Podcasts about world yacht race

Guest: Nikki Henderson, a world-class professional sailor. In 2018, Nikki became the youngest skipper to lead a team in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. At the age of 25, over the course of more than 40,000 miles of ocean racing, Nikki led a diverse team of mostly amateur sailors from 16 countries to an extraordinary second place finish. She's also skippered numerous transatlantic races and won the Race to Alaska. In a Nutshell: How do you define your job as a leader? Nikki Henderson says that what she does as a skipper is pull together disparate individuals, build them into high-performing amateur teams, and then compete in the most extreme sailing races in the world. I experienced Nikki's leadership first hand a few weeks ago when I sailed with her in the Caribbean 600 as part of her amateur crew. This was a grueling 600-mile race around 11 Caribbean islands. Despite long odds, we ended up finishing third and celebrated on stage with our prize: a big bottle of rum. On today's show, Nikki Henderson and I discuss making life transitions, paradoxes and polarities in leadership, and decision-making under pressure and uncertainty.

In this episode I'm joined by Colin Tomlinson.Colin owns a learning and development company specialising in teaching Project Leadership and Management in the Civil Engineering and Construction industry.  He uses techniques adapted from his 24 years career as an Officer in the Royal Engineers and his 12 years of experience within the industry to help navigate through the complexities of working on projects.  He has recently completed two legs of The Clipper Race sailing almost 15,000 miles from Australia to Seattle via Vietnam and China. When he and I talked about his recent sailing adventure I found myself fascinated by why he'd decided to do it, how he went about it, what was the impact on his business and family, what was the experience really like and what did he take from it that has remained with him now he's back at home and back in his business.Colin kindly agreed to join me to create this episode and answer all my questions. In doing so he shares how instead of pausing his business to go sailing, the trip has been a catalyst to help him scale it. Perhaps less surprising were the numerous leadership lessons that emerge from the concentrated team environment of an ocean racing yacht.I'm excited to invite you to join Colin and me as he takes us behind the scenes of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, the only event of its type in the world where anyone, even if they've never stepped on a boat before, can join the adventure.Contact Colin:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colintomlinson/Clipper Round the World About AndyI'm an experienced business leader and a passionate developer of people in the automotive finance industry, internationally.During over twenty years, I have played a key role in developing businesses including Alphabet UK, BMW Corporate Finance UK, BMW Financial Services Singapore, BMW Financial Services New Zealand and Tesla Financial Services UK. At the same time, I have coached individuals and delivered leadership development programmes in 17 countries across Asia, Europe and North America.I started Aquilae in 2016 to enable “Fulfilling Performance” in the mobility industry, internationally.Learn more about Fulfilling PerformanceCheck out Release the handbrake! The Fulfilling Performance Hub. Connect with AndyLinkedIn: Andy Follows Email: cvm@aquilae.co.ukJoin a guided peer mentoring team: Aquilae AcademyThank you to our sponsors: ASKE ConsultingEmail: hello@askeconsulting.co.ukAquilaeEmail: cvm@aquilae.co.ukEpisode Directory on Instagram @careerviewmirror  If you enjoy listening to our guests career stories, please follow CAREER-VIEW MIRROR in your podcast app. Episode recorded on 11 September, 2024.

Today's episode, I'm joined by Julia Wall Clarke. Julia is the current Head of Communications for the Hexagon Cup, a new, innovative padel tournament, which aims to transform the sport by bringing a new approach - an approach which is brought over by a senior leadership team that has also been behind the likes of Formula E, Extreme E, and the E1 Series. It was at Extreme E that Julia first started working with this team as a Communications Manager, before quickly scaling the ranks to be Head of Communications and then Head of Impact and Communications. Prior to this, she'd already gathered a wealth of experience in communications across a wide range of sports properties including Arsenal, Tennis Australia, Wimbledon, and Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.  We start this conversation by diving into the Hexagon Cup, which now, at time of release is only one week away (31st January), before diving into some of those lessons from throughout Julia's career so far. Time Stamps 2:00 - Introduction to The Hexagon Cup  5:00 - Taking Lessons from Formula E and Extreme E 8:00 - Injecting Sport with Purpose 12:00 - Embracing Celebrity Ownership  15:00 - The Significance of Choosing the ‘Right' Broadcast Partners 19:00 - Taking Investment from DMG Ventures  23:00 - Retaining Authenticity While Innovating  25:00 - Applying Key Communication Skills Across Different Rightsholders   28:00 - The Difference Between Working for an Established vs Challenger League 36:00 - Applying Julia's Career Lessons to Women's Football Additional Links Book Tickets - Hexagon Cup, Madrid (31 Jan - 4 Feb) DMG Ventures announces investment in €1M team padel tournament Hexagon Cup ITV to Broadcast the First ever Hexagon Cup Event as Tournament Chiefs Hail the Groundbreaking Deal for the Sport  Lon-Glorious Addition: Hollywood Actress Provides Hexagon Cup Another Dimension Video: Start With Why - How Great Leaders Inspire Action by Simon Sinek Connect with Julia on LinkedIn - here Connect with Andy on LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠here

