{"title":"Brendan O’Shannassy","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"superyacht-success-by-brendan-oshannassy-9781399426497","title":"Superyacht Success","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEntertaining, authoritative, and fascinating.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Joseph Finder, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Oligarch’s Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis book contains gold ... I highly recommend it to anyone working within the industry.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Tim Clarke, Director of Quay Group\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA book filled with honesty, valuable advice and plenty of reality.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Martin Redmayne, Chairman \u0026amp; Editor in Chief of The Superyacht Group \/ The Superyacht Agency\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn insider’s guide to the superyacht industry, detailing how to get in, progress through the ranks and thrive on the journey.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eI have made a life’s career within the superyacht community, and in \u003cem\u003eSuperyacht Success\u003c\/em\u003e I share this openly. This is for readers who want to start or continue a career in the superyacht industry, as well as for those who want an insight into the most amazing workplace.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSuperyacht Success\u003c\/i\u003e is an audience with one of the most experienced superyacht captains in the business, and gives you the insider’s take on the culture of the industry, how to get hired and how to thrive as you progress through the ranks – handling the demand for absolute perfection at all times, yet avoiding the easy trap of allowing yachting to become your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSection 1 provides an overview of the industry and its history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSection 2 examines getting hired (detailing useful qualifications and experience, and advice on agencies and interviews), embracing being new, understanding life on board, and typical career pathways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSection 3 covers questions of leadership: establishing a culture of openness and trust, setting boundaries, dealing with the demands of perfectionism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSection 4 dives into questions of captaincy: communication and crafting a superyacht life well lived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSection 5 comprises an invaluable toolbox of advice and techniques for crew at all levels from boat handling to briefing teams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChapters also feature ’10 Dos and Don’ts’ boxes, as well as insights from other high-profile professionals within the industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the definitive insider’s guide to the normally shielded world of superyachts, and clearly sets out what crew need to know to progress and succeed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47363004399852,"sku":"9781399426497","price":58.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6633033482686.jpg?v=1772911090"},{"product_id":"superyacht-captain-by-brendan-oshannassy-9781472992666","title":"Superyacht Captain","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eSuperyacht Captain\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003c\/b\u003e a professional at the zenith of the world's most lavish and exclusive industry gives a rare insight into a career that is entertaining, instructive and at times daunting in its scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tale of an ordinary boy whose career takes him on a most extraordinary journey, this book begins with Brendan messing about in boats in a sleepy coastal Australian town, and ends with him becoming one of the most successful and respected superyacht captains in the world – the consummate 'Billionaire's Captain'. Spanning two decades and circling the globe, his story intimately draws readers into the real world of superyachts, their crew and their owners. It is Brendan’s love letter to an industry he respects and holds so dear to his heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the story of stepping out and embracing uncertainty—failing, learning and repeating. Weaving in the lessons he’s learned as he’s progressed from deck hand to captain, Brendan's insights are valuable for anyone leading teams with demanding objectives. Surprisingly humble and self-aware, in a world of glitter and extravagance, you can see why he’s trusted. All of this is told against a backdrop of seemingly impossible glamour at the most extravagant edge of the global wealth spectrum, with plenty of entertaining stories of the superyacht lifestyle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA brilliant read for all, for the superyacht fans, as well as anyone interested in leadership and management techniques from someone at the top of their game, working for those who define the rules of the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47428161962220,"sku":"9781472992666","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781472992666.jpg?v=1774767081"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/brendan-o-shannassy.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}