The Optimist Story
Optimist Performance was launched in 2014 with the mission to help individuals, teams and organisations reach their full potential.
Since then, many things have changed, but our mission is still the same.
At Optimist Performance, we share three fundamental beliefs:
- Everyone can achieve anything
- Organisations should be a source of learning, growth and collaboration
- Shared experiences have the power to transform
We carry these three beliefs into everything we do, making us The Eternal Optimists.
Ollie Phillips is the founder and CEO of Optimist Performance
Since retiring from professional rugby Ollie has been involved in a number of life-changing challenges.
All of these experiences have taught him valuable lessons about leadership, team-building, and managing change in adversity.
Working at PWC, he has learnt how powerful these intangibles can be in the world of business. When harnessed into values, actions and experiences these help to create a winning culture.
And that’s why he’s set up Optimist Performance – to impart that same knowledge to help other businesses, teams and individuals exceed their potential.
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Optimistic Insights
Ego Check: Navigating Authenticity and Resilience – By Optimist Performance
As we approach the quarter mark of the year, we thought we’d take time for self-reflection. How have you been showing up in your role at work? Welcome to this month's Optimistic Insights, where we'll delve into the intriguing topic of ego in leadership and the journey...
Unlocking Personal Growth in Work: Lessons from John Grisham’s Journey to 300 Million Copies Sold – By Optimist Performance
Life is a journey of self-discovery, a winding path that leads us to uncover the depths of our personalities and aspirations. Along the way, we take on various roles and responsibilities, each contributing to our understanding of ourselves, our professional lives, and...
Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Executive Presence for High-Performance Team Leadership – By Optimist Performance
In the ever-changing landscape of leadership expectations, the traditional model of executive presence (EP) is undergoing a transformation. Sylvia Ann Hewlett's recent article, "The New Rules of Executive Presence," sheds light on the shifts in leadership traits...