After Dinner Speakers
Racing driver & LGBTQ+ Activist
In this talk, Charlie Martin shares how embracing her authentic self transformed her career and life, from grassroots motorsport to international racing success. She offers practical insights on confidence, self-awareness and personal growth that inspire audiences to unlock their full potential, demonstrating how authenticity can drive both personal fulfilment and professional achievement.
Managing Change And Achieving Your Goals, Seeing Opportunities To Grow & Improve
Drawing on her own journey through dramatic career transitions, Charlie explains how to adapt to change, set ambitious goals and see challenges as opportunities. Her story equips audiences with the mindset and strategies needed to thrive in uncertain environments, showing how persistence and perspective can turn obstacles into catalysts for progress.
How She Became A Pro-Racing Driver Without Any Family History Of Motorsport
Charlie recounts her unconventional path into professional racing, proving that passion, persistence and determination can break through even the most established barriers. Her journey encourages audiences to challenge expectations and pursue their ambitions relentlessly, underlining the importance of resourcefulness and self-belief in achieving the extraordinary.
Overcoming Adversity – Transitioning In A Hyper Masculine Sport
With honesty and courage, Charlie describes her experience transitioning in one of the most male-dominated sports in the world. She shares powerful lessons on resilience, authenticity and the importance of creating space for diversity in competitive environments, inspiring audiences to stand strong in the face of challenge and drive positive change.
Becoming An Effective Ally To The LGBTQ+ Community
Charlie offers a clear and engaging guide to allyship, helping audiences understand the role they can play in fostering inclusion and acceptance. She provides actionable steps for supporting LGBTQ+ colleagues, clients and communities in a meaningful way, empowering participants to become advocates who make a genuine difference.
