Experience the highs and lows of sailing a 43-foot cutter around the world Whether you’re looking for a how-to guide to sailing around the world or a high-seas adventure with colorful characters and places, In Slocum’s Wake has you covered! Nat Warren-White shares his journey on the Bahati, which left South Freeport, Maine, on October 21, 2006 and returned almost Read More …
Writing
Engineers with presence
Originally published in Engineers Australia, August 2014
My father was an engineer who became the CEO of a small utility company based in the State of Maine just across the Canadian border in the US. He grew up in Portland and spent his entire working life at the same firm. When I was 16, he and my mother took our family on a ‘grand tour’ of Europe. What interested Dad the most, as we moved from the UK across the Continent, was the varied designs of the water towers he discovered en route…
George Abramowicz – Director SAGe Learning Pty Ltd
“I had the great pleasure to meet Nat Warren-White for the first time in Australia where he delivered several “Presence” programs to our key corporations. He is a magnificent man with talents to sense the needs of each individual participant on the program. I watched as he connected authentically, engaged and stretched each person, with utmost sensitivity and care. If Read More …
André Alphonso – Director, Ariel Australia
“If you want to get an audience to engage emotionally as well as cognitively then look no further than Nat Warren-White. Nat delivered a keynote at the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) in Sydney Australia to an audience of about 70 leaders on the topic of “Leadership Presence”. He captured the imagination of everyone through his stories, his energy and Read More …
Joe Davis, Senior Partner and Managing Director, The Boston Consulting Group
“I had the great pleasure to work with Nat when I took over leadership of BCG’s Washington DC office. I cannot say how much he contributed to my leadership skills. He taught me much about how to hold a room, how to lead and motivate the group. But, more importantly, he taught me to slow down. Not the least, by Read More …
CP McBee, Group Manager, Microsoft
”Nat gave me a specific and actionable framework to work within, along with situational coaching, that enable me to wrap my arms around my challenges and grow. As a result, I not only know what I didn’t before, but feel like I am making strong progress every day. To put it plainly, Nat has played an absolutely crucial role in Read More …
David Ferreira Alves, Board Member at SonaeMC
“Nat was able to lead me into a new understanding and awareness of body language. He does this with a kindness and empathy that allows us to better accept it and train ways to address it. I am a better leader and a better person thanks to Nat.”
Helene Salaun-Freiszmuth, Corporate University Director
“Over the course of 5 years and several different international organizations, I witnessed Nat coach and support C-level and senior management individuals and teams in their leadership and communications development with great success. Nat is highly professional and such a gentle and clever man, with a natural influence, a great sense of humour, and positive energy. I can honestly say Read More …
Kathy Lubar, Co-Founder, The Ariel Group
“Nat has been a highly respected executive coach and facilitator with The Ariel Group for the past twenty years. He is one of most empathic, wise and authentic human beings I have had the pleasure of knowing. Nat brings a brilliant blend of heart, intellect and soul to all of his engagements and is greatly sought after by Ariel clients. Read More …
Choosing the right crew
Originally published in Ocean Navigator magazine.
Finding eager and competent crew while voyaging can be a challenge. The question of how many crew one should engage to help safely sail a small boat around the world is a tough one. Obviously, it’s a matter of personal choice. Some sailors prefer to sail alone and others feel safer and happier with help on board…