Lead Beyond Comfort
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An EqualVoice x Out of Comfort Zone initiative

Lead Beyond Comfort

Where leadership meets peak performance.

You have the talent. You have the experience. And still, too often, you hold back. For eight weeks, a CFO who built a movement for women's visibility and a business psychologist and world champion who knows how top performers turn fear into results show you how to step forward, be seen and be heard. Not someday. This week.

  • 8 weeks
  • 24 real-life challenges
  • 5 minutes of video a week
  • Start any Monday
[HERO VISUAL: Annabella and Deniz together, photo from the recording day on 27 October]

Visibility takes courage. Courage takes practice.

Leadership meets peak performance. A powerful fusion.

This challenge brings together two women who have both performed at the top, under pressure and in the spotlight. One knows what it takes to be heard where decisions are made. The other knows how the mind performs when the stakes are highest.

[PHOTO Dr. Annabella Bassler]

Leadership & visibility

Dr. Annabella Bassler

Group CFO of Ringier and initiator of EqualVoice, the initiative that measures and changes how visible women are in the media. She brings the leadership lens: what it takes to be seen and heard where decisions are made.

[PHOTO Deniz Kayadelen]

Psychology & peak performance

Deniz Kayadelen

Business psychologist, ICF-accredited executive coach, world champion and Guinness World Record holder, author of From Fear to Peak Flow. She brings the Peak Flow Method: how top performers act with courage under pressure, and how you can too.

Data shows the gap. Courage closes it.

The Peak Flow Method

Proven in boardrooms and at world championships.

Deniz developed the method from business psychology, years of coaching leaders under pressure, and the mental training that made her a world champion and Guinness World Record holder. It takes you through five zones, from the fear that holds you back to Peak Flow, the state where courage, clarity and joy come together.

  1. 1Fear
  2. 2Awareness
  3. 3Courage
  4. 4Resilience
  5. 5Peak Flow

Courage gets you out of your comfort zone. Resilience keeps you out there, long enough to grow.

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Our promise to you

From inspiration to execution and real transformation. Measurable impact in your daily life.

How it works

One short video a week

Every Monday, about 5 minutes: first the basics, then your three challenges. You have seven days for it, because courage has a shelf life.

24 real-life challenges

Concrete actions for your working week, each with a clear "done when". No role play, no theory marathon.

Three emails a week

Monday: your brief. Wednesday: a push. Friday: reflection and a two-minute check-in.

Your before and after

A short survey at the start and at the end, your personal results, a certificate, and all episodes to rewatch after Week 8.

Your 8 weeks

Week 1FearWho are you when you have no fear?Annabella & Deniz
Week 2AwarenessAI & Leadership: what tech can never replaceAnnabella
Week 3AwarenessYour authentic power: purpose, story, vulnerabilityDeniz
Week 4CourageStop hiding, start leadingAnnabella
Week 5CourageStart before you're readyDeniz
Week 6ResilienceLeading in turbulent timesAnnabella
Week 7ResilienceYour inner gameDeniz
Week 8Peak FlowThe Joy & Love ZoneAnnabella & Deniz
"Confidence follows action, not the other way round. You do not need to feel ready. You need to start."Deniz Kayadelen
"Visibility is not vanity. Visibility is impact. Visibility is leadership."Dr. Annabella Bassler

This is for you if…

For companies

For companies: build a pipeline of visible leaders

From 10 to 300 employees and beyond. Self-paced, scalable, measurable.

Many organisations have the talent, but too much of it stays invisible: in meetings, in decisions, in the leadership pipeline. Lead Beyond Comfort helps your people step forward, in their real working week, with minimal effort for HR and managers.

What your organisation gets

More visible talent

Employees who speak up earlier, share their expertise and put themselves forward for the next role.

Leaders who perform under pressure

Courage, resilience and presence, trained with the Peak Flow Method, not just discussed in a workshop.

Measurable impact

A before and after survey on 10 dimensions of courage and visibility, with an anonymised group report for HR and leadership.

Minimal effort, maximum reach

5 minutes of video and three challenges a week, fully automated. Your whole group can start on the same Monday.

A signal for equal opportunity

A programme carrying the EqualVoice name shows that your organisation takes women's visibility seriously.

Our promise to your organisation

Real behaviour change in daily work, not another inspiration session. Your people act, reflect and grow over eight weeks, and you see the result in numbers.

How it works for companies

  • Licences for your employees, from 10 to 300+ participants, invoiced to your company. [PRICE PER LICENCE / VOLUME TIERS]
  • Joint start date for your group, with the same weekly rhythm for everyone.
  • Anonymised group report: before and after, by KPI.
  • Optional add-ons: a live kick-off or keynote with Deniz, a live session with Annabella, group coaching. [TO BE DEFINED]
Can a whole team or department start together?

Yes. Your group starts on the same Monday and follows the same eight weeks.

What do we see as a company?

An anonymised group report with the before and after results. Individual answers stay private.

How is it invoiced?

Licences are invoiced to your company. Volume pricing is available for larger groups.

Request a company offer

Your next step starts on Monday

Price: [PRICE] · Self-paced, start any Monday · Language: [English]

Sign up today, and your Week 1 starts next Monday. About 30 minutes a week plus your challenges.

Start your 8 weeks

For companies: bring Lead Beyond Comfort to your team, with licences and invoice. [LINK: Out of Comfort Zone Challenge for teams]

Questions

How much time do I need?

About 5 minutes for the video on Monday, a few minutes a day for the challenges, and 2 minutes for the Friday check-in.

What if I miss a week?

Each week is your 7-day window. If a week gets busy, you simply continue with the current one. After Week 8, you can rewatch all episodes.

Is it only for women?

The programme is built around women's visibility, and everyone who wants to lead with more courage is welcome.

Can my company pay?

Yes. Companies receive an invoice, and licences are available for teams.

What do I need?

Your working week, a notebook, and the decision to stop waiting.

If you had no fear, what would you start?

Your 8 weeks can start next Monday.

Start your 8 weeks

Visibility takes courage. Courage takes practice.