Brendan Hall is an expert in building empowered teams and navigating treacherous waters. As the skipper of the winning yacht in the Clipper Round-the-World Yacht Race, he led a team of 44 crew on a record-breaking 40,000 nautical mile race around the world on 70-foot ocean racing yachts. Brendan now helps corporate leaders and teams achieve their full collaborative potential through high-impact keynote speeches and interactive workshops.In this episode, we explore:Why is personal autonomy important for motivation and team productivity?How to prioritise big-picture thinking, strategy, safety, and team well-beingThe role of rest and its impact on decision-making and emotional stabilityLearning when to step back as a leaderLeading two boats across the North Pacific… and facing a hurricane weather systemGet in touchEmail Ben: ben@leaderandteam.com Email Ian: ian@ianwindle.com

Tracy Edwards was the first woman to skipper an all-female crew in the Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race in 1989.  The Brit was up against none-other than one of our very own in that race – Sir Peter Blake and the New Zealand crew.   But it wasn't all smooth sailing for Tracy to get there, she was expelled from school and found herself in the sailing world by sheer luck and determination.   Tracy happens to be coming to Auckland later this year as part of The Ocean Race – to mark the 50th anniversary of the original Whitbread event.   LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode I discuss my ideas for a new race- The Nova Round the World Yacht Race. With the Classic Challenge division of the Ocean Globe Race now cancelled despite my best attempts to keep it alive, the opportunity suddenly exists to create a North American RTW sailing event to give the Ocean Globe Race Classic Division boats somewhere to race in 2023/24. I have given this a lot of consideration but I would really like some input from you on this idea, so if you have an opinion to share please do so at the email address below.   Just before you go.... If you recognize that creating this content requires hours of effort and you would like to help support for the equivalent of 25 cents per episode please visit my Patreon Site and select the $5 per month option. If you want to get out on the water on a race, regatta or training voyage you can book with me here: Spartan Ocean Racing & Training If you have any questions please send them to: csmthemariner@gmail.com  Cheers, CSM  

In the twenty third episode of season three of the Her Spirit podcast BBC Breakfast Louise Minchin and BBC Triathlon presenter Annie Emmerson talk to sailor Tracy Edwards MBE.Tracy was expelled from school at the age of 15 and with no exams or qualifications she left to travel the world. She began working on charter yachts in Greece at the age of 17 and learned how to sail. Tracy took part in her first Whitbread Round the World Race as cook aboard ‘Atlantic Privateer' in 1985/86 becoming the first woman to race around the world on a Maxi.Upon completion she decided to enter the first all-female crew in the 1989/90 Whitbread and ‘Maiden' crossed the start line on 2nd Sept 1989 and sailed into the history books. ‘Maiden' went on to win two of the legs and came second in class overall. The best result for a British boat since 1977 and the best result for an all-female crew ever. Tracy was awarded the MBE and became the first woman in its 34 year history to be awarded the Yachtsman of the Year Trophy.In 1998 Tracy put together the first all-female crew to race a Multihull, this time in an attempt to be the first all-female crew to sail around the world non-stop and win the Jules V erne Trophy for the fastest non-stop circumnavigation of the world by sail. Sponsored by Royal & SunAlliance, the women had broken five world records and were well on the way to beating the Jules Verne, when their 92ft catamaran was dismasted 2000 miles off the coast of Chile.In 2002, Edwards created the first ever truly mixed gender team and broke four major world records in Maiden II.In October 2003 she signed a sponsorship deal with the Gulf State of Qatar as part of a four year sailing programme. The Oryx Quest 2005 was the first round the world race to start and finish in the Middle East. The worlds' four largest and fastest multihulls raced against each other for the first time in sailing history. The event ended with non-payment by Qatar.In 2007 and 2008 Tracy worked for CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection) as Project Manager for their International Youth Advisory Conference. Working with the UN she assisted in the creation of the 2009 Resolution to the UNCRC. Upon completion of her contract Tracy enrolled at Roehampton University taking a 3 year degree in Psychology and graduating with an upper 2:1In March 2013 Tracy founded Safer World Training Ltd which spent 2 years researching the impact of Online Reputation, Sexting and Cyber Bullying upon young people. Tracy founded The Maiden Factor in the process of rescuing her beloved yacht Maiden. In 2016 she decided she wanted to do more than just restore Maiden, she also wanted to make sure she was used for something special. Tracy is Patron of, fundraises for and supports a number of small but effective charities who facilitate the education of girls around the globe. Once restored she will sail around the world raising funds for girls' education. For Tracy, the drive to get girls who are currently denied the basic right of an education into school, is particularly poignant as she was expelled from school at 15. She now knows what she gave away.Her Spirit http://www.herspirit.co.uk supports women of all shapes to sizes to achieve goals you never thought possible and have your #BestYearYet.  These podcasts have been made possible through the support of Boots. Boots believes everyone has the right to feel good it which is why they offer a huge wellness range to help you look after yourself, from the inside out.So from brands like FitBit, Aromatherapy Associates and Vital Proteins to LoveHoney, The Gut Stuff and Headspace, Boots has something to help you stay on top 

Ben Bowley has had a fascinating career largely in the sailing industry.Ben has shared his passion for the seas, boats and teaching others with hundreds of people over the years.The pinnacle of his experience was a remarkable Around the World Yacht Race as a skipper with Clipper. He took a team of inexperienced people and turned them into ocean sailors, finishing 3rd after a year at sea.Ben now works for West Peak Partners, a training business specialising in team building, coaching and leadership development. Links to his website are below.https://www.westpeakpartners.uk/about-usTo listen to the Straight from the Hot Tap Playlist, visit:https://music.amazon.co.uk/user-playlists/d4485d0e948f493298a1bd00573175b2engb?ref=dm_sh_867f-7d18-8299-43db-d0ca9

