UKMPA Wellness Coaching Program.

The UKMPA is proud to announce our latest initiative as part of our Pilot Wellness package: the Wellness Coaching Program, provided by the Sailors’ Society.

Take advantage of this new initiative, designed exclusively for UK Maritime Pilots, and join the Wellness Coaching Program today.

Take the first step towards a healthier, more successful future.

Key benefits of our program.

Holistic Wellness: Understand and improve your personal wellbeing across five key dimensions, ensuring a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

Leadership Development: Gain valuable leadership and management skills to boost your career in the maritime industry.

Personal Growth: Our coaching model, based on proven psychological principles, helps you set and achieve meaningful goals for your future.

Tailored Support: Whether you need a quick one-hour session or ongoing coaching, our flexible program is designed to meet your unique needs.

Crisis Support: In urgent situations, our trained coach can connect you with immediate crisis intervention and support from the Sailors’ Society Crisis Team.

About Daniël Taljard, our well-being coach.

For over 31 years, Daniël has served as a port chaplain at the Port Elizabeth harbour, caring for the needs of seafarers and pilots. With his deep understanding of the challenges they face, he joined the Sailors Society’s Wellness Programme in 2017. Leveraging his expertise, he also taught the Wellness-at-Sea training course at the Durban University of Technology, both in-person and online.

After completing a Master’s degree in Leadership and Management Coaching, Daniël integrated his decade of coaching experience with the Wellness Programme. His coaching sessions begin with an introductory conversation to build rapport and address any initial questions.

Our Wellness Coaching Program is free for all members of the UKMPA. Members may access this service provided by the Sailors’ Society as needed. No information or data is shared with the UKMPA.

The online coaching sessions are conducted on a one-to-one basis and typically last for 60 to 90 minutes. Coach Daniel Taljard, who works for the Sailors’ Society, is a Senior Practitioner coach affiliated with the European Mentors and Coaching Council (EMCC). All information shared during the sessions is strictly private and confidential, in accordance with the EMCC’s Ethical Code of Conduct.