Andy Roch talks to Nicole, Marliez, and Vikar, three leaders in the yachting industry from across the world, about their journey to yachting, their experience of being women in senior positions, and the obstacles they've faced. We cover themes of discrimination, parenthood, leadership and mentoring, and look ahead to what they think the future holds.

Marliez is a Superyacht Captain and Chief Officer who has worked in the industry for 20 years. She worked her way up from the deck to Captain and has recently received her Master 3000 qualification. She's currently taking a sabbatical before deciding the next stage of her career.

Nicole started her career on the water on dive boats. Working on boats across California, Mexico and Hawaii, she 'accidentally' got into yachting having never aspired to join the industry. She came in as a captain, having already completed her courses on dive boats and has now worked for 13 years in the yachting world.

Vikar is a recently appointed Chief Officer who came into the industry when she was 18. She originally started in the 'wrong place' on the boat, as a stewardess, before realising she was more suited to the deck than the interior. She is currently working on a dual-season 55m motor yacht in Turkey and the Maldives.

Tune in to this episode for an inspirational chat which gives powerful insight into the current state of affairs in yachting.The Crew Academy is the Super Yacht industry’s go-to training provider for all Purser, Yacht Interior, Management, Leadership, Administrative and mandatory educational courses.
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The Crew Voice podcast is back ! And for this exciting year of 2023 we are starting our first edition with Lisa Roland who will soon engage in an incredible rowing journey across the Atlantic while supporting young people ashore through the strength of her arms, quite literally !

Lisa is a yacht captain and if you’ve listened to one of our podcasts before, you will know that yachting and sailing enabled her to completely turn her life around. It is exactly her background and her career that have made her passionate about at-risk youth and pushed her to inspire the younger generations. 

She is now developing the Bridges Over Water program, with the aim of providing those who have aged out of foster care programs in North America with meaningful career opportunities within the maritime sector. We are proud to say that TCA will be supporting the project. 

And finally, not only is she building this amazing program, but part of it will be funded with her race on the Talisker Rowing Challenge.

Listen to this podcast an find out more about her future ambitions for BOW, her tips on how to keep your mental health stable and how to train for such a challenge as well as how she believes the yachting industry can support young people at risk.

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For this episode of The Crew Voice we are extremely happy to have Jenny Matthews founder of She of the Sea as our Guest Speaker and two hosts : Emma Neill, Head of Recruitment at The Crew Hunter and Andrew Roch, Founder of The Crew Academy.

Our Hosts and Guests discussed the inspiring subject that is Diversity and Inclusion in the Yachting Industry and how recruitment plays a role in it. How to attract new talents in the industry and how to make their recruitment and professional journey exciting ? How is the stressful and extraordinary environment on a yacht affecting the mental health of crew members ? What initiatives are in place to support crew and how to raise awareness about the industry ?

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What's the future for HR management for yachting? How could yachts and crew strike a balance between job security and flexibility? What could yachting learn from the corporate world? Join the conversation as the CEO of The Crew Academy interviews Captain Tim Vosper and share your thoughts!

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Is leadership the same from a junior stew or a senior crew member perspective ? What is a junior leader ? Why is it important to have leadership skills across all levels of the crew hierarchy ? Julia, an experienced Purser Trainer and Karl Santrian with an impressive career in the Royal Navy and founder of the Royal Navy Leadership Academy had an inspiring conversation that will resonate with you, no matter your experience !

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Originally Canadian born, Lisa Roland is an experienced Captain who is passionate about inspiring the emerging generation in the yachting industry. In this episode, the CEO of The Crew Academy, Andrew Roch, will be interviewing Lisa about her career as a yachtee - as well as - the various difficulties she has had to overcome throughout the years.

Key Themes: Early Days in Yachting, Captain's Mental Health, Gender Misperception in Yachting, Supporting & Mentoring. 

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After many years in the industry, Captain Brendan O'Shannassy, now as a captain and trainer with The Crew Academy is sharing his experiences and insights into how his crew's voice gets heard! In this episode, Brendan is going to recount his story of going from commercial sailing to yachting, as well as, the many successes and failures that have shaped him to be the mentor that he is today.

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This month we once again have the Founder & CEO of the The Crew Academy, Andrew Roch, interviewing the GUEST Program Director: Joey Meen. In this episode, Joey is going to share her story and the beginning of the GUEST Program in the yachting industry - as well as - her unique perspectives on issues like women in leadership, work/life balance and crew job security through her years of experiences sponsoring the success of many men and women in the industry!

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Part Two of Captain Tom Solbakken’s podcast interview is now available. In part-one, Captain Tom spoke with TCA Founder, Andrew Roch, about sustainable yachting and using technology to improve processes and crew productivity.  In part-two, we discuss the hot-topic of mental health, women in yachting, and how promoting positive mental fitness is vital in creating happy, healthy crew which is core to our mission at The Crew Academy. You may listen to part-two today through Spotify, Anchor and Apple Podcasts.

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We are extremely excited to have Captain Tom Solbakken at The Crew Voice for the second episode which is being released in two-parts.

This episode is brought to you by The Crew Academy Ltd. A Maritime training academy that has worked tirelessly to provide the industry with pioneering professional and personal development contents - both residentially and online. For more information, visit: https://www.thecrewacademy.com/courses

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