Today's episode is with Sally Kettle @sallykettle @activepregnancyfoundationSally is an adventurer, founder of the Active Pregnancy Foundation and mum of one.Sally has rowed the Atlantic Ocean twice - the first time with her Mum, achieving a World Record in the process and the second time as an all female team of 4.She then went on to qualify as a humanitarian aid worker and took part in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race and walked the Freedom Trail across the Pyrenees.Sally talks openly and honestly about her IVF, the importance of women having access to proper information about post natal recovery and fitness, the need to change the 6 week post natal check and what the future holds for her.I also couldn't resist asking her about what it was like to be on the TV show Deal or No Deal and come away as a member of the illustrious 1p club!In May 2021 the @activepregnancyfoundation is running a campaign - #RealMumsAreRoleModels - enter to win a £100 Amazon voucher.

Tracy Edwards skippered the first all woman crew to ever compete in the gruelling Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race.

Today’s guest is…British sailor, Tracy Edwards! In 1989 she skippered the first all-female crew in the Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race, becoming the first woman to receive the Yachtsman of the Year Trophy and was awarded an MBE honour. In her podcast, Stripped Back Sport, Kirsty Gallacher sits down for an open discussion with some of the greatest sports stars of our time; delving into the high and low moments of their careers, as well as their personal life and the sides to sport that have never been discussed before. Listen and subscribe to Stripped Back Sport with Kirsty Gallacher on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. IG: @gallacherkirsty Twitter: @TheRealKirstyG

Ina Baum ist als Unternehmensberaterin auf interkulturelle Team-Entwicklung spezialisiert und hat bereits in 45 Ländern gearbeitet. Angefangen hat alles mit einem Häagen-Dazs-Laden in Köln, aber das ist eine Geschichte für sich. In 2019 entscheidet sie sich für die Teilnahme am “Clipper Round the World Yacht Race” – dem härtesten Segelwettbewerb für Amateure. Heute sprechen wir […] Der Beitrag #155: Beraterin auf hoher See | Ina Baum erschien zuerst auf Aaron Brückner.

Ina Baum ist als Unternehmensberaterin auf interkulturelle Team-Entwicklung spezialisiert und hat bereits in 45 Ländern gearbeitet. Angefangen hat alles mit einem Häagen-Dazs-Laden in Köln, aber das ist eine Geschichte für sich. In 2019 entscheidet sie sich für die Teilnahme am “Clipper Round the World Yacht Race” – dem härtesten Segelwettbewerb für Amateure. Heute sprechen wir […] Der Beitrag #155: Beraterin auf hoher See | Ina Baum erschien zuerst auf Aaron Brückner.

Ina Baum ist als Unternehmensberaterin auf interkulturelle Team-Entwicklung spezialisiert und hat bereits in 45 Ländern gearbeitet. Angefangen hat alles mit einem Häagen-Dazs-Laden in Köln, aber das ist eine Geschichte für sich. In 2019 entscheidet sie sich für die Teilnahme am “Clipper Round the World Yacht Race” – dem härtesten Segelwettbewerb für Amateure. Heute sprechen wir […] Der Beitrag #155: Beraterin auf hoher See | Ina Baum erschien zuerst auf Aaron Brückner.

Dr Memnia Theodorou is an international and TEDx speaker, a dentist, and above everything else, an adventurer! She took part in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race - five months of sailing and over 18,000 nautical miles, becoming the first Cypriot woman to have sailed from the UK to Australia. She is now a coach, has a MSc in positive psychology, and her mission is to inspire and empower people around the world to awaken their confidence, step out of their comfort zone and lead the life they've always wanted!   Key takeaways:  • Overcoming adversity, resilience, and adjusting to changes  • Feeling of belonging, connecting with others, and camaraderie  • "When I lost all the luxuries of the modern world, I found myself again"  • The best way to deal with the fear that holds you back  • Changing careers at 37 - from dentistry to coaching   Valuable resources: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MemniaTheodorou Website: https://www.memniatheodorou.com/   Quote: "The educational system puts that stress on us, that at 18 you must know what you want to do. Don’t stress too much about what you choose now, because it can change later on." -Memnia Theodorou   About the host: I am Agi Keramidas, a knowledge broker and a zealous podcaster. I am a firm believer in the power of self-education and personal development in radically improving one's life.   Do you want to support my podcast, gain access to exclusive content, and become part of my community? Then become my patron! http://bit.ly/pdmpat   Join my Facebook group for personal development, inspiration, and actionable knowledge: https://bit.ly/pdmgroup

Gaurav Shinde is entered in the 2022 Golden Globe Race, a solo, nonstop circumnavigation race that allows only pre-1968 technology in full-keel production cruising boats designed before 1988. Gaurav will be racing in a Baba 35, Good Hope. He is the youngest entrant, and the only person of color in the race. Gaurav was born in India and lives in Canada. He has logged over 20,000 nautical miles of ocean racing, has competed in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, has been awarded the Admiral Ramdas Trophy for offshore sailing, and won many other awards for offshore racing.

