ABOUT us
About yacht leadership
Yacht Leadership is a company dedicated to equipping yacht captains and crew with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of their roles. Our courses address critical topics and provide an in-depth understanding of effectively managing challenging issues. We believe that team building is essential in fostering camaraderie and unity among crew members, enabling them to work efficiently together.
ABOUT MICHEÁL
Micheál Pierse, the owner of Yacht Leadership has combined his academic and corporate background, with his twelve years of extensive experience working on superyachts to become a specialist crew coach. Throughout his career, Micheál has collaborated with prestigious names such as Camper and Nicholsons and Bluewater Yachting. He has delivered impactful workshops on successful crew management while also providing MCA and RYA training. Recognising the industry's need for effective management and leadership training, Micheál founded Yacht Leadership.
His educational background includes a Business and Management degree, along with a Master's in Information Systems. After leaving London in 2006, he ventured into the maritime industry, obtaining MCA OOW and MCA master’s tickets. Micheál has served as a Captain on various superyachts, including a 38m Palmer Johnson charter yacht. Since 2019, his expertise has been sought after by leading training establishments like the Bluewater Training Academy. Specialising in management and coaching, Micheál offers a unique perspective informed by his personal experiences as a yacht Captain.
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Our goal at Yacht Leadership is to equip yacht captains and crew with the skills and knowledge necessary to navigate the complexities of their roles. The courses addresses critical topics such as physical altercations between crew members and sexual harassment claims, offering in-depth understanding and guidance on effectively managing these challenging issues. Team building plays a crucial role in fostering a sense of camaraderie and unity among crew members, enabling them to work efficiently together. Crew management and retention strategies are shared to ensure the best performance from yacht crew. We emphasize teamwork, adaptability, and a strong work ethic and explore how to get the best out of your crew. Recognizing the importance of crew mental health and well-being, we provide tools for maintaining personal and team mental health. Additionally, financial planning is addressed to help yacht captains and crew effectively manage their resources. Overall, this comprehensive course aims to create a resilient and successful yachting team by addressing the diverse aspects of leadership in the industry.
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Booking a course with Yacht Leadership is a simple process that can be done through email or by using the contact form on the "Contact Us" page of our website. To book via email, all you need to do is compose a message providing your name, contact information, and the specific course you are interested in.
Alternatively, you can navigate to the "Contact Us" page on our website and fill out the contact form, including the necessary details mentioned above. Whichever method you choose, we guarantee efficient communication and assistance to secure your spot in one of our exceptional yacht leadership courses.
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At Yacht Leadership, we are proud to be based in the enchanting South of France, the home to luxury yachting in Europe. While we call the French Riviera home, our reach extends beyond these shores. With our extensive network and expertise, we can arrange travel worldwide, allowing us to bring our comprehensive leadership training right to the deck of your yacht, wherever it may be. Let us embark on this transformative journey together and set sail towards success.