Science backed strategy. Mindful Execution. Real Business Impact
The Pioneer of Human Intelligence in Leadership
Oliver Thompson is the pioneer of Human Intelligence in leadership. As AI transforms the way we work, Oliver helps organisations develop the capabilities that make their people irreplaceable. Self-awareness, Self-Regulation, Critical Thinking, Human Connection and Adaptive Leadership. Founder of the Human Intelligence Lab and creator of the HI 5 Framework, he brings over 25 years of experience as a keynote speaker, author, corporate trainer and executive coach to clients around the world.
As a Master Trainer of NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming), Mindfulness Practitioner, Harrison, Hogan and Lumina Assessment Specialist, Oliver blends cognitive neuroscience, behavioural psychology, and practical executive experience into a single, high-impact framework. Human Intelligence (HI).
“I love working with people who possess a rare quality. The courage to challenge their own thinking. In a world full of noise, true market leaders don’t just work harder, they think clearer, connect deeper, and regulate faster.”
Core Credentials
- Master Trainer of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming)
- Mindfulness Practitioner & Mindset Coach
- Certified Ericksonian Hypnotherapist
- Hogan & Harrison Assessment Expert
- Author of How to Train Your Business Brain
Awards
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Brandon Hall Group, HCM Excellence Awards – Gold for Leadership Development for the Wargaming First Time Managers Leadership Programme
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B.I. Worldwide – Trainer of the Year
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Chamber of Conscience SME Hertfordshire Business Awards – Gold Winner, Best Enterprising Business for The Business Brain
Our Values
Health: Energy Fuels Excellence
Ott Ltd strengthens business health and wellbeing at the same time – helping leaders and teams stay resilient, recover properly, and maintain clarity and energy so performance is sustainable, not stressful.
Happiness: Joy in the Journey
Ott Ltd builds happiness through people and culture—making work feel more human, communication more positive, and progress more meaningful so teams feel valued, connected, and genuinely motivated to keep growing.
Success: Bold Goals, Brave Actions
Ott Ltd creates success by turning strategy into action—setting ambitious goals, building strong execution, and measuring results that matter so outcomes improve, excellence is consistent, and the business grows in a way people can feel proud of.
Compassion: Using business for good
OTT Ltd is proud to support animal welfare organisations. We support Animal Squad, a grant giving charity that supports all types of animal welfare charities and voluntary organisations across England and Wales.
Your Greatest Asset Isn’t Your Strategy. It’s How Your People Think.
Whether he’s on stage, in a boardroom, or one-to-one in a coaching session, Oliver’s approach is the same. Outcome focused, evidence based, and always about unlocking the human intelligence that’s already in the room.
But behind the credentials is a simple belief. Your greatest asset isn’t your strategy, your systems, or your software. It’s how your people think. Oliver’s work is about building that Human Intelligence, so behavioural change sticks, performance lifts, and leaders grow into the kind of thinkers no algorithm can replace.
