Why Your Next Corporate Wellness Speaker Should Be a 93-Year-Old
Corporate wellness programs fail for one reason: employees don't use them. Gym memberships go unused. Meditation apps get deleted. Step challenges last two weeks. The problem isn't that people don't want to be healthy — it's that most wellness programs feel like work on top of work.
Stephen Jepson's approach is different. He doesn't preach. He plays. When a 93-year-old man walks onto your stage and starts juggling while explaining how bilateral movement creates new neural pathways, something shifts. Employees stop checking their phones. They lean forward. They laugh. And then they stand up and try it themselves.
That's the moment your wellness initiative stops being a corporate checkbox and starts being something your team actually wants to do.
How Play Improves Employee Performance
Reduces Burnout
Playful movement activates the parasympathetic nervous system — the body's built-in stress relief. Five minutes of ball bouncing or juggling practice resets cortisol levels more effectively than a coffee break.
Boosts Cognitive Function
Non-dominant hand training and bilateral coordination exercises create new neural pathways. Employees who practice Stephen's techniques report sharper focus, better problem-solving, and improved memory.
Builds Team Connection
When executives and interns are equally bad at juggling, hierarchies dissolve. Stephen's group exercises create genuine laughter and shared vulnerability — the foundation of team trust.
Zero Equipment Needed
A tennis ball and an open space. That's all your employees need. Stephen's exercises work at a desk, in a conference room, or in a parking lot. No gym required, no special clothes, no excuses.
What Stephen's Corporate Keynote Includes
- Live demonstrations — Juggling, balance challenges, and non-dominant hand drills performed by a 93-year-old
- Audience participation — Everyone gets on their feet for guided movement exercises they can do at their desks tomorrow
- The science of play — How movement builds new neural pathways, reduces cortisol, and improves decision-making
- Desk-friendly exercises — A take-home toolkit of 5-minute movement breaks that fit between meetings
- The "Never Leave The Playground" philosophy — A mindset shift that turns wellness from obligation to joy
Corporate Booking Options
- Keynote (30-60 minutes) — Perfect for all-hands meetings, annual retreats, and wellness weeks
- Workshop (half-day) — Hands-on movement sessions for smaller teams, with personalized exercise plans
- Multi-session series — Weekly 30-minute movement sessions over 4-8 weeks for lasting behavior change
- Virtual keynote — Live interactive presentation for remote and hybrid teams
Perfect for These Corporate Events
- Annual company retreats and off-sites
- Employee wellness weeks and health fairs
- Leadership development programs
- Team building events and department off-sites
- HR and benefits conferences
- Insurance industry wellness incentive programs
- Tech company "recharge" events
Why HR Directors Book Stephen Again
Most wellness speakers deliver forgettable advice. "Drink more water. Take the stairs. Get eight hours of sleep." Your employees already know that. Stephen delivers something they've never seen: a 93-year-old man who embodies what lifelong movement looks like, and who makes them believe they can do it too.
The exercises stick because they're fun. Employees start bouncing balls at their desks, challenging coworkers to balance contests, and practicing non-dominant hand tasks during lunch. It becomes culture, not compliance.