The novice who rowed across the Atlantic

Debra Searle has a story like no other. Her plans to row across the Atlantic as part of a two-person team were dashed when her partner, an experienced top-level club oarsman, discovered he had an insurmountable fear of the ocean.

Undeterred, Searle decided to go it alone. In this edition of The Day it All Changed, she explains how she achieved the staggering feat as a novice, battling the all too real threats posed by the sea, sharks, navigation, and months of loneliness.

Debra has gone on to become a business coach and motivational speaker, offering valuable lessons on the power of perspective and positive thinking. After hearing her story, you will be in no doubt about her credentials.

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