Freddy Olander – Big Wave Surfing Keynote Speaker from Nazaré

Freddy Olander is one of the world’s leading Big Wave Surfers and professional keynote speakers, based in Nazaré, Portugal, home of the biggest waves on the planet.
Unlike athletes who speak occasionally, speaking is Freddy Olander’s main profession.

From surviving extreme ocean conditions to performing under life-or-death pressure, Freddy translates the reality of big wave surfing into clear, practical insights for leadership, decision-making, risk management, and mental performance.

He is trusted by international companies, leadership teams, and high-performance organizations looking for more than motivation – they want real-world strategies that work when pressure is real.

WHY FREDDY OLANDER

Not a former athlete. Not a hobby speaker. A full-time professional.

Freddy Olander stands out because he combines:

• Active Big Wave Surfing at Nazaré
• Years of professional speaking experience
• Deep understanding of human performance under extreme conditions

Big wave surfing is not about adrenaline.
It is about preparation, risk assessment, teamwork, and calm decision-making when failure is not an option.

That is exactly why companies book Freddy Olander.

KEYNOTE TOPICS

Leadership & Decision-Making Under Pressure
How to stay calm, clear, and decisive when consequences are high.

Risk Management & Responsibility
What big wave surfing teaches about calculating risk, not avoiding it.

Mental Performance & Stress Management
How elite performers regulate fear, stress, and focus in critical moments.

Teamwork & Trust
Why survival in Nazaré depends on absolute trust, communication, and roles.

Motivation with Substance
No hype. No clichés. Real experiences from the edge of human performance.

Each keynote is tailored to the audience, whether it’s executives, leadership teams, sales organizations, or high-performance environments.

WHY NAZARÉ MATTERS

Nazaré is not a metaphor.
It is a real place with real consequences.

Living and working in Nazaré means Freddy Olander:

• Trains and surfs the world’s most powerful waves
• Works daily with elite international teams
• Makes decisions where mistakes are not recoverable

This is not theory.
This is applied performance under extreme pressure.

That authenticity is what makes his talks resonate globally.

INTERNATIONAL SPEAKER

Freddy Olander is an international keynote speaker, working with clients across Europe and beyond.
His talks are delivered in English and German, both in-person and on global stages.

Whether for:

• Leadership conferences
• Corporate events
• Executive retreats
• High-performance team offsites

Freddy Olander is booked as a top Big Wave Surfing Speaker worldwide.

WHO BOOKS FREDDY OLANDER

• Global corporations
• Leadership teams & executives
• Innovation & strategy events
• Organizations operating under pressure and uncertainty

Clients don’t book Freddy for entertainment.
They book him for clarity, impact, and real-world relevance.

Freddy Olander is a professional Big Wave Surfing keynote speaker, based in Nazaré, where he lives and works full-time.
Speaking is his main occupation, not a side activity.

He is recognized for translating extreme performance in big wave surfing into practical insights for business, leadership, and decision-making under pressure.