Awake Academy by Layne Beachley and Tess Brouwer

Are you tired of sleepwalking through life?

Are you ready to feel more confident, centred and connected?

This book will empower you to unlock your internal GPS. It’s your complete toolkit to radically transform your life.

Layne Beachley, one of the world’s most successful female surfers, and Tess Brouwer, then Virgin Australia’s Head of Partnerships, met while both at the top of their game. But when an accident put Tess in need of two spinal operations, with months in hospital and no guarantees of walking again, it was Layne who offered much-needed hope. When she turned up with a bright yellow journal and told Tess to fill it with positive plans for her future, it seemed impossible. But step by step, following the same loose set of principles Layne had been using to reinvent herself after retiring from the circuit, Tess gradually learned to walk and laugh again.

They went on to create Awake Academy together and their tried-and-true method has since helped thousands wake up with a renewed sense of purpose and a deeper self-love, even – often especially – following heartbreak, loss and trauma. Now, for the first time, they share their formula on the page.

Structured by the three main pillars – Awareness, Align and Awake – the book features real stories from Layne and Tess’s lives, easy-to-apply positive psychology principles, and practical exercises.

With guidance from Layne and Tess you will develop a deeper understanding of yourself while gaining skills to combat uncertainty, boost your confidence to embrace challenges and live life by design.

So what are you waiting for- detach from fear, take control and live a life you love.

About the Author: Layne Beachley AO is a seven-times world surfing champion and mental wellness advocate. An iconic figure in the world of surfing, Layne brings her unique insights to Awake Academy. Having battled self-doubt and chronic fatigue during her surfing career, she knows the importance of mental resilience, determination and overcoming challenges. Layne’s journey from adversity to greatness has inspired her to guide others on their path to authenticity and empowerment.

Tess Brouwer is the CEO of Awake Academy and a practitioner of positive psychology and wellbeing. A corporate athlete and mental wellness mentor, Tess complements Layne’s expertise with her deep understanding of corporate dynamics and mental wellbeing. With a background in rebuilding her life from a life changing spinal cord and brain injury plus her extensive experience as a senior executive, Tess specialises in fostering resilience, mental fitness, and effective communication within corporate and home environments.

26 Nov 2024

Awake Academy: Know yourself, grow yourself and live a happier, more purposeful life by Layne Beachley and Tess Brouwer ISBN 9781761345869