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Redefining Well Control Training for Today’s Energy Industry

Is traditional well control training enough to prepare today’s crews for tomorrow’s challenges?

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Elevating the Standard: David Hazell’s Talk on Simulation and CRM Draws Strong Response at IADC Well Control Conference

Hazell—a former Royal Air Force squadron commander and Top Gun instructor—shared personal stories from his military aviation career, including a near-death ejection that underscored the life-saving power of simulation-based training. He connected those lessons to the drilling environment, where high pressure, split-second decision-making, and teamwork are just as critical.

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How One Offshore Team Took Action Against Life-Altering Injuries — And What Happened Next

CAVU partnered with an offshore client to eliminate life-altering injuries by transforming how teams communicate before, during, and after high-risk work. Through coaching, trust-building, and a focus on Life Saving Rules and Actions, we helped crews identify and mitigate serious hazards in real time.

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Why Emotional Intelligence is the Superpower Every Leader Needs

Leaders who cultivate emotional intelligence are better at coaching, resolving conflict, managing stress, and creating engaged, high-performing teams.

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CAVU Expands Leadership Pro Course to College Students

CAVU partners with Lamar University

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Welcoming Our Newest CAVU Coaches: A Legacy of Leadership

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.

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Kicking Off ExxonMobil Cepu Limited's BUIC Drilling Campaign with a Perfect Start Workshop

The workshop, facilitated by experienced CAVU coaches, served as a vital platform to set clear expectations for the upcoming campaign while emphasizing the paramount importance of safety in all operations.

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New Process Safety Mini Course Available on Leadership Pro

In this Mini-Course, you will explore the fundamentals of Process Safety, learn about key elements of the OSHA Process Safety Management Standard, understand the importance of developing a Process Safety culture, and delve into risk management techniques such as Bow-Tie Analysis and Operational Risk Management.

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Law Enforcement Excellence: Transformative Leadership Training

We recognize the immense demands and expectations placed on police agencies worldwide. CAVU brings profound leadership and operational experience, addressing the exact challenges leaders face, and delivering immediate, lasting performance enhancements for stronger agencies and safer communities.

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RelyOn Nutec / CAVU Human Performance Instructor Lunch and learn

RelyOn and CAVU are hosting a virtual lunch and learn to present CAVU's newest offering, the Human Performance Instructor course

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Making The Perfect Day Repeatable – Safety Is The Natural Result

How focusing on safety leads to a significant ROI in project performance

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Coach Q&A with Farris Foresman

An interview with CAVU Coach, Farris Foresman

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Leadership During COVID-19

How will your team take advantage of a crisis?

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Leadership During COVID-19: Double Down on Training

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Back to the Basics

How the "blocking and tackling" is critical to the overall mission success

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Well Control During COVID-19 and Beyond

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Getting Back to Normal Operations

How Continuous Improvement can help individuals and organizations move closer to Perfection

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Learn, Lead and Mentor

How a former US Cyber Command Force Master Chief mentors younger teams

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Leadership = Revenue

How investing in leadership training leads to more resilient organizations.

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Leading from Lockdown: Finding Balance in a Virtual Landscape

Maximizing leadership effectiveness when working remotely.

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Are you able to stay relevant? Why you should care about training your team

How training is not a step to complete, but an ongoing process of reinforcing positive behaviors and mindset

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Redefining Well Control Training for Today’s Energy Industry
September 8, 2025

Is traditional well control training enough to prepare today’s crews for tomorrow’s challenges?

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Beyond Compliance: Terry Barrett to Speak at the 2025 Mary Kay O’Connor Safety & Risk Conference
September 2, 2025

Terry Barrett will be presenting at the 2025 Mary Kay O’Connor Safety & Risk Conference on how lessons from military operations can strengthen process safety in high-risk industries.

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CAVU’s CFO, Haylee Wiseman, Named Women in Leadership Advisor Member at The University of Oklahoma
August 27, 2025

CAVU International is proud to celebrate CFO Haylee Wiseman’s appointment as a Women in Leadership Advisor Member at The University of Oklahoma. With nearly three decades of global financial leadership and a passion for mentorship, Haylee brings expertise in empowering communications, organizational leadership, and cultural diversity to help shape the next generation of women leaders.

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Elevating the Standard: David Hazell’s Talk on Simulation and CRM Draws Strong Response at IADC Well Control Conference
August 20, 2025

Hazell—a former Royal Air Force squadron commander and Top Gun instructor—shared personal stories from his military aviation career, including a near-death ejection that underscored the life-saving power of simulation-based training. He connected those lessons to the drilling environment, where high pressure, split-second decision-making, and teamwork are just as critical.

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David Hazell to Speak at IADC Well Control Conference
August 5, 2025

CAVU's David Hazell is set to speak at the IADC Well Control Conference ont he topic of “Enhancing Well Control Training through Simulation and Crew Resource Management (CRM)” -- in this presentation David will discuss challenging the status quo of training in high-risk environments—and propose a bold, proven alternative.

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How One Offshore Team Took Action Against Life-Altering Injuries — And What Happened Next
July 24, 2025

CAVU partnered with an offshore client to eliminate life-altering injuries by transforming how teams communicate before, during, and after high-risk work. Through coaching, trust-building, and a focus on Life Saving Rules and Actions, we helped crews identify and mitigate serious hazards in real time.

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CAVU to Exhibit with Daya Singa at IEW 2025 in Borneo
July 14, 2025

CAVU, the RelyOn Leadership Academy, is proud to announce our participation in the upcoming International Energy Week (IEW) 2025, held July 15–17 at the Borneo Convention Centre in Kuching, Sarawak. We’ll be exhibiting alongside our trusted partner, Daya Singa Sdn Bhd, a long-standing leader in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) solutions across the region.

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CAVU CEO Dave Burnham Joins WOASF Board to Support Navy Families
June 30, 2025

CAVU CEO Dave Burnham brings his leadership and commitment to service to the Wings Over America Scholarship Foundation as the newest member of their Board of Directors.

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Character Development: Two New Segments in CAVU's Leadership Pro Online Course
July 31, 2024

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

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Delegation: A Force Multiplier for Leaders
July 31, 2024

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.

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Courage and Composure: Two New Segments in CAVU's Leadership Pro Online Course
July 24, 2024

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.

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Law Enforcement Excellence: Transformative Leadership Training
July 24, 2024

We recognize the immense demands and expectations placed on police agencies worldwide. CAVU brings profound leadership and operational experience, addressing the exact challenges leaders face, and delivering immediate, lasting performance enhancements for stronger agencies and safer communities.

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Mastering Remote Leadership: Staying Visible and Effective
July 16, 2024

Traditional leadership methods, like Leadership-By-Walking-Around, are not feasible with a geographically dispersed team. Instead, leaders must embrace creativity and leverage technology, such as video conferencing and webinars, to stay connected. Ensuring leaders are proficient with these tools is crucial, as they must be part of the solution, not the problem.

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Welcoming Our Newest Coaches
July 9, 2024

Join us in welcoming Aundrey and Christopher to the CAVU team!

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Webinar: Setting the Environment for Optimal Human Performance
July 2, 2024

Sign up to attend our next webinar taking place on the 22nd of July.

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The Power of Emotional Intelligence
June 25, 2024

Many leaders rise to their positions based on their knowledge, technical skills, aptitude, and performance. These are primarily left-brain, rational activities. However, Emotional Intelligence is a right-brain activity that involves emotion and wisdom. Properly developing this aspect can enhance leadership abilities beyond just analytical skills.

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