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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.

Current work:

In between winning world titles and leading surfing to its Olympic debut in Tokyo 2020, as current Chair of Surfing Australia, Layne spends her time transforming lives and awakening consciousness by challenging limiting beliefs through her workshops, one-on-one mentoring and inspiring keynote presentations.

Overcoming two bouts of chronic fatigue, depression, life threatening injuries and self-doubt, Layne believes our fears and limitations are a hot spot for growth and opportunity.

From Borneo to Brisbane, Sydney to San Francisco, Hawaii to Hobart, Layne travels the world sharing her profound and practical knowledge and life lessons to help you turn your ideas and intentions into winning actions.

Her exploits are astounding, her attitude unwavering, her achievements inspirational.

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Expertise

Talking Points

Unleash the Champion Within

Wanting to achieve success and actually believing in it are two totally different mindsets. We don’t manifest what we want, we manifest what we believe. If you want to know what you believe, just have a look at your life. Are you fulfilled or are you in fear?

This thought provoking and practical presentation will provide your audience with the opportunity to identify and shatter self-imposed limiting beliefs, reframe challenges, be authentic and overcome negative thinking to become the champions of their lives.

Key takeaways:
- Build boundaries not barriers
- Are your thoughts supporting or sabotaging you?
- Learn to flip negative thoughts as they appear

Sustained Success

Wanting success and actually achieving success are two very different things. Why do some people achieve greatness while others are left with the disappointment of unfulfilled potential? Layne shares her profound knowledge with anecdotes from lived experience, which will inspire your audience to clearly define their vision of success, find their honesty barometers and have them on the edge of their seats riding 50-foot waves. Are you ready to confront your fears?

Key takeaways:
- Clarify your vision
- Build your Dream Team
- Action is the antidote to fear

Be the Champion of your Life

Your life isn’t defined by what happens to you, you define your life by how you choose to respond. We all experience challenges, setbacks, obstacles and disappointment, and Layne is no stranger to overcoming all of this and more; Chronic Fatigue, depression, loss and injury. To be the Champion of your Life you must be willing to embrace these foes and master your mindset. Deeply personal and powerful, this presentation is humorous, inspiring and raw in equal measure.

Key takeaways:
- Ground yourself in Gratitude
- What you focus on expands
- All challenges present opportunities

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Media

Video

Layne Beachley: Pursue Your Passion

Layne Beachley at the Melbourne Corporate Luncheon

Mike Munro up close and personal with Layne Beachley

Layne Beachley

Layne Beachley @SaxtonSpeakers Australia Speaks

Layne Beachley ShowReel 2016

Feedback

Layne was fantastic. She spoke well and her story was shared with great passion and humour which was well received by our clients. The feedback has been fantastic with many saying she is the ... keep reading best speaker we have had to date. The auction of her surfboard and her book signing afterwards was a huge success. Layne was great to work with and interacted extremely well with our client. She was perfect for our Client Breakfast! CitiPower and Powercor Australia

Layne was amazing. Very engaging and our staff were captivated with what she had to say. The presentation was perfectly pitched towards our high achieving staff with all key messages covered off. Layne also was able to engage with our staff on a more personal level with her stories and this had a huge impact on the group. Layne attended our dinner and spent the evening mixing with our staff which was fantastic.

MyState

Layne presented her material extremely well. It was relevant, entertaining and inspiring. She is a delight to listen to and even more of a delight to meet in person, genuine and patient. A truly amazing woman and an inspiration to all - even us non-surfers!

Pandora