From Special Forces to Yacht Crew Coaching

In our fourth episode of Pearls' Tales from the Superyacht Laundry, we sit down with Cally Cooper. Cally founded WellCrew, an organisation committed to prioritising overall well-being and coaching individuals and teams to excel in professional and personal development.

Cally brings her unique experience in special forces mentorship and military coaching to the yachting industry. Having noticed various crossovers between yachting and the military, she uses her expertise to help crew deal with the pressures and environments crew face. 

Season 1: Episode 5 with Cally Cooper

WellCrew was created to enhance performance & promote wellbeing in the yachting industry. By integrating Cally’s expertise in performance, health, nutrition, and mental well-being, along with her unique background in special forces mentorship & coaching, Cally’s main goal is to empower individuals to unlock their full potential through mindset & behavioural profiling, personalised coaching sessions, and customised training programs.

Cally founded WellCrew, an organisation committed to prioritising overall well-being and coaching individuals and teams to excel in professional and personal development. 

As a performance and wellbeing coach, Cally brings her unique experience in special forces mentorship and military coaching to the yachting industry. Having noticed various crossovers between yachting and the military, she uses her expertise to help crew deal with the pressures and environments crew face. 

The episode delves into Cally's coaching philosophy and how she discovered that aligning mental, physical, and emotional health is essential for creating a high-performance culture. 

Passionate about the industry, Cally recognised the lack of support within yachting and has helped various crew members since she began her mission. Her approach is unique, incorporating tools and techniques used by not only the military but F1 drivers and Olympic athletes. 

Cally helps individuals and teams better understand how to handle stress and themselves and others while building resilience and confidence. She shares her insights on the importance of self-awareness and an exciting collaboration between YPOW and WellCrew for those looking to come ashore. 

Tune in to this insightful conversation and discover how WellCrew empowers the yachting community to unlock their full potential, both onboard and beyond.

To find out more check out WellCrew.


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