Johanna Nordblad

Johanna Nordblad is a talented Finnish designer, ice diver and freediver, best known for being the subject of the Netflix documentary 'Hold Your Breath: The Ice Dive'. Having started her freediving career in 2000, she has taken the industry by storm over recent years and has gained the opportunity to compete against some of the world’s best freedivers ever since. With experience competing and coaching the Finnish national team, Johanna has developed a keen passion for peak performance and pushing resilience to the extremes, which she now shares in her books and as a speaker at keynote events. When looking to hire a remarkable sportswoman to attend your future events, look no further than Johanna today.

An incredibly successful professional, Johanna began her freediving career journey in 2000. Recognised her true passion for the sport, she broke her first record in 2004 by freediving with fins, swimming 158 metres in 6m 39s. Following a cycling accident which resulted in a broken leg in 2010, she began cold-water treatments upon the recommendations of her doctors. Training herself to freedive under the Arctic ice, Johanna began breaking numerous Guinness World Records after pushing herself to achieve peak performance, including diving for 50 metres under the ice in 2°C cold water while only wearing a swimsuit and mask. Admired for her determination and industry successes, she became a professional in the sport and was selected to train the Finnish men’s national freediving team in preparation for the 2014 World Cup.

Captivating audiences around the world with her inspirational story, Johanna has recently been the subject of the Netflix documentary ‘Hold Your Breath: The Ice Dive’. Following her journey leading up to her most recent world record attempt, she has become one of the most inspiring female sportswomen globally. With prior experience working within the digital media and production industry, Johanna has worked as the Art and Creative Director of Greenwater Production since 2017 and has created multiple short films over recent years which capture her unique underwater experiences. Empowering women around the world to achieve success in the industries they are passionate about, no matter the discrimination they may be accustomed to, Johanna has become a must-see speaker for audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

An industry-leading sports professional, Johanna Nordblad is now highly sought-after to attend speaking engagements internationally. Alongside her work at Greenwater Productions, she has also appeared in the short film Nowness, which captured her diving adventures in 2015 and has since gone viral on social media. Keen to share her knowledge with audiences, she is also working as part of a team to develop a breath-holding training app which is helping audiences overcome their fears of drowning and helping people relax during high-intensity situations. When looking to hire a transformative speaker to attend your next event, do not hesitate to hire Johanna today.