BILL SCHUFFENHAUER OLY, CPC
- YOUR ELITE SPEAKER
- COACH
- TRAINER
Bill Schuffenhauer grew up surrounded by adversity—drug-addicted parents, homelessness, 17 foster homes, gangs, and chaos. Despite these challenges, he knew he was destined for more. Early on, Bill made the decision to “Change his Stars!” Through relentless dedication to learning, sports, education, family, and service, he defied the odds. In 2002, Bill represented Team USA at the Winter Olympics, helping to secure the first Olympic bobsled medal in over 46 years.
Today, Bill continues to strive to be the best version of himself, sharing his story and experiences with the world to inspire others to achieve their dreams.
"Dreams are only dreams until we take the actions to ignite them!"
- Bill Schuffenhauer
Accolades, Education & Training
- Olympic achievements
- certifications
- leadership training
BILL SCHUFFENHAUER HAS BEEN AN INSPIRATIONAL ROLE MODEL TO ME.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM AS A NATURAL LEADER WHOM YOU CAN
ALWAYS COUNT ON IN EVERY SITUATION.
- 3x Olympian & Olympic Silver Medalist
- 2x Sports Hall of Fame Inductee
- 2002 Olympian of the Year Award
- Co-Author of Amazon Best-seller "The 13 Steps to Riches!"
- Over 20 Years as a Professional Speaker
- Weber State University Purple Paw Award
- Utah Citizen of Excellence Award
- Managing Director of CertaintySystems.com
- Managing Partner of OvationVOS.com
- 2-Term President of the Olympic & Paralympic Association
- President of the Executive Committee USOPA/USOPC
- Certified Jack Canfield Corporate Trainer/Coach
- Featured in the International Olympic Committee's Documentary "Against All Odds"
- USA Bobsled Hall of Fame Inductee
- Co-Founder of Executive Athletes International
THE OLYMPIAN SPEAKS
- World-Class Speaker
- Proven Champion
- Trusted Leader
LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE
- Sales & Business Leadership
- Creating a Culture By Design
- T.E.A.M Defined
- S.W.A.T. in Your Organization
- Mindset of an Olympic Champion
- Employee Engagement
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SUCCESS STRATEGIES
- Overcoming Adversity in the Workplace
- The Art of Success
- Emotional Sobriety
- Goals & Actions
- Entrepreneurship
INNOVATION AND ADAPTABILITY
- Adaptability in New Markets
- Leading Through Change and Uncertainty
- Embracing Change to Maximize Growth
- Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement
- Navigating Career Transitions with Confidence
Champions by Design
Champions By Design: 7 Proven Strategies to Overcome Adversity, Build High-Performing Teams, and Achieve Lasting Results” by Bill Schuffenhauer OLY, CPC and D. Paul Miller
This Leadership Training book, co-authored by Bill and Paul, is applicable to any leader seeking to build resilience in order to produce growth and learning that leads to success!
Bill is a 3-time Olympian, Bobsled Silver Medalist, and experienced leader in the Business/Tech Industry who grew up on the streets of Salt Lake City as a homeless child. His earliest memories involved drugs, violence, and run-ins with the police. Bill changed his stars starting in middle school and high school thanks to his TEACHERS and COACHES that believed in him. His story of overcoming adversity and reaching the heights of achievement in sports and business is both inspiring and thought provoking as it is intertwined with 20 year educator and business leader, D. Paul Miller’s approach to servant leadership.
Media & Press
The Champion’s Mindset for Success
Introduction:Success is not just about talent—it’s about mindset. Olympians,...
Leadership Lessons from an Olympian
Introduction:Great leaders aren’t born; they are made. Whether in...
Overcoming Adversity to Achieve Success
Introduction:Everyone faces challenges in life, but how we respond...
