Workshops & Team Building – Freddy Olander | Nazaré, Portugal
Freddy Olander · In-Person & Remote

Workshops& Team Building

Transformative programs that draw on real experience from the world's most powerful waves. Built for leaders, teams, and organizations that want performance tools that actually work under pressure.

In-Person & Online
English & German
Nazaré, Portugal & Worldwide
Half Day to Multi-Day
The Programs

Choose Your Workshop

In-Person & Remote

Resilience Leadership Workshop

Transform pressure into performance. Built from the world's most extreme ocean classroom, this workshop gives leaders and teams the mental, physical, and strategic tools to stay clear and decisive when it matters most. From breathwork to boardroom strategy, every element is tested in real conditions.

Half Day Full Day 1-2 Days Custom Remote
In-Person & Remote

Team Building

Real challenges build real trust. Freddy designs team building experiences that go far beyond conference room exercises. Groups face ocean-based challenges, breathwork sessions, and shared physical experiences that reveal how teams actually function under pressure. The insights carry directly back into the workplace.

Half Day Full Day Multi-Day Remote Custom
Premium Option Add the Big Wave Experience for the ultimate team challenge at the world's biggest waves in Nazaré.
The Foundation
Body Mind Performance

What Every Workshop Is Built On

Every program Freddy runs is grounded in the same practices that keep him alive and performing in the world's most dangerous surf. These are not theoretical frameworks. They are techniques developed over 20 years in extreme conditions, now applied to human performance in business and leadership.

01

Breathwork

Control your nervous system, manage stress, and access clarity under pressure. The same techniques used to survive wipeouts in 20-meter waves.

  • Oxygen Advantage methods
  • Stress regulation protocols
  • Performance activation
  • Apnea breathing techniques
02

Mental Resilience

Build the mindset to stay decisive in chaos. Fear management, high-pressure decision-making, and the psychology of peak performance.

  • Fear management tools
  • Decision-making under pressure
  • Mindset reframing
  • Focus and clarity training
03

Movement & Body

The body is the foundation. Functional movement, mobility, and physical practices that build a resilient system capable of sustained performance.

  • Primal movement patterns
  • Mobility and flexibility
  • Strength and endurance
  • Physical stress inoculation
04

Apnea Training

Breath-hold techniques drawn from professional big wave surfing. Build extended breath-hold capacity, mental toughness under water pressure, and efficient oxygen management.

  • Dry and pool-based sessions
  • Breath-hold capacity training
  • Underwater mental resilience
  • Oxygen management and endurance
05

Recovery & Wellness

Sustainable performance requires sustainable recovery. A holistic toolkit of practices that restore the body and mind between sessions, training cycles, and high-pressure periods.

  • Fascial rolling and mobility work
  • Sleep optimization and meditation
  • Qi Gong and stretching protocols
  • Nutrition and fuelling strategies
  • Tools: acupuncture mat, compression boots, massage devices
06

Cold & Heat Therapy

Ice bath and sauna protocols for accelerated recovery, mental toughness, and hormonal optimization. Used by elite athletes worldwide.

  • Ice bath immersion
  • Sauna therapy protocols
  • Cold exposure training
  • Recovery optimization
Why It Works

These practices are not added on top of the workshop content. They are the workshop. Everything Freddy teaches comes from direct application in the most demanding environment on Earth. When the wave holds you down, there is no theory, only practice. Big wave training is the common thread that connects all five pillars. It is what makes this method unique: every technique has been tested in conditions where the only option is to perform, and then translated into tools that work equally well in business, leadership, and life.

Workshop Clients Include
Wabtec Audi Deutsche Bahn Mayer Brown Asys Group Usercentrics Basalt AG R+V Eventuality Wabtec Wabtec Audi Deutsche Bahn Mayer Brown Asys Group Usercentrics Basalt AG R+V Eventuality Wabtec
Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do the workshops take place? +
Workshops can be delivered in Nazaré, Portugal at the location of the world's biggest waves, on-site at your company location anywhere in the world, or fully online via Zoom or Teams for remote and global teams. Freddy travels internationally for all in-person engagements.
How many people can participate? +
Workshops are designed for groups of 8 to 100 people. For smaller executive groups (under 10) a more intensive and personalized format is available. For larger corporate events of 100 or more, please reach out directly to discuss format options.
What languages are the workshops delivered in? +
All workshops are available in English and German. This makes them ideal for international organizations as well as German-speaking companies in the DACH region.
Do participants need any physical fitness level? +
No special fitness level is required. The physical elements of the workshop are adapted to the group and are accessible to everyone. The focus is on the mental and leadership takeaways, not athletic performance. Ice bath and breathwork elements can be made optional.
Can the workshop be customized for our company? +
Yes. Every workshop is tailored to the specific goals, industry, and team dynamics of the client. Freddy works directly with each organization before the event to understand what outcomes matter most and adapts the content accordingly.
How far in advance do we need to book? +
For in-person workshops, 4 to 8 weeks advance notice is recommended to allow for preparation and logistics. For online workshops, lead times can be shorter. Reach out as early as possible to secure your preferred date, especially for Nazaré-based programs.
Get Started

Let's Build Something Together

Whether you have a clear brief or are still exploring, reach out and let's talk about what your team needs. Freddy personally responds to every inquiry.

Location
Nazaré, Portugal · On-site at your location worldwide · Online via Zoom or Teams
Languages
English and German. International organizations and DACH-region companies welcome.
Formats
90-minute sessions, half day, full day, 1-2 day immersions, and fully custom multi-day programs. All formats available in-person and remotely via Zoom or Teams.
Team Size
From executive groups of 8 to large corporate events of 100 or more. All formats adapted accordingly.