Celebrating 30 years of Lawhill Maritime Centre
Thirty years of Lawhill Maritime Centre tells a story built through clear waypoints — each one marking how opportunity was widened and futures reshaped. The timeline from 1995 to 2025 reads like a logbook of steady progress: All culminating in 2025 — 30 years of impact. A significant chapter began in 2014, when Debbie Owen […]
Tribute to Debbie Owen – Leadership that Anchors and Inspires
Debbie Owen joined the Lawhill Maritime Centre in 2014, bringing with her more than 30 years of experience in public relations, corporate communication, and education–industry partnerships. Before Lawhill, she founded Do Communicate, aconsultancy focused on strategic communication within the maritime and mediasectors. Leading at LawhillAt Lawhill, Debbie leads with purpose and vision. She is shaping an […]
From Rough Waters to Steady Course
Stepping into leadership can often feel like being handed the wheel in the middle of a storm. One of my clients, newly promoted within the maritime industry, experienced this firsthand. Surrounded by highly experience peers and colleagues — predominantly male — she began to question whether she truly belonged. Every choice was examined closely and […]
I walk alongside leaders as they navigate their leadership journeys.
Especially passionate about supporting women inn maritime. Leadership is like navigating the open sea. Some days, calm waters and clear skies. Other days, storms that test your strength. After more than four decades in the international shipping and maritime industry, I know both well. I have stood where leaders stand:carrying responsibility, feeling isolated, and sometimes […]
Navigating Waves of Change
In the fast-paced world of shipping and maritime, leadership is not just about steering ships through rough waters-it’s about setting a course towards inclusivity and progress. Being in this industry for decades,I’ve learned that success goes beyond just business growth; it’s also about fostering a culture of respect and empowerment.
Empowering Women at Breakbulk Europe 2024
Women professionals across the logistics supply chain gathered in Rotterdam for a vibrant Women in Breakbulk brunch at Breakbulk Europe 2024.
A Journey Through Decades of Transformation
Can you believe it’s been two years since I kicked off my gig as a professional coach and sparring partner? What a ride! I’ve been deep into strategic planning, diving headfirst into client engagements, and experiencing personal growth in more ways than I can count.
Dreams don´t work unless you do!
I’m a firm believer that dreams can become a reality when we turn them into actions. It’s like a recipe for success – step by step, we can all move towards our dream-goals! 🚀 But let’s be real, not everyone who dreams also achieves. So, let me ask you: Are you an achiever?
Do you want things to happen?
Ever notice how your dreams and visions seem to go through different phases in life?
When I was a little girl, I had a clear goal – working with tankers in the shipping industry.
This led me to immerse myself in the intricacies of these massive vessels, gaining hands-on experience in London, Stockholm, and Stamford.CT, USA. Those experiences weren’t just jobs; they were immersive learning opportunities that broadened my perspective and connected me with diverse professionals.