
Ollie Phillips
Ex-England Rugby Captain and once voted the Best 7’s Player in the World, Ollie is Founder of Optimist Performance. Since retiring from professional rugby, Ollie has been involved in a number of life-changing challenges and has notched up 4 Guinness World Records to date. Ollie brings over 20 years of experience in sports and business to help leaders overcome change and transform their teams to achieve new levels of success.

Charlotte Wathan

Ryan Jones, MBE

LARA MILWARD

Russell Earnshaw

David Berkeley

Jim Steele

Clare Sadler
Clare is an expert in Performance Neuroscience, NLP, Clinical Hypnosis, Brain-Based Coaching and Mental Performance and Flow. She has 26 years of experience helping leaders, elite athletes, creatives, entrepreneurs, and special operators reach their peak potential by harnessing the power of the Flow state. Clare works with individuals, teams, and organisations who operate in high pressure /high-risk environments, and specialises in rapidly recoding the reflexive thoughts, emotions, and behaviours typically thought of as beyond conscious control. Mind Power for Individuals™. Mind Power for Teams™. Mind Power for Life™

ROLY REID

Alex Gear mBANT/CNHC

Neil Laughton

Vanessa Cuddeford
For the past 8 years, she’s been coaching professionals to speak confidently and persuasively so they can reach the outcomes they want – whether through presentations, meetings, interviews or panels; to internal or external audiences.

Elena Folkes
With 20 years of experience in Banking and Professional Services, Elena has held roles in global strategy, product, and go-to-market functions. Having worked with organisations such as Barclays, PwC, and Thomson Reuters, her career spans law firms, alternative legal service providers, tech startups, and Big4 Legal and Tax teams.
Elena is deeply passionate about the legal tech ecosystem. Often described as a force of nature, she brings boundless energy and enthusiasm to connecting people and projects, driving innovation, and creating impactful collaborations.
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Optimistic Insights
The Power of Delegation, Mindset and Positive Change – By Optimist Performance
The Power of Delegation, Mindset and Positive Change In today’s fast-paced business environment, effective leadership is not about doing everything yourself. Leaders who try to take on every task risk burnout and miss opportunities to inspire positive change. Instead,...
Culture, Strategy and Change: The Key to Thriving in Disruptive Times – By Optimist Performance
Culture, Strategy and Change: In today's rapidly changing business world, organisations must be able to adapt quickly to remain competitive. Whether driven by technological innovation, market shifts, or global events, change is inevitable. But how companies respond to...
Make Time To Do Your Best Work – By Optimist Performance
In today’s fast-paced business world, where distractions and overwork are constant challenges, one thing is clear: making time to do your best work is not just a luxury — it’s a necessity. Whether you’re a leader, an entrepreneur, or a team member, the ability to...