Ruben Gonzalez | Incredible Olympic Story - Business Author - Award Winning Speaker

Ruben Gonzalez

Incredible Olympic Story - Business Author - Award Winning Speaker

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Ruben Gonzalez
Biography

"Phenomenal."
- New York Life

"Amazing."
- Bacardi

"Outstanding."
- Microsoft

"Superb."
- ConocoPhillips

"Captivating."
- Xerox

"Dynamite."
- Coca Cola

"A Home Run."
- Kaiser Permanente

People walk out of Ruben's presentations thinking, "If THAT guy could make it to four Olympics, then we can do ANYTHING!" (Watch Ruben's video and see for yourself.)

Ruben's keynote "Velocity," shows people how to get huge results - FAST.

A seemingly "ordinary guy," Ruben Gonzalez wasn't a gifted athlete. Inspired by watching Scott Hamilton, Ruben took up the sport of luge when he was 21. Against all odds, four years later he was competing in the Winter Olympics. At the age of 47 he was racing against 20-year-olds in the Vancouver Olympics! Ruben speaks from Olympic experience. He teaches the personal effectiveness system he used to achieve success again and again in both the Olympics and in business.

"If you will listen to Ruben speak, your life will change." - Lou Holtz

In Vancouver 2010, at the age of 47, Ruben became the first Winter Olympian to compete in 4 Olympics each in a different decade! (1988, 1992, 2002, 2010).

Ruben is proof that ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things if they will follow a few simple steps. From Dubai to Dublin, from Coca Cola to the Make a Wish Foundation, Ruben has inspired and motivated audiences around the world.

With over twenty years of sales, marketing, and business experience, Ruben is an expert on creating and sustaining business growth...FAST.

His books and articles on productivity and creating measurable results have been published on every continent.

His powerful keynote is guaranteed to motivate your sales people to sell more.

Business improves when people in the business improve. Ruben's incredible story takes people's excuses away filling them with the confidence they need to become unstoppable in these uncertain times.

Ruben will show your people how to develop the "Olympic Mindset," a strategic way of thinking that will make: your people more productive, and your organization more profitable in ANY economy. He'll share how to develop the mental toughness of Olympic athletes to win more sales, dominate your market and leave your competition in the dust.

As a Four-Time Olympian, peak-performance expert Ruben Gonzalez knows how to achieve success again and again. A master storyteller, Ruben uses his Olympic experiences to inspire audiences to think differently, live life with passion and have the courage to take the necessary steps toward their goals - to push beyond self-imposed limitations and to produce better results!

Ruben's story will fill your people with the spirit of teamwork, commitment to excellence, and personal dedication they need to succeed.

His story will renew the pride and dedication of everyone in your organization, from top executives to your newest employee.

Ruben's appeared nationally on ABC, CBS, NBC and the FOX Business Channel. He's been featured in Time Magazine, BusinessWeek, CNN Business, the New York Times as well as publications around the world. His articles on peak-performance are read on every continent.

His book, "The Courage to Succeed," has been endorsed by Stephen Covey, Ken Blanchard, Brian Tracy, Rudy Ruettiger, Pat Williams, Mark Victor Hansen, Wally Amos and Dr. Robert Schuller. It's been translated to Spanish, Chinese, German, Polish and Indonesian.

Mega best-selling author Jack Canfield features Ruben Gonzalez's incredible story three times in his new book, "The Success Principles." Canfield uses Ruben's story to illustrate three of his success principles; believing in yourself, taking action, and not procrastinating.

Ruben is one of the most popular keynote speakers in America. (Watch Ruben's video and you'll see why)

" Ruben was great! - Funny, quick-witted,
and he has an incredible story to boot!"

Dave Ramsey - National Radio Talk Show Host
Host of FOX Business Channel's Dave Ramsey Show

His client list reads like a Who's Who of Corporate America: Dell, Coca-Cola, Farmers Insurance, Ortho McNeal, the Million Dollar Round Table, Oracle, Wells Fargo, Century21, and even the U.S. Treasury Department!

Ruben has spoken along side speaking legends Zig Ziglar, Denis Waitley, and Tom Hopkins. He co-strred in the motivational movie "Pass It On," with Les Brown and Ed Foreman. They've hailed him as a leader of a new generation of personal development speakers.

His style is genuine and down-to-earth like Andy Andrews, Mary Lou Retton, Magic Johnson, Cary Mullen and Ron Clark. He's insightful like Patrick Lencioni, Vince Lombardi Jr., John Maxwell, Marcus Buckingham and Tim Sanders. His story is riveting like Mike Eruzione, Peter Vidmar, Mark Spitz, Bruce Jenner, Vince Poscente, Waldo Waldman, Stephen Wynn, Devon Harris, Dara Torres, Afterburner and Jim Craig.

