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On Target brings the precision, pressure, and performance of high-stakes environments to the world of leadership and teamwork. Founded by former Royal Australian Air Force Fighter-Jet aircrew, On Target delivers keynotes that are both compelling and transformative — drawing on real, combat proven operational experience to challenge the way leaders think, communicate, and build trust inside their teams. Their talks are designed not just to inspire, but to shift behaviour. Whether addressing corporate leaders, government departments, or safety-critical industries, On Target helps teams understand what high performance really looks like when the margin for error is razor-thin.
Sam Gladman served as a Mission Commander and Instructor on F/A-18 fighter jets before leading complex air crash investigations. His work in the military was grounded in calm thinking under pressure and the ability to coordinate people through rapidly unfolding, high-consequence situations — skills he now helps leaders build in boardrooms and beyond, including in his own corporate role as a COO. Sam speaks with rare depth on psychological safety, learning culture, and mental health, drawing connections between technical environments and human ones. He’s known for delivering keynotes that are emotionally resonant, behaviourally grounded, and quietly powerful.
Mike Mason is a former Royal Air Force fighter pilot and instructor who brings rich experience in operational leadership, high-performance training, and human systems. Mike’s delivery is warm, sharp, and highly engaging — blending stories of life in fast jets with evidence-based strategies for leading teams where the cost of error is high. His ability to connect with audiences from frontline to executive level makes him a standout speaker for organisations looking to shift culture and strengthen leadership.
Together under the On Target banner, Sam and Mike offer something different: not just war stories or one-off inspiration, but deeply human insight into how high-performing teams actually operate — and what it takes to build & nurture them. Their keynotes leave teams not only motivated, but aligned, reflective, and ready to do the work.