Captain Emma Henderson MBE

About

Captain Emma Henderson is a former airline captain, charity CEO, and founder of Project Wingman, which she established during the COVID-19 pandemic to support NHS frontline workers. With over 30 years of aviation experience, Emma became one of the world's few female airline captains, earning the nickname "Captain Emma" after starring in an ITV documentary.

Her leadership abilities were honed in a male-dominated industry and demonstrated through her success in uniting 6,500 volunteers to provide vital services to NHS staff. Emma's extraordinary efforts earned her an MBE in 2021. As a STEM Ambassador and Aviation Ambassador for the UK Department for Transport, she now inspires future generations of aviators. In 2023, she was named Businesswoman of the Year for her achievements in both aviation and charity work.

Key Topics

1. Inspirational Leadership and Team Building – Drawing from her aviation career, Emma shares leadership lessons including decision-making, resilience, mindset, and teamwork.

2. Resilience and Turning Challenges into Opportunities – Insights into overcoming adversity and leading with authenticity in any industry.

3. Workload Management and Leading with Authenticity – How to manage high-pressure situations while staying true to one’s values and vision.

   
   

Review

"Emma’s story perfectly reflects the genuine and inspirational person that she is. Told in a refreshingly transparent and humorous way, from take off to landing she captivated our global audience with a warmth and drive that clearly resonated with all. A special person who makes a big difference." – Darren Porter FRAeS, Managing Director – Global Aviation & Space, WTW