
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.
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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.

The CAVU team had the honor of participating in the Blast Into Spring Veterans Clayshoot at Wind Walker Farms in Stanton, Texas, on Friday, February 9, 2024.

Introducing Flashbangs: Short solo episodes of the Scar Tissue Podcast, each under 20 minutes

Join us for a lunch and learn in Aberdeen to learn how CAVU International transforms businesses by optimising performance and eliminating risk. Through real-life case studies, witness the tangible impact of CAVU's approach on organisations across industries.

At CAVU International, we recognize the transformative power of capturing and leveraging lessons learned. Join us on this exploration into the art of Recording and Documenting Lessons Learned, drawing insights from real-world scenarios.
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Learn about how CAVU International transforms businesses by optimizing performance and eliminating risk. Through real-life case studies, you'll be presented with the tangible impact CAVU's approach has on organizations across industries.

CAVU announces a strategic partnership with PT Samson Tiara, in collaboration with ExxonMobil Cepu Limited (EMCL) Indonesia Wells Team. This partnership marks a significant milestone in the pursuit of safety excellence, leveraging CAVU's expertise in Human Performance and Safety Leadership Coaching.

CAVU International proudly sponsors The SUP Veterans, an exceptional organization dedicated to providing life-changing experiences for veterans through ocean-centric activities. This year, we sponsored CAVU Coach Bret Roy.

CAVU's Executive VP of Business Development, Dell Bull, took to the stage at the Entrepreneurship Institute at Lamar University (EILU), to share insights into the critical role of human performance in technical workspaces. The institute, known for fostering innovation and business acumen, invited Bull to shed light on CAVU's unique approach and the importance of harnessing human potential for organizational success.