Know yourself, grow yourself and live a happier, more purposeful life.

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

Are you tired, lost, lacking energy and in need of a boost?

This book is your complete toolkit to overhaul your mindset and radically transform your life!

Layne Beachley, a world champion surfer, and Tess Brouwer, former Head of Partnerships at Virgin Australia, faced life altering challenges that shook their sense of purpose. Layne felt lost after her 19-year professional surfing career, struggling to redefine her identity beyond the waves, while Tess had to rebuild her life after enduring two spinal operations and months in hospital following a life changing injury.

Their journey led to the creation of Awake Academy, offering transformational programs to help people know themselves and grow themselves to thrive.

In this book, Layne and Tess share their powerful formula, structured around three pillars: Awareness, Alignment and Awakening. Featuring their personal stories, positive psychology principles and practical exercises, this guide aims to boost your energy, emotional intelligence and empathy.

With their insights, you’ll gain clarity, silence negativity, strengthen connections and embrace self-care for a more purposeful life.

So, are you ready to detach from fear, take control and live a life you love?

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“Layne has had an incredibly successful career, but that didn’t come easy. Over the years she’s had to navigate many hard times and look in the mirror to determine what she wants. In this book she points out what has worked for her to keep living a happy and successful life.”

Mick Fanning

“This book spoke straight to me and my journey. It’s amazing and a must-read! Well done, Layne and Tess, for opening up your trauma to help others.”

Adam Goodes

“Layne’s the type of thinker who allows herself the possibility to see things differently and she’ll do the same for you. Being the recipient of Layne’s straightforward, no-holds-barred guidance feels like a gift and I’ve no doubt you’ll experience it too as you dip into Awake Academy!”

Emma Isaacs

“Every time Layne talks or writes I learn something that makes me and my journey better.”

Gus Worland

“Layne has always been one of my favourite human beings. She has inspired so many over the years and now, with the incredible insight of Tess Brouwer, we all have access to this important and powerful toolkit for life.”

Larry Emdur

“Layne and Tess have crafted a powerful guide to wellbeing that feels deeply personal and universally relevant. A must-read for anyone seeking to thrive with authenticity and intention.”

Sue Langley

“Tess and Layne’s Awake Academy is a game-changer. As someone who’s faced life-altering challenges, I can attest to the power of their approach – I experienced it firsthand in hospital with Tess. If you’re looking to awaken your potential and live a life of true fulfilment, this is your essential guide.”

Alex Noble

“An inspiring and practical guide, filled with personal stories and actionable insights to boost your energy, silence negativity and help you live a more purposeful life.”

Guy Kawasaki

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“Awakening others awakens me and this book is filled with wisdom, science and truth to help people help themselves. A simple, impactful and practical toolkit designed to short cut the struggle and empower people to live happier and more purposeful lives.

These are the tools I have utilised, through the good times and the challenging times, which helped me detach from fear, take control and live a life I love! I trust it will empower you to do the same.“

Layne Beachley AO

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“Empowering others empowers me. We wrote this book because everyone deserves a life filled with purpose, connection, and joy. During my journey of recovery and self-discovery, we realised the tools and insights Layne and I use every day could profoundly impact others. This book reaches out to those feeling lost or seeking more from life. When you know yourself, you can grow yourself.

Our greatest joy is hearing how our community uses these principles to improve their lives and positively influence others. This book is a catalyst for personal and collective awakening. Why do you need this toolkit in your life? Because you are worthy.”

Tess Brouwer

CEO of Awake Academy

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