In 2009, Brendan skippered a yacht in the ultimate long-distance challenge, The Clipper Round the World Yacht race - a 35,000-mile circumnavigation of the globe, contested by amateur crews in identical racing yachts.

Although Brendan was the youngest and least experienced skipper in the race, he and his team won it in convincing fashion. This achievement was the culmination of years of leadership research, creating a high- performance culture and a leadership style way beyond his 27 years.

A professional yacht racing skipper, author and leadership expert, Brendan now uses his insights and powerful race narrative to help business leaders build ironclad trust with clients and teams, thrive in uncertainty, empower teams, and develop a growth mindset.