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Men's Only · Own Your Truth Live

Thursday 11th June 2026
Men's Mental Health Week
8:30am – 5:30pm Manly Pavilion, Sydney

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Forget the golf day.

Give your team and clients an experience they will never forget.

Men's Only · Own Your Truth Live

Thursday 11th June 2026
Men's Mental Health Week
8:30am – 5:30pm Manly Pavilion, Sydney

Secure Your Seat

The Panel

Extraordinary men. Honest stories. Real permission.

Hon. Dan Repacholi

Federal Member for Hunter at Australian Parliament Special Envoy for Men's Health

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Gus Worland

Mental Fitness Advocate | Media Identity | Podcaster

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Barry Du Bois

Speaker | Author | Mental Health Advocate

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Chris Brouwer

COO - Awake Academy | Founder - Curious?

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These are the voices that change the room.

Their stories create permission for men to open up, often for the very first time.

This is not a conference. This is not a workshop. 

This is the kind of day men talk about for years.

150 of Australia's most influential men. One immersive day of self-connection, real conversation and inner work – in a private, confidential space designed for genuine transformation.

I’m In. Let’s Go

What Our Past Participants Say

“"You’re undertaking a great movement. I wondered at first why 2 women would champion men’s mental health - I now feel more appreciated and understood by women and I think that’s great for humanity"  – Ethan

“I can’t thank Layne and Tess enough for creating such a wonderful and transformative experience. Their openness and willingness to share their personal journeys touched my heart. I learned valuable lessons and gained practical strategies that I can implement right away.”  – Michael

Why this day exists 

Men's mental health will not change through more surface-level conversation.

It changes when the right men are in the right room, with the right permission, in the kind of environment where honesty becomes possible.

Own Your Truth Live is a full-day immersive experience designed to help men become more centred, connected and confident. It blends lived experience, emotional intelligence, practical tools and real conversation in a way that feels human, grounded and genuinely useful. 

This is not about performance.
It is about truth.

And what becomes possible when men stop carrying everything alone.

Why this hits differently

Private and confidential
This room is intentionally designed for depth, trust and real conversation, not posturing.  

Led by people who have lived it
Layne and Tess do not teach theory from a distance. Own Your Truth is built on lived experience, positive psychology, emotional wellbeing tools, and years of guiding people through meaningful change.

Structured for real transformation
The Own Your Truth experience is built around proven themes including emotional awareness, self-worth, identity, boundaries, decision-making, energy, self-care, and connection.

Practical, not preachy
Participants walk away with real tools they can use in daily life, leadership, relationships and work. These include emotional check-ins, box breathing, self-awareness practices, strengths work, boundary tools, morning rituals, and recovery habits.

The right room
This is a curated room of influential men, including leaders, founders, fathers, and decision-makers ready to do work that actually matters.

What happens on the day

One powerful day.
Four transformational sessions.

The Own Your Truth live format has been built around a four-part journey designed to help people understand themselves more deeply and change how they live, lead and connect.

Session 1: Awareness
Identify, connect with and express what you are really feeling. Explore what you love to do, identify strengths, and begin rebuilding self-worth. Includes breathwork and emotional awareness tools.

Session 2: Identity and truth
Learn the power of "I AM", quiet negative self-talk, detach from fear, align with your values, and strengthen the people around you.  

Session 3: Boundaries and energy
Work through healthy boundaries, better decision-making, daily rituals, play, and how to create more energy and less internal friction.

Session 4: Reset and integration
Prioritise yourself, recalibrate, and take home practical wellbeing tools drawn from the 7 Doctors framework and the Own Your Truth daily guide.

What is included

  • Full-day live facilitation with Layne and Tess
  • Printed workbook and practical tools
  • Nourishing food and refreshments
  • A safe, supportive environment
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Who is this for?

This day is for men who are ready for more than surface success.

For the man who leads others but has not checked in with himself in a long time.

For the man who looks fine on the outside but knows something is off.

For the man who wants to be stronger, not harder.

For the man who is ready to reconnect with what matters, lead with more honesty, and leave with practical tools that actually stick.

It is also for organisations and hosts who want to give their team or clients something far more memorable than a lunch, golf day or harbour cruise. The 2026 event copy positions it explicitly as a more meaningful alternative to a standard client entertainment day.

Hell Yeah! I'm In.

Who is this for?

This day is for men who are ready for more than surface success.

For the man who leads others but has not checked in with himself in a long time.

For the man who looks fine on the outside but knows something is off.

For the man who wants to be stronger, not harder.

For the man who is ready to reconnect with what matters, lead with more honesty, and leave with practical tools that actually stick.

It is also for organisations and hosts who want to give their team or clients something far more memorable than a lunch, golf day or harbour cruise. The 2026 event copy positions it explicitly as a more meaningful alternative to a standard client entertainment day.

Meet Your Mentors

Layne Beachley AO 

7× world surfing champion, mental wellness advocate and speaker


Tess Brouwer  

Positive psychology coach, executive leader turned life-changer

 

Layne and Tess are more than just teachers. They’re humans who’ve lived through the highs and lows of life and distilled their lived experience into real, practical frameworks for change.

Layne knows how to thrive under pressure and ride the waves of change. She’s a master of mindset, grit and grounded power.

Tess rebuilt her life after a spinal injury using tools from science and soul. A trained coach and wellbeing leader, she’s walked the walk and now guides others with deep empathy and sharp insight.

Meet Your Coaches

Layne Beachley AO

7× world surfing champion, mental wellness advocate and speaker

Tess Brouwer

Positive psychology coach, executive leader turned life-changer

Layne and Tess are more than just teachers. They’re humans who’ve lived through the highs and lows of life and distilled their lived experience into real, practical frameworks for change.

Layne knows how to thrive under pressure and ride the waves of change. She’s a master of mindset, grit, and grounded power.

Tess rebuilt her life after a spinal injury using tools from science and soul. A trained coach and wellbeing leader, she’s walked the walk and now guides others with deep empathy and sharp insight.

The Movement

This is not just one day.

On 10 July, key men from the room will reconvene for a private round table co-facilitated by Hon. Dan Repacholi and Chad Griffith to explore what men need and what we can collectively do for men's mental health in Australia. 

One powerful day.
A lasting movement.

The Movement

This is not just one day.

On 10 July, key men from the room will reconvene for a private round table co-facilitated by Hon. Dan Repacholi and Chad Griffith to explore what men need and what we can collectively do for men's mental health in Australia. 

One powerful day.
A lasting movement.

Pricing

Secure your place in the room

Individual Seat
$495 + GST

VIP Table of 10
$5,450 + GST

Tables are limited.
This room fills with the right people.

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