From Europe to Africa. Across the Strait of Gibraltar. Swimming for world peace. 15 km. 16°C water. And less preparation than I've ever had for a swim this big.
My body is still finding its way back after giving birth. My long-distance training has been limited. And yet — the Strait of Gibraltar is calling. Europe to Africa. A swim for peace. A bridge between continents, in a world that keeps building walls.
This is not the "perfect conditions" version of me swimming it.
This is the real one.
- Distance: ~15 km
- Water temp: ~16°C
- Swim window: May 4–14
I'll take you with me — the preparation, the fear, the crossing. Follow along.
What I witnessed last weekend
Photography by Türker Vardar
Our Out of Comfort Zone Bootcamp happened. And something I rarely see in corporate settings showed up in that room: people chose to be vulnerable — not because they had to, but because they felt safe enough to.
That's the paradox I keep coming back to:
The moment you think vulnerability makes you weak is exactly the moment you lose access to your power.
When people stopped pretending they had it together, Peak Flow happened. Focus, clarity, presence. Not pushed. Unlocked.
Want to go deeper into what we did and why it works? Read the full recap here →
The next open bootcamp opens in November. In-house bookings for teams are ongoing.
Where are you right now?
The Peak Flow Self-Assessment takes 5 minutes. It shows you what's blocking your next level — and how close you already are.
This week on the Out of Comfort Zone podcast
How do Olympic gold medalists and top CEOs perform at the highest level — without burning out?
I sat down with Koen Gonnissen, leadership and sports coach with 30+ years experience, to talk about the four pillars of Peak Flow — and the four words that explain why most high performers stay stuck.
His answer will challenge everything you've been told about playing to your strengths.
One last thing before I go train: From Fear to Peak Flow is now in the design stage. The book that holds everything I know about Peak Flow — from the Alps to Antarctica, from psychology to lived experience — is almost in your hands. If you haven't yet, join the early bird list here →
When was the last time you did something before you felt ready?
That's probably exactly where your next level is waiting.
Deniz
Out of Comfort Zone — magic happens.
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