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Simon Harmer

Inspirational Speaker
Self Employed
Country or state 
United Kingdom
Available to 
Global
City 
Winchester
Fee 
Languages 
English
Volunteer
No
Timezone 
Europe/London

Personal Details

Bio

Meet Simon, an experienced inspirational speaker who unpicks what resilience means to him, and asks his listeners to develop their own own resilient mindset. Simon discusses adversity and how to over come it and how the audience can adapt to their changing environment.

Simon spent just over seventeen years in the British Army as a Combat Medic. Whist serving on an operational tour in Afghanistan, Simon lost both his legs after activating an Improvised Explosive Device.

With expertise in resilience and personal development, Simon has helped thousands of individuals across various industries embrace change, overcome challenges, and achieve personal and professional growth.

Simon has delivered captivating inspirational talks at prestigious events, including TEDx events in Royal Tunbridge Wells and Winchester, inspiring audiences with thought-provoking insights. Notable clients who have benefited from Simon’s expertise include Facebook, London School of Business, Sky educational institutions, and non-profit organisations.

Current position (1)

Inspirational Speaker

Self Employed

Degrees (1)
Various
Peter Symonds Sixth Form College
1994 to 1996

Presentations

Past talks (3)
I Try to Live My Life as a Thank You
TEDx
Royal Tunbridge Wells
June 4, 2016
Making Memories
TEDx
Winchester
April 4, 2022
Find your WHY for living!
VC Bridge
Paris, France
December 5, 2022
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Simon Harmer - Motivational Speaker
Simon Harmer - Motivational Speaker
Making memories, what's the point? | Simon Harmer | TEDxWinchester
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Books & Articles (6)

How to Find Gratitude
Talking About Resilience.
H-Hour Podcast #106 Simon Harmer
Swim Wild and Free: A Practical Guide to Swimming Outdoors 365 Days a Year
The Art of Wild Swimming: England & Wales
Adapting to Change: How to Embrace and Thrive in a Transitional World

Expertise (18)

Health & Well-being
Leadership
Social & Political
Sport & Hobbies
Resiilience Adversity Suffering Purpose & Triumph life changing Open water swimming Cold Water Swimming disability awareness Expert Through Experience Disibility Champion Wounded in Action Military Veterans Combat Medic Trauma to Triumph life changing injuries British Army

Clients

Tedx Royal Tunbridge Wells
Tedx Winchester
Northampton Rugby Football Club
Daphni - Venture Capital
Facebook London
META London
Camelot
Lloyds Bank
Virgin Media
New Scientist Live
Deloitte
NHS
HSBC
VW
Bristol Rugby Club
London School of Business
Airbus
Relate
Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers
Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners
Royal Ballet School
Sparsholt College
Basingstoke PRU
Winchester University
Sevenoaks School
Blenheim High School
Dartford School
Teenage Cancer Trust
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School
Peter Symonds College
King Edwards School
Kings School Winchester
Henry Beaufort Secondary School
Portsmouth Grammar School
St Georges Ascot
New Regents PRU
The Schools at Somerhill
Whipps Cross Hospital
St Thomas Hospital
Telent
Defence Medical Services Mental Health Symposium

Reviews

Testimonials (3)
  • Simon was a speaker for us at TEDxWinchester 2022. He is utterly captivating, down to earth and brutally honest in his delivery. Everyone in the room gave him their full attention. Simon always has a story. I can't sit with him for more than 2 minutes and he is back to storytelling - and there's always a challenge in the story too. Simon is professional, dedicated and can craft a talk that appeals directly to the audience. I would highly recommend him as a speaker for events - conferences, awards, after-dinner speaker. Did I mention he is funny too? His humour and warmth come across in every word of his talk
    Jan Carlyle
    Verified
  • Simon attended the RAF Medical Services dinner & was absolutely splendid. He was engaging, articulate & insightful about his life’s journey. Would highly recommend him to anyone. Simon also spent time after speaking talking with the audience & they were really happy with this as it went beyond our expectations.
    Paul Newton
  • Simon speaks with such utter sincerity and integrity. His profoundly compelling and life-affirming perspective and attitude about how to keep moving forward in life is at once incredibly humbling and invigorating. His warmth, empathy, resilience and insight make him a fantastic speaker for all ages and all audiences. Sprinkled with humour always honest, I would gladly attend any event Simon is speaking at.
    Georgie Palmer
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Why choose me? 

After receiving life changing injuries, I found out what resilience really looks like.

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