He's passionate like Benjamin Zander. Hard Hitting like Jeffrey Gitomer, Pat Riley, Phil Jackson, Oliver North, Neil Cavuto, Joe Torre, Glenn Beck, Sean Hannity, Mike Huckabee and Larry Winget. Well traveled like Anderson Cooper. He's funny like Ben Stein, Scott Adams, Jim Davis, Patricia Heaton, Michael Broome, Jeff Dunham and Dave Barry.

But he's totally unique and unforgettable.

Now he's ready to speak at your next event.

"Ruben WOWED our sales group. The week after Ruben's presentation our sales were up tremendously."

Sean O'Keeffe - President, O'keeffe & Swartz - South Africa

CREDENTIALS:

* The only person to ever compete in four Winter Olympics each in a different DECADE! (1988, 1992, 2002, 2010)

* Associate Producer of the Napoleon Hill Foundation's movie about perseverance, "Three Feet from Gold"

* Co-star of hit motivational movie, "Pass it On"

* Award-winning keynote speaker

* Owner of several successful businesses

* Popular Magazine Columnist

* Frequent radio and TV guest - ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX Business, etc.

* Bestselling author of "The Courage to Succeed," and "Becoming Unstoppable"

* Torch Bearer at the Salt Lake City Olympics, Mountain Climber, Ran with the bulls in Pamplona!

Ruben will inspire and equip your people to achieve more than ever before.

"Ruben's incredible story inspires people to be their best."
Howard Putnam - Former CEO Southwest Airlines

Ruben's found the formula for sustaining success. As your people listen to Ruben's story, they'll learn what it really takes to get to the top and more importantly, once they are at that level, how to sustain it year in and year out.

His incredible story will inspire your people to excel. Ruben will move your people showing them what is possible if they will make a decision to commit fully to their goals.

"Invite Ruben to speak to your group and you'll be glad you did."
Zig Ziglar

Best of all, Ruben's program is completely original. You won't hear him retelling old worn out stories you have heard a hundred times before..

Judge for yourself. Watch Ruben's demo video. It's so good you'll want your family to watch it. Then call us and find out what Ruben can do for your organization.

Call today. Ruben's schedule fills up fast!

Ruben Gonzalez
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Becoming Unstoppable - Success Secrets from a Four-Time Olympian

A powerful keynote guaranteed to motivate your sales people to sell more.

In this funny, motivational, high energy message, your audience will learn how to build confidence and destroy fear, how to unleash their passion and drive, how to unlock their full potential, how to turn defeat into victory, and how to achieve their personal or professional ambitions.

Ruben shares how to develop the mental toughness of Olympic athletes so you can win more sales, dominate your market and leave your competition in the dust.

In addition, this inspiring keynote is filled with proven methods and techniques that will help your people develop a winning mindset. 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!

(Watch Ruben's video and see for yourself!)

"If you will listen to Ruben Speak, your life will change." - Lou Holtz - Legendary Notre Dame Football Coach

From Ordinary to Extraordinary

Ruben is proof that ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things if they follow a few simple steps. Ruben is funny, direct and on target. He’s on a mission to inspire and equip people to think differently, to take immediate action, and to produce better results. To achieve more than ever before!

Through his riveting stories and keen insights Ruben brings the Olympics to life. He will give your audience an Olympic experience they will never forget. A transforming…powerfully emotional experience. Truly an event.

Ruben’s story of his quest for the Olympics gives people hope and strength. His story moves people to commitment and action. After experiencing Ruben’s program, your people will know exactly what it takes to succeed in life. They will be inspired and equipped to take whatever they do to the next level.

(Watch Ruben's video and see for yourself!)

"Invite Ruben to speak to your group and you'll be glad you did!" - Zig Ziglar - author of "See You at the Top"

How to be an Olympian in Business and in Life

Using concepts from his best-selling books, “The Courage to Succeed” and “Becoming Unstoppable,” Ruben shares the success principles that took him from a second string soccer player to a four-time Olympian in the sport of luge. Principles that will help your audience excel both personally and professionally.

Organizations and individuals that are going through major change and going through challenges will especially benefit from Ruben’s message.

Your Audience Will Learn:

- How the mind works
- How to condition your mind for success
- How to become unstoppable in the face of challenges
- How to take your commitment to another level
- How to become confident and laser focused
- How to become a better leader

Your people will walk out of Ruben’s presentation thinking, “If THAT guy could make it to the Olympics three times, then we can do ANYTHING!”

Credentials:

* Ruben is the only person to ever compete in four Winter Olympics each in a different DECADE! (1988, 1992, 2002, 2010)

* Associate Producer of the Napoleon Hill Foundation’s movie about perseverance, “Three Feet from Gold”

* Co-star of hit motivational movie, “Pass it On”

* Award-winning keynote speaker

* Owner of several successful businesses

* Popular Magazine Columnist

* Frequent radio and TV guest – ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, etc.

