Opportunities in Maritime Transitions
Sea to Shore
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From Sea to CEO | Pankaj Khanna on Leadership, Shipping & Reinvention Pankaj Khanna, CEO of Heidmar, shares his journey from sailing as a Second Officer to leading global shipping companies. In this conversation with Shankar Mohan, he opens up about career transitions, leadership, challenges ashore, and lessons from over 35 years in maritime.
Topics:
What would surprise your younger self?
How did the switch from sea to shore happen?
What do you remember about your initial days ashore?
Are people focusing too much on skill sets vs. mindset?
What did you do differently to rise ashore?
How do you stand your ground yet stay likeable?
Your leadership principle across cultures?
A deal you’re proud of (lesson learned)?
One thing still misunderstood about shipping?
Your advice for today’s seafarers moving ashore?
What keeps shipping exciting for you even now?
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1 Sections . 10 lectures . 55m total length
4 min
1.1 Introduction and How did the switch from sea to shore happen?
Pankaj reflects on how far his journey has come — from being a young seafarer to leading a global shipping firm, and what his younger self wouldn’t have imagined possible. He shares the pivotal moment and motivations behind his transition from sailing to taking on challenging roles ashore.
8 min
1.2 What do you remember about your initial days ashore?
Pankaj recalls the struggles and steep learning curve he faced while adapting to the corporate world after life at sea.
4 min
1.3 Are people focusing too much on skill sets vs. mindset?
He discusses why the right mindset, adaptability, and attitude often outweigh technical skills in achieving long-term success.
4 min
1.4 What did you do differently to rise ashore?
Pankaj highlights key decisions and work ethics that helped him stand out and grow rapidly in shore-based roles.
4 min
1.5 How do you stand your ground yet stay likeable?
He shares insights on maintaining authority, building trust, and balancing firmness with empathy in leadership.
4 min
1.6 Your leadership principle across cultures?
Pankaj explains his approach to leading diverse teams across global cultures while fostering collaboration and respect.
5 min
1.7 A deal you’re proud of (lesson learned)?
He recounts a memorable business deal that taught him valuable lessons in negotiation, timing, and perseverance.
4 min
1.8 One thing still misunderstood about shipping?
Pankaj sheds light on common misconceptions about the shipping industry and what outsiders often overlook.
9 min
1.9 Your advice for today’s seafarers moving ashore?
He offers practical advice on preparing early, upskilling, and embracing change to ensure a smooth sea-to-shore transition.
9 min
1.10 What keeps shipping exciting for you even now?
Pankaj shares his passion for shipping, the industry’s constant evolution, and what continues to inspire him after decades in the field.
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