Layne Beachley

Layne Beachley AO is a force of nature. Seven-time world surfing champion, the only surfer (male or female) to win six consecutive world titles, and a woman whose impact reaches far beyond the surf. Her journey from adopted baby to global icon wasn’t a smooth ride; it was forged through grit, guts and a deep commitment to growth. Layne’s lived experience with mental health challenges, injury and personal loss has become the heartbeat of her message: Choice not chance determines our destiny. Today, Layne is more than a champion athlete. She’s a sought-after speaker, a fearless advocate for mental wellbeing, gender equality and environmental action and a proud ambassador for organisations like RU OK?, Gotcha4Life, and Surfers for Climate. As the founder of Awake Academy, she’s on a mission to awaken minds and transform lives through their online programs, transformative workshops and her new book Awake Academy – Know Yourself, Grow Yourself. She still surfs daily, swears by the occasional rosé, and will never say no to hot chips.