In the world of yachting, where journeys are measured by nautical miles and destinations are often dictated by the weather, the phrase “Find your True North” takes on a special meaning us. At Compass Rose Crew, we believe that when you find your True North, you unlock your full potential.
While “True North” is in fact a nautical term referring to the direction of the geographic North Pole, the phrase “Find your True North” also represents the journey to discover your core values, passions, and purpose. It’s about aligning your career aspirations with what truly drives you, ensuring that each step you take is a step in the right direction for your personal and professional fulfilment.
Shannon and Sarah both enjoyed successful yachting careers climbing the ranks where they both became Chief Stewardesses and gained twenty-two years combined industry experience. Sarah started her career on a beautiful sail yacht and eventually moved onto heavy charter yachts. Shannon remained on motor yachts and also got the opportunity to be part of an exciting new build project. They achieved many milestones, made memories, while also faced struggles, traveled oceans and of course formed lasting friendships.
Following their Chief Stew roles, their paths diverged, with Sarah focusing on raising her newborn and Shannon transitioning to recruitment. After about a year, Sarah sought to return to work but felt uncertain about her next steps as it was a significant life change from her yachting days. Simultaneously, Shannon experienced disappointment in her work environment and craved something more meaningful. Recognising their shared values and strong bond, Shannon proposed a partnership to Sarah. Their vision was to establish a company grounded in positivity, balance, and a genuine understanding of the yachting industry. The concept of ‘Find your true North’ became their guiding principle, and Compass Rose Crew now operates with five core values central to both founders: Trust, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, and Clarity. With these principles at the forefront, Compass Rose Crew aims to support crew in discovering their own purpose.
If you are struggling to find motivation and purpose within your yachting career, the team at Compass Rose Crew suggests starting off with identifying your core values. This provides a compass for decision-making, ensuring you choose roles and environments that resonate with your character. Align Your Actions. This could mean pursuing specific certifications, seeking out and staying true to particular aspects of vessels you dream about such as size, itinerary etc, or even engaging in continuous self-improvement to enhance your skills such as leadership and mental health training to help enhance a better and stronger crew culture and working environment on board.
Finding your True North is not a destination, but a continuous journey. Embrace growth, be open to new experiences, and allow your path to evolve as you learn and discover more about yourself. Whether you’re just starting your yachting career, already a seasoned crew member or looking to take your next step land based, let this guiding principle light your way.
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