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Optimism at Work

Human Skills, the skills we need to lead better, communicate better, and collaborate better, are rarely taught at work.

 

Let’s change that.

Trusted by partners around the world

Human Skills Help Drive Business

Revenue Performance

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250%

Companies with high employee trust generate 2.5x more revenue, reports the Harvard Business Review.

Higher Profitability

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21%

A study by Gallup finds that companies with strong cultures and engaged employees are 21% more profitable.

Company Referrals

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An Imperative/New York University study shows that employees who find purpose in their work are five times more likely to recommend their company to others.

Performance

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5-7%

A Harvard Business Review study reveals that S&P 500 companies with a strong sense of purpose outperformed the index by 5-7% annually over 15 years.

Revenue Performance

Revenue Performance

250%

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+2.5x

Companies with high employee trust generate 2.5x more revenue, reports the Harvard Business Review.

Higher Profitability

Higher Profitability

21%

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+21%

21%

A study by Gallup finds that companies with strong cultures and engaged employees are 21% more profitable.

Company Referrals

0 x

5x

An Imperative/New York University study shows that employees who find purpose in their work are five times more likely to recommend their company to others.

Performance

Performance

5-7%

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+5-7%

5-7%

A Harvard Business Review study reveals that S&P 500 companies with a strong sense of purpose outperformed the index by 5-7% annually over 15 years.

What Experience Works Best for You?

Keynotes

From $15,000

1-2 hours

Who is it for?
  • check Conferences, groups, teams, and organizations of all sizes.
What do you get?
  • check A keynote address, a moderated discussion, a fireside chat, or an interactive Q&A—all featuring Simon’s world-class Optimist Instructors and thought leaders.
Is it in-person or virtual or hybrid?
  • check It can be any of the above. Your call!

Topics Covered

  • check Leadership & Leading Through Change
  • check Psychological Safety
  • check Building Trusting Teams
  • check Having Difficult Conversations
  • check Creating Strong Cultures
  • check Starting with WHY
  • check Leading with Purpose

Workshops

From $15,000

1-2 hours, or up to a full day

Who is it for?
  • check Groups, teams, and organizations of all sizes.
What do you get?
  • check Interactive group discussions, exercises, and games led by Simon’s world-class Optimist Instructors.
  • check Accompanying workbooks and reading materials, and access to a recording of the experience.
Is it in-person or virtual?
  • check It can be any of the above!

Topics Covered

  • check Leadership
  • check Building Relationships
  • check Building Trusting Teams
  • check Having Difficult Conversations
  • check Creating Strong Cultures
  • check Defining Your Organization's Purpose
  • check Leading with Purpose
  • check Leading Through Change

These Are Our Top-Selling Packages

See if any of them could work for you.

The Human Skills Virtual Bootcamp for Businesses

Designed for almost anyone and everyone in your organization

MOST POPULAR

The Leadership Accelerator

Designed for most managers and leaders at all levels

The Executive Empowerment Program

Designed specifically for senior leaders

The Human Skills Virtual Bootcamp for Businesses

Designed for almost anyone and everyone in your organization

The Leadership Accelerator

Designed for most managers and leaders at all levels

The Executive Empowerment Program

Designed specifically for senior leaders

Case Study

Nespresso Partners Built Trust and Accelerated Growth

Nespresso, known for its coffee machines, fostered a positive work environment through a series of workshops, keynotes, and coaching sessions, emphasizing personal growth, relationships, and trust.

Services Delivered:

"The journey with The Optimism Company has been incredibly rewarding. It's not just about the tangible outcomes, which are significant, but about the shift in mindset and culture. We've built a stronger foundation of trust.”
Milad Camisi

Strategic Business Manager at Nespresso

Our Clients Are Very Happy

“[Our Optimist Instructor] Shed is just awesome and does a great job connecting the dots and connecting his concepts to our culture and our business. Love it and look forward to our next session.”

Sarah

IBM

“We appreciate the ease of access to the Team-Building Programs and how seamlessly they integrate with our Leadership Academy. Simon's videos present great questions for our small groups to discuss and present back to the larger class.”

William

Arizona Diamondbacks

“From the initial customer service to the day-of session delivery, the Optimism Company team went above and beyond to create a dynamic and lasting experience for our employees.”

Holly

USDA Forest Service

“[Optimist Instructor] Heath Slawner was a fabulous facilitator. He did a great job keeping the group engaged and clearly put in a lot of work to learn about us before arriving for the workshop. I love how he customized the experience so that it didn't feel like an off-the-shelf training event.”

Dan

Rust-Oleum

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Why We Do What We Do

Learn how we inspire people to do the things that inspire them so that, together, each of us can change our world for the better.

Meet Simon’s Team of Optimists

Meet the Optimist Instructors: Customized employee training and development for professionals in diverse industries.

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