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Navigating Turbulence When The World Is On Fire
In this talk, Emma Henderson draws on 30 years of experience in aviation and leadership to address how to lead effectively through change. She introduces her AVIATE framework, emphasising the importance of structure, calm, and culture in decision-making. Attendees will learn to transition from reactive to resilient leadership, fostering an environment of clarity and purpose. Key takeaways include a proven decision-making framework, insights on Grounded Leadership, and strategies to reframe challenges as opportunities.
Sometimes you meet someone who makes an impact on you and you need to share them because you know how powerful it could be for others! | | Natwest Bank |
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It was an absolute pleasure to have Emma speak at our Empowering Women in Business (EWIB) event this year. Her journey as a commercial airline pilot was fascinating and full of relatable lessons for our audience. She shared her story with authenticity, warmth, and honesty, drawing on her experiences to highlight the importance of remaining calm under pressure, clear communication, and trust in your team. Thank you, Emma, for sharing your insights with us! | | BFA (British Franchise Association) |
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Emma is an exceptional speaker—engaging, funny, emotive, serious, inspiring, and galvanising. She reads the room and adapts to bring the audience on a journey. A speaker can take an event from good to outstanding, and Emma has this ability in spades. Our guests came away talking about our event[...] | | Butterwick |
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We were delighted to welcome Emma Henderson as the keynote speaker at our Project Management Community Conference earlier this month. From the outset, Emma was a pleasure to work with and was warm, engaging, and exceptionally professional in her communication. On the day, feedback from attendees was very positive, with many highlighting her keynote as a standout moment. | | EDF Energy |
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Emma was a pleasure to work with on our International Women’s Day 2025 event. Her ability to connect, share experiences openly, and bring insight made the event a success. She spoke with authenticity and passion, making complex topics relatable and sparking real conversations[...] | | Govia Thameslink Railway |
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Emma Henderson MBE draws on her rare experience as one of fewer than 500 female airline captains worldwide to deliver practical, proven strategies to help your leaders navigate turbulence and change. Book Emma today to empower them with the clarity, confidence, and resilience needed to succeed in any environment.
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Emma Henderson MBE
Former airline captain with over 30 years in aviation
Creator of the AVIATE™ decision-making model for leaders
Bestselling author of GROUNDED and featured on ITV's Inside the Cockpit
Through her keynotes, Emma translates aviation's rigorous protocols into actionable business strategies, helping leaders to make confident decisions under pressure. Her AVIATE™ decision-making model reveals how leaders can move from reactive to resilient, panic to purpose, and chaos to clarity, giving them the tools to think clearly, act decisively, and communicate confidently when it matters most.
Emma is also the founder and CEO of the national charity, Project Wingman Foundation Ltd, an initiative which provided a ‘first class lounge’ experience to offer rest and recuperation to thousands of NHS staff nationwide. In recognition of her work, Emma was awarded an MBE in the 2021 New Year’s Honours list.
Emma has shared the insights gained from her trailblazing career in her bestselling book, GROUNDED, and in her TEDx talk. She has been recognised as the Booker's Choice at The Speaker Awards and named among HR Magazine's Most Influential Thinkers in 2025. She has also collaborated with major brands and organisations including Natwest, BNP Paribas, the NHS, Marriott Hotels, RBS, EDF Energy, and NATO.
Book Emma Henderson MBE when when your leaders require practical strategies to navigate turbulence and emerge stronger on the other side.
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