
Mark Visser

Mark Visser
Big Wave Paddle-in Champion, Emotional Intelligence Expert
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 specialises in emotional intelligence and helping individuals connect to their ultimate self.
For 3 years, Mark was 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.
Keynote Speaking
With passion and humility, Mark speaks from the heart about breathtaking events and realising his dreams. Mark is a down to earth, natural speaker who is infectiously energetic and engaging.
By using his own experiences and challenges as an example, Mark’s presentation covers how he accomplished his own dreams and proved that the ‘impossible IS possible’. The presentation includes jaw dropping imagery and video content, inspiring his audiences to understand that any goal can be achieved, with the right strategy.
While still actively pursuing his own dreams, Mark hopes to inspire others by sharing his story. Mark can be engaged as a keynote speaker for individuals, teams and organisations, giving them the drive to innovate, achieve and challenge their limits.
Workshops
In addition to keynote presentations, Mark can facilitate workshops and day events. These workshops can be completed in 1-2 hour blocks, half day or full day sessions. Mark teaches attendees how to build self-awareness, enhance mental wellbeing, accelerate performance, improve leadership skills, processing fear, stress and advanced emotional intelligence training.
Workshops:
The Backpack Procedure
The Mind Body Process
Who’s Holding The Mic?
Map It Out & Tap It Out