
164 Graduates Since 2022 from High-Hazard, High-Consequence Industries

Introducing Flashbangs: Short solo episodes of the Scar Tissue Podcast, each under 20 minutes

The CAVU team will be exhibiting with RelyOn Nutec at the Wind Energy Europe Conference on 25-27 April
Scar Tissue podcast episode 5 featuring Sean Poynter, World SUP Surfing Champion

Watch CAVU's Leo Luft present at industry trade conference

In this webinar, CAVU CEO Dave Burnham—retired Navy Commander and longtime leader in high-risk operations—will break down what actually separates teams that contain problems from teams that watch them escalate.

Unlock government-funded leadership excellence with CAVU’s CMI-registered programme, anchored by our flagship Leadership PRO online course. February–March 2026 delivery—complete by end of March to align with funding windows (subject to eligibility and approval).

Introducing Executive Presence—our next-level leadership course built for senior leaders and executives. Get a preview of who it’s for, what you’ll walk away with, and the full course outline.

CAVU International has been named the 2025 honoree of Pocketalk’s new “Leadership in Language Award,” recognizing our exclusive partnership to embed real-time translation into leadership and safety training worldwide.

We’re proud to welcome Chris, Aaron, Ryan, Delbert, Robert, and Brian to CAVU. This is a great new group, and we’re excited for the impact they’ll have—inside our team and alongside our clients.

What started as CAVU International — a small team of coaches with a shared mission — has grown into CAVU, The RelyOn Leadership Academy, a global organization serving clients in oil and gas, manufacturing, law enforcement, renewable energy, and a wide range of other high-risk industries committed to safety, leadership, and performance excellence. Happy 10th Anniversary to CAVU!

CAVU International’s Vice President of Business Development, Terry Barrett, will take the stage at the Oil & Gas Safety, Health & Environmental 2025 Conference to share a powerful case study on what happens when Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) principles are truly embedded in day-to-day field work.

CAVU’s Sam Cowan will join the RelyOn team at OEEC25 in Amsterdam to showcase how integrated leadership, human performance, and technical training help offshore energy teams operate more safely and reliably.

CAVU partners with Lamar University

These six coaches embody the spirit of CAVU, bringing their unique backgrounds and expertise to help organizations achieve operational excellence, improve team dynamics, and drive lasting cultural change. Their commitment to fostering growth and resilience is what sets CAVU apart.

The safety of your workforce and operations hinges on strong leadership.

As more companies become multinational and expand workforces around the globe, the need for translation and inclusive communication will continue to grow. Leaders have more access than ever to tools, resources, and training to ensure their employee safety and inclusion in the workplace.

Leader feedback conversations are necessary for continuous improvement.

Two new video segments where Ryan Tewell will guide you through the essential process of developing your character as a leader.

Delegation is not just about assigning tasks; it’s about training and trusting team members to perform under pressure, ensuring they are prepared for any scenario. Success in delegation is measured by the team's achievements and the leader's ability to recognize and reward those efforts.

As part of our ongoing commitment to provide you with the best leadership training, we have added two new segments to Module 4: Leadership Traits.