Finding Your Voice at Sea: Communication as the Key to Crew Wellbeing | Self Care

Your voice is more than words — it’s your lifeline. In this episode of Self Care, host Geraldine Hardy sits down in Monaco with communication coach Alicia Sedgwick to uncover why communication is not just a soft skill, but a survival skill — especially in high-stress environments like yachting. From her career shift as a lawyer to teaching TEDx youth and executives, Alicia shares how finding her own voice gave her confidence, resilience, and purpose. You’ll learn: - Why communication is essential to safety, teamwork, and mental health onboard - How body language and tone shape 90% of effective communication - Tools like breathing, posture, and power poses to stay grounded under pressure - How “I” statements and clarity reduce conflict and build respect - Why silence and unspoken emotions can damage health, relationships, and crew harmony 📌 Subscribe for weekly episodes designed to support your healing, growth, and self-care journey — real talk, real tools, real recovery. 🌟 Proud Sponsor Asperton Insurance Advisors — protecting what matters, at sea and on shore. 🔗 asperton.com 🔗 LinkedIn: Asperton Insurance Advisors Connect with Geraldine: 🌐 geraldinehardy.com 📲 Instagram: @_geraldinehardy | @_alignwithin Connect with Alicia Sedgwick: 🌐 aliciasedgwick.com 📲 LinkedIn: Alicia Sedgwick, Your Communication Coach 📚 Books: Communicating Through Change & Being (Amazon worldwide) #SelfCare #CommunicationSkills #CrewWellbeing #MentalHealth #YachtingLife #PersonalGrowth #VoiceMatters #WomenInLeadership #Boundaries #Wellbeing