Anyone else dreaming of a simpler life before self-promotion and social media? These days, links are contagious, comparison is through the roof, and perfection seems to be everywhere. The Kardashians still manage to look flawless, CEOs post sunrise meditations, and business awards seem to appear everywhere online and if there is none, we make up a new one.

The “5 Cs” of conflict resolution:

Clear communication. Calmness. Clarification. Collaboration. Compromise.

Great in theory. But in practice? Works maybe in the boardroom, but what about on board? In maritime, have you tried it and implemented it? How did that go?

Not long ago, I coached a team leader and his manager through a serious conflict. They came to me for coaching out of desperation, or he would have quit his job, as burnout was on the table.

The team leader came to me completely drained. He described his manager as toxic and evil, always micromanaging, never satisfied, pushing the team to the brink of burnout.

Why Psychological Safety at Sea Is Still Ignored – And What Leaders Can Do About It. We are facing a looming shortage of qualified seafarers. The younger generation sees what’s happening, and many simply don’t want to join a system that feels broken. We can’t fix what we won’t first acknowledge.

I want to talk about leadership, onboard culture, and communication, not as abstract concepts, but as the real-life experiences shaping the future of our industry.

Do you find yourself waking up, grabbing your phone while still in bed, and scrolling through the news? Don’t. Instead, I share some of my own great micro morning habits to boost your emotional energy.

We are all chained to our past in one way or another. We do have choices.

Nobody has it all together!