Captain's Blog - Optimist Performance by Ollie Phillips

A mental map up Everest

Apr 12, 2019

Ollie Phillips from Optimist Performance on the importance of a positive attitude in working as a team.

Everest: One month to go

Mar 13, 2019

Update on preparation, altitude training and team-building with one month to go until Everest!

Dealing with setbacks and complacency

Mar 7, 2019

Ollie Phillips on how to manage setbacks and guard against complacency in any team.

How to balance team culture and individual brilliance

Feb 21, 2019

Examining the fine line between embracing brilliant individuals and building an unbreakable team culture.

Team culture essential step on path to success

Jan 24, 2019

The finest teams in elite sport and business have one thing in common: buy-in to a strong culture.

Optimist Performance: How we work

Jan 15, 2019

PWC Director Ollie Phillips on Optimist Performance, which he launched in January 2019 to inspire businesses to exceed their potential.

New adventures with Sunsail

Jan 14, 2019

Announcing an exciting new relationship with Sunsail, and taking my sailing to the next level!

Launching Optimist Performance by Ollie Phillips

Jan 8, 2019

I’m delighted to officially launch my new website and a new chapter with my new brand, Optimist Performance.

Dark Horses back Ollie Phillips and Optimist Performance

Jan 7, 2019

Dark Horses MD Simon Dent on growing a business and bringing in Ollie to inspire the team.

Eying the beast in Nepal

Dec 17, 2018

Reflections on a first visit to Nepal with the Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour, and getting up close and personal with Everest!

Major takeaways from the autumn internationals

Dec 2, 2018

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.

My big questions ahead of the Autumn tests

Oct 27, 2018

Reflections on a month of City AM articles questioning England selection policy and looking ahead to the autumn tests.

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