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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.

Be the

solution

"London Stock Exchange Group (Having listened to many speeches in the past, your unique story into another world stood out in many ways. Talking to an audience full of risk takers and recounting the mission into Iraq and the pressures you and your team were under was incredible. That takes risk taking to another level!"

"Mandy was a truly inspirational speaker who brought her sense of humour and showed her amazing determination to achieve her goals. I would highly recommend her for people planning future events."

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"Mandy was absolutely brilliant. Professional and personable to work with, and incredible on stage. She really listened to our brief and took on board the information I'd shared."

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 Initially rejected after repeatedly failing-and subsequently contesting-out of date entry tests, Mandy is allowed to join the RAF.

Videos

SuperReturn International: Mandy Hickson on choosing your flight path & lessons from the RAF

Podcast

Videos

The Emma Guns Show - Mandy Hickson | Controlling the controllable, calculated risks and getting out of your comfort zone.

Videos

25-Years in the RAF: Navigating Challenging Circumstances w/ Martin Johnson & Mandy Hickson