In this episode of the Leadership in Aviation Podcast, René Banglesdorf is joined by Edgar® Award-nominated Author and Pilot for 44 years, Kam Majd. His latest novel “High Wire” is a suspenseful, thrilling story of a pilot’s race against time to save the passengers aboard a plane infected with a madman’s computer virus Kam chats with Rene about his…

In this episode of the Leadership in Aviation Podcast, René Banglesdorf is joined by Trish Gilbert. Trish Gilbert serves as the International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers' Association (IFATCA) Executive Vice President Americas. Trish discusses several topics including her years of experience as an air traffic controller, leadership in avia…

In this episode of the Leadership in Aviation Podcast, René Banglesdorf is joined by Sarah Kalmeta, aka Sarah the Pivoter and founder of Pivot Point International, a high performance consulting company that helps business professionals manage constant change so they can be calm and decisive without burning out. With 15+ years in business aviation a…

In this episode of the Leadership in Aviation Podcast, René Banglesdorf sits down with Sally Glenn-Lee, a successful aviation leader with over 50 years of experience in her career. Sally talks about her experiences working at Purdue Airlines, American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Hawaii Express, Regent Air, Transtar Airlines, Branniff Airways, T…

In this episode, René Banglesdorf is joined by Steve Carroll, the Vice President of Operations with DevReady, a company that supplies contract software developers to a wide variety of cliental. Steve discusses working in the Marine Corps Presidential Helicopter and Test squadron during the terrorist attacks on September 11, the importance of suppor…

In this episode of the Leadership in Aviation Podcast, René Banglesdorf, Founder and CEO of The Aviation Collective, sits down with Benoit Defforge, President of Airbus Corporate Jets. Benoit discusses his journey in aviation, leading a diverse team from all over the world, leading by example, the importance of setting a vision with strong values, …

Being a good leader doesn't happen overnight. It takes practice, time, effort, personal mentors, and even failure to see where there's room for growth. On this episode of The Leadership in Aviation Podcast, René Banglesdorf is joined by Mark Schulz, the founder of #DigitalAircraft. They discuss how to grow into the leader you want to be, leading pe…

Carley Walker is the Director of Development of STEM Flights, a national nonprofit that connects students and Pilot Mentors all over the country. She also sits on the Board of Directors for Air Care Alliance, the umbrella organization that supports and advocates for Public Benefit Flying. Carley is passionate about identifying the next generation o…

Curious about careers in aviation beyond being a pilot? You've found the right podcast episode. In this episode of the Leadership in Aviation Podcast, you'll learn more about careers like engineering, planning, ATC, airport management, airport operations, and dispatch. You will hear from Women in Aviation Advisory Board Alumnae Member, Kelly Jost, …

In this episode of the Leadership in Aviation Podcast, René Banglesdorf, Founder and CEO of The Aviation Collective, sits down with Ryan Goertzen, Vice President Maintenance Workforce Development, AAR (NYSE: AIR), a leading aviation services provider to commercial airlines and governments worldwide. They discuss why it's critical to go beyond just …

Want to help others get started in aviation, but not sure how? Watch this Leadership in Aviation Podcast episode to learn about the various pathways to aviation careers. In this episode, you will hear from Women in Aviation Advisory Board Alumnae Member, Bobbi Wells, Vice President, Safety Systems, Efficiency & Compliance at American Airlines, alon…

René Banglesdorf, Founder and CEO of The Aviation Collective, talks about the shortage of workers in the aviation industry, not to mention the shortage of women in the industry. As a member of the FAA's Women in Aviation Advisory Board, René worked alongside 30 women to publish a report that promotes the recruitment, retention and advancement of wo…

Ying McPherson has over 18 years of experience in the financial analysis and data analytics space and oversees the strategy development and execution activities at Unifi. In today's episode, Ying sits down with René Banglesdorf, Founder and CEO of The Aviation Collective, to discuss the power of having a positive mindset and how you can turn obstac…

In this podcast episode, I am joined by my fellow alumnae board members, Rebecca Lutte, Associate Professor at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Pamela Williams, Director of Academy Services at United Aviate Academy to discuss successful recruitment strategies for drawing women and underrepresented groups into aviation. Samantha Bowyer, Assis…

How in the world did 30 women come to agreement on topics as heated as solutions to discrimination and harassment, pilot training, and maternity leave in just 20 short months, all while handicapped by a pandemic? Hear the behind the scenes in this week’s first town hall with alumnae Women in Aviation Advisory Board members, Trish Gilbert, Executive…

Everyone faces self doubt or personal obstacles that they must overcome. It's no different for leaders and individuals running successful companies. Allison McKay, CEO of Women in Aviation International, opens up about how she tackles her biggest fears in business and how you can work through your self doubt and achieve what you may not have though…

