Andrew Staniforth
Speaker Profile
Author, trainer, speaker and founder of Life in Flight Education, Andrew Staniforth's career spans 25 years both in training and education and importantly, the practical application of leading and managing a highly diverse, dynamic and constantly changing team of people. As Andrew puts it: 'I can't think of any other job where every day you go to work your customer base of hundreds of people changes at least three times as does your management team and staff. In my world, I travel at 900 km/h - if a problem with a customer or staff member arises, I have minutes, not hours, to solve it.'
Highly respected as a trainer and facilitator, Andrew Staniforth is sought after by large and small organisations alike for his ability to introduce and embed new ideas and concepts.
He is also a powerful keynote speaker whose experience and commonsense approach energises his audience. His unique delivery style and dry sense of humour not only moves his audience to a new way of thinking but the tools he uses creates a 'wow' factor like no other speaker.
With 15,000 flying hours under his belt, Andrew Staniforth has had the opportunity to observe humanity in the pressurised cabin of an aircraft. He believes that in that environment, people's personalities become amplified. Andrew's insights into the changing patterns and behaviours of people under pressure, and the techniques he has developed to find their way through it, enables both individuals and the organisation to become more productive.
Andrew Staniforth is now applying the knowledge and processes he has honed by training hundreds of people in subjects such as conflict resolution, leadership, team dynamics, customer service, etc. and combining it with what he has observed. What works for people and what holds them back, the choices we make every day that impact on our wellbeing, happiness and relationships. The result is Life in Flight Education – a unique organisation that gives organisations and individuals a 'flight plan' for their lives and their careers.
Client Comments for Andrew Staniforth
Client Comments
Client Comments
- Andrew Staniforth had the difficult job of being first speaker after lunch and did a wonderful job engaging the audience and keeping them interested. Feedback from delegates was all positive after Andrew's presentatation.
UPA Murray River Region - Comments from attendees include...
I found Andrew's talk to be relevant, insightful, inspiring, not to mention funny and witty.
He quickly felt very much a part of the team, which was impressive considering everyone, only had only met him for the first time that same morning.
Watching my wife pore over his book in fits of laughter last night only highlighted the wealth of life experience he has lived, and his skill at delivering these experiences as inspiring anecdotes for the benefit of others.
Andrew had us hooked right from the start. His stories were inspiring, however conveyed in a way that I could make use of the examples in my world.
I don't think there would be one person that would not benefit from Andrew's experience and stories. It is a real credit to him and we felt very privileged to have him attend! I am nearly finished his book and there's only one word to describe it: inspiring!
I was very impressed with Andrew. Everything was so relevant to us in so many ways.
He was the right ingredient for our group.
It was so refreshing to see someone stand up there and talk honestly, naturally and with a passion for what he does.
Andrew was a great speaker - very engaging, and very interesting to listen to. I think that I could relate to every one of his stories, and could think of a similar situation with a colleague or client for each one!
Attitude is all-important in this industry, and it was great to be reminded of that in such a humorous way.
Andrew was great. I like his sense of humour and the way that he narrated his experiences.
LIFT Keynote at the Travel with Kidz National Conference - I would like to say a big thank you for a great two days, two days that now impact my day-to-day activities on a daily basis. Your workshop is the gift that keeps giving. Your sessions really empowered me. I always liked to think of myself as a glass half full girl, however your sessions illustrated to me that there is always room for improvement. On a professional note you have empowered me with the tools to approach any situation. No matter how hard, tough or uncomfortable.
LIFT (Life in Flight Training) participant - Thank you so much for taking the time to follow up with me. I found your session just as valuable as the initial session. Life In Flight has allowed me to channel back all the great quality and leadership skills that were hiding behind the wall. Your sessions are truly engaging and challenging. I'm often reminded about Life in Flight, weather I'm crossing the road, buying food or hanging out with friends. I consider myself very fortunate to have been given the opportunity to participate in Life in Flight. This was a fantastic gift that was given to me and will now be the gift I am able to give.
LIFT (Life in Flight Training) participant - I have just have received some feedback on the LIFT course; one of the participants thinks it is the best course she has done in the 16 years of being with the bank, and that Andrew is wonderful.
LIFT (Life in Flight Training) participant - I just wanted to relay to you how much I enjoyed our Life in Flight training sessions. I have come out of these sessions feeling invigorated with a very positive attitude and I'm sure this is overflowing to not only my team but to my personal life. I really connected with Andrew and Amanda and their style of training. They were able to encourage me out of my comfort zone, as role-play is not normally my forte, to the point where I was the first to volunteer for presentations, etc. I truly found these sessions valuable and I hope we have further contact with Andrew.
LIFT (Life in Flight Training) participant - Thank you for the investment in us as people and as coaches and advocates. The Life in Flight training has been brilliant so far, like a breath of fresh air. Thank you very much.
LIFT (Life in Flight Training) participant - It's so good to be able to impact people in a positive way so thank you for helping me find the ability to do so.
LIFT (Life in Flight Training) participant - Everyone has been buzzing about Life in Flight and saying how much they were able to take away from it. Now I know what they were all so excited about. What a gift Andrew has, a true people person and all learnt from the 'Book of Life'! How lucky are we he chose to share! An incredibly insightful person.
LIFT (Life in Flight Training) participant
I found Andrew's talk to be relevant, insightful, inspiring, not to mention funny and witty.
He quickly felt very much a part of the team, which was impressive considering everyone, only had only met him for the first time that same morning.
Watching my wife pore over his book in fits of laughter last night only highlighted the wealth of life experience he has lived, and his skill at delivering these experiences as inspiring anecdotes for the benefit of others.
Andrew had us hooked right from the start. His stories were inspiring, however conveyed in a way that I could make use of the examples in my world.
I don't think there would be one person that would not benefit from Andrew's experience and stories. It is a real credit to him and we felt very privileged to have him attend! I am nearly finished his book and there's only one word to describe it: inspiring!
I was very impressed with Andrew. Everything was so relevant to us in so many ways.
He was the right ingredient for our group.
It was so refreshing to see someone stand up there and talk honestly, naturally and with a passion for what he does.
Andrew was a great speaker - very engaging, and very interesting to listen to. I think that I could relate to every one of his stories, and could think of a similar situation with a colleague or client for each one!
Attitude is all-important in this industry, and it was great to be reminded of that in such a humorous way.
Andrew was great. I like his sense of humour and the way that he narrated his experiences.