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When racing, Erica is frequently making decisions under pressure and with incomplete information. Whether balancing her safety or a race result, these decisions are a critical part of her experience.

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AUDIENCE TAKEAWAY:

How to make confident decisions when certainty doesn’t exist.

Reframe "Failure." Adaptive goal-setting based on real-time experiences. If you're always "suceeding," are you really growing?

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AUDIENCE TAKEAWAY:

Reframe "Failure." Adaptive goal-setting and building resilience.

Ocean sailing used to be reserved for the boys. Women were once even considered bad luck on boats, and more recently (still today) often doubted in their abilities, overlooked for most positions.

 

Through determination and some lucky mentorships, Erica has carved a place for herself to participate at the highest levels of her sport - and now helps others to get there too.

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AUDIENCE TAKEAWAY:

How to carve a path for yourself and others where it doesn’t already exist.

At sea, Erica can experience extreme weather or deal with gear failure far from land. There's noone out there to help her but herself, so she has developed methods for staying calm and keeping a clear head in order to tackle the problem at hand.

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AUDIENCE TAKEAWAY:

How to manage high-stress situations.

Much of Erica's career has been sailing with a team. These environments are intense: Sailors don't get to go home at the end of the day, and passages can last one month. Team dynamic and leadership style are critical to a happy, productive crew.

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AUDIENCE TAKEAWAY:

Key takeaways on team dynamics and leadership styles - crucial when confined to a boat on the open ocean.