Eric is a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps. He currently serves as the Commanding Officer of Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401, the Marine Corps’ only Adversary Fighter Squadron. Eric is also a Performance Coach for Full Focus, where he helps leaders at all levels master clear processes to create space and margin at home and …

Do you ever question your worth or value to a company wondering what you bring to the table? Dana Williams is a Former Southwest Airlines Leader and Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach who helps individuals and companies facing disconnection to live in their strengths. Listen to this week's episode of Leadership in Aviation to find your strengths and …

Dana Donati, CEO at United Aviate Academy, discusses the intricacies of leadership in launching a new endeavor. United Aviate Academy is a flight school and major stepping stone to becoming a pilot for United Airlines. Learn more about Dana's journey to getting where she is today and this new and exciting endeavor in today's episode of Leadership i…

How have your habits changed over the last few years? Being out of the office has definitely changed our workplace culture and personal relationships with co-workers. Listen as Dan Drohan, the CEO of Solairus Aviation, speaks on finding a happy medium in communication, compromise, and compensation to navigate workplace culture issues and find new h…

Jo Damato, the Senior Vice President of Education, Training and Workforce Development for NBAA, talks about the need for leadership development in aviation. She also serves on the Youth in Aviation Task Force and is passionate about helping individuals thrive from the beginning of their career to the end through leadership development. Check out th…

Everyone influences the culture of an organization, no matter your job title or role. Because of this, it's important to recognize how you can uplift your company culture. In this podcast, René Banglesdorf, Founder and CEO of The Aviation Collective, a Workplace Culture Consulting Agency, talks about how you can shape workplace culture as an employ…

Want better company culture but not sure where to start? Listen to our free training, Four Forces That Balance Workplace Culture, hosted by René Banglesdorf, a high-performance business coach and long-time aviation executive. This training is filled with aviation-specific tools designed to shift your workplace culture from turbulent to smooth skies…

René Banglesdorf dives deep into workplace culture based on The Aviation Collective's findings from the survey, focus groups, and resulting report. This episode focuses on leaders in aviation, how they shape workplace culture, and three areas that they can work on to improve workplace culture at their organization. Watch the Podcast on our YouTube …

Everyone in an organization influences its culture, but as leaders, we set the tone. When thinking about your people, products, profitability, and productivity, is something in your experience prohibiting your team or organization from growing in a healthy manner? In this episode, René Banglesdorf, the Founder and Coach of The Aviation Collective, …

Dr. Jonathan Horowitz talks with A.J. Harbinger and John Dzubak, hosts of the Art of Charm podcast about building their coaching business and podcast. They talk about overcoming perfectionism, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: Owen talks about creativity and the importance of collaboration He dives into his experience as a psychiatrist and how psychiatry with his patients work He speaks to the lack of work life balance, especially for those working in the mental health field Jonathan and Owen get into how our outdated healthcare sys…

Dr. Rebecca (Becky) Lutte is an Associate Professor at the University of Nebraska at Omaha Aviation Institute. Dr. Lutte is a commercial pilot, CFII, MEI, experimental aircraft owner, and active in the general aviation community. She was appointed by the Secretary of the DOT to the FAA Women in Aviation Advisory Board and serves as chair of the sub…

Kate Fraser is NetJets Director of Safety Assurance where she oversees the implementation of the Safety Management System (SMS), aviation emergency response plan, internal auditing, and drug and alcohol program. Prior to joining NetJets, Fraser spent nearly three years in the emerging market of Advance Aerial Mobility (AAM) as Joby Aviation’s Head …

Anna Winningham is a former Special Agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). During her 13-year tenure with the FBI she served as a case agent and a Supervisory Special Agent, overseeing multiple long-term, complex investigations including organized crime, drug, counter-terrorism, kidnapping and extortion investigations. Following her c…

Therese Allison is a self-made success story, mom, mentor and Best-Selling and Award-Winning Author of “Playing for Keeps – How a 21st century businesswoman beat the boys” (self-help memoir.) To help others succeed, Allison openly shares how she became financially independent at age 38 when her company (McKenna & Associates) was sold to AON, and re…

Sheryl Clarke had an extensive career in aviation from military to commercial to private aviation. She then took her skills in a new direction and transitioned to the oil and gas industry where she is currently the Head of HSE Learning and Operations Management System program management for British Petroleum-North America. Hear more about the discr…

Jessica Webster is a mother, partner, and career pilot residing in New Hampshire. She is a private executive jet captain with 20 years in the aviation industry. Driven by value creation through cultural transformation and continuous improvement, Jessica is the Founder and President of Hera Aviation Group; a non-profit organization and coaching and …

Anna Diaz is a Partner & Principal at Dowling & Yahnke Wealth Advisors which is an independent wealth management firm, managing over $5B in assets. D&Y is Ranked as a Top Advisor by Barron’s and other national publications. They provide investment, tax and financial planning services to over 1,300 clients across 36 different states. Hear more about…

