Captain’s Blog
Regular insights from Ollie Phillips on his dual passions of rugby and adventuring, and how they relate to his daily 9 to 5 in the city with PWC.
Optimist Performance: How we work
PWC Director Ollie Phillips on Optimist Performance, which he launched in January 2019 to inspire businesses to exceed their potential.
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New adventures with Sunsail
Announcing an exciting new relationship with Sunsail, and taking my sailing to the next level!
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Launching Optimist Performance by Ollie Phillips
I’m delighted to officially launch my new website and a new chapter with my new brand, Optimist Performance.
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Dark Horses back Ollie Phillips and Optimist Performance
Dark Horses MD Simon Dent on growing a business and bringing in Ollie to inspire the team.
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Eying the beast in Nepal
Reflections on a first visit to Nepal with the Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour, and getting up close and personal with Everest!
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Major takeaways from the autumn internationals
A quick re-cap of my City AM scrawls in November and thanks to Michael Lynagh for helping us shine a light on inspirational rugby charity, SKRUM.
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My big questions ahead of the Autumn tests
Reflections on a month of City AM articles questioning England selection policy and looking ahead to the autumn tests.
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The next adventure: Kilimanjaro awaits
The waiting is over, tomorrow we leave for Kilimanjaro…
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Reflections on a month of rugby decision-making
This month in my City Am blogs: Danny Cipriani, Joe Marler, player welfare and more..
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The ultimate challenge: Everest 2019
I recently announced that my next challenge will be the biggest one out there: Mount Everest..
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Taming career fear with the world’s biggest waves
Blowing away stereotypes and navigating through professional sports retirement.
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Sierra Leone Marathon Man
The 29th May marked the two year anniversary of one of the toughest things I’ve ever done, in aid of Street Child.
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