Odyssey Teams

10/08/2026

Whether you’re planning a holiday celebration in November or December or preparing for a 2027 sales kickoff, leadership offsite, annual meeting, or company-wide gathering, getting people together is already valuable.

But getting people in the same room is only the beginning.

What if you could make that time together mean something more?

That’s the idea behind purpose-driven holiday team building: taking the gathering you’re already planning and adding an experience that strengthens relationships, reconnects people to purpose, and gives your team something meaningful to accomplish together.

You don’t have to replace the holiday party.

You don’t have to eliminate the catered lunch.

You don’t have to throw out the awards, speeches, happy hour, music, or traditions your team enjoys.

Keep the celebration. Just add something that matters.

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The end of the year and the start of a new one are powerful opportunities to bring your people together with purpose. Discover how meaningful team-building experiences can transform holiday gatherings, year-end meetings, leadership offsites, and 2027 kickoffs into memorable moments that strengthen c...

09/30/2026

✨ Elevate Your Company Holiday Event ✨

Or your 2026 sales kickoff.

If you’re planning a year‑end celebration or gearing up for a new year of goals, give your team something more meaningful than a standard party or another slide deck.

Build‑a‑Hand is a philanthropic team‑building experience that infuses purpose into your event. Your team will assemble functional prosthetic hands that are donated to individuals around the world - creating a life‑changing impact while strengthening connection internally.

This experience highlights the power of collaboration toward a shared mission. It encourages listening, trust, problem‑solving, and building something significant from scratch. When people feel connected to a purpose, they feel more connected to their work — and to the customers they serve.

Don’t settle for routine at your holiday event or 2026 kickoff.
Choose an experience that inspires, unites, and gives back.

📱: 1 (800) 342-1650
📧: [email protected]
🌐: odysseyteams.com

09/12/2026

Lately at Odyssey…

A lot of building.
A lot of laughing.
A lot of people getting out of their seats and into something that actually matters.

From bikes and skateboards to conversations, challenges, and moments of connection, we’ve loved watching teams come together through experiences that are designed to be more than just a break from work.

This is what team building looks like when people are actually building together.

And when the experience creates an impact beyond the room? Even better.

08/28/2026

Studio vibes. Lain sat down with Rick Smith, CEO of Tri Counties Bank, for a thoughtful and inspiring conversation about leadership and the future of the company.

Episode is wrapped - can’t wait to share it soon!

08/27/2026

Behind every strong team is a moment that clarifies why the work matters.

Building skateboards together challenges us to plan, communicate, and execute with precision, but the real lesson comes when the kids who will receive the boards walk in and begin to collaborate.

Their excitement transforms a simple build into a shared experience in customer focus, craftsmanship, and community impact.

08/20/2026

Inspiration can move you. Action is what moves things forward.

We’ve all heard a speaker who made us think differently.

Maybe they gave us a new perspective. Maybe they energized the room. Maybe we left feeling ready to take on the world.

And then Monday happened.

At Odyssey Teams, we believe the real measure of a powerful speaker isn’t just how people feel when the applause ends.

It’s what they do next.

That’s why we think of our speakers as Action Speakers.

Our speakers don’t simply motivate or inspire. They help people think, do, and feel - turning ideas like trust, leadership, change, communication, purpose, and accountability into experiences people can understand, apply, and remember.

Because when people experience an idea for themselves, it has a much better chance of sticking.

The idea is only the beginning.

An Action Speaker helps people:

🔹 See it: Understand an idea in a way that feels relevant and real.
🔹 Connect it: Recognize where it shows up in their work, relationships, and team.
🔹 Practice it: Turn insight into something tangible.
🔹 Act on it: Leave knowing what they can do differently when they return to the real world.

For decades, the leaders behind our keynotes, corporate training, and philanthropic team-building experiences have worked from the same belief:

Knowledge without action is powerless.

You can lead someone to the water. You can show them why it matters. You can give them the tools. But transformation happens when they decide to take the next step.

A great speech can change how someone feels for an afternoon.

Action can change what happens next.

08/20/2026

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We are thrilled to welcome our newest LN4 Ambassador Organization from Somalia - Transformation, Resilience & Empowerment for Vulnerable Outreach Somalia

THANK YOU FOR JOINING THE TEAM!👏👏👏🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴

08/12/2026

Every piece matters. ❤️

324 squares. One shared work of art. And a room full of people who each added something uniquely their own.

Against the beautiful backdrop of Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, Lain Hensley facilitated a Team Mosaic experience that brought creativity, connection, and purpose together in such a meaningful way.

Every participant painted at least one tile. On its own, each square was just one small part of the story. But when all 324 came together, they revealed an incredible work of art, one created by everyone in the room.

The finished mosaic was donated to Ronald McDonald House, where it will be enjoyed by families and kids during some of life's most challenging moments. A representative from Ronald McDonald House joined us to share what this gift will mean, making the experience even more personal and powerful.

And the giving didn’t stop with the mosaic. The team also assembled Mosaic Give Kits so kids at the House can experience the creativity, connection, and joy of making mosaics of their own.

It was a beautiful reminder of something we believe deeply: every contribution counts, every person is part of the bigger picture, and every piece matters. ❤️

08/06/2026

Big month! The Build-a-Hand program continues to make a massive impact for those in need. Want to learn more about this CSR and Charity Team Building program? Check out the webpage and contact us!

➡ https://odysseyteams.com/pages/build-a-hand

08/05/2026

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” — Helen Keller

Ever have a day where you wonder if what you’re doing actually matters?

Or find yourself surrounded by people but still feeling disconnected?

Workplaces today are full of communication but short on connection. We bounce from meeting to meeting, answer messages all day, and keep our calendars overflowing, yet people still feel overlooked and unsure of their impact.

Real connection goes deeper than working side‑by‑side. It’s feeling valued, seen, and part of something meaningful.

At Odyssey Teams, we have seen how quickly this can change. One shared experience, honest conversation, or moment of recognition can help people see each other differently.

The work may bring people together, but connection is what turns them into a team.

The shift begins with small, intentional choices:

🔹Notice the person: Take time to see the human being behind the role.
🔹Ask a better question: Move beyond “How are you?” and become genuinely curious about the answer.
🔹Recognize the contribution: Help people understand not only what they accomplished, but why it mattered.
🔹Create moments of belonging: Make space for every person to participate, contribute, and be heard.

People rarely need another meeting to feel connected.

They need to know they matter within the one they are already attending.

Because the strongest teams are not built simply by bringing people together. They are built when every person can see how their contribution makes a difference.