Angela Bentley
Transform leadership teams through fear-based growth with Angela Bentley, speaker and creator of Freeze, Fear and Fly™. Angela works with ambitious CEOs to develop emotional intelligence, nervous system awareness, and high-performance collaboration, delivering transformational experiences including her signature mountain climb challenge.
Manchester, United Kingdom
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While experienced in traditional leadership frameworks and models, through her own transformation, and witnessing the profound impact the tools she works with have on individuals and teams, Angela wanted something deeper, something more human. That’s why she created Freeze, Fear and Fly™, a bold, transformational approach to leadership development that blends business acumen, mindset work, and her expertise as a certified Wim Hof Instructor. Grounded in emotional intelligence, nervous system awareness, and breathwork, Angela helps leaders and teams move beyond fear and into clarity, trust, and high-performance collaboration.
Angela's philosophy is simple but profound: fear doesn’t disappear, but when we learn to pause (Freeze), understand and engage with it (Fear), we create the momentum to rise (Fly). This journey is most vividly expressed on a snowy mountain in Poland, where she leads clients to climb Mount Śnieżka in nothing but shorts. What begins as a test of physical endurance becomes a lesson in trust, connection, and fearless leadership.
Angela’s programs are not about ticking boxes; they’re about transforming culture. She helps leaders and teams build strength, openness, and accountability through deepened self-awareness and shared experience. The results? Stronger people. Stronger teams. Stronger businesses.
Topics, Sessions And Talks
A qualified Wim Hof Method instructor, Angela Bentley takes the lessons she's learnt from her teaching and ice water trips to teach others how to alleviate stress, build strength and endurance, heighten our connection and strive to become happy, healthy human beings. Join Angela for an inspiring talk to help you boost both your team's mental and physical wellbeing or brave the cold waters and treat them to the full experience.
Angela Bentley discusses how a positive mindset can significantly enhance your mental health. She introduces techniques such as gradual cold exposure, breathing exercises, and meditation to help manage stress and everyday challenges. These methods not only alleviate anxiety but also boost focus, concentration, and willpower. Attendees will learn practical strategies to cultivate a positive mindset and improve their overall well-being.
Angela Bentley discusses how gradual cold exposure and breathing exercises can transform physiology and reprogram neurological pathways to effectively manage stress. Attendees will gain insights into developing a heightened awareness of their body and mind, enabling them to alter their stress responses and prevent chronic stress. This session offers practical techniques for enhancing mental resilience and overall well-being, making it essential for anyone seeking to improve their stress management strategies.
Angela Bentley highlights the significance of willpower, self-control, and commitment in the Wim Hof method, highlighting the necessity of patience and dedication for conscious breathing and cold therapy. Attendees will learn to train their brains to enhance willpower and self-control, improve focus, reduce stress, and cultivate self-awareness by observing thoughts, emotions, and impulses without reacting. This session provides valuable insights into harnessing mental strength for personal growth and resilience.
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