Women in Maritime: Eli Gjesdal's Story of Leadership and Change

In this episode of The Wavemakers Podcast, Eli Gjesdal reflects on her lifelong maritime journey. Inspired by her grandmother, Eli dreamed of working on tankers from an early age, and while that dream evolved, she has gone on to become a female pioneer in the industry. Eli discusses being one of the first women in a predominantly male field, her maritime journey built on the foundations of teamwork, and how her passion for helping others has shaped her role as a leader and coach. Eli's story is worth a movie script. Enjoy!Subscribe to our channel and be the first to join future coffee conversations with the maritime change makers!🔗 Related Resources and Links: • Follow Gordana Ilic on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordanailicphd/ • Follow us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BetterSea📩 Have questions or comments? Feel free to reach out via email at [email protected]