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The power of shared experiences – By Optimist Performance

The power of shared experiences – By Optimist Performance

by Ollie Phillips | 8 Aug, 2022 | News & Blog

“I wanted to become a doctor because I wanted to serve others…I’ve shared the lives of patients and staff members of the hospital, I’ve laughed with them, I’ve cried with them, this is what I want to do with my life.” – Patch Adams Movie When we look back...
Poor managers are bad for your health – By Ollie Phillips

Poor managers are bad for your health – By Ollie Phillips

by Ollie Phillips | 25 Jul, 2022 | News & Blog

“Poor managers are bad for your health”. This was just one of the findings from CIPD’s 2022 Health and wellbeing at work survey, which identified issues such as including heavy workloads and ‘management style’ as major causes of stress in the workplace....
Who cares if leaders feel lonely? – by Optimist Performance

Who cares if leaders feel lonely? – by Optimist Performance

by Ollie Phillips | 9 May, 2022 | News & Blog

We talk a lot about how leaders need to make sure everyone in their team is happy and comfortable. We appreciate how important it is to create a culture that promotes well-being and performance, but while leaders take care of the people they lead, who is taking care...
Can we reprogram our brains for a healthier and happier year ahead?

Can we reprogram our brains for a healthier and happier year ahead?

by Ollie Phillips | 20 Dec, 2021 | News & Blog

With the new year around the corner, we are all probably planning how to improve ourselves. Whether we want to be healthier, happier, more productive, less stressed, or even have better relationships and contribute more to society, we need to prepare for it....
Do you or anyone in your team lack a sense of belonging? Check out these tips – By Optimist Performance

Do you or anyone in your team lack a sense of belonging? Check out these tips – By Optimist Performance

by Ollie Phillips | 12 Oct, 2021 | News & Blog

How do you feel about your sense of belonging at work? Do you feel like you’re a member of a group? Is a lack of belonging affecting your health? What about your team? Are you finding it difficult to bring the team together?  When we don’t belong, we feel guilty,...
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  • Building a cohesive team can reduce loneliness – By Ollie Phillips May 23, 2022
  • Who cares if leaders feel lonely? – by Optimist Performance May 9, 2022
  • What I have learned about stress & mental health since quitting rugby – By Ollie Phillips April 25, 2022
  • How can leaders help with work-related stress? – By Optimist Performance April 19, 2022
  • Why you shouldn’t completely avoid stress? – By Optimist Performance April 4, 2022
  • Is your mindset stopping your growth? – By Optimist Performance March 28, 2022

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