The Optimist Story – Unlocking Potential for Individuals, Teams, and Organisations
Optimist Performance was founded in 2014 with a clear mission: to help individuals, teams, and organisations unlock their full potential and achieve outstanding performance. Over the years, we’ve evolved and expanded, but our core mission remains unchanged.
At Optimist Performance, we are guided by three fundamental beliefs that drive everything we do:
- Everyone can achieve anything.
- Organisations should be a hub for learning, growth, and collaboration.
- Shared experiences can transform teams and create lasting change.
These core values inspire us every day to make a positive impact, which is why we proudly call ourselves The Eternal Optimists.
We’re committed to fostering personal and organisational growth, helping you and your team achieve your highest potential through transformative experiences.
Ollie Phillips – Founder & CEO of Optimist Performance
Ollie Phillips is the Founder and CEO of Optimist Performance.
After retiring from professional rugby, Ollie took on life-changing challenges that deepened his understanding of leadership, team-building, and managing change under adversity. His time at PwC reinforced how these intangibles can drive business success and create a winning culture.
Driven by his passion for high-performance, Ollie founded Optimist Performance to help businesses and teams exceed their potential through transformative leadership and team development.
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Optimistic Insights
Resilience, It’s About Bouncing Forward – By Optimist Performance
Resilience Isn’t Just About Bouncing Back, It’s About Bouncing Forward. Written by Jim Steele. Jim Steele is one of our Eternal Optimists — a dynamic voice in performance psychology and leadership. With decades of experience coaching high-performing teams and...
AI: A Call to Evolve, Not Compete By Optimist Performance
At Optimist Performance, we believe that future leadership isn’t about resisting change but embracing it. The rapid rise of AI isn’t something to fear—it’s something to leverage. AI is already shaping the way we work, learn, and connect. But don’t panic - this change...
The Power of Delegation, Mindset and Positive Change – By Optimist Performance
The Power of Delegation, Mindset and Positive Change In today’s fast-paced business environment, effective leadership is not about doing everything yourself. Leaders who try to take on every task risk burnout and miss opportunities to inspire positive change. Instead,...