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...
by Ollie Phillips | 6 Nov, 2023 | News & Blog
Are you losing your best talent? The employee turnover rates have increased by 7.7% in the last four years in the UK and it will continue to rise in 2024. So, what can you do to stop your best employee from walking out the door? Are you familiar with the saying...
by Ollie Phillips | 6 Feb, 2023 | News & Blog
What would happen if I got hit by a bus tomorrow? I ask my team this question often (or rather, frame the scenario that I’m suddenly out of the picture and the business needs to keep moving forwards) with the aim of creating an antifragile team. If the last few years...
by Ollie Phillips | 17 Oct, 2022 | News & Blog
Creating long-term and sustainable change within a business sometimes needs an approach that goes back to the very basics. Organisational structures provide the building blocks of every company. From sole trader to global conglomeration, every entity comes with its...
