What does the superyachting industry have to do with your leadership style?

Turns out, a whole lot.

In this episode, I’m joined by Karine Rayson, an expert in leadership and mental health within the superyacht industry – where teams are required to live and work together 24/7 out at sea. And in that intense environment… leadership matters.

And it’s no different for your business. These leadership and communication skills are foundational for any business, even if you’re on dry land.

Here’s What You’ll Discover in This Episode:

• The metric that sets high-performing teams apart from the rest, and why authoritative leadership is a recipe for ego issues and disengagement.
• The parallels between life on a superyacht and running a small business – and why it all boils down to leadership and strong team communication.
• The (so often overlooked!) layers of communication that build trust.
• How to spot the small, physical signs that signal something’s wrong before it’s too late.
• Why slipping work, a lack of eye contact, or mismatched energy might actually be a silent plea for support from your team (and what you can do to turn things around).
• Karine’s psychology-backed tips to make your team feel seen and valued – and why success all starts at onboarding.
• What emotional literacy really means (and what it DOESN’T!), and why self-awareness is the foundation of leading others well.
• The most uncomfortable, but essential, thing you can do as a leader to grow your emotional intelligence and improve your team’s ability to work well together.
• Why shifting from an authoritative leader to a facilitator actually creates a more connected, motivated, and purpose-driven team.
• Karine’s leadership non-negotiables to create a psychologically safe space, lead people in the same direction towards your ultimate goal,
• And so, so much more…

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This is Part 2 of the special mini-series all about LEADERSHIP. Last week (Episode 315), we turned inward and looked at how to become the best leader for yourself and your team.

In this episode, we shift our focus outward. How can you step into your role as an INDUSTRY leader? How can you show up authentically and confidently for your clients, your peers, and your community?

And most importantly… How can you achieve that without losing yourself or putting on ‘an act’?

Here’s What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why becoming a leader in your industry is NOT about being the loudest person in the room (or being on every platform)
• The key to stepping into your power – and how to be your most magnetic self
• How pairing your clarity with a willingness to be SEEN unlocks opportunities (even when visibility and vulnerability are terrifying!)
• My personal journey of hiding behind the camera to stepping into industry leadership and being the face of my business
• The stories of HerBusiness Network Members who have landed major media, speaking gigs, and dream clients by putting themselves out there (SO incredible!)
• Why your industry does NOT need a more perfect, more polished version of you – and why it needs you right now, as you are
• The curse of perfectionism and why “waiting until I’m ready” will keep you stuck
• All of the fears, doubts, and self-talk that hold you back from being an industry leader, and how you can move forward with them
• The small and doable ways you can start building your authority and visibility today, without forcing yourself
• How to maintain your authenticity and never step into a form of visibility that doesn’t feel right to you and your journey
• Why leadership of self is at the heart of everything (and why you need to master it FIRST!)

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The success of your business doesn’t just depend on WHO you hire… but on HOW you lead them.

So, how can you ensure that you are being the leader you are meant to be – in order to have a TEAM that shines in their roles, without you getting involved in daily tasks?

Today, we are diving into Part 1 of a 2-part series all about the kind of leadership that transforms businesses from the inside out. This episode is about “Leadership of TEAM” and “Leadership of SELF” – the internal aspects of how you lead in business.

What You’ll Learn in Today’s Episode:

• What to do when you feel like you’re the only one who truly CARES for your business
• How to STOP chasing your team for updates, redoing work, and hand-holding
• Create a team that FREES up your time, rather than creating more work and stress
• The three types of leadership every woman in business needs to understand – and which should come first
• Why the shift from doer to director is SO important… but feels so uncomfortable
• How to create clarity and empowerment with your team (no matter the size) and create a thriving team culture
• The subtle but crucial difference between managing and LEADING (& how to balance the two!)
• What “Leadership of Self” actually means… and why it is the foundation of not just your business, but your ability to move confidently through life
• How to redefine what leadership is ‘supposed’ to mean, let go of the fear and self-doubt, and understand what YOU need in order to lead.

Whether you have no team at all, you’re managing a microbusiness, or you’re evolving how you show up as the leader of an established business…

… this episode is about YOU stepping into your power, voice, and ability.

And, be sure to join us next week for Part 2 of this series.

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