MEDIA

In this moving and powerful talk, Simon explores the role memories played in his recovery from life-changing injuries that cut short his successful military career. What memories could you revisit? What ideas could they ignite? And how could that process propel you into action? Simon Harmer is a Former Soldier, Wounded in Action, Double Leg Amputee, Long Distance Open Water Swimmer and Cold Water Dipper. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Simon explains why he lives his life as a Thank You. Simon draws upon experiences many of us could not imagine and delivers them with a rare humour. He received a standing ovation, and deservedly so. Simon Harmer was a medic in the British Army and suffered life changing injuries on 26th October 2009. Whilst out on a patrol as the medic for the Coldstream Guards Simon activated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) which resulted in life threatening damage to both his legs and his right arm. As a result he lost his legs and endured five years of rehabilitation and surgery. Despite this, Simon's positive outlook and sense of humour has allowed him to lead his life from trauma to triumph. He has participated in numerous physical endurance challenges and since leaving the Armed Forces has worked hard to reinvent himself and his career. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

Television personality and businesswoman Carol Vorderman talks with Si Harmer, a former combat medical technician in the British Army, who lost both legs in Afghanistan. Carol and Si discuss their struggles, motivations and how they have cultivated resilience in their own lives. They talk about the importance of gratitude and positivity, how to navigate the complex world of social media, and reflect on how their children bring richness to their lives. The Resilience Sessions has been inspired by Making Generation R – a campaign which aims to create a generation of resilient people across the U.K. The series is brought to you by Blesma, the limbless veterans charity, and is based on an original idea by Simon Harmer and The Drive Project. The Resilience Sessions are supported by Openreach and produced by The Drive Project. With thanks to Facebook. For information on helplines please visit our website - https://blesma.org/making-generation-r/the-resilience-sessions/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheResilienceS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theresiliencesessions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theresiliencesessions/ Contact us: info@makinggenerationr.com Follow the links below to learn more about Simon Website: https://www.simonharmer.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonharmercom/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrsimonharmer Twitter: https://twitter.com/shorterSi YOUTUBE Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOeGYGa8WBM6vYW7Hb8zo6A

Sgt. Simon Harmer talks about his positive approach to change and shares his views on change management.

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Join the inspirational Simon Harmer talk about his 17 and a half year career in the British Army, his experiences all around the world, the issues he has faced after injury & most importantly how he overcame them & has decided not to be defined by his injuries.

Simon Harmer is a former Combat Medical Technician who is now a freelance speaker, business consultant and co-founder of Mike Alpha - a company dedicated to helping the UK Armed Forces community learn digital marketing skills. During his military service he deployed to Bosnia, Iraq, the Congo and Afghanistan. He lost both his legs to an IED strike during his final deployment in 2009 to Afghanistan. https://simonharmer.co.uk https://mike-alpha.com H-Hour merchandise and veteran owned brands available at https://shop.charliecharlieone.com The H-Hour podcast is also available on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7xePDvrT2Iwuon3O0Mc5ll iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/h-hour/id1388879117?mt=2 Patreon: https://patreon.com/hhour