Rob Gannon
Rob Gannon is a 25-year licensed captain and certified life and wellness coach. He offers free sample coaching sessions and can be reached at rob@yachtcrewcoach.com.Author Archives
Is there a narcissist onboard?
By Rob Gannon I was speaking with a client recently who expressed concerns about dealing with a spouse who she believes is a narcissist. This term — narcissist or narcissism…
Power of intention, persistence guide the process of change
I have really enjoyed the 30 years I’ve spent as a captain. That lifestyle has brought me to some of the most beautiful spots on the planet, and I got…
Recognizing the mission first step in building successful team
I’ve been on a lot of teams in my life. I started on sport teams at a very young age and that continued through high school. After my first go…
In a rut? Grow by learning new skills, improving existing ones
Do you feel like you’re in a rut or bored with your work? We probably all have at one point in our lives. What can pull us out of the…
Sometimes things are not as they appear, take another look
In the April issue of the Abaconian, the newspaper out of the Abacos in the Bahamas, there was a column that got my attention and my gander up. Seems there…
Good judgement can save careers and lives
I recently watched the movie The Perfect Storm again. In case you’re not familiar, it’s the story of the Andrea Gail, a swordfishing boat out of Gloucester, Massachusetts that is…
Don’t disembark from yachting without an exit strategy
Some days it just may feel like we’ve had enough. The day-to-day issues are starting to wear on us. There is a lot thrown at everyone in their professions, but…
The power of optimism in feeling positive
Well, it’s February. How is 2016 going so far? Maybe it’s going great, maybe not so great. If present circumstances appear quite a ways from ideal, we can really help…
Is drinking becoming an issue in your professional life?
Drinking too much can be a dangerous game. Done on a regular basis, it can be unhealthy in many different ways. It can harm relationships, our health and our careers.…
Deliveries can be a time to unplug and gain knowledge for crew
I live and work on the Intracoastal Waterway here on the east coast of Florida, and I love this time of year. It’s the yachting migration season. I enjoy checking…
