Layne Beachley to Open This Year’s WR&HR Conference

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Surfing champion Layne Beachley is one of Australia’s biggest household names, but you perhaps wouldn’t ordinarily associate her with workplace relations matters.

The Northern Beaches local — who is regularly spotted at her local club Harbord Diggers — won seven world titles during her career, the only surfer in the world to win six consecutively.

These days, Layne is the Chair of Surfing Australia, a champion for mental wellness and is passionate about educating others about the importance of leadership.

With leadership a fundamental component of building success in any workplace, Layne will deliver the opening keynote at the Clubs Australia 2024 WR&HR Conference at the ICC Sydney next month on the issue of bold leadership.

“The world is crying out for real, courageous, bolder leaders,” says this year’s official Conference program.

“But what does it mean to be a bold leader? It begins with knowing you who are, what you want and what you stand for.”

Layne will draw on science-backed data to empower club leaders to establish clear boundaries and reframe challenges, while having fun along the way.

Following her retirement in 2008, Layne was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame as an Athlete Member in 2011, which was elevated to the Sport Australia Hall of Fame Legend last year.

She is said to have inspired a new generation of surfers to follow in her footsteps due to her unrivalled career and her passionate advocacy for the sport in retirement.

Away from the water, Layne is passionate about her venture Awake Academy, a transformational empowerment platform through self-discovery and personal growth.

Layne will deliver her opening keynote at the Clubs Australia 2024 WR&HR Conference at ICC Sydney on Monday, 12 August from 9.10am.

Other presenters will include Deputy President Judith Wright from the Fair Work Commission, Barrister Michael Seck on the new definition of casuals and mental health expert Mitch Wallis.

With tickets selling fast, don’t delay in securing your seat at this year’s WR&HR Conference. Book your tickets now by clicking here.

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