Remarkable roles: Feel good factor

The link between mental wellbeing and performance in the workplace is undisputed and practice staff can be at the very forefront.

Vision Express at Tesco employee Sheena Tanna-Shah has combined her role as an optometrist with life coaching and healthy foods

A former A-level psychology student, she qualified as an optometrist 14 years ago before setting out to be a life coach six years later.

Now Tanna-Shah also has her own food business, called Pure and Raw Goodies, selling vegan, sugar and gluten free treats to fitness studios, restaurants, cafes and direct to consumers.

‘I wanted to root down my optics first. But once that stability was secured I thought “let’s give it a go”. I started doing one-to-one sessions, tackling issues including weight loss, confidence and those that were procrastinating in their goals.