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
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Why Does Learning Something New Feel So Hard, Frustrating, and Even Painful? At Optimist Performance, we believe that growth comes from pushing past discomfort and embracing challenges. However, learning something new—whether it’s a skill, concept, or mindset—often...
High Performance in People – By Optimist Performance
Why High Performance in People is Key. In today’s fast-paced business world, success goes beyond meeting targets—it's about fostering high performance in people. When individuals and teams consistently perform at their best, they drive innovation, improve results, and...
How to adapt your coaching leadership style with Spotlight profiles – By Optimist Performance
Are you being the best leader you can be? Being a leader is not an easy task, but do it right, and you will make both your team and business thrive. As leaders, we are constantly dealing with people, and since every person in our team is different, it makes sense that...