Simon Shepard is an author, innovator and self-professed nuisance. He has worked at Lord’s cricket ground for the past 30 years, most recently as head of player health, wellbeing and sports science. Alongside his work in sport, he delivers training to organisations that need energised, focused and resilient teams. His approach uses a combination of data and storytelling to address the Key Human Performance Indicators (KHPIs), underpinning his messages with science to ensure that the subjective view is accompanied by objectivity. As for the ‘nuisance’ bit his ideal day is to push people to progress with purpose.