Optimism in Business
Human Skills — the skills we need to lead better, communicate better, and collaborate better — are rarely taught at work.
Let's change that.
Human Skills Help Drive Business
+2.5x
Revenue Performance
Companies with high employee trust generate 2.5x more revenue, reports the Harvard Business Review.
+21%
Higher Profitability
A study by Gallup finds that companies with strong cultures and engaged employees are 21% more profitable.
5x
Company Referrals
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.
+5-7%
Performance
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?
Conferences, groups, teams, and organizations of all sizes.
What do you get?
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?
It can be any of the above. Your call!
Topics Covered
- Leadership & Leading Through Change
- Psychological Safety
- Building Trusting Teams
- Having Difficult Conversations
- Creating Strong Cultures
- Starting with WHY
- Leading with Purpose
Workshops
From USD $15,000 | 1-2 hours, or up to a full day
Who is it for?
Groups, teams, and organizations of all sizes.
What do you get?
Interactive group discussions, exercises, and games led by Simon's world-class Optimist Instructors.
Is it in-person or virtual?
It can be any of the above!
Topics Covered
- Leadership
- Building Relationships
- Building Trusting Teams
- Having Difficult Conversations
- Creating Strong Cultures
- Defining Your Organization's Purpose
- Leading with Purpose
- Leading Through Change
Private Online Classes for Teams
From USD $7,500 | Up to 2 hours
Who is it for?
Teams or organizations of up to 100 people.
What do you get?
Simon's team of leading Optimist Instructors hosting a live, interactive, private class — with all of the production handled by the team.
Is it in-person or virtual?
It's exclusively virtual, and designed for each participant to be on their own device.
Topics Covered
- Leadership
- Personal Purpose
- Building Trust
- Creating Strong Cultures
- Storytelling
- Communication
- Mental Fitness
Online Learning
From USD $149.99/year | 50+ hours
Who is it for?
Anyone and everyone in your organization.
What do you get?
Access to any or all of our on-demand courses — more than 50 courses, self-paced, with progress tracking and the ability to add Simon and our team to your Learning Management System.
Is it in-person or virtual?
Entirely virtual!
Topics Covered
- The Art of Presenting
- Finding Your WHY
- Building Strong Relationships
- The Optimism Subscription Library
Custom Leadership & Development Programs
Contact Us for a Custom Quote | Varies
Who is it for?
Teams, cohorts, and groups looking to improve or grow together.
What do you get?
You'll work with our expert account managers to design a program that maximizes its impact and your team's strategic priorities.
Is it in-person or virtual?
Can be either or a mix.
Topics Covered
- People Management
- Living a Life of Purpose
- Leading Through Change
- Communication
- Values & Collaboration
- Custom Curricula
These Are Our Top-Selling Packages
The Human Skills Virtual Bootcamp for Businesses
Designed for almost anyone and everyone in your organization
- Access to all of our on-demand courses
- Access to our Optimism Subscription Library for an entire year
The Leadership Accelerator
Designed for most managers and leaders at all levels
- Access to all of our on-demand courses
- Access to our Optimism Subscription Library for an entire year
- A "Leaders Eat Last" Private Online Class for up to 100 people
- An "Infinite Game" Workshop for up to 300 people
The Executive Empowerment Program
Designed specifically for senior leaders
- Access to all of our on-demand courses
- Access to our Optimism Subscription Library for an entire year
- "Build Trusting Teams" Private Online Class for company leaders
- 1:1 Why Discovery sessions for all company leaders (up to 10 participants), guided by experienced Optimist Instructors
- "Infinite Game" Keynote for your entire organization, hosted by an Optimist Instructor
- A private session with an Optimist Instructor and your organization's leadership team
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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