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“Welcome to one woman’s story of bravery, ambition & self belief.”
Charlie helps people realise their true potential by breaking down barriers, re-imagining what is possible and designing a road map to drive change forwards.
She creates lasting impact by uplifting and up-skilling teams with the tools they need to become resilient, inclusive,authentic and purpose driven.
Her ability to deliver an impactful message with tangible actions has helped multiple Fortune 500’s such as Meta, 3M, Amazon, Ford, Verizon, Oracle, BMW,Dow and Goldman Sachs.
In 2024 Charlie Martin waved the Pride flag from the podium at Le Mans, embodying a career spent fuelling change in motorsport.She knows the bravery it takes to look and feel different,and how this impacts your ability to perform under pressure. The courage required to transition in motorsport unlocked her potential, landing her a place in Vogue Magazine 25- the extraordinary women changing the world.
Popular topics
Motorsport insights to accelerate high-performance team work
Authenticity: the launchpad to unlock potential
Resilience: leveraging adversity to fuel personal growth
Championing LGBTQ+ allyship and inclusion
Additional info
In 2020 she made history as the first ever transgender driver to compete in the legendary Nurburgring 24hr race.
In 2024 she finished 2nd in class at the support race for the 24 Hours of Le Mans (Lamborghini Super Trofeo)
Her path to professional racer has been unconventional without any family support or history of competing.
She works with charities like Stonewall to increase the visibility and acceptance of LGBTQ+ people in sport and beyond.
She is a BMW ‘Friend of the Brand’
Sits on Motorsport UK’s committee (governing body for motorsport) for LGBTQ+ inclusion, she is an MSUK Inclusion Ambassador.She featured in British Vogue Magazine’s ‘Vogue 25’, a celebration of inspiring women shaping the world in 2021 and beyond. Also she was in the 2023 December issue alongside Vanessa Kingori and Edith Bowman.
She is a keen trail runner, surfer and snowboarder, and adventure sports lover.
Testimonials
“Charlie brought an amazingly authentic and engaging approach to telling her story and this has proven inspiring to many in attendance, with the programme being rated as “highly recommended” by 93% of
attendees. We would wholeheartedly recommend working with Charlie and hope to do so again in the future.”
Chairperson, BMW Group UK PRIDE
“Charlie's bravery was an inspiration, her transparency & openness to questions and our respectful curiosity made the session truly valuable for the entire team"
UK Channel Sales, Google
“Charlie’s unwavering determination and passion for racing shine through every aspect of her narrative. Her candid reflections on overcoming adversity and breaking down barriers serve as an inspiration not only to aspiring racers but to anyone striving to live their truth despite societal expectations.
Thank you again for today’s incredible event! Our associates can’t stop raving about you and your story. You are phenomenal!
Senior Benefits Analyst, People & Culture, American Automobile Association