When pressure rises, performance doesn’t magically improve. People default to what they’ve practiced.

In this live webinar with our partner PetroSkills, CAVU CEO Dave Burnham—retired Navy Commander and veteran leader of high-risk operations—breaks down what truly separates teams that contain problems from those that watch them escalate.

This session isn’t theory. It’s a practical leadership playbook for staying steady, aligned, and effective when it matters most.

Leadership Under Pressure Webinar

Building Calm, Connected, High-Performing Teams

Live Webinar, Wednesday, February 25, 2026 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST

Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026

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What Really Happens Under Stress

Most leaders believe their teams will “step up” in tough moments.The reality? Under pressure, teams fall back on habits, communication patterns, and leadership behaviors already in place.

This webinar focuses on how leaders build readiness before things get tense, so when the moment arrives, teams:

• Stay calm instead of reactive
• Communicate clearly instead of fragmenting
• Make aligned decisions instead of second-guessing

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What You’ll Learn

Dave translates lessons from high-risk military operations into real-world leadership behaviors you can apply immediately, including:

• How leaders set the conditions for calm execution—even in volatile situations
• Clear expectations and shared language that prevent confusion under pressure
• Simple planning rhythms that keep teams aligned without slowing them down
• Leadership presence that stabilizes the room and builds trust when stakes are high
• Why “check-the-box” training fails—and what actually works instead

You’ll leave with repeatable behaviors, not abstract concepts.

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Who This Webinar Is For

This session is especially valuable for:

• Executives, senior leaders, and people managers
• Leaders responsible for teams operating in fast-moving, high-stakes environments
• Anyone who has lived through an incident, crisis, or breakdown that didn’t go well—and wants to ensure the next one does

If you’re accountable for results when things go sideways, this is for you.

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About the Speaker

Dave Burnham CEO, CAVU | Retired Navy Commander

Dave has spent decades leading teams in high-risk, high-consequence environments where calm, clarity, and alignment aren’t optional. As CEO of CAVU, he helps organizations translate those same principles into everyday leadership—so teams perform consistently, not just when conditions are ideal.