Ant Williams

Freediver Ant Williams broke a World Record to become the deepest man under ice (-70m in the Arctic Circle). Five years later (2024), Ant went on to swim the greatest distance under ice, in another audacious world record (182m on a frozen lake in Iceland). An in-demand keynote speaker, Ant explains the value of positive risk taking for innovation, creativity and growth. For over a decade, he’s developed the leaders of blue-chip companies teaching mental toughness to help their people build courage, perform under pressure, and lead successfully in uncertain environments.

Ant worked as a Sport Psychologist coaching big wave surfers, motoGP riders, rock climbers and other risk takers on how to break through mental barriers when he realised, according to him, he was a fraud. He hadn’t done anything risky in his life. He wanted to know if anyone could learn how to become a risk taker. So, Ant decided to take up freediving and learn first-hand how to perform under pressure.

One of the deepest men in the world, Ant has pushed through both physical and mental barriers to hold his breath for over 8 minutes, dive to -100m and to swim 240m on one breath. In short, he knows how to overcome some of the most demanding and uncomfortable challenges a person can face. Ant teaches others how to “lean into discomfort” and take positive, calculated risk.

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In his keynotes and workshops, Ant helps leaders take on the challenges of modern disruption. For over a decade Ant has held senior roles in Australian consulting firms. As the Founder and Director of Modus Leadership, he sponsors all key accounts including AMP Capital, Thales, YMCA, Alinta Energy, Sydney Trains, Fujitsu, Sportsbet, Epworth Healthcare, ASG Group & Dentsu Australia. He’s an authentic presenter who offers a unique blend of entertainment and interaction with a powerful message.