{"id":131510,"date":"2026-10-26T08:21:43","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T07:21:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/premium-speakers.com\/?p=131510"},"modified":"2026-10-26T08:22:46","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T07:22:46","slug":"alex-wippel-the-5-premium-speakers-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/premium-speakers.com\/en\/magazin\/alex-wippel-the-5-premium-speakers-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Alex Wippel &#8211; the &#8220;5 Premium Speakers Questions&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Alex Wippel \u2013 Anyone who surfs the world\u2019s biggest waves must learn to live with fear<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What drives a person to voluntarily take on waves up to 25 metres high? For Alex Wippel, big-wave surfing is far more than just an extreme sport \u2013 it is a passion that has shaped his life for decades. Back in 1994, the Austrian-born surfer became the first European to conquer the legendary giant wave \u2018Jaws\u2019 in Hawaii. Since then, he has repeatedly sought out the challenge, including in Nazar\u00e9, Portugal, where some of the world\u2019s most formidable waves form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But behind the spectacular images lies far more than just adrenaline. It\u2019s about mental strength, meticulous preparation, trust in the team and the ability to make the right decisions under extreme pressure. As a management expert with a PhD, Alex Wippel combines these experiences with valuable insights for leaders and organisations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-an-interview-with-alex-wippel\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">An interview with Alex Wippel<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alex Wippel \u2013 Anyone who surfs the world\u2019s biggest waves must learn to live with fear. 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