Mark Visser
Big Wave Surfer, Mindset Coach & Expert in High Performance Under Pressure
A world-first big wave pioneer and elite mindset coach, Mark Visser helps individuals and teams perform at their best when the stakes are highest. From surfing giant waves in total darkness to coaching world champions and AFL Premiership teams, Mark delivers powerful insights on resilience, emotional intelligence and thriving under extreme pressure.
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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. He made history by surfing one of the world’s largest waves at Jaws (Pe‘ahi), Maui, in complete darkness—a world-first achievement known globally as “Night Rider.” Mark’s feats go far beyond surfing, encompassing adventure, exploration and the power of staying connected as a team under extreme pressure.
For more than 13 years, Mark has worked as a mindset coach to some of the world’s most successful individuals and organisations. His clients include world champion Kelly Slater, the Australian SAS, US Navy SEALs, Olympic athletes, elite sporting teams and business leaders. Mark specialises in emotional intelligence, helping individuals develop self-awareness, resilience and a deep connection to their ultimate potential.
From 2019 to the present, Mark has served as a mindset coach for the Melbourne Football Club, working closely with senior coach Simon Goodwin. During this period, the club secured its first AFL Premiership in 56 years, with Goodwin named Coach of the Year. Prior to this, Mark was involved in Richmond Football Club’s pre-season training camps, working directly with leadership players ahead of their first Premiership in 36 years.
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With passion and humility, Mark speaks from the heart about breathtaking events and realizing 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. Mark draws from his experience with world-renowned figures like Kelly Slater and organisations such as the Australian SAS and AFL premiership teams to provide your audience with real-world strategies for achieving success. His presentations are not just motivational but packed with actionable insights, leaving attendees with practical tools they can apply immediately.
In addition to keynote presentations, Mark can facilitate workshops and off-site events. These workshops can be completed in 45 minute blocks, in addition to the keynote presentation. 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
