Good for People.
Good for Business. Â
Rehumanising the workplace isn’t just good ethics — it’s smart economics. When people feel seen, supported, and psychologically safe, they show up with more energy, creativity, and purpose.
The Hidden Cost of Disconnection
44% of Australians experience mental illness at some point in their lives – and most are sitting quietly beside us at work. When people are disconnected, they don’t just lose focus; they lose themselves. Every meeting, every email, every deadline becomes harder when the mind is under strain.
Silence is Expensive
70% of employees never seek help for mental health challenges – and less than 3% use an EAP. Not because they don’t need support, but because they don’t feel safe asking for it. The result? Burnout, disengagement, and billions in lost productivity each year.
The Wake-Up Call for Leaders
85% of workers believe employers should proactively address stress at work – yet few workplaces truly do. The message is clear: the next competitive advantage isn’t technology, it’s humanity. The leaders who create psychologically safe cultures are the ones who will retain talent and drive innovation.
The ROI of Wellbeing
For every $1 invested in creating a mentally healthy workplace, businesses see an average return of $2.30. Because when people feel valued, they bring their best selves to work – and that transforms teams, performance, and profit.
We help humans thrive, so business can too.
We help build cultures where energy fuels excellence. When people feel seen, supported, and self-aware, they don’t just work better – they live better.
Our solution
Elevate Your Corporate Culture with Human-Centric Solutions
Unleash the potential of your workforce through our innovative programs that foster empathy, collaboration, and authentic communication.
Experience a transformational shift in your people, igniting creativity, productivity, and employee engagement making them feel more centred connected and confident.
The Power of the Own Your Truth Program
This highly successful program is designed to empower employees to embrace their authenticity, navigate challenges, and foster a resilient mindset.
Your teams will be more centred, connected and confident by building...
Enhanced Self Awareness
The program facilitates deep self-reflection, leading to improved emotional intelligence and communication skills.
Effective Communication and Collaboration
Active listening skills enhance teamwork and conflict resolution, fostering a more harmonious workplace.
Open Dialogue and Empathy
Vulnerability sharing exercises create a culture of open dialogue, reducing stigma and promoting a supportive work environment.
Resilience and Mental Fitness
Practical tools for stress management and resilience foster adaptability, improved decision making, and reduced burnout.
“This has to be one of the best employee programs that we have ever done at Coles”
Tony, General Manager – Coles
Creating a Culture of Healthy Minds
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Improve moral, social & emotional well-being.
Build resilience to bounce back & thrive plus a healthy mindset to sustain it.
Detach from fear & dissolve negative thought patterns.
Discover techniques to achieve happiness in their personal and working lives.
Develop more self awareness and emotional intelligence.
Shortcut the struggle to achieve mental wellness.
“The course was delivered remotely and to say it has transformed my life and some of my team members’ lives would be an understatement. Layne has taken her life experiences from her childhood to being an elite athlete and a wife and moulded them into an incredible course that will help anyone from school students to CEO’s.”
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Our Tribe
Join an amazing group of businesses leading the mental health revolution.
Emerging Leadership Program: Aspire
40 emerging leaders have completed the Own Your Truth program, learning the importance of self-awareness and empathy in leadership.
In 2022, one cohort member was awarded Employee of the Year!
Mental Wellness Partnership
Awake Academy is empowering Coles staff, Executive General managers and their teams to be more centred, connected and confident, inspiring them to prioritise their wellbeing and lead from within.
“"There is nobody better placed to help you awaken all that you are capable of than Layne Beachley. One of the many great strengths of this program is the vulnerability of Layne's reflections and the thoughtfulness of the exercises and practices she has curated, aimed at allowing you to safely explore your own. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to deepen their understanding of self, and drive greater congruence between their internal and external worlds"
CEO, Emergent
Empowering Your People, Your Way
Customisable Formats
The Own Your Truth Program is adaptable to your organisation’s needs. We work with up and coming leadership teams, entire workforces, disengaged teams, burnt-out teams and high performance individuals. You give us the brief and we will work with you to accommodate the needs of your business, within the impactful structure of our programs.
Choose from a full-day workshop, half-day sessions, or virtual workshops to suit your team’s requirements.
Empower Your Workforce
Awake Academy’s program elevates team morale, productivity, and overall organisational success by prioritising individuals and mental wellness. We provide a toolkit for your team to keep for life.
Join the Movement
With Layne Beachley AO’s champion mindset and Tess Brouwer’s corporate acumen, Awake Academy’s Own Your Truth Program is a transformational journey toward fostering a mentally resilient and empowered workforce. Connect with us to explore how this program can bring lasting positive change to your organisation.
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 Let's Begin, Together
Imagine waking each day clear, connected, and vibrant – fully aligned with your purpose.Â
Ready to awaken?
Our Results
Creating a culture of happy, healthy minds.
of people felt more centred, connected and confident after the course – when 100% of those people felt disconnected or lost before the course.
will recommend this course to friends and family.
of participants went from feeling lost and unhappy to happy and transformed.
