Our Approach: From Insight to Impact
We’re Optimist Performance. We help individuals, teams, and organisations go from great to world-class—through high-impact experiences, elite leadership, and optimistic transformation.
Why We Exist
Founded in 2014, our mission has always been to unlock full potential. We believe:
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Everyone can achieve anything.
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Organisations flourish with learning, growth, and connection.
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Shared experiences create enduring change.
What Makes Our Approach Different?
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Tailored to your culture – no off-the-shelf content; we design every experience around your values, goals, and people.
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Evidence-based – drawing on research in leadership, psychology, and performance science.
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Energy and engagement – high-participation experiences that bring learning to life.
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Sustainable change – tools, follow-up, and ongoing support to maintain momentum
Whether it’s leadership development, executive coaching, or team experiences, our approach transforms more than just skills—it transforms mindsets, relationships, and performance.
Meet the Founder – Ollie Phillips
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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latest Insights
Why Does Learning Something New Feel So Hard – By Optimist Performance
Why Does Learning Something New Feel So Hard, Frustrating, and Even Painful? At Optimist Performance, we believe that growth comes from pushing past discomfort and embracing challenges. However, learning something new—whether it’s a skill, concept, or mindset—often...
High Performance in People – By Optimist Performance
Why High Performance in People is Key. In today’s fast-paced business world, success goes beyond meeting targets—it's about fostering high performance in people. When individuals and teams consistently perform at their best, they drive innovation, improve results, and...
How to adapt your coaching leadership style with Spotlight profiles – By Optimist Performance
Are you being the best leader you can be? Being a leader is not an easy task, but do it right, and you will make both your team and business thrive. As leaders, we are constantly dealing with people, and since every person in our team is different, it makes sense that...