Command Leadership
Navigating the corporate world
How lessons from aviation can elevate your corporate culture
Command Leadership equips organisations and individuals with the skills to thrive in uncertainty. Founded by Belinda, a Qantas pilot with over a decade on Boeing jets and five years training at Virgin, the company translates lessons from aviation into leadership programmes that build adaptive, resilient teams.
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From the Flight Deck to the Boardroom
Command Leadership was founded on the belief that leadership is not about control, but about creating the conditions for people to perform at their best.
Belinda brings more than a decade of experience flying Boeing jets at Qantas and five years training at Virgin. She has taught pilots, run assessments, and worked in corporate leadership with CBRE, giving her a unique lens on how human performance shapes business outcomes.
By combining insights from aviation safety, adaptive leadership principles, and the non-technical skills (NTS) principles that transformed aviation, Command Leadership delivers practical and inspiring programmes that help organisations build resilient, high-performing teams.
Service Overview
Discover how aviation-inspired leadership principles can transform your organisation's approach to challenge, change, and complexity.
Keynote Speaking
Aviation disasters and cultural change insights that reshape how leaders think about risk and resilience.
Leadership Workshops
NTS principles applied to business environments, creating adaptive teams that perform under pressure.
Fear of Flying Course
One-day immersive programme with simulator experience, replacing anxiety with understanding and confidence.
Fear of Flying Coaching
Personalised one-to-one support to build confidence and overcome aviation-related anxiety.
Keynote Speaking
From Disaster to Discipline: What Aviation Teaches About Leadership
Case studies of aviation disasters caused by human error that reshaped the industry. These powerful stories reveal lessons in adaptive leadership, resilience, Just Culture, and NTS frameworks that translate directly to business environments.
Through compelling narratives of how aviation transformed itself from a culture of blame to one of learning, leaders discover practical strategies for creating high-performing, safety-conscious teams in any industry.
Key Outcomes:
  • Lead culture transformation from the top
  • Break the error chain before it escalates
  • Apply Just Culture for accountability and learning
  • Strengthen emotional intelligence and communication under pressure
  • Model adaptive leadership in uncertainty
Leadership Workshops
Aviation Principles Applied to Modern Leadership Challenges
Workshops blend aviation practices with today's leadership needs: adaptive leadership, resilience, psychological safety, NTS principles, and Just Culture. Each session is tailored to your organisation's specific challenges, with pre-session briefings ensuring focus areas pivot to your needs.
1
1 Hour Session
Lunch & learn with aviation case study plus interactive Q&A session
2
3 Hour Workshop
Cultural change in aviation plus leadership lessons for teams with practical applications
3
Full Day Programme
Deep dive into disasters, adaptive leadership, and comprehensive Just Culture module
Master adaptive leadership
Develop skills to lead effectively through uncertainty and change
Build resilient, engaged teams
Create teams that bounce back stronger from challenges
Apply NTS principles
Sharpen collaboration and decision-making under pressure
Create Just Culture
Drive performance through accountability and learning
Strengthen psychological safety
Foster inclusion and innovation through trust-based leadership
Fear of Flying Programmes
One-Day Immersive Course
A practical course replacing fear with understanding. Learn the science of turbulence, the structural integrity of aircraft, and the safety processes in place. Hear from pilots, engineers, and safety experts. Step into a simulator and experience landing a plane yourself.
This comprehensive programme combines technical education with hands-on experience, giving participants the knowledge and confidence needed to overcome aviation anxiety through understanding rather than avoidance.
Personalised Coaching (1:1)
Confidential, tailored coaching that covers the science of turbulence, the strength of aircraft design, and the processes keeping flights safe. Builds personalised strategies to manage anxiety before and during travel.
Individual sessions focus on your specific concerns and triggers, providing customised techniques and coping strategies. This personalised approach ensures you receive the exact support needed to transform your relationship with flying.
Core Leadership Framework
NTS principles and Just Culture are central: in safety-critical industries they reduce risk and save lives, whilst in corporate environments they improve decision-making, strengthen accountability, and create cultures where people can speak up and innovate. Paired with adaptive leadership and psychological safety, they provide a unique framework for navigating complexity and leading lasting change.
Adaptive Leadership
Leading through uncertainty with clarity and purpose, making swift decisions when conditions change rapidly.
NTS Principles
Non-technical skills that enhance teamwork, communication, and decision-making under pressure.
Just Culture
Creating accountability frameworks that encourage learning from mistakes whilst maintaining high standards.
Psychological Safety
Building environments where teams can speak up, take calculated risks, and innovate without fear.
Emotional Intelligence
Developing self-awareness and interpersonal skills that enhance leadership effectiveness.
Change Leadership
Guiding organisations through transformation with aviation-tested principles and practices.
What Our Clients Say
"Belinda's story and delivery is not only incredibly engaging, but relevant to so many areas of the modern corporate world. The anecdotes, lessons and learning had the entire team enthralled."
— Naomi Barbary-Burke, Marketing Manager, PNO Insurance
"Belinda's keynote was nothing short of transformative. She has a unique ability to draw on her aviation experience to deliver leadership lessons that land with absolute clarity. Our clients left the room inspired, more confident in self-assessment, and with practical tools they could apply immediately. It wasn't just another talk, it was a moment that shifted how we think about leadership."
— Nick Corridon, Chief Executive Officer, CII (Centre for Institutional Investors)
"I flew to Sydney without panic for the first time in years. Understanding the science behind turbulence and aircraft design completely changed my perspective on flying safety."
— Emma Thompson, Marketing Manager
Let's Talk
Command Leadership is based in Melbourne and works with organisations across Australia.
Ready to bring aviation-grade leadership to your organisation? Whether you're looking to transform your team's performance, overcome fear of flying, or create a more resilient workplace culture, we're here to help.
Get in touch to discuss how our unique blend of aviation expertise and leadership development can address your specific challenges and goals.
To book or register please call or email below.
Contact Details:
  • Phone: +61 418188859
  • Email: belinda@commandleadership.com
  • Location: Melbourne, Australia