In October of 2023, I participated in a Fundamentals Course with Global Underwater Explorers. I had many ideas of what I thought this course would be. I had many misconceptions going in, and the goal of this series is to highlight the misconceptions one might have about GUE and their standard of training. I sit down and speak with five instructors across the globe to hear their stories and gain some insight into this agency whose approach “Begins with the end in mind”.

In this first of a five-episode series, I interview Gemma Thomas. An Instructor Evaluator and Recreational Administrator for GUE, who is based out of Singapore. I spoke with Gemma before she headed out to the Global Underwater Explorers 25th Anniversary Conference. I first met Gemma when I contacted her to enroll in a Fundamentals course. I sit down with her as she tells me how she first became certified in diving after moving to South East Asia, her pathway through the agency, the benefits of taking a fundies course, and some misconceptions about GUE training. Please enjoy.

Website:
GUE Instructor Resumé: Gemma Thomas

https://www.gue.com/

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https://www.instagram.com/boss_gemmama/