„Those who truly know their limits have usually already overcome them.“ – Hardly anyone embodies this saying as credibly as Christian Redl.
The Austrian has had an unusual career path: he initially worked as an investment banker before free diving completely captivated him. Today, he is a 14-time world record holder in distance and depth diving under extreme conditions – under ice, in caves, at extreme altitudes.
But Christian Redl is far more than just an exceptional athlete. As an extreme sportsman, diving instructor and mental coach, he has come to understand the phenomenon of fear from various angles – and has made it his life’s work. In free diving, a single breath determines success or failure. Today, he passes on this experience in seminars, keynote speeches and coaching sessions – to executives, top athletes and anyone who wants to surpass their own limits.
An interview with Christian Redl
1. What are the core subjects of your keynote speeches?
My talks mainly focus on:
- resilience
- mental strength
- risk management
- confidence
- handling of pressure, fears and shakyness
- the right way of breathing
- self-commudation
2. Which audiance or which branch do you reach with your speech?
There are no excluses. Everyone can have an positive effect on beeing inspired by us in terms of mental strength and the right way of breathing. We work together with athletes, executives and teams from a wide range of companys and institutions of verious origins.
3. Are you a PREMIUM SPEAKER? Where do you get your insights from?
I come from the world of extreme sports, specifically freediving, where I have set numerous world records. My personal experience forms the foundation of my highly authentic appearances—whether on large stages or in more intimate settings, with or without water—for teams of up to 16 people as part of my workshops and seminars.
Together with my manager, I continuously work on optimizing and updating my content to ensure it aligns as closely as possible with the current realities of our geopolitical and social environment.
Having originally worked as an investment banker, I enjoy connecting the insights I gained in elite sports with the challenges of the modern and constantly evolving business world.
My ambition is to achieve the greatest possible impact. My audience regularly provides feedback on the valuable takeaways they gain, and participants in my workshops sometimes even describe the experience as life-changing in a positive sense.
4. What will be in the future? Does «time» play an important role in your work?
The future will move at an even faster pace.
A range of developments is creating increasing uncertainty for more and more people. At the same time, pressure continues to rise. Crises are no longer temporary conditions affecting specific regions or areas of life; rather, they are ongoing and global.I
t is a personal choice to act with self-determination and to live a fulfilled and satisfying life within this environment. Mental strength and self-control are among the most important foundations for strong resilience.
This is where my mission lies. With great success, I consistently manage to inspire many people in this environment.
5. Tell us your life motto? What do you want to give your listeners to take with them?
„When fear loses its power, great things can emerge.“
My goal is to show people—both in their private lives and in a business context—that fears limit us, and that mental strength is the most important key to breaking through these boundaries.
I teach the Chris Redl Principle—a useful toolkit designed to help develop this key capability.
It enables immediate effects, anytime and anywhere, without the need for additional resources:
– breathe away fear
– regulate stress
– increase concentration
– accelerate recovery
– elevate mental strength to a new level
Thank you very much for the interview!
Book Christian Redl for workshops or talks: 1 (704) 804 1054 or christian.redl@premium-speakers.com