
At CAVU, we believe the difference between organizations that continually react to problems and those that consistently stay ahead of them comes down to one fundamental shift: moving from reactive to proactive performance.
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Join us in welcoming Aundrey and Christopher to the CAVU team!

Sign up to attend our next webinar taking place on the 22nd of July.

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.

Optimizing Drilling Excellence: Combining Human Factors and Well Control Simulation

164 Graduates Since 2022 from High-Hazard, High-Consequence Industries
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How Banyu Urip Drilling Operations Built Proactive Performance Through Human Performance and Crew Resource Management

Visit RelyOn, CAVU, and Simwave at Booth 6201, Hall 6, September 2–4

Lessons from Naval Aviation on Leading People Through Technology Change

CAVU International and ExxonMobil shared insights from the Banyu Urip drilling campaign at the 2026 SPE/IADC Asia Pacific Drilling Technology Conference, presenting their co-authored technical paper on operational leadership, Human Performance, and Crew Resource Management.

CAVU delivered a Safety Leadership Training programme for Borr Drilling in Miri, Malaysia, bringing together 70 participants from the Skald rig crew ahead of an upcoming campaign with a new operator.

A new technical paper from ExxonMobil Cepu Ltd. and CAVU International

At CAVU, we believe the difference between organizations that continually react to problems and those that consistently stay ahead of them comes down to one fundamental shift: moving from reactive to proactive performance.

Artificial Intelligence is moving quickly, and executives are under growing pressure to understand what it means for their organizations.