S7 E3: Maja Novak - Flexibility, Team Dynamics & Life After Yachting

About this episode

Maja Novak discusses her transition from yachting to a flexible career in private service, emphasizing the importance of team dynamics and networking.

From working on superyachts to building a flexible career across private residences and luxury hospitality, Maja Novak shares what it really takes to succeed in the private service industry. After more than a decade in yachting, Maja made the transition to contract-based roles in private households, villas and chalets , designing a career that allows her to balance professional opportunities with personal life. In this episode, Philippa and Maja discuss the realities of working in private service and UHNW environments , from the importance of emotional intelligence and professionalism within teams to the challenges of working far from home. Maja also shares valuable insight into networking, personal branding, and building a reputation within the industry , as well as why visibility on platforms like LinkedIn can open unexpected doors. In this episode, we cover: 💼 How Maja built a career across superyachts, private households and luxury hospitality 🌍 The benefits of short-term contracts and seasonal work in private service 🤝 Why team dynamics and emotional intelligence are essential in UHNW environments 📈 How networking and personal branding can create career opportunities ⚓…

People in this episode

Host: Philippa

Guest: Maja Novak

Topics covered

• private service industry
• career flexibility
• team dynamics
• emotional intelligence
• networking
• personal branding
• transitioning from yachting

Keywords

• superyachts
• private households
• luxury hospitality
• short-term contracts
• UHNW environments
• career opportunities
• LinkedIn visibility

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Silver Swan Recruitment

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