Why are communities so good for our wellbeing?
Most people are positive about the word community. They want to help it, be part of it and build it, but what actually is ‘it’? Does the word describe the […]
About Simon Shepard
For the past 25 years Simon has worked in the sporting, corporate and health sectors. The combination of environments and experiences has produced a fresh and multi-dimensional approach that brings together technology, education and motivation, to help organisations develop Key Human Performance Indicators (KHPIs).
He consults and delivers to the public sector, international businesses, sporting organisations.
Entries by Simon Shepard
Reset – winning our daily race
/in Optima-life Blog, Optima-life News/by Simon ShepardWith Bahrain preparing to host this weekend’s opening race of the season, the circus sometimes known as Formula 1, is currently dusting off its covers and coming out of hibernation. […]
Balance – finding what’s important to you
/in Optima-life Blog, Optima-life News/by Simon ShepardThe coronavirus pandemic has seen more people than ever before working from home. According to a recent study by ONS, adults stated work-life balance was the greatest positive offered by […]
Be Aware and Avoid Stress – Stress Awareness Month 2021
/in Optima-life Blog, Optima-life News/by Simon ShepardWe are over halfway through Stress Awareness Month and I have read some great commentary and listened to some great discussion on the S word. From the physical impact on […]
Time to Talk
/in Optima-life Blog, Optima-life News/by Simon ShepardOver the first five weeks of this year, I have delivered numerous workshops to a range of organisations. From medical teams working on the front line to those working at […]
Creating a sense of purpose
/in Optima-life Blog, Optima-life News/by Simon Shepard‘What is your purpose?’ can be quite an intimidating question but one, that at some point, is a useful one to answer. The word purpose is almost regal, conjuring images […]
Burning bright or burning out? The demands of working in times of COVID-19
/in Optima-life Blog, Optima-life News/by Simon ShepardCorporate burnout seems to be on the up. With research from NordPVN suggesting that, since the start of COVID-19, people in the UK are adding an extra two hours to […]
What is good exercise?
/in Optima-life Blog/by Simon Shepard‘Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical activity save and preserve it’ – Plato The positive correlation between physical activity and […]
Collecting numbers is just the starting point
/in Optima-life Blog/by Simon ShepardOver the past 10 years I have been collecting a mass of physiological data through my work at Optima-life. I have information on stress, sleep, exercise, resilience, energy – the […]
Conversations – Back to School
/in Optima-life Blog/by Simon ShepardThe events of the past six months have highlighted that people can be fragile, indeed for many the vulnerability has been devastating. Life has changed significantly. As teachers and support […]