Neil Shepherd founded Inner Synergy and is a specialist in practical, science-based mindset training. With more than two decades of experience across building mindset, emotional regulation, human performance and mindfulness, he has worked with thousands of people in both corporate and public settings.
Neil’s work is grounded in evidence, not ideology. He combines neuroscience, behavioural science, and real-world tools to help people understand their mind (and what holds them back), reduce stress and overthinking, improve focus, and build sustainable personal resilience.
In a world where demands are high and mental load is constant, Neil teaches the skills that matter most:
Neil partners with organisations, teams, and individuals to build long-term mind fitness—not just quick fixes. His programs are practical, accessible, and designed to create meaningful, lasting change in how people think, work, and live.
Neil’s certifications include Mindfulness Works as a teacher, and a Corporate Triple Goal facilitator and partner with Michael Bunting. He trained with Dr Russ Harris in mindset-based Acceptance Commitment Training. Neil deepened his understanding of the neuroscience behind mind using mindfulness practices in several courses with the neuroscientist Dr Joe Dispenza.
Neil is a graduate of Google’s Search Inside Yourself Leadership program, and Mindfulness and Life Coaching Diplomas. Is a certified Peaceful Kids and Peaceful Parents facilitator. Also an internationally certified HeartMath™ Mentor/Coach, he extends mindset to help build higher levels of what is called “coherence” for better internal system coordination, stress management and resilience.
Neil is certified with Meditation Association of Australia as a senior educator.
Neil brings a wealth of senior corporate experience from both private and public sectors. His understanding of corporate challenges, structures and cultures allows him to accurately tailor programs to meet the variety of diverse organisations and their people.
Before his life as a mindset educator Neil held senior roles in organisations such as air traffic control in mission-critical application & systems management; business improvement; business intelligence; and IT consulting. He holds additional qualifications in workplace training, mindfulness, project management, management, Lean Six Sigma and electrical/electronics industries.
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