Andrew?
From the cabin
of a 747 to the
stage.
I've always believed that in any environment — the cabin of a 747 or an executive boardroom — there's a chance to connect, to challenge, and to move people forward.
Over two decades of international corporate experience across 14+ industries — including Visa International, Amazon, Porsche, KPMG, KFC Brands and Rotana — working with over 120 cultures and nationalities. Today: behavioural specialist, certified psychometrician, certified GenAI subject-matter expert.
The flight path
How I got here.
2006 · Take-off
Youngest cabin manager in the fleet
My career began in international aviation. By 25 I was Etihad's youngest Cabin Manager; two years later, Cabin Manager of the Year. Aviation taught me what I now teach: decisive action under pressure, clear communication when the stakes are real, and how to lead a team you've only just met.
2018 · Crew to culture
From the cabin into Learning & Development
I moved into L&D and led the function at scale for some of the biggest names in hospitality — Etihad Airways, Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts and Rotana — culminating as Corporate Director of Learning & Development and Talent Management. Thousands of leaders, every stage of their careers.
Milestones
Awards, stages & the published page
Mark of Excellence for Innovation in Leadership (2025, Business Frontier). #1 Podcast Host 2025 (Corridor Insights). Published author and research contributor. Speaker at ATD Middle East, HRSE Summit and other major industry events.
2024 · The personal shift
Diagnosed, and a new voice
Joined Biz Group as Senior Leadership Consultant. Diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood — and became a voice for neurodivergent leadership, empathy-first facilitation and psychological safety at work. Launched the Leading with Andrew show.
2025 · Brand & build
AndrewON, ONward & the framework
Rebranded the show to AndrewON (new format + studio, coming soon). Evolved the 2020 J.U.M.P. tool into the J.U.M.P.Shift Framework™, adding I.I.I. — Illuminate, Inspire, Ignite. Launched the ONward newsletter, and took live, on-stage podcasting to HR & L&D events with organisational psychologists Soha and Ghenwa.
Right now · Cape Town
Home, and what's next
Recently back in Cape Town after 18 years away — braving his first winter home. Founded The ONmedia Collective (Pty) Ltd, a portfolio of platforms, products and partnerships built to help people get unstuck and lead with clarity. Upgrading ONward with premium content, building new digital tools, and — after real demand — two new coaching packages.
The operating system
That's why I built the J.U.M.P.Shift™ Framework.
Rooted in behavioural science, built for the heavy in-between space — where potential lives but progress doesn't.
3 Illuminate
2 Inspire
1 Ignite
I.I.I. — the emotional runway. The 3·2·1 before the jump.
J
Jolt Your Journey
The landing matters more than the height. Commit to it.
U
Unlearn in order to Unlock
Release the lens that made you brilliant but now holds you back.
M
Movement equals Momentum
Your team copies your motion, not your motivation.
P
Peak and Persist
The win isn't the finish line. Hold the pace past it.
Speak truth with care.
Believe excellence is possible.
Spark lasting change.