Ollie Phillips: Sporting Legend
Leadership keynote speaker, former England Sevens captain, and rugby legend Ollie Phillips inspires teams with powerful lessons on leadership, resilience, teamwork, and high performance.
Quick Facts:
- Former England Sevens captain
- One of the most successful captains in England Sevens history
- Led England to multiple World Rugby Sevens Series victories and finals
- International rugby player with more than a decade of elite competition
- Formats:
Keynote Speaker | Leadership Expert | High-Performance Coach
- Audiences:
Executives, leadership teams, sales organizations, sports organizations, emerging leaders, educational institutions, corporate conferences, and teams focused on performance and collaboration.
- Outcomes:
- Learn leadership principles from elite international sport.
- Strengthen teamwork, trust, and resilience in high-pressure environments.
- Build a winning mindset that drives sustained individual and organizational performance.
- Travels from: London, UK
- **Fee range: $5,001 - $10,000
Keynote Topics
Topics Covered
- Team-building
- Leadership
- Culture & resilience
- Change management
Talent Short Bio
Ollie Phillips is an internationally recognized keynote speaker, former England Sevens captain, and one of the most accomplished players in the history of international rugby sevens. Celebrated for his leadership, resilience, and competitive excellence, Ollie draws on more than a decade of elite sport to help organizations build high-performing teams, develop resilient leaders, and thrive under pressure.
As captain of the England Sevens team, Ollie led one of the nation’s most successful eras, guiding the team to multiple World Rugby Sevens Series victories and numerous tournament finals. Known for his speed, determination, and tactical leadership as a winger and fullback, he earned a reputation as one of the sport’s most respected competitors and captains.
Beyond international rugby, Ollie enjoyed a successful professional club career with teams including Newcastle Falcons, Harlequins, Stade Français, and Gloucester Rugby, competing at the highest levels of European rugby. His achievements include appearances in multiple Heineken Cup campaigns and a European Cup Final, while earning recognition as the 2011 Best Overseas Player.
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