Women in Ports Ep. 4 | Ivana-Maria Carrioni-Burnett, Equity and Equality

Описание: In this episode, we’re joined by Ivana-Maria Carrioni-Burnett FRIN — Marine Pilot at the Port of London Authority and Chair of the Maritime Navigation Group at the Royal Institute of Navigation.

From counter-piracy operations in the Persian Gulf to navigating the intricate waters of the Thames, Ivana’s story is one of service, skill, and leadership. A Royal Navy veteran, Hydrographer, and Navigation Specialist, she brings deep insight into what it means to lead with both precision and empathy.

Ivana shares an inspiring and forward-looking vision for the maritime sector — one that values diversity, authenticity, and purpose-driven leadership. Drawing on her journey from the Royal Navy to the Port of London, she advocates for greater representation and inclusion across all levels of the ports industry. Through mentorship, advocacy, and challenging traditional ideas of leadership, Ivana highlights how empathy, resilience, and collaboration can help shape a more progressive, future-ready maritime community.

🎙️ Highlights include:
• Transitioning from the Royal Navy to civilian pilotage
• Leading with empathy and authenticity
• The importance of mentors, sponsors, and allies for women at sea
• Building inclusive recruitment practices that drive real change
• Staying true to your values through career transitions
• What advocacy and confidence look like in practice

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00:00 – Intro on the Thames & guest: Ivana Maria Carioni-Bernet  
00:48 – Journey into ports: Royal Navy beginnings & love of the sea  
02:07 – First role after Navy: pilot at Port of London  
02:32 – How to become a marine pilot: conventional & alternative routes  
03:46 – Wearing many hats: Royal Institute of Navigation (Maritime Navigation Group)  
04:47 – Core skills: calm under pressure, leadership & clear comms  
05:34 – Purpose, MBA & love for mentoring/coaching  
07:22 – DEI module & Port of London EDI committee work  
08:10 – Owning the “woman pilot” label & being a visible role model  
10:16 – Misconceptions: soft skills vs “traditional” leadership traits  
12:59 – Confidence gap, ATS keywords & networking tips  
15:28 – The pipeline problem & entry-level quotas  
17:43 – “Best person for the job” at 18? Why training matters  
19:11 – Inclusion after hiring: mentors, sponsors & allies  
21:12 – Global women-pilots network & why in-company sponsorship helps  
22:47 – Policies that work: quotas, mentorship & allyship  
24:26 – Staying authentic: identity beyond job titles  
26:16 – What other pockets get right (cruise, legal, HR) & authenticity trade-offs  
28:53 – Calling out subtle microaggressions & trusting your gut  
30:49 – The future: tech, flexible work & equitable parental leave  
31:26 – No regrets: resilience through failed exams & assessments  
32:41 – Takeaway: advocate for yourself & use sponsors  
33:57 – Final 3: psychologically safe, transparent, progressive & collaborative  

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