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Leadership Through Turbulence
When the pressure’s on, structure matters more than speed.
Emma Henderson MBE helps leaders stay calm, clear, and decisive even when the world feels on fire.
With over 30 years in aviation, as one of fewer than 500 female airline captains worldwide. Emma brings cockpit-tested leadership into the boardroom.
Her A.V.I.A.T.E. framework gives teams a structured process for confident decision-making under pressure, turning turbulence into clarity.
Grounded Leadership
Humanity, Humility and Humour
The leadership principles that keep people steady under pressure
It’s leadership that isn’t driven by ego, noise or panic, but by clarity, structure and connection.
It draws on the discipline of the cockpit: check what’s real, trust your process, communicate with purpose, and act with intention.
Grounded leaders don’t chase complexity.
They create calm.
They give people something solid to stand on even in turbulence.
Keynote Speaking
Inspiration Meets Application
Emma’s signature keynotes open or close your event with clarity, connection, and impact. Each one fuses powerful flight-deck stories with practical tools your audience can use immediately.
Popular Topics
Navigating Turbulence When the World Is on Fire - Leading through uncertainty and pressure.
Grounded Leadership - Calm, human, and authentic leadership in action.
Decision-Making Under Pressure - Why structure beats stress and clarity beats chaos.
Outcome
A practical decision-making model ready for real-world use.
Renewed confidence and calm in challenging times.
Stronger communication and leadership presence.
Formats
Duration: 30–45 minutes
Delivery: In-person or virtual
Ideal for: Leadership summits, executive conferences, and all-hands events.
Leadership Workshops & Masterclasses
Turning Insight into Action
For teams ready to go deeper, Emma’s workshops translate aviation-inspired principles into practical habits.
Focus Areas
Applying the A.V.I.A.T.E. framework to real business challenges.
Building structured decision-making habits under pressure.
Strengthening communication skills - especially under stress, time pressure or uncertainty.
Creating psychologically safe environments where people speak up early and honestly.
Using aviation-inspired briefing and debriefing techniques to keep teams aligned, accountable and learning fast.
Outcome
Teams that think clearly, communicate confidently, and act decisively — whatever the turbulence.
Formats
Duration: Half-day or full-day, interactive and experiential
Delivery: In-person or virtual
Includes: Pre-brief design + post-session debrief template.
Bespoke Leadership Programmes
Building Long-Term Capability
When your organisation faces ongoing change or wants to embed calm, clear decision-making into its culture, Emma designs leadership programmes tailored to your context.
May Include
Multi-module learning journeys over several months.
Integration of resilience and psychological safety themes.
Executive facilitation, simulations, and 1-to-1 coaching.
Aviation-based tools and templates for consistency and accountability.
Outcome
A culture that performs under pressure.
Where leaders act with clarity, teams trust each other, and communication becomes your competitive advantage.
Formats
Duration: Multi-module programme over 3–6 months (customisable)
Delivery: In-person, hybrid, or virtual
Next Steps
If your team is ready to lead through turbulence with calm, clarity, and confidence — let’s start the conversation!
Email emma@emma-henderson.com or fill in the form to connect with Emma