Listen "Ep. 5 Optimising Performance at Sea: Cally Cooper on the Future of Crew Wellbeing"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of The Yachting Brief, host Kate Teare speaks with Cally Cooper, founder of WellCrew, about elevating crew wellbeing in the yachting industry. Cally shares her journey and the inspiration behind WellCrew’s mission to boost crew health, resilience, and job satisfaction through elite coaching, cutting-edge tech, and performance psychology. They explore the realities of burnout at sea, the importance of mental health support, and tools like FirstBeat Life and psychometric profiling to enhance team dynamics. The conversation wraps with Cally’s vision for a future where community, personal growth, and wellbeing are at the heart of life on board.------------If you’re a yacht industry expert looking to elevate your brand and grow your business, I’d love to connect. I offer tailored guidance to help you navigate brand strategy and unlock new growth opportunities.Feel free to reach out at 👋🏻LinkedIn: Kate TeareInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/studio_voyage_/Website: www.studiovoyage.co.uk------------00:00 Transforming Crew Wellbeing in Yachting07:12 The Journey to WellCrew11:37 Understanding Burnout and Stress in Yachting16:12 Using Technology to Support Crew Health19:38 Understanding Adaptability in High-Pressure Situations20:17 Performance and Resilience in the Yachting Industry21:54 The Importance of Psychometric Profiling22:38 Physiological Insights and Recovery Techniques24:56 Optimising Crew Performance Through Data27:33 Investing in Personal Development for Crew Members29:58 Prioritising Crew Wellbeing and Mental Health32:28 The Future of Crew Wellbeing and Community BuildingKeywordscrew wellbeing, yachting industry, mental health, burnout, performance psychology, stress management, crew retention, psychometric profiling, FirstBeat Life, resilience
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