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CAVU CEO Dave Burnham Joins WOASF Board to Support Navy Families

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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CAVU at the Lamar University Spring 2025 Research Expo

CAVU was proud to participate in the Lamar University Spring 2025 Research Expo, an event hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Research to showcase the innovative work of undergraduate and graduate students from Lamar and surrounding institutions.

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CAVU Welcomes Three New Coaches to the Team

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

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

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

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

RelyOn acquires The Competency Alliance/PetroSkills

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Results Story: Fairfax County Police Helicopter Division

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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Driving Excellence: A Case Study in Chemical Manufacturing
September 20, 2023

Remarkable improvements in work execution, leading to increased revenue and profitability for Chemical Manufacturer across 5 sites

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Introducing Our New CAVU Coaches
August 31, 2023

Welcoming Carlos, Daniel, Brock, and Craig into the CAVU family

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Best Safety Practices in Wind Energy from the SACS Group's 3rd International Conference on Emergency Response and Business Continuity
August 22, 2023

At the recent SACS Group's 3rd International Conference on Emergency Response and Business Continuity, CAVU's Mark Metzger covered these crucial aspects of Human Performance under the topic "Best Safety Practices in Wind Energy".

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CAVU Coaches "Going to the Gemba"
August 4, 2023

From the icy workover well pad in North Dakota to the drilling rigs in West Texas and everything in between, CAVU Coaches are there to experience it firsthand with our clients -- whether it's a manufacturing line shift turnover brief or climbing 80 meters up with wind technicians.

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Welcoming Our Newest Safety, Performance & Leadership Coaches to CAVU International
July 19, 2023

Announcing the newest addition to our esteemed team - a group of exceptional Safety, Performance, and Leadership Coaches who bring with them an unparalleled wealth of experience and expertise.

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CAVU Welcomes Devinder "Dev" Singh to the Team
July 17, 2023

Dev brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise, having served over 30 years in the Royal Malaysian Air Force in various strategic, operational, and tactical roles.

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The Importance of Integrity and Honesty in Leadership
July 3, 2023

In this blog post, we will delve into the core traits of good leadership, focusing specifically on integrity and honesty. We will explore why these attributes are essential and discuss the potential hazards of neglecting them.

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Leading Change: Embracing the Good, Confronting the Bad, and Conquering the Ugly
June 22, 2023

Embracing change requires effective leadership and a strategic approach. David Hazell, Senior Vice President of Business Development, Eastern Hemisphere, and a former Wing Commander in the Royal Air Force, recently shared his insights on leading change at the Norwegian Offshore Wind Conference in Oslo.

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In-Person Leadership Workshops for High-Consequence Teams
March 3, 2026

CAVU delivers tailored, in-person seminars, workshops, and roundtables built for the realities of high-consequence work. This isn’t motivational speaking or generic leadership theory. It’s hands-on, practical training led by coaches with experience in demanding environments—so your leaders leave with tools they’ll actually use.

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CAVU's Wes Spence Speaking at the 2026 Energy Safety Conference & Tradeshow
March 2, 2026

High-performing teams don’t happen by accident—and they don’t stay strong without intentional leadership. In this session, Wes draws on his experience as a U.S. Navy SEAL officer and his work coaching high-reliability teams across Oil & Gas, Chemical, and Manufacturing to break down the human performance and leadership principles that actually move the needle in the field.

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David Hazell Represents CAVU on Smart Safety Panel at IADC Drilling Caspian & Black Sea Conference
February 17, 2026

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
February 12, 2026

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
February 10, 2026

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
January 26, 2026

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
January 7, 2026

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”
December 16, 2025

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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