Odyssey Teams

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.

07/24/2026

Leadership isn’t learned in a lecture hall. It’s learned in the moments that stretch us, connect us, and remind us why our work matters.

This week, Mays Business School Texas A&M invited us to help kick off their MBA program with our Build‑a‑Hand experience.

Before opening a single textbook, students built prosthetic hands that will be sent across the world to someone regaining independence and dignity.

What they built together went far beyond the device - shared purpose, trust, and a deeper understanding of what it means to lead with heart.

We’re grateful to walk alongside them at the start of this journey.

One build will change a life.

The experience will shape a leader.

07/21/2026

Join us in wishing a BIG Happy Birthday to Bill and Lain, two leaders whose impact reaches far beyond the walls of Odyssey!

Your vision has shaped experiences, sparked growth, and changed the trajectory of countless lives around the world. We’re grateful every day for the heart, courage, and generosity you pour into this work.

Thank you for building something that helps people discover their potential and connect more deeply with one another.

Wishing you both a year filled with joy, clarity, and continued inspiration.

With appreciation,
Your Odyssey Fam

Bill John
Lain Hensley

07/14/2026

Odyssey Essentials | Change

"A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

This quote stopped me in my tracks. Was I offended? Curious? Inspired?

I still think about it almost every day. Each morning, we're given another 24 hours that will either move us toward a better future or quietly recreate yesterday.

Emerson wasn't criticizing consistency. He was warning us about holding onto habits, beliefs, or routines simply because they're familiar.

It raises an important question: What am I consistently doing even though I know it isn't moving me toward my goals?

Real growth often isn't about learning something new. It's about having the courage to let go of something old.

If change is needed...

🔹Notice the pattern: Awareness is the first step.
🔹Question the habit: Is it serving your future or preserving your past?
🔹Start small: Lasting change comes from small, consistent actions.
🔹Measure progress, not perfection: Focus on getting a little better than yesterday

Consistency is powerful, but only when you're consistently doing the right things.

Don't be committed to your past. Be committed to your growth.