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Ruben Gonzalez
Business Author – Incredible Olympic Story – Award Winning Speaker!
Ruben Gonzalez is an inspiring Four-Time Olympian and an internationally recognized expert on developing mental toughness and personal effectiveness. His journey is a testament to the power of perseverance and the belief that ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things. Ruben didn’t take up the sport of luge until he was 21, and just four years later, he was competing in the Winter Olympics. At the age of 47, he raced against 20-year-olds in the Vancouver Winter Olympics, proving that age is no barrier to achieving greatness.
Ruben’s story is not just about athletic achievement; it’s about resilience, mindset, and the power of self-belief. He teaches the personal effectiveness system he used to succeed in both the Olympics and business, providing audiences with a clear framework for success that anyone can follow. Ruben has inspired audiences worldwide, demonstrating that the right mental attitude can help people push past their limitations and reach their full potential.
As a sought-after motivational speaker, Ruben has shared the stage with legendary figures like Zig Ziglar, Denis Waitley, and Tom Hopkins, who have praised him as a leader of the new generation of personal development speakers. His storytelling brings his Olympic experiences to life, showing audiences how to live with passion, overcome challenges, and take bold actions toward their goals.
Ruben’s message has been featured nationally on ABC, CBS, and NBC, and he has been recognized in prominent publications such as Time Magazine and the New York Times. His articles on peak performance are read worldwide, and his book, The Courage to Succeed, has earned endorsements from notable figures like Lou Holtz, Stephen Covey, Ken Blanchard, and Brian Tracy.
Because of his remarkable story of overcoming challenges, Ruben was honored to carry the Olympic Torch at the Salt Lake City Olympics. His experiences, spanning four Olympic Games across four decades, resonate deeply with audiences, giving them the inspiration and self-belief they need to achieve their goals.
Ruben’s keynote presentations are not only motivational but also practical, equipping attendees with the tools to achieve lasting success. His energy and dedication inspire individuals to make bold decisions, take action, and create long-term success for themselves and their organizations. Ruben’s story will change the way you think—and the way you live.
TOPICS
Becoming Unstoppable – Success Secrets from a Four-Time Olympian
From Ordinary to Extraordinary
How to be an Olympian in Business and in Life
Velocity – How to Achieve Big Results FAST
BOOKS
The Courage to Succeed
Becoming Unstoppable
Success Secrets of a Four-Time Olympian

PAST CLIENTS
Xerox
Chevrolet
HP
Million Dollars Round Table
Allstate
AstraZeneca
Coca Cola
Oracle
Dell
New York Life
Novo Nordisk
Deloitte
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