Breaking down barriers in any sport is not easy. It takes a special character, with a determined mindset. Step forward, Charlie Martin.
Charlie Martin is a racing driver and LGBTQ+ activist. Her mission is to make history as the first transgender driver to compete at the the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
She has overcome huge adversity since transitioning mid way through her career, and uses her unique life experience as a trans woman in a male dominated sport to help organisations become more inclusive. Through a combination of story telling and tested methodology, Charlie teaches clients how to better support the LGBTQ+ community.
Her ability to deliver a clear message via a compelling narrative withΒ tangible actions has helped multiple Fortune 500 companies to engage authentically with their employees and create inclusive working cultures.
With 18 years racing experience across Europe and North America, Charlie has come a long way despite having never competed in karting growing up. Today she is a BMW Friend of the Brand, and finished 2nd in class at the support race for the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June 2024, one step away from her ultimate goal.
Her unstoppable determination and desire to succeed have set the stage for one of the most unique & compelling stories in modern motor racing.
Transgender athletes in sport with Olympian Sharron Davies & racing driver & trans activist Charlie Martin
Breaking down barriers in any sport is not easy. It takes a special character, with a determined mindset. Step forward, Charlie Martin.
Pernille Harder & Magdalena Eriksson speak to transgender women in sport – The HangOUT
As trans athletes continue to be subject to discriminatory bans elsewhere, motorsportβs proudly inclusive stance feels like a breath of fresh air.
Racing in the hillclimb was wild π€ͺ from 2015-2017 I raced in the French Hillclimb Championship (plus a few FIA European rounds) and it was an experience Iβll never forget π₯Ήππ«π·
The first 2yrs I raced a Formula Renault out of a van (also Renault) πβ¬
οΈποΈπ©πΌβπ§ and I did literally everything solo. It was exhausting, scary at times, and the best adventure of my life so far. Constantly living outside your comfort zone forces you to embrace the unknown, to improve, innovate, believe in yourself and live for the moment π
Those experiences shaped me and everything that came next, itβs what made me realise racing was more than a hobby, it was a way of life. I learnt things about myself I would never have discovered any other way π©πΌβπ
Moral of the story = embrace the things that challenge and scare you, whether you you succeed or fail, this is where personal growth takes root π±π§ β‘οΈπ
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Ride onboard and enjoy the sound of 3.5ltr E46 NA engine in the @bmwm M3 (E90) weβre racing with @arperformance.zolder in the @circuitzolder 24hrs πππ€©ππΌ
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The first time I experienced downforce in a race car, I learned something bigger than racing: trust is the fuel for high performance π€πΌβ½οΈπ§¨π
No one wants to crash at high speed, no one wants to fail in business either. But growth only happens when we step outside our comfort zone and take calculated risks π³π€©
When your teams know honest failure wonβt lead to blame, they unlock –
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Confidence and trust in themselves
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Confidence and trust in leadership
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Confidence and trust in each other under pressure
In racing, the trust between driver and race engineer is non-negotiable, it needs to be there from lap one. In business, itβs the same.
Build trust early by encouraging team members, being reliable and consistent, transparent and open to ideas / feedback,
giving credit for small wins, and normalising small mistakes as part of the learning process. Result = performance takes off π«
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