by Ollie Phillips | 7 May, 2024 | News & Blog
Are you practising great high-performing team behaviours with your team? Practice makes perfect, as the saying goes. At Optimist, we believe that using experiential learning allows teams to practise high-performing behaviours to enhance the team’s performance. What...
by Ollie Phillips | 7 Mar, 2024 | News & Blog
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...
by Ollie Phillips | 9 Jan, 2024 | News & Blog
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...
by Ollie Phillips | 11 Dec, 2023 | News & Blog
At Optimist, we proudly distinguish ourselves with a compelling truth: a significant number of our high-performance coaches boast illustrious careers in elite sports. Now, you may be curious about the significance of this fact. In this article, we delve into this...
by Ollie Phillips | 22 Nov, 2023 | News & Blog
In today’s fast-paced and dynamic work environment, fostering inclusive and high-performing teams is more crucial than ever. Companies are constantly seeking innovative approaches to keep employees, to keep them motivated, and to create a high-performance...