

We had the pleasure of hosting Ruben Gonzalez, a former Olympian, as the keynote speaker after our technologist awards ceremony. His talk was thoroughly enjoyable, and his engaging personality truly shone through, making the event memorable for all attendees. Ruben's presentation started with a fun intro video, which was a refreshing departure from the more conventional introductions we've experienced in the past. This unique start set an upbeat tone for the afternoon and captivated the audience right from the beginning. One of Ruben's standout qualities was his ability to engage with the audience. He interacted directly with members during his talk, creating a dynamic and inclusive atmosphere. His ability to pivot seamlessly in response to audience reactions and questions kept everyone attentive and involved. Our association president and Ruben developed a great rapport during the preparation call and even more so at the event. Their connection added a fun and personable touch to the proceedings, enhancing the overall experience. Overall, Ruben's charisma, unique approach, and ability to connect with the audience made for an enjoyable and memorable keynote address. His enthusiasm and dynamic interaction with the crowd made the event a success.

  • What is your favorite quote? "A good plan violently implemented right now is better than a perfect plan next week." - General George Patton
  • Are there any moments that stand out as having a significant impact on your career? Whenever I've faced my fears and acted with boldness, good things happened to me.
  • Outside of your profession do you have any hobbies/interests? Hiking, sailing, flying and cooking.
  • Who do you look up to as a mentor and why? I always look for someone who has already done what I want to do. Someone with fruit on the trees. Watch my TED talk to learn more - FollowTheLeaderTEDtalk.com
  • Is there anything else we should know about you? The magic happens AFTER the keynote. That's why I like to do Q&As and to mingle with the attendees afterwards.
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