Effective Command through Emotional Intelligence

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Learn how to effectively command a crew.

NEW 2024 COURSE! Mastering the skills of effective command with a crew is essential for any skipper, particularly for sailing and powerboat vacations and extended cruises. This course is for boaters of all levels, teaching you not just how to effectively lead on a boat, but also how to enhance everyone's sailing experience by fostering respect and cooperation.

This unique course, led by seasoned sailor Bill Ibsen and renowned Psychologist Dr. Andy Ward, delves into the art of subtle command. Learn to manage challenging dynamics, like a demanding brother-in-law, with grace and emotional intelligence.

Estimated Time: 10 hours
Price: $79.00 $39.00 - A boating vacation, cruising, and friend-saver!

If you skipper sailboats or powerboats with crew members aboard, you undoubtedly realize that leadership is as important as knowing where the flares are stored. In particular, advanced leadership skills during a week-long boating vacation with your friends and family are paramount.  In the close quarters of a vessel, for an extended time, the true essence of leadership transcends conventional command; it requires a delicate blend of authority, empathy, and emotional intelligence. Our course, meticulously crafted by the expert duo of seasoned sailor Bill Ibsen and distinguished Psychologist Dr. Andy Ward, offers an unparalleled deep dive into the nuanced dynamics of leading a crew comprised of your nearest and dearest.

Listen to the Dr. Andy Ward - Bill Ibsen - Grant Headifen Podcast on how difficult situations were dealt with and how you can become the most powerful leadership version of yourself.

Effective Command Introduction

Modules in the Effective Command Through Emotional Intelligence Course

  • Self Psychological Assessment
  • An Introduction to Emotional Navigation
  • Unveiling the Power of EQ
  • EQ Case Studies from Tragedy to Triumph
  • Demystifying EQ Myths
  • The Journey to Self-Awareness
  • Strategies for Self-Management
  • Fostering Social Awareness
  • Connecting with Your Crew
  • Strategy for Navigating Leadership of Family and Friends
  • The Art of Effective Communication
  • Navigating Your Inner Captain
  • Developing Your EQ Action Plan

We guarantee both your satisfaction AND Lifetime access to any sailing course you buy from us!

Leadership at sea is not just about making decisions; it's about weaving a tapestry of collaboration and mutual respect, ensuring that every member feels valued and heard—even when faced with the most challenging personalities, like an overbearing relative with no sailing expertise. Through our course, you'll gain insights into the psychology of group dynamics, effective communication strategies, and the art of influencing without imposing, ensuring that your leadership style is both effective and endearing.

We go beyond traditional leadership training by integrating psychological principles with practical boating scenarios, providing you with the tools to navigate not only the waters but also the intricate web of interpersonal relationships aboard. By the end of this course, you'll not only elevate your capabilities as a captain but also enhance the overall enjoyment and cohesion of your sailing vacations. Join us to redefine what it means to lead at sea, transforming potential conflicts into opportunities for growth and connection.

More about this Effective Command Through Emotional Intelligence Online Course

  • Learn how to manage challenging crew dynamics on boating vacations or extended cruises
  • Available immediately online and offline on our iOS App and Android App
  • Extensive and essential knowledge for leadership
  • This Sailing Course takes approximately 10 hours of total time to complete
  • Take as long as you need to complete (go slow and absorb every concept)
  • Return as many times as you like to review (recommended)
  • You may take the tests anytime and as many times as you like online via browser or offline via our iPad/iPhone testing app. See our sailing apps page
  • Adds the Effective Command to your Sailing Resume

 

"I've led dozens and dozens of sailing ventures all over the world. Over the years I've grown to be a great skipper/leader learning from all the human mistakes and faux pas that I've made when dealing with friends and family aboard. Fortunately, those relationships were strong enough to deal with my then lack of knowledge of how to lead friends and family. I became very excited when Bill and Andy agreed to write this course. It is exactly what I needed back then, and I still learned a ton as I programmed this course into our eLearning platform. Take the course - your leadership skills will be transformed in amazing ways!"
- Grant Headifen, Global Director of Education for NauticEd.

 

This is an ONLINE course and tests viewable in your browser window. You will also be able to view offline on your iPad via our iOS App.

Instructor Bill Ibsen
By Bill Ibsen
Executive Coach & Sailing Instructor
Bill Ibsen coaches executive teams and leaders on improving their EQ, leadership skills, teamwork, conflict resolution skills, and culture. In his spare time, Bill volunteers as a skipper for Marriage Sailing Adventures in the British Virgin Islands, while also serving as a NauticEd Qualified Instructor, NauticEd Contributing Author and Editor, and Porsche Experience Center Driving Instructor in Atlanta, GA.

Instructor Dr. Andy Ward
By Dr. Andy Ward
Licensed Psychologist and Sailor
Dr. Andy Ward is a licensed psychologist who specializes in both clinical services and leadership consultation with an emphasis on growing emotional intelligence and interpersonal effectiveness.  Andy began sailing in high school over 30 years ago but calls himself a recently “born again” sailor after his exposure to a week cruising in the US Virgin Islands. Andy and Bill coach executive teams and leaders on EQ, conflict resolution, and leadership.

 

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Student Reviews

Anthony H.
2024, 22 Jun. 18:35

It was very interesting and A must for any skipper

Wendolyn F.
2024, 12 Jun. 17:44

A very intelligent and well-written course, but also very easy to read and digest. The high quality of such a 'soft skills' topic was a pleasant surprise! The subjects covered are very actionable and, quite frankly, should be a 'must read' for any skipper/captain, but most especially those entrusted with the safety and enjoyment of friends & family on a sailing get-away of *any* duration.

Rene N.
2024, 24 May. 05:08

This is a good refresher on leader'"ship" and on developing a smooth, effective, and coherent team on board your yacht. There is nowhere to hide on a boat, so it is important to get this right.

Michael P.
2024, 03 Apr. 15:04

Excellently adapted for captaincy

Predrag P.
2024, 06 Mar. 11:03

Excellent

Koen D.
2024, 18 Feb. 13:38

Finally a sailing school also offering a soft-skills course not only to their instructors but also available for all of their students! For me as important as the hard skill courses when taking command of a vessel. Very good starting point course, giving lots of material to reflect on and in my opinion to revisit after a while.

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Darth Vader
Star Wars’ nefarious character Darth Vader

What do Captain Ahab from Melville’s Moby Dick, Lord Voldemort from the Harry Potter series, and Darth Vader from Star Wars have in common? For one, they are all low-EQ leaders. They embody a harsh, dictatorial, intimidating, demanding, critical, authoritarian, low-empathy leadership style. They often use fear to achieve compliance. They represent the ultimate Tyrant Captains. 

“But these examples are all fictitious characters,” you may object. “What do they have to do with real life sailing?” You might argue that these characters are fictitious, but it's also true that they represent composite figures of the worst leadership traits imaginable. And, in each case, their leadership produced tragic or disastrous consequences for their followers. But if you look at each individual trait, you’ll find characteristics that mirror real life. You probably know people - or captains - who bear one or two of these characteristics when they are under pressure.

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Great books and system you have. By the way - I managed to dock our 30ft sailboat in the Mediterranean for the first time, just by taking your maneuvering course and then practicing using your techniques for an hour outside the port before docking.

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