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Former Irish Navy Captain Marie Gleeson has built a remarkable career spanning leadership at sea, major naval operations, and deeply personal challenges that have shaped her life and outlook. Originally from Tipperary but with strong connections to Clare, Marie has now turned her experiences into a powerful new book, Be Like the Sea: Life, Learnings and Leadership from an Irish Navy Captain. The book takes readers from her early days as a naval cadet through to high-stakes operations, including a major drugs seizure off the Irish coast, while also reflecting on personal tragedy and resilience. Marie joined Alan Morrissey to talk about her journey, her leadership lessons, and the story behind the book. Photo (c) Frank McGrath via The Irish Independent