Skipper of the first all-female crew in the Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race, Tracy was also the first woman to receive the Yachtsman of the Year Trophy. The story of Tracy and her team is beautifully told in the 2018 documentary Maiden.  

In this episode Foxy speaks to Tracy Edwards who In 1989 skippered the first all-female crew in the Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race, becoming the first woman to receive the Yachtsman of the Year Trophy and was awarded an MBE honour.

Are you currently surviving or really thriving? Kate Fletcher is a highly recommended strategic advisor, board facilitator, mentor and performance coach who has led business units and divisions for major organizations. During this interview we will discuss ‘Surviving to Thriving' and Kate's perspectives from her many years of work with CEOs and major organizations. We will home in on a favourite subject of mine 'elevating leadership for this new world' as we discuss leadership that is not only essential to survive and thrive in this current environment, but also contribute solutions to some of the world's major problems. We will draw inspiration from Kate's experience as a participant in a Around the World Yacht Race and the equivalent of five back to back marathons in a European adventure race. Join us for another inspiring discussion on the Business Elevation Show.

Are you currently surviving or really thriving? Kate Fletcher is a highly recommended strategic advisor, board facilitator, mentor and performance coach who has led business units and divisions for major organizations. During this interview we will discuss ‘Surviving to Thriving' and Kate's perspectives from her many years of work with CEOs and major organizations. We will home in on a favourite subject of mine 'elevating leadership for this new world' as we discuss leadership that is not only essential to survive and thrive in this current environment, but also contribute solutions to some of the world's major problems. We will draw inspiration from Kate's experience as a participant in a Around the World Yacht Race and the equivalent of five back to back marathons in a European adventure race. Join us for another inspiring discussion on the Business Elevation Show.

In Episode 19 Philip Ingram MBE gets to chat with Tracy Edwards MBE. In 1989 she skippered the first all-female crew in the Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race, becoming the first woman to receive the Yachtsman of the Year Trophy and was awarded an MBE honour. She has written two books about her experiences.Tracy founded The Maiden Factor . org (https://www.themaidenfactor.org) having recovered and restored her her beloved yacht Maiden with some help from HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein of Jordan.Maiden’s mission now is supporting and working with community programmes all over the world which empower and enable girls into educationPlease listen to her amazing story, for my security listeners Tracy spent some time woking with the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) and Jim Gamble.She is an inspiration to all, with some great insights to surviving lockdown.Please support her fantastic charity by donating here: https://www.themaidenfactor.org/donateAnd Double Dare - she needs some brave men to join the crew at times! Listen and find out!

On this week’s show we have the latest news on the impact of the Coronavirus on athletes preparing for the Olympic Games and the IOC’s announcement not to make a decision regarding the Tokyo Olympic Games amidst calls for the postponement. And elsewhere Canadian/Czech rower Helena Hlas has launched an online directory for athletes and coaches. Rentlete will enable an athlete to find a coach win their sport and area starting with a selection of sports in her network Helena’s vision is to expand worldwide to many more sports. In soccer news the President of US Soccer resigned amidst a backlash of criticism for the statement made by the federation last week. We have a reaction from Coach Shannon Miller who won her claim against the University of Minnesota Duluth last year for sexual discrimination. IOC claim no need for "drastic decision" on Tokyo 2020 despite virus outbreak Spanish Olympic Committee President calls for Tokyo 2020 to be postponed Clipper Round the World Yacht Race postponed due to coronavirus When Andy Murray met Caroline Weir: 'He stands for equality and women's rights' For more conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports is the World’s Largest Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 25 hosts, 1200+ episodes across 45 shows and a global audience of over 5 million. WiSP Sports is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com.

This time on Alfred, the podcast for Shaftesbury, The Vale and Chase areas of North Dorset and West Wiltshire: A popular BBC1 programme will be filmed in Shaftesbury next month. Alfred hears why Countryfile is coming. (00:27) Alfred hears how a lack of sleep during the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race affected a   Shaftesbury man. Tim Chappell explains how the charity challenge has changed his life. (5:52) Celebrations at the launch of Shaftesbury Arts Centre’s new facility - Alfred attended the dance studio open day. (18:22) Dorset Council plans a new road to keep traffic out of our town centre. We hear about plans for the Enmore Green Link Road. (22:28) One of Shaftesbury’s largest employers will open its doors to show the range of roles it offers. BV Dairy’s Vaughan Heard tells us why they are hosting a recruitment open day. (28:17) The funniest man at last year’s Edinburgh Fringe returns to headline at July’s Shaftesbury Fringe Festival. Alfred meets Olaf Falafel. (33:00)

