Mark Visser
PROFILE
Mark Visser is an Australian big wave surfer, author, keynote speaker, mindset coach, founder of The Ocean Warrior and the 2014/15 Big Wave paddle in champion. Mark made history by surfing one of the world’s biggest waves at Jaws (Pe’ahi), Maui, in total darkness. A true world first achievement, known globally as Night Rider. Marks feats are not only about surfing, but adventure, exploration and staying connected as a team under extreme pressure.
For the past 13 years Mark has been a mindset coach to some of the world’s most successful individuals and organisations. Working as a personal coach for world champion Kelly Slater, Australian SAS, US Navy Seals, Olympic athletes, sporting teams and business professionals. He specializes in emotional intelligence and helping individuals connect to their ultimate self.
From 2019-present, Mark is a mindset coach for the Melbourne FC working with head coach Simon Goodwin. The club won it’s first AFL premiership in 56 years and Simon was awarded ‘Coach of the year’. Prior to this, Mark was involved with the Richmond FC pre-season training camps and worked directly with leadership players to see their first premiership in 36 years.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Impossible IS Possible
Workshop - The Backpack Procedure
Identifying emotional storage that no longer serves us. We learn new techniques on how to create space and become highly efficient in both our professional and personal life.
Attendees will learn specific breath patterns to get clear, stay focused and access key sections of the brain. This session provides a direct link to minimising brain wave activity whilst maintaining a decreased heart rate. This class sets up a work/life balance and enables our emotional intelligence to connect to a ‘winning on all levels’ mindset vs a ‘winning at all costs’ process. (This exercise requires a pen + paper and includes group interaction and team building exercises).
Workshop - The Mind Body Process
Using an in-class simulation we explore the power of our minds and how quickly we can be led to conclusions based on the over-thinking mind or ego. We learn how to ‘feel’ and connect to our true self vs the excess noise our minds can sometimes create.
Workshop - Who’s Holding the Mic?
We take a deeper look into how we operate day to day and the key mental structure that is driving us forward. We learn how to provide support from within and strengthen new patterns for our desired intention.
Attendees gain awareness on what’s happening internally, how to provide emotional stability, self-worth and confidence going forward. We learn that ignoring self-limiting problems, tough situations or potential roadblocks can often create bigger ones. A better approach is to pay attention to the internal process and provide support for it. This is what drives a sense of inner stability and confidence. (This is also a pen and paper exercise that includes group interaction and a team building exercise).
Workshop - Map it Out & Tap it Out
We focus in, to get a clear view of where we are and what is needed to go forward. In this process we expose our potential fears of failure to find solutions that will light our desired path. We explore a new way to wake up the conscious mind and how to embody a positive pattern going forward.
The Backpack Procedure & Who’s Holding the Mic?
Workshop feedback:
Our session afterwards entailed the attendees getting into their teams and sharing some insights.