LISTEN: 2002 Olympic athlete, and native Utahn, reflects on Olympic past, present
Olympic medalist honors first Special Olympics of Utah University graduates
Salt Lake City 2002 sliding athletes to be inducted into Hall of Fame
Client & Audience Feedback
Juan Ignacio Cavagna
👉🏼 Daily inspiration, faith and leadership tips 🎙️ Tedx published speaker 👇🏻 Free community for Christians to have more impact👇🏻
I own an athletic clothing company, organize public speaking events and also I’m an endurance athlete. I’m extremely grateful for my relationship with Bill and his influence. He talked in one of our events and was amazing. He has coached me to overcome opposition and to have perspective in my life. He has so much value to add to entrepreneurs, athletes or people in business. It’s good to know that he has my back, and I can count on him for help and advice in business and life. I own an athletic clothing company, organize public speaking events and also I’m an endurance athlete. I’m extremely grateful for my relationship with Bill and his influence. He talked in one of our events and was amazing. He has coached me to overcome opposition and to have perspective in my life. He has so much value to add to entrepreneurs, athletes or people in business. It’s good to know that he has my back, and I can count on him for help and advice in business and life.
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Peter Djokovich
Strategy, Execution, Operations & Analytics ✦ Building effective strategy, executing change, increasing customer profitability & revenue-per-employee, enhancing relationships, and maximizing enterprise performance.
Being on a team with Bill has been a real pleasure. He is insightful, wise, perceptive, creative, intelligent and motivational, and his diverse experience and expertise have been a huge advantage to our initiatives. One of the notable characteristics I admire most is his mastery of creating and building mutually-beneficial, win-win-win, relationships; listening, hearing and creating solutions. Few people are exceptionally good at it, but Bill is one of them who is. Our team is one-step ahead with Bill on it. Being on a team with Bill has been a real pleasure. He is insightful, wise, perceptive, creative, intelligent and motivational, and his diverse experience and expertise have been a huge advantage to our initiatives. One of the notable characteristics I admire most is his mastery of creating and building mutually-beneficial, win-win-win, relationships; listening, hearing and creating solutions. Few people are exceptionally good at it, but Bill is one of them who is. Our team is one-step ahead with Bill on it.
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Dan Clark
I Reset Organizations into a Culture of Resilience with a Growth Process that Raises the Bar and Creates a Winning Peak Performance Team! 🎤Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker📚New York Times Bestseller🕺DM me at danclark.com
Bill Schuffenhauer has been an inspirational role model to me since I met him and watched him win the Olympic Silver Medal. As an elite athlete Bill obviously has an intense work ethic and self discipline to accomplish a big goal. But Bill stands out among his fellow competitors because of his integrity, tenacity, commitment to Service Before Self to make everybody around him better, and in his devotion to excellence in all that he does. I highly recommend Bill at every level as a class human being, and for any job as a natural leader whom you can always count on in every situation. I love and honor my friend Billy!!! Bill Schuffenhauer has been an inspirational role model to me since I met him and watched him win the Olympic Silver Medal. As an elite athlete Bill obviously has an intense work ethic and self discipline to accomplish a big goal. But Bill stands out among his fellow competitors because of his integrity, tenacity, commitment to Service Before Self to make everybody around him better, and in his devotion to excellence in all that he does. I highly recommend Bill at every level as a class human being, and for any job as a natural leader whom you can always count on in every situation. I love and honor my friend Billy!!!
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Julie Parry
Director, YSM Communications | EMS in Marketing & Strategic Communications NYU 2025 Views are my own!
Bill Schuffenhauer is a talented speaker and salesman with a charming personality. He is dedicated and goal oriented. He achieves what he puts his mind to, and it is no surprise that he has been so successful since his sliding days. Bill would be a tremendous benefit to any company!
- Bill Schuffenhauer is a talented speaker and salesman with a charming personality. He is dedicated and goal oriented. He achieves what he puts his mind to, and it is no surprise that he has been so successful since his sliding days. Bill would be a tremendous benefit to any company!
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Eric B. Johnson
Growth Marketing Executive | eCommerce & Brand | Non-Profit Founder | Basketball Coach
I’ve worked closely with Bill for several years on many projects, including the launch of his company Silver Retreat. One of Bill’s biggest strengths is that he truly cares about his clients and customers. I’ve personally seen Bill go above and beyond on many different occasions to see that client expectations are exceeded. Bill’s life story is both inspiring and amazing, and it’s my pleasure to recommend Bill as a motivational speaker and business man to anyone considering his services.