On January 1, 2020, walking therapist Carmen Rendell will leave her childhood home in Weston-super-Mare, and head south to follow the coastal path around the entire British Isles. Her goal is to raise awareness of the huge mental health benefits of walking in nature. Local communities and individuals across the nation will have the chance to join her along the way. Throughout her journey, Carmen will be hosting regular ‘Soulwalks’ – simple, short, group walks in nature for anyone to join. Her message is simple: families, individuals, schools, businesses can come together to walk for three kilometres. For no other reason than to be in nature and talk to each other.  People can also pledge to support an individual ‘Sole2Soul Walk’ with Carmen – where they, someone they nominate, or a stranger, can join her to walk and talk. As a trained integrative therapist, with experience as a private practitioner, Carmen will use this time to give individuals the opportunity for therapy, whilst walking in nature.  A Loughborough University Alumni, national league hockey player, sailor on the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race and Camino de Santiago walker, Carmen is familiar with the benefits of exercise, sport and walking for mind, body and spirit balance. Commenting on her ambitious goal, Carmen says: “Walking therapy benefits us in many ways. Science has proven that walking in nature can improve our mental wellbeing, by quietening our nervous system, reducing inflammation, repairing our brain and lowering our blood pressure.” Reinforcing these benefits, neuroscientist Shane O’Mara says: “The experience of walking can allow you to escape yourself and this non-ego focus is healthy. We should spend more time not thinking of ourselves.” Carmen’s route will primarily follow the coastal path, and she will let people know the calendar of events on the Soulhub website – www.soulhub.co.uk. Soulwalks can be organised in towns, villages or cities along the route and people can contact Carmen to organise one on her behalf that she can join.  Carmen will be interviewing people along the way for her ‘SoulCast’ podcast. From local fisherman to business owners, teachers and artists, her goal will be to understand the true state of the nation and establish how people feel in the current social, economic and political environment. Carmen will also be hosting ‘SoulTalks’ in schools and communities and is keen to hear from anyone who would like her to come and talk about mental health and walking in nature.  Show notes Who is Carmen The life she leads now The different adventures she’s been on The School of Wizards   Discovering her passion  Setting up Soul Hub Her dream of walking around the British Isles  Being drawn to the sea Her love for nature and how it evolved Getting to know herself better  Struggling to know what she wanted from life Doing the Camino gradually  Sailing on the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race Why the experience was so intense  The inner journey  Being curious about life and trying new things Life is fun Listening to feelings of what feels good The planning and preparation for the walk around the British Isles  Being clear with her own intentions Wanting to bring people together  Book - The Surrender Experiment: My Journey into Life's Perfection  Why it’s not about the end goal but rather the journey  Fears and concerns about the challenge  Paying for the challenge and budgeting during the challenge Quick Fire Questions  Trust your own wisdom  Advice for women who want to spend more time in nature  Visualising the end of the challenge Social Media Insta: @soul_hub   Facebook: @soulhubstories  Website: www.soulhub.co.uk 

Clare McDonnell and Kirsten Webster bid a cheery farewell to 2019, with some of the incredible guests who have spoken to the Fired Up Sport podcast. From Susan Alberti, a key figure in creating the Women's Aussie Rules Football League, to Tracy Edwards MBE, who skippered the first all-female crew in the Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race. A documentary about that crew (‘Maiden’) is now on the shortlist to win an Oscar! It has been an incredible first year of Fired Up. Thanks for coming with us as we #changetheconversation on women's sport. See you in the New Year! Merry Christmas! 

In this episode Abby Ehler chats with Nikki Henderson, a British professional yachtswoman. In 2018, Nikki became the youngest ever skipper to lead a team in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race at the age of 25, finishing in second place overall in the 2017/2018 edition of the Race. That same race saw Wendy Tuck become the first woman to win a round the world race. Nikki went onto be a guest skipper on Maiden's global voyage in 2018 in support of The Maiden Factor Foundation. And most recently Nikki accompanied the environmental activist Greta Thunberg on her return voyage to Europe aboard the catamaran La Vagabonde.  For show notes and related links for this episode click HERE. For more conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports is the World’s Largest Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 20 hosts, 1000+ episodes across 30+ shows and a global audience of over 3 million. WiSP Sports is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com.

We are back! And today we are joined by one of our must unique and inspiring women we've had on the show.  We are joined by Tracy Edwards, a British sailor who skippered the first all female crew to sail around the globe in the Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race.  Tracy, her crew, and their yacht, The Maiden made headlines all over the world and now have a great documentary about their journey.  Check out Tracy's interview and "Maiden" today.  She is amazing, funny, and incredible intelligent.  Check it out!   We also talk about Dolemite, Burlew's encounter with a tiny man, and a story about an exploding toilet.   Follow us! FB-verbalshenanigans Twitter-VScomedy IG-verbalshenanigans    

When Tracy Edwards dared to become the first woman to Captain an all-female crew in the Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race in 1989, nobody expected her or her team to make it out alive. The ground-breaking and death-defying journey is captured in the new documentary Maiden, which is being tipped for an Oscar nomination. This week’s Fired Up Sport Podcast brings you this amazing story, and reveals why Maiden is back on the water on yet another round the world voyage. The Fired Up Sport Podcast in Association with Sport England and This Girl Can. Come with us and #ChangeTheConversation

Katie's first feature documentary was the snowboarding movie, We Ride before she went on to co-edit the Oscar nominated Virunga, directed by Orlando von Einsiedel, her long-time collaborator. Other work of Katie's included the award-winning romantic-comedy SuperBob, Moon Shot, a series of short documentaries, and Bruce Lee and the Outlaw. Katie contributed to the film Evelyn and recently edited the acclaimed feature documentary Maiden, by Alex Holmes, about the first ever all-female crew in the Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race. Katie recently worked with Orlando on the documentary short Lost and Found for National Geographic.

