On this episode of On The Bridge, Alicia is joined by Tash Trenear-Harvey, Partner and Yacht Management Business Operations Manager at Burgess.
From her roots in New Zealand studying physiotherapy to becoming chief stewardess, Tash shares her honest, unedited realities of spending 15 years on board superyachts and transitioning ashore to help oversee operations within one of the most respected yacht management companies in the industry.
Tash dives into her career, from early financial planning and the power of mentorship to why listening is the ultimate management tool when stepping into a shoreside role.
Whether you are currently on active service or looking to make the next step in your career move, Tash offers invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of life ashore.
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What The Episode Covers:
● Tash’s journey from New Zealand physiotherapist to superyacht crew
● Building a 15-year career on board yachts
● Progressing to Chief Stewardess
● Meeting her husband and working together at sea
● Planning for life after yachting
● Financial preparation for a shore-based transition
● The realities of leaving yacht life
● Leadership lessons learned on board
● Why listening is one of the most important management skills
● Mentorship and career development
● Common misconceptions between crew and management companies
● The evolution of yacht management
● The importance of communication and operational efficiency
● How Burgess supports yacht owners and crew
● Advice for crew considering shore-based careers
Chapters:
00:00 – How did you go from chief stewardess to partner at Burgess?
01:25 – Why did you leave physiotherapy for a career in yachting?
07:27 – How did you know it was time to come ashore?
16:13 – What are the biggest challenges when leaving yacht life?
19:19 – How has your experience onboard shaped your leadership style?
24:01 – Why is mentorship so important in yachting?
31:07 – What do crew often misunderstand about yacht management?
46:09 – How do brokerage and yacht management work together?
51:13 – How is Burgess preparing for the future of yachting?
55:38 – What advice would you give to crew looking to transition ashore?
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A special thank you to Kindful Creative for producing this episode.