Layne
Beachley

Layne Beachley AO is widely regarded as the most successful female surfer in history. She is the only surfer, male or female, to claim six consecutive world titles (1998-2003). Layne then went on to win a 7th world title in 2006 before retiring from the ASP World Tour two years later.

On Australia Day 2015, Layne was awarded with an Officer of the Order of Australia for her distinguished service to the community through support for a wide range of charitable organisations, as a mentor for women in sport, and to surfing as a world champion competitor.

In September 2018, more than a decade after winning her record breaking seventh world surfing crown, Layne returned to the water to win the inaugural World Surf League, Masters World Championship.

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Layne was appointed Chair of Surfing Australia in 2015 and is the first former female World Champion, in any sport, to take on this role at a National Sporting Organisation. This has positioned Layne at the forefront of the movement that will see surfing make its Olympic debut at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020.

In addition to winning world titles and championing surfing, Layne’s passion is sharing transformational stories to awaken consciousness and challenge limiting beliefs through her powerful keynote presentations, workshops and one-on-one mentoring. Authentic, inspiring and fun, Layne’s lived experiences are a testament to the power of self-belief. She has overcome a myriad of challenges, succeeded in a male dominated environment, and continues to challenge people to detach from fear, embrace change and master their mindset.

Her Tedx talk on the power of self-belief has received over 395,000 views and continues to inspire people around the world.
Having overcome two bouts of chronic fatigue, depression, life threatening injuries and self-doubt, Layne understands struggle and embodies resilience.

From Borneo to Brisbane, Sydney to San Francisco, Hawaii to Hobart, Layne travels the world sharing her profound and practical knowledge that enabled her to become a seven-time world champion, inspiring people to be the champion of their lives.