Retired Vice Admiral Mary Jackson has over three decades of service in the United States Navy. She currently contributes as an independent advisor, serves as a board member for the Greater Jacksonville Area USO and the Surface Navy Association, and is pursuing for-profit board roles. Hear more about how Vice Admiral Jackson's unconventional journey…

Stacey Rudser is Maintenance Supervisor for Breeze Airways, specializing in Airbus A320 family maintenance. She was the first woman to graduate from the Aviation Institute of Maintenance, Orlando and earned her A&P in 2009. Passionate about diversity in aviation, Stacey serves on the national Board of Directors for the Association for Women in Avia…

María Jimenez is the General Manager of WeShipBox in Costa Rica, a logistics company that provides courier and other services. María is a serial entrepreneur and also serves as co-owner and Board VP of 360 Fitness and 7 Dent Development. She also serves on the board and volunteers for numerous for and nonprofit organizations including the Costa Ric…

Tissa Richards is a bold, trusted, authentic technology founder, speaker and executive coach. She has founded, invested in, and run software companies in Silicon Valley, holds over a dozen software patents, and has won awards for her software products. Today, Tissa works with the world’s largest private equity and investment firms and corporations …

Peter Shallard, also known as “The Shrink for Entrepreneurs,” is the Founder and CEO of Commit Action, a company that provides productivity and accountability coaching for professionals across the globe. Commit Action has been featured in many esteemed publications and media outlets, including Inc. Magazine, Entrepreneur, Mixergy, and more. Peter i…

Tanya DiSalvo is president of Criterion in Brook Park, Ohio. While being the third generation to own and manage Criterion, a precision machine shop, making parts for the “No Failure Industries”, Tanya is also Past-President of the Cleveland Chapter of the National Tooling and Machining Association (NTMA), and a former board member of WIRE-Net, and …

Sonja Rheaume started her electrical career in 1997. After graduating from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana she moved back to her hometown in Portland, Oregon to work full time at her family company, Oregon Electric Group (OEG). Sonja learned all aspects of the business working her way up from Receptionist to Director of Operations. Sonj…

Laura Benson Jones is a founder and current Chair of the Board of Directors for Flight Club 502, a youth based non-profit in Louisville, Kentucky that focuses on using aerospace and aviation lessons to teach youth the importance of STEM/Next Generation learning, decision making skills, leadership and patriotism. Hear more about this amazing non-pro…

Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Mount Allison University in New Brunswick, Canada. In her professional research, Dr. Hamilton explores the intersection of behavioral neuroscience, social psychology, and clinical psychology with a focus on human sexuality and stress. She is interested in the relationship between str…

Dr. Marie Murphy is a Relationship Coach who specializes in helping people who are having affairs assess their situation and develop a path forward—without shame. Dr. Murphy holds a Ph.D. in Sociology with an emphasis on Sexuality from the University of California, San Diego. She also hosts the podcast, Your Secret is Safe With Me, where she talks …

Emily Santanelli has over a decade of experience in the wellness industry and is currently the Employee Benefits Consultant at USI Insurance Services. Emily and her team analyze client business issues and challenges with USI ONE™, a proprietary platform that integrates analytics, resources, and strategic planning to deliver impactful solutions. In …

Krag Klages is a marketing expert, wellness coach, and certified yoga instructor. He is the Senior Manager of Advanced Analytics and Optimization at Disney Parks & Resorts in Glendale, California. In addition to this, Krag is also the Founder of Love Starts With Love, his life coaching company. Krag’s passion in life is to help people achieve their…

Isabelle Wettergren is a 20-year veteran teacher, a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, and a certified Addiction Awareness Facilitator. She is also the Founder of Teachers’ Wellness Coaching & Consulting, which supports educators in their journey toward self care and mental wellbeing. In addition to this, Isabelle is the Lead Wellnes…

Robert Eyler is an auditing manager, entrepreneur, and yoga enthusiast. He is the Manager and Lead Health & Wellness Instructor at RSM US LLP, as well as a Yoga Instructor at CorePower Yoga and the Owner of GetFit42. Robert holds many certifications and titles, including CPA, Certified Personal Trainer, Fitness Nutrition Specialist, and Registered …

Joey Colleran is the Director of Customer Success for Redbird Flight Simulations, a National Board Member of the University Aviation Association, and Member of the USDOT Youth Access to American Jobs in Aviation Task Force. And, she's also a single-engine land and sea rated private pilot. Hear more about her childhood dream of becoming a pilot and …

Dr. Eugene Dilan is a clinical psychologist and international consultant with more than 25 years of experience under his belt. He is the Founder and CEO of DILAN Consulting Group, an executive leadership and team development consultancy focused on designing strategic interventions that transform workplaces across the board. In addition to this, Dr.…