by Errol Doebler (Author)
Thrive under any circumstances with insights from an elite combat veteran
In Ice Cold Leader, special forces combat veteran, FBI agent, and business founder Errol Doebler reveals his unknown and silent battle with a traumatic brain injury incurred as a Navy SEAL in the late 1990s, and how he overcame emotional distress, self-doubt, depression, and anxiety to create a successful and happy personal and professional life until the day he discovered his pain was due to an injury he didn't even know he had.
Anchored in gripping tales from his time in the elite services, the author describes the unique process he created to not only survive but thrive in challenging situations. In this illuminating book, you'll learn about:
- Interrupting negative patterns and replacing them with new, constructive patterns
- Developing tools to take on the stress of daily life without becoming overwhelmed by it
- Using cold exposure and breathing exercises to improve overall quality of life
Structured yet flexible, Ice Cold Leader delivers a unique process to improve your daily state of mind, meet personal challenges as they arise, thrive under difficult circumstances, and live your best life possible.
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Imagine being in the fight of your life and not even knowing it. Now imagine winning that fight. That's the story of Errol Doebler and his unknown silent battle with Traumatic Brain Injury incurred as a Navy SEAL in the late 1990s.
For over twenty years, Errol battled with emotional distress, self-doubt, depression and anxiety, and an underlying angst that made him feel like a volcano ready to erupt at any moment. Yet, he managed to create a successful and happy personal and professional life until the day he discovered his pain was due to an injury he didn't know he had.
How did he do it? In this fascinating and gripping account, Errol describes the process he created not only to survive but thrive. In this illuminating book, you'll learn the art of applying the process to your personal needs, along with the science of how it works. You'll have concrete tools for practicing the process through breathing exercises and cold exposure. The process is structured yet flexible, allowing you to lead in a way that is authentic to you.
Errol shares his Ice Cold Leader methodology that will allow anyone, under any circumstance, to find peace within so you can lead yourself through anything.
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PRAISE FOR ICE COLD LEADER
"A very engaging and inspirational book! I can highly recommend it to anybody who wishes to expand their leadership qualities."
--ISABELLE HOF, Director of Innerfire and the Wim Hof Method and daughter of Wim Hof
"Errol is a true warrior-leader who has gone to hell and back. In Ice Cold Leader, he shares his hard earned wisdom alongside a proven methodology to overcome your baggage, heal your head and heart, and thrive in this VUCA world."
--MARK DIVINE, Navy SEAL Commander (Ret, ), Founder/CEO, SEALFIT & Unbeatable Mind, New York Times bestselling author & philanthropist
"A must-read for those seeking a life-changing path from darkness to serenity. Prepare to be led on an emotional journey toward inner peace, resilience, and self-discovery. Errol's methodology serves as a guiding light, illustrating how healing from the inside out empowers us to triumph over pain, shame, anxiety and depression and truly thrive! Heartfelt and soul-stirring, this is a true testament to the human spirit's capacity for growth and renewal. A life-changing narrative that resonates long after the final page."
--AMBERLY LAGO, bestselling author and leading expert in the field of resilience, transformation, and health and wellness
"Finally, a book on leadership that is exciting, relevant and practical! Sharing personal experiences, lessons from combat and motivational (some hilarious) stories, Errol explains the leadership and planning processes that we used in the SEAL Teams in a way that anyone can put into practice right away. Errol also exposes the secrets behind what the best leaders all do and understand--recognizing and controlling your emotions--and he explains how cold exposure and ice baths can help you master that skill. A must-read for anyone who seeks to be a better leader, overcome obstacles or just lead a healthier life!"
--MIKE MCABEE, Navy SEAL Commander (Ret, ), former Commanding Officer, SEAL Team FIVE
Author Biography
ERROL DOEBLER is one of the few people in the world who has served as a Naval Surface Warfare Officer, Navy SEAL Officer, FBI Special Agent and SWAT Operator, Combat Veteran, and business founder. Errol's leadership consulting company, Ice Cold Leader, has taught leaders and individual contributors at every level how to find peace within so they can find the edge they've been searching for.