Featured Sea Stories
QUESTIONS WE ARE TOO AFRAID TO ASK OFFSHORE WITH MAX AND CHRISTINE, EPISODE 162
We asked YOU what questions you are too embarrassed or afraid to ask offshore. In today's episode, our Director of Career Support Programs, Christine MacMillan, and Women Offshore Ambassador Max Kantor review our questions and share their answers and experiences. They...
REBECCA AND HEATHER – THE CALL OF THE SEA, EPISODE 157
In today's episode, Christine talks with Rebbeca Johnson and Heather Richard, shares their passion and experience of sailing and how they got to be where they are today. They share about working with the Call of the Sea, which is an educational non-profit that...
ALLY AND CHRISTINE: COMMUNICATION SKILLS TO LEVEL UP IN THE WORKPLACE, EPISODE 154
In today's episode, Ally and Christine discuss communication skills and how to use them to level up the workplace. They give great advice on how to listen well, receive feedback, and have successful conversations. These are excellent reminders of how to handle your...
SHEILA LAFLEUR – PRESIDENT / EXECUTIVE RECRUITER ON THE JOB MARKET, EPISODE 150
In today’s episode, Ally Cedeno speaks with the President and Executive Recruiter at Trackline Search Partners, Sheila LaFleur. As an Unlimited Master Mariner with extensive maritime and transportation recruitment expertise, Sheila has keen insight into full desk...
CORINNE BENDERSKY – WHAT IT’S LIKE TO WORK IN A MALE DOMINATED WORLD, EPISODE 149
In today’s episode, Christine MacMillan speaks with Corinne Bendersky, a Professor and Area Chair of Management and Organizations who specializes in workplace conflict, status, justice, diversity, and inclusion in teams and organizations. Her research contributes not...
CARI SIMON – TITLE IX ATTORNEY, EPISODE 147
In today’s episode, Christine MacMillan speaks with Cari Simon, who is one of the nation’s leading Title IX attorneys representing survivors of sexual assault, stalking, dating violence, and sexual harassment in University and K–12 settings nationwide. She is a...
Navigate Your Career
How to Combat the Bystander Effect in the Maritime Industry
On the second day of the Women Offshore Conference, a two-part workshop brought together attendees to talk about an overarching concept in the industry that does not affect just women, but all mariners; bystander intervention. Throughout the sessions, hosted by Ally...
What I Learned on Day 2, Women Offshore Conference
Day 2 started much like the first day. Pen, pad, ready, set, go! On October 9th, it was the second day of the Women Offshore Conference. Just like the first day, I was ready to extend my network virtually, learn from the speakers, and engage in a workshop. I took...
Congrats Captain Makhosi Mbokazi, 2020 Wave Maker Award Winner
Congrats to the 2020 Women Offshore Wave Maker Award Winner, Captain Makhosi Mbokazi from South Africa! On Friday at the 3rd annual Women Offshore Conference, the 2020 Wave Maker Award was presented virtually to acknowledge someone for pursuing their career dreams,...
What I learned on Day 1, Women Offshore Conference
This is what I learned on the first day of the Women Offshore Virtual Conference. On October 2nd, I attended day one of the Women Offshore Conference. I had a notebook and pen ready to take notes as I waited for the conference to start on Zoom. I couldn’t wait to hear...
Self Advocacy 101 Workshop, Women Offshore Virtual Conference
Join Women Offshore, October 2nd and 9th, for a virtual conference! Women Offshore will host a virtual conference in just a few weeks. On October 2nd and 9th, attend keynote speeches and panel discussions. Be inspired by experienced seafarers, learn from HR...
You are NOT an Impostor Workshop, Women Offshore Virtual Conference
Join Women Offshore, October 2nd and 9th, for a virtual conference! Women Offshore will host a virtual conference in just a few weeks. On October 2nd and 9th, attend keynote speeches and panel discussions. Be inspired by experienced seafarers, learn from HR...
Podcast
EVA VELDKAMP AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY, EPISODE 199
Join us on today's Women Offshore podcast as we sit down with Eva Veldkamp, a seasoned maritime professional who has navigated diverse roles across the industry. Eva's career journey began aboard large container ships as a dual-licensed maritime officer, leading her...
THE ONLY WOMAN ON DECK: HEAR CASSIE MEAD’S BOLD ADVENTURES AT SEA, EPISODE 198
Join us on this inspiring episode of Women Offshore as we sit down with Women Offshore Ambassador Cassie Mead, a maritime professional who has made a remarkable journey from a small rural community in New Zealand to a successful career at sea. Cassie discovered her...
FROM SEA CAPTAIN TO INNOVATOR: THE STORY OF CAPTAIN AYSE ASLI BASAK, EPISODE 197
On today's podcast, we have the Turkey Women Offshore Ambassador, Captain Ayse Asli Basak, on the show. Ayse shares with Christine about her journey working offshore and now what her current ashore career life looks like. Ayse Asli Basak is a seasoned maritime...
HEATHER ENNESS: NAVIGATING OFFSHORE LIFE AS A MOM AND INSPIRING FUTURE MARINERS, EPISODE 196
On today's podcast, we have the UK Women Offshore Ambassador Heather Ennesss on the show. Heather shares with Christine about her journey working offshore and her journey at home while raising kids.Heather is also a proud member of the UK Careers at Sea Ambassadors...
SAL MERCOGLIANO ON THE RED SEA UPDATES, EPISODE 195
Christine has Dr. Sal Mercogliano on the podcast today. Sal is Chair of the Department of History, Criminal Justice, and Political Science at Campbell University. He is also an adjunct professor at the US Merchant Marine Academy and a former merchant mariner. He hosts...
STICKY NOTE LEADERSHIP W/ALLY CEDENO, EPISODE 194
In today's podcast, embark on a transformative journey of leadership with today's podcast episode, where Ally introduces some incredible resources to help you navigate the waters like the book, "Sticky Note Leadership: 5 Simple Steps to DO LESS and LEAD MORE." Tune in...
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