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SEGMENT 1: What is it like to be the first one on the planet to do something no one has ever done before? And what drives that person to do it in the first place? Tracy Edwards, skipper of the first all-female crew in the Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race in 1989, shares the incredible story of Maiden, which is now a documentary out in theaters.SEGMENT 2: Every entrepreneur should seek the help of others, but in the end, they have rely on themselves to achieve their dreams and find true happiness. John Jantsch, author of Duct Tape Marketing, is here to share what it means to be a self-reliant entrepreneur based on his 30 years of experience.SEGMENT 3: Joyful experiences are what drive consumers. Does your business bring joy? Jim Kukral, author of “Your Journey to Becoming Unskippable” shares how customers think, react and most importantly, buy, and what this means for the way you do business.Sponsored by LinkedIn, Nextiva, TransUnion ShareAble, and Jobber

Manage Your Dreams from Anywhere In The World - featuring Bronwen Vearncombe Today on The Property Nomads podcast, we are delighted to be joined by property investor, traveller, and public speaker; Bronwen Vearncombe.  Bronwen and her partner John have been investing in property for over five years, starting off with HMO's, and developing their portfolio since then to incorporate bigger and higher-yielding projects including B&B's, Guest Houses and Developments.  In this episode we dive into Bronwen's journey to success, the Clipper Yacht Race, how to manage your portfolio from abroad and how having a powerful team around you can really enhance your business.    Sign Up For MSOPI Here: https://bit.ly/msopi-nomad KEY TAKEAWAYS Part of Bronwen and her partner John's clear aims from the beginning was to ensure their business was able to function and flourish so that they could pursue their dreams, most notably to travel and to write a book.   With family responsibilities to take care of, but with dreams unfulfilled in her career, Bronwen knew that if she wanted to achieve her goals and the lifestyle she wanted, she would have to ensure that she could replace her income, but also change her mindset. After realising that she would not be able to retire until the age of 67 if she stayed in her banking job, Bronwen decided to take drastic action to achieve her dream lifestyle.  Bronwen decided upon HMOs as the way to launch her property investment portfolio, as they have the highest cash flow. This was done after carefully examining their outgoings and being clear on how much income they needed, as well as focusing with determination upon their goals.  The key for Bronwen's business plans was always to have someone else manage their portfolio so that they could achieve their goal of spending more time with family and with each other. This emphasises the need to surround yourself with a reliable team upon whom you can leverage the keystones of your professional life. Networking has allowed Bronwen to refine her power team. There were initial challenges in running a business as husband and wife, but after taking time to really understand each other's strengths, Bronwen and John have formed a symbiotic business partnership that plays to each other's virtues. Technology and software allow the business to work no matter where in the world they are. This is a huge benefit as it means that Bronwen can pursue her travel ambitions while remaining in touch with her power team and overseeing the business from anywhere in the world.  Bronwen and John both decided that the Clipper Yacht Race was an ambition they wished to achieve and were able to do so successfully by the use of careful planning, both in the business and mentally.  In the first year of business, Bronwen learned that the key to lasting success is to surround yourself with positive, successful people, and to disregard the naysayers. Everyone is different, and success can be achieved even where others have failed. Educate yourself and surround yourself with positivity.  After facing an incredibly challenging ordeal with a local planning committee, Bronwen and John decided to use a “pincer” strategy - namely that by identifying the many problems with their application, they were instantly able to identify all the things that were okay with it. If something was not rejected, then it must have been approved.   One of the best ways of learning when it comes to property is just to do it. One of the main lessons Bronwen teaches now is that the journey can't begin unless you take the first step. BEST MOMENTS ‘When you work it all out, you'll be really surprised by how much you can actually manage'  ‘You can't master what you don't manage'  ‘Always use the expert'  ‘We will find a way to make it work'  ‘Just do it, because that's the best way of learning'  ‘Go find successful people who make it work' VALUABLE RESOURCES  The Property Nomads Website The Property Nomads Podcast – iTunes The Property Nomads - Stitcher Buy To Let: How To Get Started – By Rob Smallbone (Amazon) Propert Investing Foundation Bronwen's Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/propinvfoundation Email Bronwen at bronwen@propertyinvestingfoundation.com Rich Dad, Poor Dad - Amazon ABOUT THE HOSTS  Rob Smallbone, Rachael Taylor and Matt McSherry, the hosts of The Property Nomads Podcast, are on a global mission to guide your success. Success can happen in many ways, shapes and forms. Think about what success means to you. More properties? More clients? Financial freedom? Time freedom?  Rob, Rachael & Matt just want to make a huge difference to people around the world. They are here to guide your success in property, business and life and to inspire you to achieve your goals, dreams and visions. They've travelled, explored, and invested. And they're not planning on stopping these activities anytime soon.  Buckle up, sit tight and enjoy the ride that is life. CONTACT METHOD  LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rebecca & Lee Ann are joined by British Sailor Tracy Edwards and documentary filmmaker Alex Holmes. In 1989 Edwards skippered the first all-female crew in the Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race, becoming the first woman to receive the Yachtsman of the Year Trophy. She talks about leaving home at an early age and discovering her passion for competitive sailing. Tracy shares her special relationship with King Hussein of Jordan and talks about how she assembled the famed all female crew to sail around the world and how they became the subject of her film, ‘MAIDEN'. Alex joins the conversation to discuss his incredible experience documenting Tracy's amazing life. Tracy's inspiring unbelievable life story has made her a role model for women around the world. Don't miss this exciting episode! Say It Forward with Tracy Edwards & Alex Holmes.