I’ve worked closely with Bill for several years on many projects, including the launch of his company Silver Retreat. One of Bill’s biggest strengths is that he truly cares about his clients and customers. I’ve personally seen Bill go above and beyond on many different occasions to see that client expectations are exceeded. Bill’s life story is both inspiring and amazing, and it’s my pleasure to recommend Bill as a motivational speaker and business man to anyone considering his services.
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Sean Donahue
FREE AGENT seeking new opportunities
I’ve known Mr. Schuffenhauer for going on 7 years now. I have personally benefited from his natural ability to achieve greatness. His spirit and personality are beyond infectious and he makes a great impression upon anyone he meets. Learning his back story, seeing what he’s been able to accomplish in his life, and how he’s always striving for greatness, makes Mr. Schuffenhauer a SOLID choice for anyone considering hiring him to speak at their event(s). I personally guarantee it! I’ve known Mr. Schuffenhauer for going on 7 years now. I have personally benefited from his natural ability to achieve greatness. His spirit and personality are beyond infectious and he makes a great impression upon anyone he meets. Learning his back story, seeing what he’s been able to accomplish in his life, and how he’s always striving for greatness, makes Mr. Schuffenhauer a SOLID choice for anyone considering hiring him to speak at their event(s). I personally guarantee it!
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Patrick Byrnes
Award-winning Executive Producer & Showrunner. Most recently EP'd & ran s6 of HGTV's #1 rated mega hit, Rock The Block, & Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge. Award-winning Executive Producer & Showrunner. Most recently EP'd & ran s6 of
I had the absolute pleasure of working with Bill in 2009 on the CMT television show, “All Jacked Up,” hosted by C. Thomas Howell. Bill was our on-camera expert & proved to invaluable behind the scenes as well. Smart, well-spoken, prepared, Bill Schuffenhauer is the total package & an asset to anything he’s involved in.
- I had the absolute pleasure of working with Bill in 2009 on the CMT television show, “All Jacked Up,” hosted by C. Thomas Howell. Bill was our on-camera expert & proved to invaluable behind the scenes as well. Smart, well-spoken, prepared, Bill Schuffenhauer is the total package & an asset to anything he’s involved in.
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John McCann 🔥
Conversion Design Specialist & Brand Developer. LET'S MAKE MONEY!
It is both an honor and a privilege to work with Bill and call him a friend. His amazing attention to detail I can only attribute to his background as an Olympic silver medalist. He is both uplifting and charasmatic and truly a joy to be around. Anyone who has a chance to work with Bill or hear him speak will understand immediately what I mean. If you are looking for integrity, motivation or someone with amazing business acumen Bill is the right man for you. He truly is one of the best guys I know! It is both an honor and a privilege to work with Bill and call him a friend. His amazing attention to detail I can only attribute to his background as an Olympic silver medalist. He is both uplifting and charasmatic and truly a joy to be around. Anyone who has a chance to work with Bill or hear him speak will understand immediately what I mean. If you are looking for integrity, motivation or someone with amazing business acumen Bill is the right man for you. He truly is one of the best guys I know!
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David Kurtz
Owner, Lake Ariel Consultants, LLP
I have known Bill as a dedicated, committed and caring Athlete who provides leadership and people skills that reflect character of Olympic spirit. I have known Bill as a dedicated, committed and caring Athlete who provides leadership and people skills that reflect character of Olympic spirit.
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Beth Silverberg
Animal Health~ Veterinary; Companion and Equine~ Pharmaceutical~ Business Development~ Leadership~ Moderator~ Educator~ Relationships~ Cryptocurrency~ SaaS~ CRM~ Podcast~ Strategic Marketing Specialist~ Solution Provider
I highly recommend Bill to many people. His dedication, enthusiasm, and integrity for what he does is inspiring.
I highly recommend Bill to many people. His dedication, enthusiasm, and integrity for what he does is inspiring.
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Curtis Call
Chief Sales Officer | Leadership Development | Global Sales Growth
I highly recommend Bill to many people. His dedication, enthusiasm, and integrity for what he does is inspiring.
I highly recommend Bill to many people. His dedication, enthusiasm, and integrity for what he does is inspiring.