* Bestselling author of “The Courage to Succeed,” and “Becoming Unstoppable”

"Ruben WOWED our sales group. The week after Ruben's presentation our sales were up $105,000. That's a HUGE boost to our bottom line!" - Sean O'Keeffe - President, O'keeffe & Swartz - South Africa

(Watch Ruben's video and call us today. Ruben's schedule fills up fast!)

Velocity - How to Achieve Big Results FAST

Ruben is an expert on creating desired results...FAST.

Organizations use his strategies to get their people to achieve more than ever before.

At the age of 21, Ruben, decided to compete in the Olympics, took up the sport of luge, and 4 years later was racing for the Gold against the best in the world.

Using his strategy for creating fast results, he soon became a bestselling author, business consultant and speaker, helping corporations and associations around the world create and sustain business growth... FAST.

He combined his success in business and in the Olympics to create time-tested techniques to excel in these challenging times - to become unstoppable.

Ruben's against-all-odds story will fill your people with the spirit of teamwork, commitment to excellence, and personal dedication they need to succeed... FAST.

He'll open your eyes, engage your imagination and prompt you to think bigger and aim higher. He'll equip you to act more boldly as a leader and win more decisively as a competitor - so you can succeed... FAST.

Ruben's keynote "Velocity," is an Olympic experience you will never forget.

Ruben Gonzalez
Featured Books

The Shortcut: The Fastest Way to Achieve Your Goalsby Ruben Gonzalez

The Shortcut: The Fastest Way to Achieve Your Goals

by Ruben Gonzalez

Every once in a while a book comes along with a message so simple―yet so profound―it literally changes people's lives.

Fun and easy-to-read, this parable is written for readers of all ages so everyone can benefit from its powerful message.

This captivating story will inspire and equip you to:

  • achieve your goals faster,
  • become a better leader,
  • and create a better life.


Johnny Valentine, a headstrong young executive, has three months to reach his work goals or else. His boss sends him to Cafe Olympia to see if he can find an answer.

Cafe Olympia is a place where high achievers gather to share their wisdom with their mentees. Johnny meets a series of mentors who teach him the shortcut to success―something every successful person does.

His mentors teach him leadership, teamwork and success principles that help Johnny grow up, become a better leader, and achieve his goals.

If you want to be your best - The Shortcut is a roadmap that will show you how to live with purpose and happiness as you achieve your goals.

The Inner Game of Successby Ruben Gonzalez

The Inner Game of Success

by Ruben Gonzalez

Four-time Olympian, bestselling author and award-winning keynote speaker Ruben Gonzalez shares what he had to do to make it to the Olympics and how following those success principles will help you realize your goals and dreams. Take control of your life with the success principles of a four-time Olympian.

As a four-time Olympian, peak-performance expert Ruben Gonzalez knows how to achieve success again and again. Now you can learn the keys to success from someone who's been there.

Learn time-tested ways to:

- Build confidence and destroy fear

- Unleash your passion and drive

- Unlock your full potential

- Turn defeat into victory

- Achieve your life ambitions

Ruben wasn't a gifted athlete. He didn't take up the Olympic sport of luge until he was 21. Against all odds, four years and a few broken bones later he was competing in the Calgary Winter Olympics. At the age of 47 he was racing against 20-year-olds at the Vancouver Olympics. If these principles worked for Ruben, they will work for anyone, anywhere, anytime.

Ruben Gonzalez
Featured Reviews

A leadership TED Talk from Olympian Ruben Gonzalez

It “only” took me 3 Olympics for me to learn this lesson that helped me perform better at 55 than I ever did before.  A simple leadership lesson anyone can use to achieve...
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The First Steps on the Way to Realizing Your Dreams

One day in February of 1972, I turned on the TV and saw something that changed my life: the Sapporo Winter Olympics. After watching the pageantry of the Opening Ceremonies and...
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Your Focus Impacts Your Results

I started luging in 1984. For 24 years I didn’t like the sport of luge. I forced myself to slide because the luge was my ticket to the Olympics. The Olympic dream kept me going....
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Topics:   Olympics ,   Sports & Adventure

Don't Limit Your Options to What's Obvious

Most people go through life making decisions based on just a fraction of their available options. They hold themselves back because they allow circumstances or other people’s...
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Staying Positive by Focusing on the Possibilities

Whether I'm speaking for 25 people in a boardroom or 10,000 people in an arena, I finish my speeches by saying, "What are the chances that someone like me was going to make it...
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What's Holding You Back?

Whether your dream is to lose weight, or to buy your dream home, or to double your income, or to learn the ins and outs of soccer so you can coach your daughter's soccer team,...
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