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Former RAF fast jet pilot
Motivational speaker
Business navigator
Change maker
Former RAF fast jet pilot
Motivational speaker
Business navigator
Change maker
Choose your flightpath
The first woman to fly the Tornado GR4 Fighter Jet on the front line — as a fighter pilot, decision-making wasn’t a luxury — it was a necessity. Every choice had to be swift and precise, often with limited information.
In business and life, leaders face similar pressures. Slow or poor decision-making can cripple performance, yet many organisations struggle with both.
What challenges do you face?
In today’s fast-paced, high-pressure business world, organisations can struggle to maintain peak performance, effective teamwork, and resilience under pressure.
Leaders often grapple with decision-making in uncertainty, while teams can falter when communication and trust break down.
The good news? Decision-making is a skill that can be developed. Understanding the type of decision, knowing who to involve, and leveraging the right tools can drastically improve outcomes.
By combating biases and adopting a structured approach, leaders can make decisions that drive progress and enhance team performance.
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Mandy's story

1986
Attends Air Cadets on the first day in history that girls are allowed to join. The Dream begins.

1991
Joins the University Air Squadron and gets access to free flying lessons. Female pilots aren’t allowed to fly on the front line.

1994
The RAF allows women to fly fast jet aircraft on the front line, and Mandy signs up. Initially rejected after repeatedly failing-and subsequently contesting-out of date entry tests, Mandy is allowed to join the RAF.
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