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David Hazell Represents CAVU on Smart Safety Panel at IADC Drilling Caspian & Black Sea Conference

CAVU was proud to be represented at the 2026 IADC Drilling Caspian & Black Sea Conference, held 4–5 February in Baku, where industry leaders gathered to discuss the future of drilling safety, technology, and operational performance across the region.

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CAVU Signs Multi-Year Contract with Shell to SupportAssist & Assure Leadership Coaching

CAVU, The RelyOn Leadership Academy, has signed a multi-year contract with Shell to provide leadership and coaching support within its Assist & Assure (A&A) program.

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WEBINAR: Leadership Under Pressure - Building Calm, Connected, High-Performing Teams

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.

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Unlock government-funded leadership excellence

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).

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Introducing Executive Presence by Leadership PRO

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.

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CAVU Honored with Pocketalk’s “Leadership in Language Award”

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.

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Welcoming Six New Coaches to the CAVU Team

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.

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10 Years of CAVU - A Decade of Delivering the Perfect Day

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!

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CAVU Welcomes Three New Coaches to the Team
May 28, 2025

We’re proud to announce the addition of three exceptional coaches to our global team—each bringing decades of real-world experience in high-stakes environments and a shared passion for shaping safer, stronger teams.

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David Hazell Speaks at Global HSE Conference 2025: Advancing HSE Culture – Climbing the HSE Culture Ladder
May 22, 2025

Many organizations face the challenge of progressing from a reactive, compliance-based safety culture to one where safety is naturally integrated into the organization's decision-making, leadership, and daily behaviors. The HSE Culture Ladder framework offers an insightful approach to help organizations assess and enhance their safety culture, transitioning them to a proactive safety mindset that drives long-term success.

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Why Emotional Intelligence is the Superpower Every Leader Needs
April 14, 2025

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

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Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) and the Performance Ladder
April 8, 2025

Learn how CAVU applies HOP principles into the Performance Ladder—a framework that takes the luck out of good performance by focusing on standardization, continuous improvement, and leadership development.

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CAVU, The RelyOn Leadership Academy, Expands with PetroSkills Partnership
April 1, 2025

RelyOn acquires The Competency Alliance/PetroSkills

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Results Story: Fairfax County Police Helicopter Division
March 28, 2025

Partnering with CAVU, a renowned training provider with military aviation expertise, the Fairfax County Helo Division embarked on a comprehensive CRM seminar series to include in-flight crew observations to observe team collaboration, effectiveness, and safety.

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ExxonMobil Wells Americas Team Elevates Leadership Through Collaboration
March 12, 2025

The Wells Americas Team recently came together for an in-person session featuring the Wells Leadership Pro video segment on Emotional Intelligence, led by CAVU’s Craig Yager.

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Cognitive Biases in Decision-Making
February 19, 2025

We just released brand-new content in the Team Resource Management (TRM) section of the Leadership Pro course on Confirmation Biases and how they impact leadership decision making

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CAVU’s Terry Barrett Speaking at the Oil & Gas Safety, Health & Environmental 2025 UTA Conference
December 2, 2025

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.

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CAVU at OEEC25: Elevating Offshore Energy Performance with RelyOn in Amsterdam
November 17, 2025

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.

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CAVU’s David Hazell Selected to Speak at the 2026 IADC Drilling Caspian & Black Sea Conference
November 10, 2025

David Hazell, Senior Vice President at CAVU, has been selected to speak on a distinguished panel at the IADC Drilling Caspian & Black Sea 2026 Conference, taking place 4–5 February 2026 in Baku.

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CAVU at ADIPEC 2025: Advancing Energy Workforce Performance with RelyOn
November 7, 2025

CAVU was proud to exhibit alongside RelyOn, sharing space with our parent company who is equally committed to elevating safety, performance, and capability across high-risk industries. T

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CAVU and RelyOn at OTD Energy 2025
October 13, 2025

CAVU’s Sam Cowan is joining RelyOn Global this week in Stavanger, Norway, for OTD Energy 2025 — Norway’s sold-out energy exhibition and one of Europe’s leading events for the offshore and energy industry.

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Exclusive Webinar with PetroSkills + CAVU: Creating an Environment for Optimal Team Performance
September 29, 2025

Join PetroSkills and CAVU International on October 16 for an exclusive webinar with Rear Admiral Dell Bull, exploring how human factors unlock true safety and performance in high-risk industries.

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Building Connection and Sharing Best Practices: HPI Community of Practice
September 22, 2025

CAVU recently hosted a virtual Human Performance Instructor (HPI) Community of Practice event, bringing together graduates to share best practices, connect with peers, and strengthen their impact as leaders. With lively discussions, updates, and storytelling, this event reinforced the power of community in sustaining human performance excellence.

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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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