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The Accidental Captain

An inspiring and personal journey of how 17 years across five industries shaped a powerful new philosophy for leading in uncertain times. Perfect for audiences needing a fresh perspective on leadership and personal reinvention.

Beyond Hustle Culture

An empathetic and powerful talk on the real causes of burnout. Dave provides practical strategies for building personal and team resilience, fostering psychological safety, and creating a culture of purpose and connection

Anchoring Your Team When Strategy Isn't Enough

Why do so many great strategies fail? This talk explores the critical importance of values (The Beacon) as the ultimate anchor for team alignment, motivation, and performance in a turbulent market.

Beacon. Wayfinder. Seafarer

A visual, practical framework for leadership in stormy conditions. What do people look for in leaders, especially in a world where everything is uncertain?

Burnout & the Leadership Reckoning

Traditional styles of leadership are not only losing relevance, but they are also the single biggest reason for the downfall of most organisations.

From Book to Movement

Dave's mission is to empower leadership that can propel humanity into the future. Building a leadership model that scales beyond the page.

ABOUT DAVE CHAUHAN

Dave Chauhan is a leadership strategist, author, and speaker known for helping leaders find clarity and composure in times of change. Over 17 years across industries including manufacturing, infrastructure, technology, and design, he led large teams through disruption and discovered a powerful truth, traditional leadership models built on control and certainty no longer work.

That realisation inspired Nautical Leadership, a values-driven framework that redefines leadership as navigation, not command. It centres on three timeless anchors: The Beacon, The Wayfinder, and The Seafarer.

In his debut book, Captain, Set Sail: A Nautical Guide to Leadership in an Uncharted World, Dave shares this model as a compass for modern leaders seeking to move beyond burnout and bureaucracy toward meaning, connection, and purposeful direction.

Blending the rigour of strategy with the empathy of storytelling, Dave’s approach offers a calm, credible alternative to hustle-driven leadership, one grounded in humanity, resilience, and courage.

ABOUT THE BOOK

CAPTAIN, SET SAIL

DAVE CHAUHAN

A Nautical Guide to Leadership in an Uncharted World

Publication Details

• Title: Captain, Set Sail: A Nautical Guide to Leadership in an Uncharted World

• Author: Dave Chauhan

• Publication Date: 10 September 2025

• Formats: Kindle, Paperback, Hardcover, Audible (Coming Soon)

• ISBNs: 978-1764095723 | 978-1764095716 | 978-1764095709

• Length: 391 pages | Language: English

• Weight: 1.15–1.52 lbs | Dimensions: 6.24 × 1.07 × 9.24 in

In an era defined by constant change, Captain, Set Sail reframes leadership as a voyage, one guided by values, adaptability, and courage.

At its heart are three archetypes:

The Beacon

Leads with purpose and clarity.

Adapts with awareness and agility.

Acts with courage and conviction.

The Wayfinder

The Seafarer

Each chapter blends storytelling with reflection and practical tools to help leaders navigate uncertainty, build trust, and lead with calm confidence.

This isn’t a “how-to” manual, it’s a framework for those ready to lead with purpose when the map runs out.

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