mindset Under Pressure

An inspiring live event about resilience, preparation, and peak performance.

About

Chris Tanti

Chris Tanti is a former professional commercial diver who spent 17 years working in one of the world’s most demanding occupations. Over that time, he accumulated more than 1,000 days underwater, completed Australia’s deepest commercial dive at 273 metres, and built a career operating in constantly changing, high-pressure environments where preparation, teamwork and sound decision-making were critical.

That career came to an abrupt end following a career-ending workplace injury. Forced to step away from the profession that had defined his life, Chris faced a different challenge—rebuilding from the ground up. The mindset, leadership and resilience that once kept him alive beneath the ocean became the foundation of his recovery and the principles he now shares with audiences.

Through authentic storytelling and remarkable footage from a world few people will ever experience, Chris translates lessons learned in extreme environments into practical strategies for everyday life. His presentations explore performing under pressure, leading through uncertainty, building resilient teams, and maintaining perspective when life takes an unexpected turn.

Audiences leave inspired, but more importantly, equipped with practical tools they can immediately apply in both their professional and personal lives.

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What You Will Learn

Core Speaking Topics

Resilience and Tenacity

How to stay grounded, focused, and proactive in challenging environments

Performance Under Pressure

Tools and frameworks to remain composed, strategic, and effective during high-stakes moments.

Mindset Preparation

Techniques to develop a clear, disciplined, and adaptable mindset before pressure hits.

Why Attend Chris’ Conference?

Unlock Your Potential

“Mindset Under Pressure” is more than a presentation — it is a strategic advantage.
Chris equips audiences with practical processes, mental tools, and inspired confidence to face adversity with strength and clarity. Attendees leave the room motivated, focused, and ready to take action.

Learn From Chris

Actionable insights on mindset, resilience, and high performance.

Build Opportunities

Connect with peers and unlock new collaborations and partnerships.

Gain Practical Insights

Lessons from real-life experiences and case studies you can apply immediately.

Discover New Ideas

Innovative approaches to overcome challenges and achieve peak performance.

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Events Schedule

WA_EDU_SUMMIT

Tuesday, 28th July 2026

WA Education Summit 2026

The WA Education Summit returns in 2026 for its seventh year, bringing together school leaders, IT managers and educators from across Western Australia and beyond for a day of insight, collaboration and future-focused thinking.

2-3 September 2026

INTENT Leadership Conference Melbourne 2026

If you lead under real pressure, you already know the top gets lonely and the margins get thin. Over two days, you’ll step out of the noise and into a room with elite performers from sport, business and other high-stakes environments: people who’ve faced the same questions you’re sitting with, to think sharper, lead better and come back ready for what’s next.

In Their Own Words

What Attendees Are Saying

Discover how Chris has inspired and transformed lives and businesses.

“Look no further for your next keynote. I had the pleasure of seeing Chris speak in Kuala Lumpur at OFFSEAS26 conference. It was one of the most inspirational and deeply impactful talks I’ve experienced.”
Jeanette Stawski (USA)
Leader | Speaker | Coach | Autho
"Chris Tanti has lived in high-stakes environments most people cannot comprehend, yet he has a rare ability to make his experiences completely relatable. He bridges the gap between deep-sea survival and the pressures of business, sport, and everyday life"
Nick Haywood
Founder, CHanGe | Culture & Leadership Consultant
“The authenticity of Chris’ delivery is what stands out most. His story is raw, honest, and deeply compelling. When Chris speaks about resilience and pressure, you know he has truly lived it.”
Associate Professor Ian Gawthrope
Diving & Hyperbaric Specialist

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