Ruben Gonzalez
- First 4-Decade Winter Olympian
- Business Author
- Leadership, Sales Kickoff, Change Expert
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Ruben Gonzalez Speaker Biography
Picture this.
A 21-year-old sits on his couch watching the Olympics… and makes a decision that defies logic:
“I’ll compete in the next Olympics.”
No experience.
No talent.
No roadmap.
Just a dream so big, most people would laugh it out of the room.
Four years, and a few broken bones later, Ruben wasn’t watching anymore—he was competing
on the Olympic stage - in the men’s luge.
Then he did it again.
And again.
At 47—when most athletes are long retired—he was still racing… against competitors young enough to be his kids.
And he’s still not done.
Ruben is now training for the 2030 Winter Olympics, determined to do what no one in history has ever done…
Competing in six different decades and becoming the oldest Winter Olympian.
But think about this…
This isn’t just Ruben’s story.
It’s what happens to your audience when they realize what’s possible for them.
As a Four-Time Olympian, bestselling author, and TED speaker with over a million views, Ruben doesn’t give talks—he creates breakthroughs.
You feel it in the room.
At first, people lean in.
Then they start questioning their limits.
By the end, they’re on their feet—because something inside them has shifted.
They don’t just leave inspired.
They leave different.
They walk out with:
• Unshakeable belief
• Practical tools for mental toughness
• The courage to go after goals they once dismissed as “unrealistic”
Because it’s one thing to hear motivation.
But when you hear from someone who’s actively proving that age and “common sense” are negotiable… excuses lose their grip.
That’s why high-performing organizations bring Ruben in when the stakes are high.
Companies like Coca-Cola, Wells Fargo, Oracle, New Your Life, Google, Century 21,
McDonalds, Gulfstream, Chick-fil-A, and the U.S. Treasury Department don’t need motivation.
They need transformation and results.
From Dubai to Singapore, Barcelona to Johannesburg, Ruben has ignited teams on six
continents—delivering results that last long after the applause fades.
Even legends like Zig Ziglar, Jack Canfield, and Denis Waitley recognized it early, calling him a leader of the next generation.
His story has been featured by ABC, CBS, NBC, Time Magazine, and The New York Times.
His book, The Courage to Succeed, earned endorsements from icons like Lou Holtz, Stephen Covey, Ken Blanchard, and Brian Tracy.
And the Olympic Committee honored his journey by selecting him to carry the Olympic Torch.
But here’s what truly connects:
Ruben isn’t extraordinary because of talent.
He’s extraordinary because of choice.
He chose to start when he wasn’t ready.
He chose to persist when it was uncomfortable.
He chose to keep going when quitting would have been easier.
That’s why audiences connect.
They don’t just hear his story.
They see themselves in it.
Which means his success feels possible.
His strategies feel practical.
And his message feels like permission.
Permission to stop playing small.
Permission to take the shot.
Permission to go all in.
With raw authenticity, powerful storytelling, and relentless energy, Ruben doesn’t just tell people what’s possible—
He shows them how to make it real.
And because he’s still training… still competing… still chasing the next impossible goal…
Every word carries weight.
The result?
Teams that stop making excuses—and start making history.
Leaders who trade comfort for courage.
Organizations that break through plateaus and redefine what’s possible.
And individuals who walk out thinking:
“If he’s still going after it at his age… what’s my excuse?”
Book Ruben Gonzalez.
And watch your audience transform in real time—
then watch that transformation show up in your results long after he leaves the stage.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• First four-DECADE Winter Olympian (1988, 1992, 2002, 2010)
• Oldest person to compete internationally in the sport of luge
• Leadership TED Talk with over 1 million views
• 100+ Fortune 500 Keynote Clients in 5 Continents
• Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling Author - over 400,000 books sold
• Frequent radio and TV guest - ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX Business, etc.
• Torch Bearer at the Salt Lake City Olympics
• His gear’s on display at the flagship Olympic Museum in Switzerland
• Climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro
• Ran with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain
*VIRTUAL-Taking Advantage of Change Success Secrets of a Four-time Olympian
Ruben can help you accomplish so much in an hour-long virtual event.
Inspire your team to be the best that they can be.
Help your people become confident and resilient.
Show your clients appreciation by inviting them to the event.
Start relationships with key prospects by inviting them as well.
Lift people’s spirits as you create goodwill.
Your People will Learn:
How to navigate challenges and setbacks with agility.
How to use creativity to stay ahead of the game.
How to take advantage of change.
How to become mentally tough and resilient.
How to create the mindset of a champion.
How to win regardless of the circumstances.
Velocity - How to Achieve Big Results FAST
Ruben Gonzalez is an expert on creating desired results...FAST.
Organizations use his strategies to get their employees to achieve more than ever before.
At the age of 21, Gonzalez decided to compete in the Olympics, took up the sport of luge, and four years later was racing for the gold against the best in the world.
Using his strategy for creating fast results, he soon became a best-selling 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.
Gonzalez 's against-all-odds story will fill the audience 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.
Gonzalez 's keynote “Velocity” is an Olympic experience you will never forget.
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 Gonzalez 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 Gonzalez’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 audience will walk out of Gonzalez’s presentation thinking, “If THAT guy could make it to the Olympics four times, then we can do ANYTHING!”
From Ordinary to Extraordinary
Ruben Gonzalez is proof that ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things if they follow a few simple steps. Gonzalez 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, Gonzalez 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.
Gonzalez’s story of his quest for the Olympics gives people hope and strength. His story moves people to commitment and action. After experiencing Gonzalez’s program, your attendees 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.
Becoming Unstoppable - Success Secrets from a Four-Time Olympian
A powerful keynote guaranteed to motivate your people to produce 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 Gonzalez 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 audience develop a winning mindset. This program is perfect for a group facing change, challenges, or setbacks to overcome.
Attendees will learn how to become resilient and how to become unstoppable on the way to the top.
