

Why you should book Freddy Olander for your next event
- Leverage the world-record-breaking techniques and innovative strategies Freddy Olander used to master Nazaré’s colossal waves and achieve surfing milestones.
- Adopt resilience and risk management strategies proven effective through Freddy Olander’s record-setting performances in extreme big wave surfing environments worldwide.
- Drive excellence and innovation in your organization by applying the lessons learned from Freddy Olander’s extreme sports achievements and groundbreaking record-breaking moments.
Non-binding request for Freddy Olander
Freddy Olander’s keynotes offer more than just thrilling tales of adventure; they deliver actionable insights and strategies for success that resonate with B2B audiences. His experiences navigating colossal waves translate into powerful lessons on teamwork, innovation, and leadership. By sharing his personal stories of conquering the world’s largest waves, Freddy equips organizations with the mindset and tools needed to tackle their own high-stakes challenges.
When you book Freddy Olander for your event, you’re not just securing a speaker; you’re investing in a transformative experience that will inspire and motivate your team to exceed their limits. Freddy Olander’s engaging presentations are designed to drive excellence and foster a culture of resilience and collaboration within your organization. Book Freddy Olander for your event today and experience how his adventurous spirit and expert insights can elevate your team’s performance and inspire lasting success.

Keynotes
Keynote by Freddy Olander:
From Big Waves to Lessons in Risk and Growth
Freddy Olander, an inspiring big wave surfer from Berlin, masters the gigantic waves of the world with impressive dedication. His global travels to the most excellent surf spots symbolize his relentless quest for excellence and personal growth. In his keynote presentations, he will share inspiring stories and real-life experiences from Nazaré, Portugal—a place where he not only breaks waves but also world records. Experience how Freddy Olander’s adventurous spirit and determination can inspire and motivate.
Freddy also delves into the importance of strengthening both the mind and body, sharing insights from his self-developed program designed to enhance mental and physical resilience. As part of his presentation, Freddy often engages the audience in practical breathing exercises, demonstrating techniques he uses to stay focused and calm in the face of towering waves.
A lecture with Freddy Olander offers you:
Captivating stories and personal experiences from an outstanding German surfer.
Insights into the excitement and risks of big wave surfing.
Approaches to effective risk management to pursue goals free from fear.
Techniques for strengthening the mind and body, including practical breathing exercises to help you stay centered and resilient under pressure.
Keynote by Freddy Olander:
Goals
Goals create direction, focus, and strength. Lessons from big wave surfing inspire us to act with courage, face challenges head-on, and grow beyond our limits with clarity and purpose.
It is not about avoiding risk but about navigating it intentionally with resilience and focus.
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Teamwork
In big wave surfing, trust is everything. When time is critical, it is the team that makes the difference. It is about reliability, clear communication, and knowing you are not alone when the biggest waves hit.
Teamwork means shared responsibility and having each other’s back.
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Risk Management
Risk is always present. What matters is not controlling the environment but controlling yourself. Preparation, awareness, and rapid decisions are essential.
Effective risk management means acting with respect and clarity when it matters most.
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Stress Management
Big wave surfing is extreme pressure. Those who stay calm there have learned to control stress rather than be controlled by it.
It is about thinking clearly in chaos, acting with purpose, and building internal stability, in surfing and in life.
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Anxiety
Fear is real and valuable. It signals what matters. By understanding it and breathing through it, we stay clear-headed and effective.
It is not avoidance but presence that makes the difference.
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Motivation
Motivation is not about hype but clarity and discipline. It carries you through setbacks, keeps your direction, and drives your growth.
In competition, those who stay consistent and focused from within are the ones who succeed, even when it gets tough.
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Competition
Competition is not a fight against others but a mirror for personal growth. In big wave surfing, it's not just strength that counts, but mental clarity, strategy, and endurance.
True competition means staying focused, resisting distractions, and sticking to your own path even under pressure.
In a world driven by comparison, differentiation is the key to relevance and impact, it's achieved by those who lead from within and think long term.
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Body Preparation
A strong body is not a luxury, it is essential. Strength, endurance, and mobility build the foundation for presence and performance.
Only those physically ready can act with mental freedom.
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Mental Strength
Mental strength is the ability to stay focused even when things get noisy. It comes from awareness, training, and inner leadership.
Especially in competition, it is about knowing your path and sticking to it, with clarity and calm.
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Breath
Breath is a universal tool. It calms the mind, centers the body, and provides clarity in any situation.
Those who breathe consciously stay present, focused, and capable, whether in the wave or in a meeting.