Pat asks Shona if this is an event that Baby Boomers could take part in.

In need of a break from her career as a dentist and needing to go on an adventure, Memnia signed up to take part in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. Memnia only had limited sailing knowledge prior to the race and had never been out at sea for more than a few hours. For that reason she had originally only signed up for the first leg of the race, crossing the Atlantic, travelling from London to Rio de Janeiro (28 day at sea).  During the crossing, she fell in love with the sport and the sea, so she carried on signing up for more legs. She continued sailing through some of the most treacherous weather systems and isolated areas of the planet, facing not only the extremes of weather, from boiling to freezing temperatures, but also life threatening situations. She sailed to Cape Town, Albany, Sydney, Hobart, till she reached her final destination, Airlie Beach, Australia - 5 months later. She has covered more than 18,000 Nautical Miles in total, becoming the first and only Cypriot to have sailed from the UK to Australia on a racing sailing boat.  Today, Memnia splits her time between England and Cyprus, combining dentistry with her love of adventurous activities, including sailing, scuba diving, trekking etc. She has been invited on various stages to share her story, including TEDxNicosia and has evolved as a motivational speaker and workshop trainer, inspiring others through her unique experience to go after their dreams and to reconsider their own lives. She has just completed an all-female expedition (Led by Felicity Aston) trekking on iced river in the remote Zanskar Valley, in Jammu and Kashmir. Show notes Memnia introduces herself Growing up in Cyprus  Deciding to sail around the world The unfortunate events that happened in her life which led to making this decision Having no regrets Thinking about doing the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race when she was 31 Deciding to take the first step and send in her application How she funded the race  Forget about her house deposit! What training was involved  The next steps Her mindset and mental preparation The challenges of being on the boat What the start line was like! Crossing the English Channel What life was like on the boat Figuring out which position suited each person How the break down of the shifts worked How you occupy time while on the deck The power of thinking time The route and taking part in 4 legs Only planning on going to Rio… but ending up in Australia Finding out she was the first Cypriot to sail from the UK to Australia Having her story go viral & getting a sponsor for the final leg Reflecting back on the journey  The memories that stand our for her - the positive and the not so positive Spending 5 months on the water What happened after the end of the race… what was next Being exhausted at the end and needing time to rest and recover Deciding to make some changes to her life Deciding on what makes her happy Doing  a TEDx talk! What Memnia has learned about fear Coming back from an all female expedition with Felicity Aston What she learned about leadership from Felicity How you can following along with Memnia on social media Social Media Website: www.memniatheodorou.com Facebook:@MemniaTheodorou  Instagram: @memniatheodorou  Twitter: @MemniaTh Memnia also has a newsletter where she share monthly inspiration and motivation to "have the courage to lead the life you've always wanted” Sign up —>> HERE!!

What is the correct way to address sexism in sport and life? And is it much less commonplace than it was in say 1989? That was the year Tracy Edwards skippered the first all-female crew in the Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race, becoming the first woman to receive the Yachtsman of the Year Trophy and was awarded an MBE honour. She didn’t set off as a feminist, but she certainly came back one. She sits down in the episode with Simon Mundie to discuss her experience of sexism in sailing round the world, how it changed her, and how commonplace it is in life now. Tracy’s boat was called Maiden, also the name of a documentary film charting Tracy’s journey. As well as sexism, Simon and Tracy discuss following your dreams, the negative and positive power of anger and self acceptance.

Listen In To Learn How advances in technology have made sailing safer The role that technology plays for all of today's sailors The extreme environments of a round the world race How tech has allowed spectators to keep up to date with the race whilst remaining on solid ground Tech That's Tough Enough To Withstand Mother Nature's Wildest Conditions In a 40,000 nautical mile race around the world in 70-foot racing yachts where nearly half the crew have little to no sailing experience, the Clipper Round The World Race is not for the faint hearted. Experiencing extreme heat, condensation, corrosive salt water and numbing cold, it's only the toughest of tech that will survive and see each team through to the finish. In this fascinating episode, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, Founder and Chairman of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, paints a vivid picture of life at sea. He takes us below deck to explain the training and preparation required to sail a yacht around the world, the tech that keeps spectators up to date with race conditions and the scariest experience of his life on the water.

Episode three is one very close to my heart.  Back in 2007-8, I became the first female to successfully circumnavigate as skipper of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race so it was my absolute pleasure to chat with professional sailor and skipper of the first placed team in the 2017-18 Clipper Race - Wendy Tuck.  Not only did she WIN the race but in doing so became the FIRST female skipper in history to win an around the world yacht race, a decade after my own circumnavigation.  This truly inspiring lady talks about her experinces of leading a team of amatuer sailors around the world, dealing with the man management aspect of the race and describes in details her greatest "oh s&%t" moment which only goes to demonstrate the tenacity, determination and spirit of this truly inspiring female.  Wendy is an incredibly humble person who admits that she did not even realise initially that her first place in the Clipper Race put her in the sailing history books.  For anyone who wants to learn about how to keep calm in a crisis and motivate a team to keep pushing no matter how tough it gets this episode is for you.  So tune in, feel free to share and I hope you enjoy the amazing stories Wendy has to tell. As ever thank you for listening and if you have a story you would like to share please get in touch info@achievingawesome.co.  If you have a moment to give the show a rating on I Tunes I would much appreciate your support. PS. We conducted this interview thousands of miles apart via Skype so occaisionally the sound quality is not perfect so bear with us on that one :) 

