Do you sometimes fear stepping out of your comfort zone? Are you afraid of making mistakes and facing failures? Are you curious about your potential? Do you sometimes feel like you want to change something in your life? Or do you want to try something new but feel like you lack the courage to push your limits...
Get ready for an inspirational journey on how you can discover your boundaries, transform pain into success, and fulfill your dreams. Swimming is used both as a metaphor and a bridge to the business world. You will find real-life examples of how to follow your passion, fearlessly tackle challenges, and expand your scope of growth.
You will receive practical tips on useful breathing and meditation exercises, getting started with cold-water training, and overall, how to mentally and physically prepare yourself for any challenge.
Deniz Kayadelen is a multicultural business psychologist of Turkish descent who grew up in Germany. She is not only a 5-time world champion in ice swimming but also a successful entrepreneur and the head of Talent Management Consulting at EY.
As the founder of Out of Comfort Zone, Deniz has received numerous awards for her inspiring speeches, including ones from Forbes, Tedx, and the NY Journal. With over 12 years of experience connecting business and psychology in over 5 countries and more than 20 years of experience as a swimming instructor, Deniz has unique expertise in helping individuals and organizations bring out the best in themselves, unleash their potentials, and find self-realization.
Deniz is living proof that we can truly achieve anything in life. Her real-life experiences inspiringly demonstrate how we can all find the courage to overcome our fears and rise above ourselves. This modern fairy tale is a guide for anyone willing to take the leap into the unknown.
-Chris Surel, TEDx Speaker, LinkedIn Top Voice, Bestselling Author, Performance Recovery Coach
This book encourages thinking and action. Deniz Kayadelen shows how courage, self-overcoming, and focus can have a positive impact - for oneself and others. Discover life within you!
-Hubert Barth, Entrepreneur - CEO, Investor, and Recreational Swimmer
Deniz has embarked on an incredible journey. A journey of resilience and growth! Starting with her first plunge into cold water, a dangerous and uncomfortable place, to the inevitable revelations and lessons that the cold imparts on the human spirit. Everyone will benefit from the lessons conveyed on these pages - a must-read.
-Ryan Stramrood - Guinness World Record Holder, Extreme Swimmer, Speaker
