Handle the pressure, the people and the close quarters of life on board with a clearer head. Coached by a former Chief Stewardess who knows the world you work in.

Leadership can be lonely, and you can’t always think out loud with your crew. You’re holding the vessel, the guests and the team, often all at once. This is a confidential space outside the chain of command, with no judgement and no agenda. You do the thinking. I’ll help you step back, see things clearly and lead with confidence.

Feel more confident, think more clearly and navigate tension when you’re living and working together 24/7. Whether it’s relationships on board, burnout or what comes next, this is a confidential space outside the hierarchy of the yacht to talk it through.

Give your crew an independent space to work through challenges before they become retention, performance or team issues. The result is better communication, steadier teams and fewer small problems growing into bigger ones.
I’ve lived the long hours, the strong personalities and the pressure of life on board. I know what it’s like to hold a team together while quietly running on empty.
Now I coach Captains, HODs and crew through the human side of yachting. I combine two decades of real experience with ICF training, so you never have to explain how a yacht works before we get to what matters.
I’m based in the mountains of Tuscany, and I bring that same calm and perspective into every session. It’s a confidential space to pause, think clearly and reconnect with yourself, wherever in the world you are.

Katie Watts | Former Chief Stewardess & Professional Coach
”As Chief Stewardess, Katie was always a compassionate leader. She noticed tension in the team before it became a problem, and handled it calmly and discreetly. Her life and work experience make her an excellent fit for her new role as a crew coach.”
— Captain Paul McWilliams, 44m motor yacht
Send a short message through the form below. No pressure, no obligation.
We’ll have a relaxed 20 minute chat about what‘s on your mind and whether coaching feels right for you.
One-to-one sessions of 60 minutes by video or phone call, wherever you are in the world and scheduled around your rota and time zone.
Individual sessions start from €150 per 60 minutes. If a yacht or management company is arranging coaching for you or the team, we’ll agree the details separately. We’ll talk through what suits you on our intro call.
Sessions are fully confidential, within the limits of safety and the law. This applies even if your yacht is paying for your sessions.
Coaching is a forward-looking partnership focused on your goals and choices. It isn’t therapy or a substitute for mental health care, and if something more is needed, I’ll gently point you toward the right support.
Long hours. High expectations. Close living. Constant change.
When you live and work alongside the same people, the line between professional and personal can become blurred. Communication gets complicated. Pressure builds. And sometimes small things become much bigger things.
Selvara creates a confidential space outside the hierarchy of the yacht — somewhere to pause, reflect and see things differently.
Or send me an email: Connect@selvara-alignment.com Sessions are fully confidential, within the limits of safety and the law. Your enquiry goes directly to me. Coaching is not a substitute for therapy or medical care.