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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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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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Kuala Lumpur Lunch & Learn Session: Optimizing Drilling Excellence
June 18, 2024

Optimizing Drilling Excellence: Combining Human Factors and Well Control Simulation

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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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