Leadership.
Beyond Borders.
Cross-Cultural Leadership Training for the Aviation Industry
Global aviation demands global leadership.
Cultural differences should be your competitive advantage.
Passage to Purpose gives leaders in aviation the practical tools to navigate international teams and operations with total confidence.
Stop losing time to miscommunication. Start leading across borders to achieve seamless operations and unlock your team’s highest performance.
The Operational Challenge:
Why Leadership Matters More Than Ever
The aviation industry – from airlines to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) firms and manufacturers – faces high-pressure demands that traditional training often fails to address.
Safety and Compliance Risk:
Leadership behavior is recognized as a critical factor in preventing accidents. Regulations like the FAA’s mandate specific Leadership and Mentoring Training for key personnel (e.g., Pilot in Command). Your leadership is a compliance issue.
Rapid Growth and Supply Chain Pressure
Markets like APAC are growing fast, especially in MRO, demanding quick scaling of management without cutting corners. Meanwhile, global supply chain pressures mean older aircraft are flying longer, increasing complexity for MRO leaders.
Managing Global Teams (Cross-Cultural Risk)
With multinational workforces, poor cross-cultural communication can directly lead to operational and safety hazards.
Handling New Technology (AI/Digital)
In regions like APAC, employees are adopting new digital tools quickly, often without company approval. Leaders need guidance to set secure rules and close the "gap between experimentation and execution".
The Strategic Solution:
An Integrated, High-Impact Approach
Traditional classroom training often fails to create lasting change. My unique approach, validated by many of my trainings, ensures that new skills become long-term, real-world habits.
My Model: Group Workshops + 1:1 Follow-up Coaching for all participants
Focused Group Workshops:
We start with intensive workshops tailored to the critical competencies needed for a safety-first command structure.
Mandatory 1:1 Executive Coaching
Every single participant receives personalized, confidential coaching. This focused time is essential for translating group learning into sustained personal development and addressing their specific weaknesses.
Why this works: The mandatory 1:1 sessions ensure sustained behavioral change because they force the personalized application of group learning, directly addressing each leader’s unique weaknesses – a method validated in the aerospace industry.
Matthias Holighaus
Executive Coach (PCC) &
Leadership Trainer
Two decades in leadership
15 years in Asia
Aviation industry background
Leadership is not a rank; it’s a choice.
It’s not about being in charge,
it’s about taking care of those in your charge.
Your Flight Plan
to Operational Excellence
TAKEOFF - Identify the Challenges
Every successful journey starts with clarity. Together, we uncover the turbulence that is slowing you down - from misunderstandings and communication breakdowns to unresolved conflict.
CLIMB - Build Situational Awareness
Once airborne, it’s time to gain altitude. Together, we enhance situational and cultural awareness, utilizing practical tools to navigate differences and ensure smoother teamwork and reduced friction within your team.
CRUISE - Strengthen Leadership & Communication
At cruising altitude, stability and direction matter most. We work with leaders to refine communication, delegate effectively, and foster trust, creating a high-performance culture that can handle any challenge.
LANDING - Achieve Purpose, Unity & Sustainable Success
Every flight needs a safe landing. You and your team arrive with stronger collaboration, renewed clarity, and a shared sense of purpose - ready to deliver lasting results.
Did You Know?
What percentage of intercultural employees leave their jobs due to interpersonal problems?
49%
What percentage of intercultural employees leave their job within the first five years?
47%
What percentage of this is potentially avoidable?
71%
What are the five main causes of employee turnover?
2. Lack of intellectual stimulation
3. Poor management
4. Lack of development opportunities
5. Lack of scope for independent work
* Source: peoplemattersglobal.com and World Evangelical Alliance
Partnering.
for Purposeful Leadership.
Analysis – We go beyond symptoms to treat the root cause. Our careful analysis helps us determine the best approach to ensure lasting improvement for your team.
Together – Together we develop new perspectives in caring for yourself and your employees.
Support – We’ll strengthen your back and help you take your leadership skills to the next level.
Sustainability – Our support is not a one-time thing! We will accompany you and support you in implementing the impulses in the long term.
Matthias Holighaus
With over two decades of cross-cultural leadership experience, I specialize in helping leaders navigate the complexities of safety and compliance, managing rapid growth and supply chain pressures, and effectively leading global teams. My unique approach, blending group workshops and one-on-one follow-up coaching, ensures that leaders develop lasting behavioral changes to excel in today's dynamic market.
Qualifications (Selection):
- Certified Coach (PCC) - International Coaching Federation (ICF)
- Certified Coach - European Association for Supervision and Coaching (EASC)
- Certified Trainer - The Coaching Workshop (Active Results LLC)
- Certificate in Leadership Development - Institute for Training and Development (John Maxwell)
- Certificate in Peer Supervision - People Care Matters (Ian Orton)
- Coaching Team Leaders/Teams training, Create Results Management (Steve Ogne)
- Certified Coach (Stress Assessment) - CernySmith
- Licenced Coach - Werte Cockpit (International Head Hunters)
- Certified Trainer - persolog Persönlichkeitsprofil (DISG)
- Certified Trainer - persolog Resilience Profile
- Organizational Analysis (Stanford University)
- Foundations of Virtual Instruction (University of California, Irvine)
- ToT - Training of Trainers (OMF International)
- Coaching Transitions training, Creative Results Management (Terry Walling)
Matthias Holighaus
Executive Coach (PCC) &
Leadership Trainer
Two decades in leadership
15 years in Asia
Aviation industry background
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