Underwater risk management, stunt breath-hold coaching, actor conditioning, and on-set apnea logistics.
15+ years on-set experience (BBC, Channel 4, ITV) combined with a BSc in Multimedia Technology to bridge technical broadcast requirements with aquatic safety.
Custom breath-hold panic management, Resilience training , hypoxic conditioning, and high-stress aquatic confidence programs.
Resiliance training, breath work coaching, nervous system reset and team building.
Program design and delivery for UK Special Forces ATC groups.
Reset your nervous system and build quiet confidence. Through simple, science-backed breathing mechanics and practical mindfulness, learn how to lower stress, improve sleep, and bring lasting clarity to everyday life. Local full-day sessions and 1-on-1 coaching availablel.
Tailored 1-on-1 and paired performance coaching, deep equalization troubleshooting, AIDA certifications, and bespoke foraging clinics.
AIDA Instructor Trainer rating (highest global tier) and author of the #1 bestseller Underwater Foraging – Freediving for food.
Ian Donald’s best selling book is a go to resource for thousands of divers, he has also been a consultant for landmark documentaries and has been onscreen and behind the scenes in dozens of TV shows and adverts.
Ian now soley focuses on private instruction (for all levels) or safety oversight for film and tv.
Ian Donald offers a private training experience unlike any other. Forget group classes and generic programs. This is your opportunity to receive 1-on-1 instruction tailored to your unique physiology, goals, and challenges. Whether you’re a beginner focused on safety and form, or an athlete refining your technique, Ian’s world-class expertise is the key to unlocking your new personal best.