From Sea to Leadership: The Skills Maritime Professionals Need for Career Progression
Career Guidance
01:32:29
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An inspiring and insightful webinar by Sea and Beyond in collaboration with MLA College, featuring Mr. Gordon Foot and Mr. Arjun Singh Sekhon
This session dives deep into the realities of the maritime industry, leadership mindset, career transitions, and the skills required to grow from sea-based roles into impactful leadership positions onshore and beyond. Whether you are a seafarer, maritime student, or professional planning your next career move—this webinar is packed with valuable insights, real experiences, and practical guidance to help you navigate your journey.
What You’ll Learn:
- Leadership as an inside-out process
- Adapting to global, multicultural maritime environments
- Transitioning from sea to shore careers
- Importance of continuous learning and structured education
- Real-life experiences from the subsea and maritime industry
⏱️ Timestamps:
- Introduction
- About the Webinar
- About Sea and Beyond
- Introduction of Speakers
- Mr. Gordon Foot’s Introduction
- Insights on the Maritime Industry
- Career journey & current work
- Psychological adaptability at sea
- Leadership: Inside-out vs outside-in approach
- Working in global & multicultural teams
- Technical skills vs leadership skills
- Transitioning seafarers to shore careers
- Role of education in career growth
- Translating onboard skills to shore roles
- What motivates Mr. Gordon Foot
- Impact on the maritime community
- Fundraising for QVSR
- MSc Sustainable Maritime Operations & MBA Programs
- Q&A Session
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01:32:29
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1 Sections . 15 lectures . 1h 55m total length
10 min
1.1 Introduction and Overview of Webinar
Overview of the webinar theme, objectives, and key discussion areas. Mr. Gordon Foot shares his career journey and experience in the maritime industry.
3 min
1.2 Insights on the Maritime Industry
Discussion on the evolving maritime landscape, opportunities, and industry challenges.
8 min
1.3 Career journey & current work
Personal experiences, career progression, and current responsibilities in the maritime sector.
8 min
1.4 Psychological adaptability at sea
The importance of mental resilience, adaptability, and coping with challenges at sea.
7 min
1.5 Leadership: Inside-out vs outside-in approach
Understanding leadership development through self-awareness, mindset, and external influence.
7 min
1.6 Working in global & multicultural teams
Insights into collaborating effectively with diverse international crews and teams.
8 min
1.7 Technical skills vs leadership skills
Balancing technical expertise with communication, management, and leadership abilities.
8 min
1.8 Transitioning seafarers to shore careers
Guidance on moving from onboard roles to successful shore-based opportunities.
8 min
1.9 Role of education in career growth
How continuous learning, certifications, and higher education support long-term career development.
8 min
1.10 Translating onboard skills to shore roles
Identifying transferable skills from sea life that are valuable in shore-based careers.
8 min
1.11 What motivates Mr. Gordon Foot
Personal motivations, values, and what continues to inspire his maritime journey.
8 min
1.12 Impact on the maritime community
Discussion on contributing positively to the maritime industry and supporting professionals.
8 min
1.13 Fundraising for QVSR
Information about QVSR initiatives and the importance of fundraising efforts.
8 min
1.14 MSc Sustainable Maritime Operations & MBA Programs
Overview of advanced education programs and their relevance to maritime leadership careers.
8 min
1.15 Q&A Session
Audience questions answered with practical insights and career advice from the speakers.
Successful completion of this course will earn you a certificate of completion from Sea and Beyond. This certificate will be emailed to you and you could also share and show it on LinkedIn Please click on the button below to purchase the certificate.
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