48: Lessons in leadership from Brendan Hall, Round the World Yacht Race Winning Skipper

Gritty Leaders Podcast

Oct 4 2023 • 52 mins

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-being
  • The role of rest and its impact on decision-making and emotional stability
  • Learning when to step back as a leader
  • Leading two boats across the North Pacific… and facing a hurricane weather system


Get in touch

Email Ben: ben@leaderandteam.com

Email Ian: ian@ianwindle.com