Layne
Beachley AO
7-time World Champion Surfer,
Co-founder of Awake Academy,
Champion of Mental Wellness.
Who is Layne?
From the outside, my life seems perfect: seven-time world champion surfer, married to a rockstar, travelling, surfing, and doing work I love – living the dream. But you know what? No-one sees the shit you go through, they just see the outcome and think it was easy!
Like most people, I have been through my fair share of shit. Learning how to lose taught me how to win, and now my life lessons have become a compass for others, helping people navigate life’s challenges and shortcut their struggle.
Irrespective of the platform- stage or socials- I choose to be a beacon of positivity and inspiration, sharing all of my life lessons as a professional athlete, role model, motivational speaker, facilitator, mentor, successful and failed business owner, chairperson, leader and wife.
I have played many roles in my life, but none more important than a person helping others to help themselves.
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The latest articles from Layne & Awake Academy
What Could be More Important than a Gold Medal?
If, like me, you were captivated by the feats of the Australian athletes at the Olympics, I’m sure this thought crossed your mind: years and…
Breaking Free from Comparison: How to Truly Back Yourself and Thrive
What does success look like to you? That’s not a rhetorical question. Stop and write down and answer before you continue reading. My answer? Empowering…
The Impact an Empowered You Can Have
In a world often dominated by the pursuit of personal success, the concept of self-empowerment tends to linger in an ether. We have all heard…
“I Don’t Have Time” Simply Doesn’t Cut It
In a world where so many men are struggling in silence, we need to shine a light on their mental health and wellbeing.
Are You Afraid of Being Afraid?
Every great achievement begins with the decision to try. Fear is simply the price of admission for a life fully lived.
Practical Steps to Honour Your Feelings
We have grown up in a world that endorses the mantra of ‘toughing out’ rather than ‘feeling through’. The ‘suck it up sunshine’ colloquialism has…
The Invisible Line I No Longer Dance Around
There’s a sliver-thin line between self-assuredness and outright arrogance. It’s a line that, when crossed, can have far-reaching implications for any individual. Often, in the…
Lifting the Lid on Self-Sabotage
Self-sabotage often begins subtly, whispering doubt into the ears of even the most accomplished individuals. For me, it manifested as a victim mentality. I found…
Insights from a Conversation with Sadhguru
Sunday night was a bit of a pinch me moment. In front of 5000 wonderful humans, united by a passion for self-empowerment, I was able…
Become the Pebble in the Pond
‘I wish I earned more money. I wish I had more time to spend with friends and family. I wish I spent more time on…
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