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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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David Hazell to Speak at IADC Well Control Conference

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

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

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

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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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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The Importance of Delegation in Leadership: Building Trust and Unleashing Potential
June 12, 2023

Leaders who embrace delegation as a critical skill empower their subordinates, create a positive work environment, and cultivate future leaders.

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The Enduring Power of Servant Leadership
May 30, 2023

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.

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Human Performance: The Key to Operational Excellence
April 24, 2023

Visit the RelyOn Nutec Booth at Wind Europe to meet with David Hazell while he discusses the Key to Operational Excellence

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Human Performance Competencies: The Missing Piece in Your Organization's Puzzle
April 21, 2023

Investing in your staff's human performance through the HPI Course can create an internal reinforcement capability to your team's operational excellence culture.

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CAVU's Julie House on Effective Safety Leadership Panel at WindEurope
April 20, 2026

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.

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Leadership Development in the Field: Supporting Wind Teams Where the Work Happens
April 13, 2026

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.

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Operationalizing Human Performance: Moving Beyond Training to Build Safer, Stronger, More Resilient Operations
April 10, 2026

Human Performance is bigger than training. It’s about how leaders lead, how systems support work, and how organizations learn in real operations.

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WEBINAR: Strengthening Well Operations Through Simulation and Crew Resource Management
April 9, 2026

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

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Building Safer, Stronger Well Operations Teams Through Well Operations CRM
March 11, 2026

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.

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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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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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