In episode two meet Hannah Mckeand - Polar explorer, adventurer, ocean sailor, entrepreneur and just all out inspirational human.  After life presented her with an opportunity to leave her day job and travel, Hannah took a deep breath and began her incredible adventures.  She ventured to the Western Desert, an area of the Sahara west of the Nile on a mission to find painted caves.  It was during this trip that Hannah found the closest thing to a spitiual connection (without getting religious) in the vast expanse of wilidneress and decided that she simply had to visit the world's greatest wilderness - Antarctica.  During her first group expedition to the frozen continent, Hannah found that her physique allowed her to excel at endurance sports and she quickly went from beginner to a valuable asset to the team.  After joining the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race as a crew member and spending several months out on the ocean, she invested in a high latitude sailing vessel and spend years living aboard in some extremely harsh conditions before deciding that her true passion was pulling a sled across icy terrain.  She has been awarded two Guiness World Records for fastest solo unassisted expedition to the South Pole and the greatest number of trips to the South Pole of any human on the planet.  Hannah was also faced with a serious rescue mission while on a solo trek to the North Pole. This unstoppable awesome female is now a Polar Consultant, running her own comapny Polar Expedition Training - training and preparing aspiring adventures for trips to the world's most extreme places.  Humble, honest and truly passionate about what she does, Hannah epitomises what it means to make the most of life and shares some valuable insights into getting through the tough times when it would be so easy to quit.  If you ever needed that extra push to start doing what you love to do no matter how scary it may seem - this podcast is for you!! Thanks for listening and please as ever feel free to share.

Agenda de la semaine : Valérie Gaudreau, Marc-André Mongrain et Marie Vastel ; Nouveau dictionnaire Larousse 2018 : Discussion ; Décès de Jeanne Moreau : Entrevue avec Yves Desgagnés ; Entrevue avec Anne-Marie-Losique : Son entreprise Vanessa Media ; Simon DuBois, participant à la Clipper Round the World Yacht Race ; Entrevue avec le violoncelliste Stéphane Tétreault

Alex Hare is a force. Being around her you just pick up her vibe of "unforgiving optimism" it's contagious.  Alex has done some pretty awesome things professionally as a young female in the oil and gas industry, the construction industry, and the engineering industry. This hasn't always been easy often being the minority in the room, the only scientist, the only young person, and the only female. She has also experienced the emotional ups and downs that we do in our 20's and has learnt a lot about herself from them.  Alex has had a desire for physical adventure bubbling away below the surface for a little while now. Last year it manifested with Alex almost off-handed applying to sail in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. Lo and behold she got accepted and is now about to embark on what is going to be a daunting but epic voyage. This is our chat before she heads off. Points covered + Exploring the topic of resilience + Finding a physical challenge + The importance of having challenging conversations + Why being a good human involves helping society + Being a minority in the workplace + The importance of self-awareness and awareness around others + The struggles you face as you define who you are and what kind of leader you are + Sailing puns + Learning to apologise quickly + The importance of talking about our dreams + The importance of making regular mistakes + Investing in herself + And why you should always make your bed   Guest: Alex Hare Alex Hare Alex Sails the Atlantic Instagram Clipper Round the World Race Host: Chris Desmond UIOK Facebook UIOK Instagram Twitter Music: Jeremy Desmond Music

In Extra Time this week, we're on board Team New Zealand's boat Camper as they head towards Auckland and the finish of leg four of the Volvo Round the World Yacht Race. Wayne Smith discusses adjusting from All Black to Super rugby coaching, the Auckland high jumper Liz Lamb talk about the heights she'll have to reach to get to the London Olympics and the Silver Fern mid courter Laura Langman reflects on the trans Tasman netball competition's pre-season tournament.

In Extra Time this week, we're on board Team New Zealand's boat Camper as they head towards Auckland and the finish of leg four of the Volvo Round the World Yacht Race. Wayne Smith discusses adjusting from All Black to Super rugby coaching, the Auckland high jumper Liz Lamb talk about the heights she'll have to reach to get to the London Olympics and the Silver Fern mid courter Laura Langman reflects on the trans Tasman netball competition's pre-season tournament.

WhiskyCast hits the road again, this time to the luxurious New York Yacht Club. Glasgow is sponsoring one of the ships sailing in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, which reached New York City on Friday, and the Glasgow City Marketing Bureau sponsored a reception to celebate. Glengoyne Distillery's table was the highlight, with a whisky blending competition for guests to try their hand at nosing and blending their own whisky. We'll follow one amateur blender through his turn at the table, and it's a perfect time for us to look at a "conventional wisdom" of the whisky world -- that there are 32 primary aromas the human nose can detect. As Kevin Erskine and Charles MacLean tell us, science has rendered that theory obsolete. In the news, Glasgow's controversial proposal to ban glasses from the city's pubs has been shattered...and we'll have the details on Episode 47 of WhiskyCast!