Keynote SpeakersOllie Phillips is a former captain of the England Rugby 7’s team.
An Adventurer and four-time Guinness World Record holder, Ollie inspires leaders to overcome fear and reach new levels of success.
Rugby Professional:
Ollie was voted the ‘Best Sevens Player in the World’ in 2009. His distinguished rugby career lasted 14 years.
England’s Captain from 2008 -2010, he was a triumphant leader and a mentor to his teammates. He played in three Seven’s World Cup tournaments, including Hong Kong, Moscow, and Dubai.
Off the Sevens field, Ollie enjoyed a successful career at three different clubs, namely Newcastle Falcons, Gloucester and Stade Francais. Ollie was the most valuable overseas player in 2011, and Stade Francais’ top tries scorer in the same year.
However, in 2013, during preparation for the Rugby World Cup Sevens, Ollie suffered a severe calf injury, ending his rugby career.
- Ex-England Rugby Captain
- 4 x Guinness World Record Holder
- Rugby 7’s World Player of the Year
- French Overseas Player of the Year
- Circumnavigator & world-class sailor
- Official Race Across America finisher
- Head coach, Wales Women
- Head coach, China Rugby Sevens
- Raised over £3m for charity
- Executive MBA, Cambridge University
- Entrepreneur
- Respected business leader
- 15 years of public speaking
Ollie Phillips – Motivational Speaker and Adventurer
Ollie shares his extraordinary life lessons and helps you believe anything is possible.
His boundless energy, infectious enthusiasm, determination and positive attitude helped him transition from a career as a world-class professional rugby player to a business leader and motivator in the corporate world.
When injury forced Ollie to leave the only career he had ever known or wanted, he faced his toughest challenge yet.
“Ollie inspires leaders to overcome fear and reach new levels of success.”
Using the skills he honed on the rugby field, he channelled his focus into physical and mental endurance adventures, circumnavigating the globe, cycling across America, leading expeditions to the North Pole and Everest, and more.
Ollie has led teams worldwide, and his four Guinness World Records are a testament to his ability to deliver.
As a result, he now applies his experience to help audiences overcome adversity and achieve success through various high-impact speeches and interactive sessions that inspire positive change.
- Master your Emotions
- Overcome Challenges
- Harness the Power of Positive Behaviours
- Build Effective, Sustainable Practices
A popular motivational speaker, Ollie’s experience and expertise gained through his rugby background, his challenging adventures and now his life in a corporate world have seen him provide keynote speeches and workshops on topics such as:
- Change Management
- Resilient Leadership
- Teamwork
- Building a Winning Culture
- Effective Communication