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Sue Kapis
Operations
I have known Bill since I became involved with the sports of Bobsled & Skeleton. I saw his work ethic and determination to make 3 Olympic teams, especially as a push athlete when younger athletes come up through the development programs. He set goals to again make the team in 2010 and was an motivational/inspirational speaker at the USBSF dinner just prior to the team leaving for Vancouver. I was so moved by his story and the way he presented himself to the public. You need to know about those athletes who don’t get all the funding and yet continue to work toward that goal of making an Olympic team. Sue Kapis I have known Bill since I became involved with the sports of Bobsled & Skeleton. I saw his work ethic and determination to make 3 Olympic teams, especially as a push athlete when younger athletes come up through the development programs. He set goals to again make the team in 2010 and was an motivational/inspirational speaker at the USBSF dinner just prior to the team leaving for Vancouver. I was so moved by his story and the way he presented himself to the public. You need to know about those athletes who don’t get all the funding and yet continue to work toward that goal of making an Olympic team. Sue Kapis
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Melissa Katcher
Strategic Partnerships 🚀@Collaboration Expert | Digital Transformation | 🏘Commercial Real Estate | 🏄♀️
We met Bill when he was preparing for the Winter Olympics in Vancouver 2010. His story was powerful coming up from living on the street to Olympic team. The overcoming huge odds is a great inspiration for all business leaders to keep moving the bobsled (Bill is a 3 x Olympic Bobsled team member). Bill was helpful in attracting new sponsors for the Healthy Referral as we were helping to find new money to pay for his training and expense. Bill’s story is riveting and you will be energized by his spiritual evolution topped off by understanding how to translate the mindset of an Olympian for your co. Thomas Katovsky and Marchia Carnicelli Minor copub Healthy Referral Newspaper www.healthyreferral.com former tennis coach Kent State, John Carroll, Israel Tennis 347-6-UR-WELL We met Bill when he was preparing for the Winter Olympics in Vancouver 2010. His story was powerful coming up from living on the street to Olympic team. The overcoming huge odds is a great inspiration for all business leaders to keep moving the bobsled (Bill is a 3 x Olympic Bobsled team member). Bill was helpful in attracting new sponsors for the Healthy Referral as we were helping to find new money to pay for his training and expense. Bill’s story is riveting and you will be energized by his spiritual evolution topped off by understanding how to translate the mindset of an Olympian for your co. Thomas Katovsky and Marchia Carnicelli Minor copub Healthy Referral Newspaper www.healthyreferral.com former tennis coach Kent State, John Carroll, Israel Tennis 347-6-UR-WELL
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Michael Bentley
President at SierraSil Health Inc.
We met Bill when he was preparing for the Winter Olympics in Vancouver 2010. His story was powerful coming up from living on the street to Olympic team. The overcoming huge odds is a great inspiration for all business leaders to keep moving the bobsled (Bill is a 3 x Olympic Bobsled team member). Bill was helpful in attracting new sponsors for the Healthy Referral as we were helping to find new money to pay for his training and expense. Bill’s story is riveting and you will be energized by his spiritual evolution topped off by understanding how to translate the mindset of an Olympian for your co. Thomas Katovsky and Marchia Carnicelli Minor copub Healthy Referral Newspaper www.healthyreferral.com former tennis coach Kent State, John Carroll, Israel Tennis 347-6-UR-WELL We met Bill when he was preparing for the Winter Olympics in Vancouver 2010. His story was powerful coming up from living on the street to Olympic team. The overcoming huge odds is a great inspiration for all business leaders to keep moving the bobsled (Bill is a 3 x Olympic Bobsled team member). Bill was helpful in attracting new sponsors for the Healthy Referral as we were helping to find new money to pay for his training and expense. Bill’s story is riveting and you will be energized by his spiritual evolution topped off by understanding how to translate the mindset of an Olympian for your co. Thomas Katovsky and Marchia Carnicelli Minor copub Healthy Referral Newspaper www.healthyreferral.com former tennis coach Kent State, John Carroll, Israel Tennis 347-6-UR-WELL
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Robb Alexande
Executive Director -- Aerospace Heritage Foundation of Utah
Bill is an outstanding young man. His dedication and hard work has certainly paid off. He can accomplish any task put in front of him. Bill has a great knack of getting things accomplished with a smile on his face. He has overcome great odds to become a success in athletics and life.
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