Get to know Rick OLSON
Rick Olson is considered one of the foremost communicators in the business world. He has spoken to over 1,000,000 people worldwide. He has worked with government agencies in Washington DC and leaders on four different continents. His diverse talents have allowed him to speak to crowds as large as 40,000 and work with select executive teams.
Rick Olson Seminars was founded in 1992 for the express purpose of elevating organizations through people development. Rick has spoken in all 50 states, presenting convention keynotes, training staff and management personnel, and consulting companies through times of change. He has often been ranked the number one speaker at conventions. Companies frequently invite him back over and over to work with their employees.
Rick has written training manuals on sales and customer service. He is the author of the best-selling book Unleash Your Greatness. He creates and shares weekly inspirational video vignettes for managers and staff employees.
“MY MISSION IS NOT to impress you,
BUT to draw greatness out of you!”
-Rick Olson
EXPERIENCE
Rick Olson Seminars began in 1992 for the express purpose of elevating organizations and empowering people. He is an author and the creator of The Coaching College© and The Emerging Leader© program. He believes that the only way to have engaged and empowered employees is to develop managers and supervisors who excel in coaching and mentoring their employees.
Several clients have worked with Rick continuously for over 10 years. Many have experienced record growth. A number of them have won state and national workplace awards.
Check out these clips from a few of Rick’s clients.
2020 VISION
Unexpected travel restrictions during the “Shelter in Place” edict of 2020 has given Rick much time to create and develop several new programs, including:
Coaching in a COVID World (a management training series)
Four quarterly management sessions featuring excellent speakers who specialize in areas to help employees navigate through the stressful days.
The Rick Olson Speaker School
This virtual training program is designed to empower and equip speakers and consultants to make a profound difference in people and organizations.
Weekly Video Vignettes
Each week, Rick has been shooting and sending short motivational videos to inspire and provide direction for leaders, managers, and their employees.
Core Values
I view your commitment to hire me as an investment to be held in the highest esteem.
I hold myself to the highest ethical standards and pledge to never ‘push the envelope’ in my communication or behavior.
I believe that an excellent presentation is not just a matter of transferring information. It is creating a learning experience that truly enlivens the senses and engages each participant.
I believe in being a professional consultant, crafting my presentation to fulfill the deepest wishes of you and your organization.
I believe that when people laugh, they enjoy themselves more, the time goes faster, and more knowledge is retained.
I believe in starting and ending on time. My mission is to put a huge smile on your face when the session is over.
I believe that content and delivery style must be married together. Fluff without substance leaves one empty. Information without engagement induces sleep.
I am committed to leaving your organization a healthy, more productive place.
I am committed to being a student for life, constantly learning as I encourage others to embrace a life of perpetual learning.
"For those who have met Rick Olson, he needs no introduction. He is hands down one of the most positive, encouraging, insightful, motivating people I've ever known. Rick truly cares about people and is an expert at diagnosing and prescribing just the right "medicine" for leaders, teams, groups, and organizations. He is an elite presenter and consultant, masterfully weaving his uplifting wit and humor, illustrating key points with poignant, memorable stories that inspire listeners to achieve their goals. Ultimately, Rick takes audiences on an unforgettable journey, turning passive listeners into willingly engaged participants, learners, and problem solvers. Invariably, Rick leaves people and organizations much better than they were before he arrived. On a scale of 1-10, Rick Olson is a 25!”
— Joe M., Founder & Sherpa, DesignerJoeMedia
Contact Rick’s Team
If you have a question or are ready to book Rick for your next event, reach out today!