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A mental map up Everest

A mental map up Everest

by Seb Lauzier | 12 Apr, 2019 | Adventures, Broadcast, Business, Motivational Speaking, News & Blog, Rugby

After what seems like an eternity waiting, we leave to take on the LMAX Exchange Everest Rugby Challenge on Saturday. There have been a few ups and downs getting to this point, but that’s inevitable with 30 very different human beings. This is all about keeping...
Dealing with setbacks and complacency

Dealing with setbacks and complacency

by Seb Lauzier | 7 Mar, 2019 | Adventures, Business, Motivational Speaking, News & Blog, Rugby

Complacency is currently not an option. I’m in the Scottish Highlands on a cycle challenge for the great man Doddie Weir, who’s battling Motor Neurone Disease. I’d already chosen to write about dealing with setbacks this week, but being here brings a...
Team culture essential step on path to success

Team culture essential step on path to success

by Seb Lauzier | 24 Jan, 2019 | Adventures, Broadcast, Business, Motivational Speaking, News & Blog, Rugby

England and the rest of the Guinness Six Nations squads head into camp this week and one thing is certain: they’re all bloody good rugby players. So what’s the job of the coaching staff? Tactics and organisation are important at this stage but I would...
New adventures with Sunsail

New adventures with Sunsail

by Seb Lauzier | 14 Jan, 2019 | Adventures, Business, Motivational Speaking, News & Blog

I’m always looking ahead to the next challenge. After the life-changing experience of the Clipper Round the World Race, I am delighted to be named as Sunsail’s brand ambassador. Last year I became a father and now I can’t wait to take my own family on a Sunsail...
Launching Optimist Performance by Ollie Phillips

Launching Optimist Performance by Ollie Phillips

by andy_es12x41n | 8 Jan, 2019 | Adventures, Broadcast, Motivational Speaking, News & Blog

I’m delighted to officially launch my new website, and with it my new Optimist Performance brand, which opens up a whole new chapter for my motivational speaking talks and workshops in 2019. Since I retired from rugby I’ve been involved in some life-changing...
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  • 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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