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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.
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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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.
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.
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.
Leaders who embrace delegation as a critical skill empower their subordinates, create a positive work environment, and cultivate future leaders.
Prioritizing the well-being of subordinates, fostering genuine empathy, and investing in understanding your team to provide the necessary support and resources for their success, regardless of organizational structure.
Visit the RelyOn Nutec Booth at Wind Europe to meet with David Hazell while he discusses the Key to Operational Excellence
Investing in your staff's human performance through the HPI Course can create an internal reinforcement capability to your team's operational excellence culture.
Julie will be speaking on Thursday, 23 April 2026, from 13:30–14:15 at the Powering the Future stage in Hall 9, joining industry leaders for an important discussion on what effective safety leadership looks like in today’s wind sector.
CAVU recently completed a 3‑day leadership workshop with a global wind service provider at a wind site in north‑central Oregon along the Columbia River Gorge. The session brought together senior lead technicians and site leads from nearby windfarms and marked another step forward in a strong, ongoing partnership focused on developing frontline leaders in the wind industry.
Human Performance is bigger than training. It’s about how leaders lead, how systems support work, and how organizations learn in real operations.
Join us on May 6 at 10:00 AM EST for an upcoming webinar with Sam Cowan, CAVU Safety, Performance & Leadership Coach, presented in partnership with RelyOn
CAVU recently supported a five-day workshop focused on Safety, Wells Operations Crew Resource Management (WOCRM), Simulations, and Roundtables—bringing together an international group of participants from Mexico, Turkey, Iraq, Colombia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Pakistan.
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.
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.
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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