A casual stroll through Glasgow got me thinking: we keep trying to make seafaring more attractive, but are we just building on top of outdated models? Read why we need to change the actual experience of being at sea—not just add perks.

Leaving the sea is not just a career change — it can be an identity shift that stays with you long after you step ashore. Reflections on leadership, teamwork, burnout, and what it means to find purpose in work and life.

We still reward tough leadership at sea, but at what cost? Explore how bridging the gap with human-centred leadership can create safer, stronger teams.

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.