Ruben Gonzalez, the only person to compete in four Winter Olympics in four different decades, serves as a source of inspiration for others. Despite not being a gifted athlete and always being picked last for sports in school, Ruben took up the sport of luge at the age of 21 and competed in the Calgary Winter Olympics just four years later. Ruben's relatability and authenticity make people connect with him. He has spoken for numerous Fortune 500 companies, written bestselling books, and delivered a must-see TED talk on leadership. Ruben's incredible story helps people overcome their excuses and find the belief and inspiration to face their challenges and pursue their goals.
Ruben sold copiers in downtown Houston for several years. He regularly speaks for sales kickoffs all around the world. Ruben doesn’t talk about sales techniques and closes. He talks about attitude, stick-to-ive-ness, and mental toughness. The things that it really takes to succeed in sales and in life. — How to become high performers. — How to gain a competitive advantage. — How to separate themselves from their competition. — How to commit to their goals.
Anybody that can switch from soccer to luge at the age of 21 and make it to the Olympics knows a thing or two about embracing change. Whenever conditions change, whoever adapts first wins. Change is actually a good thing because it is like a blank slate – it gives you an opportunity to get ahead of your competition. — How to navigate challenges, problems and setbacks with agility. — How to use creativity to stay ahead of the game. — How to take advantage of change to surpass your competition. — How to thrive in the midst of uncertainty and change.
Discover how you can reach your goals by following the same success principles Ruben followed to make it to the Olympics. This program is perfect for a group facing change, challenges or set-backs to overcome. Your audience will learn how to become resilient and how to become unstoppable on the way to the top. — How to condition their minds for success. — How to become unstoppable in the face of challenges. — How to take their commitment to a higher level. — How to become confident and laser focused.
When Ruben got started in the luge he thought he could do it all himself. Along the way Ruben realized that he needed to learn some leadership skills and create a team of people. Ruben was able to create a Dream Team and by working through his team he was able to realize his Olympic dream. Discover how to engage people in your mission. — How to engage their teams. — How to communicate effectively as a leader. — How to use Emotional Intelligence to connect with their people. — How to achieve maximum positive impact with their teams.
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