WOMEN WITH DRIVE IV - DRIVEN BY MOBIL 1
Keynotes, Panels, Breakouts & Driver Workshops
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KEYNOTES
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PANEL DISCUSSIONS
Go Fast – Go Alone. Go Far – Go Together!
"Go fast – go alone. Go far – go together" encapsulates the essence of collaboration and teamwork in achieving long-term success. While individual speed and agility might propel one forward momentarily, sustainable progress and enduring achievements are often the result of collective effort and cooperation. When individuals come together, combining their strengths, skills, and perspectives, they create a synergy that amplifies their potential and enables them to tackle challenges more effectively. In this journey towards shared goals, mutual support, trust, and unity become the pillars of success. By prioritizing collaboration over individualistic pursuits, individuals go further and create a lasting impact beyond their achievements.
How to Capitalize on the Shifting Times for Women in Sports - Emphasizing Women in Motorsports
Women's sports are having a moment, and seeing the excitement and energy surrounding them is fantastic. Racing series, teams, and drivers can be a part of this movement and join the party! We'll hear from experts on how sponsors view women's sports as a great investment and how women in motorsports can be included in the excitement.
Get exclusive insights and expert guidance from distinguished female executives at the forefront of the racing industry. Our panelists boast prominent leadership positions and diverse career trajectories, with some ascending through the ranks of motorsports and others entering the field leveraging their functional expertise. Delve into their career journeys, discover their motivations for entering motorsports, and explore their strategies for success within the industry. Topics will include embracing risk, overcoming imposter syndrome, and honing intuition in decision-making.
The Global Impact of Women in Motorsports
There is so much happening around the globe for women in motorsports, whether as race car drivers, engineers, various leadership positions, media representatives, influencers, or in many other areas. Opportunities are growing exponentially, so let's learn together by listening to what others are doing and sharing our passion, challenges, and success stories to help grow the sport.
Surprising Paths to CEO: Inspiring Women’s Success
This session celebrates the remarkable journeys of women who have reached the pinnacle of leadership through non-traditional routes. These trailblazers have defied conventional career trajectories, carving their paths to CEO positions through innovation, resilience, and determination. Join us as they share their stories of overcoming obstacles, seizing opportunities, and redefining success on their terms. From breaking barriers in male-dominated industries to championing diversity and inclusion, these women offer invaluable insights and inspiration for aspiring leaders everywhere.
Driver Panel – How they got there
Most racing drivers might follow the same path or have the same background, but that's not the case. Each driver's story of how they first became aware of motorsports, then what happened that set the tone for them to decide to pursue it, and then who/how/what happened along the way to enable them to have a career in racing is quite different. Hear from champions in various forms of motorsports.
BREAKOUT TOPICS
A. Mentoring in Action
Discover ideas on how to best utilize your network through a mentoring lens. Explore the benefits of establishing a mentoring plan, including critical elements to ensure all involved learn and share valuable information. Lastly, understand how to assess your learning styles, utilize feedback, and track milestones to strengthen the connections between mentoring partners.
B. Crisis Communication – What Happens When The Sh*t Hits The Fan
Crisis communication involves strategically communicating with individuals and organizations during a disruptive event. Prompt, proactive, and detailed communication is essential in times of crisis. Having a crisis communication strategy, plan, and tools in place can facilitate effective communication in such situations. In this session, we'll discuss the importance of pre-planning, implementing the action plan, and monitoring the noise to ensure as little damage as possible has occurred, as well as examples of how others have handled crises.
C. Navigating and Addressing Microaggressions in the Workplace
During this session, attendees will delve into the ramifications of microaggressions with a focus on accountability. Despite our good intentions, the impact of our words on colleagues and clients may only sometimes align. When this disconnection occurs, navigating the path to rectify the harm can seem daunting. Through active participation in this breakout, participants will gain insight into the underlying causes of microaggressions, acquire strategies to prevent verbal harm and engage in exercises to practice repairing such missteps, recognizing that we've all made them at some point. How to respond.
D. Who’s Your Ally? Bet on Yourself! - Importance of Allyship in Women in Motorsports
Allyship plays a vital role in fostering the success of women in motorsports. While "allyship" and "advocacy" are sometimes used interchangeably, they carry distinct meanings. Allyship involves actively supporting individuals from marginalized groups, often those within one's sphere of influence or with whom relationships exist, through dedicated efforts. On the other hand, advocacy entails acting in service of a cause and its affected individuals to influence decision-makers and decision-making processes. During our panel discussion, our speakers will delve into the nuances of allyship, sharing insights on both achievements and hurdles, along with practical strategies for supporting team members effectively.
E. Jobs/Careers You Don’t Think About Because You Didn’t Know They Existed
There’s more to racing jobs than drivers, mechanics and engineers! HR executives from race series, tracks, and teams give insight on the many areas within their organizations that offer opportunities for those wanting to work in motorsports. This breakout is designed to make you aware of those opportunities and how seek them out.
F. Navigating the Roads: Overcoming Invisible Barriers
This session offers a candid and empowering message to women venturing into the motorsports industry, acknowledging the distinctive hurdles they may face in a predominantly male environment. It underscores the significance of self-awareness in identifying subtle obstacles and advocates for cultivating an inclusive and respectful workplace culture. Emphasizing the importance of women's voices, the session encourages sharing experiences and actively addressing systemic issues. It also offers practical guidance on establishing personal boundaries, upholding professionalism, and garnering the respect of male colleagues without sacrificing authenticity or competence.
G. Work/Life Balance - Keep Relationships Strong and Find a Balance Between Home & Your Career
We often find ourselves assuming the caretaker role, influenced by societal pressures and norms suggesting a choice between nurturing and caregiving responsibilities versus pursuing a career. But must your career aspirations yield to these societal expectations? Explore how to reconcile these pressures by accessing resources, overcoming challenges, and establishing a support network tailored to your circumstances. Learn from those who have redefined traditional roles to align with motorsports' distinctive lifestyle, maintaining connections with those who matter most while pursuing professional goals.
H. The Pressure of Success – Can You Handle It?
Handling the pressure of success is both a challenge and an opportunity for growth. Success often brings heightened expectations, increased responsibilities, and the fear of failure looming in the background. However, embracing this pressure can lead to personal and professional development. It pushes individuals to strive for excellence, innovate, and continuously improve. By acknowledging the pressure and reframing it as a catalyst for growth rather than a burden, individuals can harness its energy to fuel their ambition and drive towards achieving even greater success. It's about maintaining resilience, staying focused on goals, and understanding that setbacks are part of the journey towards success. With determination, adaptability, and a positive mindset, one can navigate the pressure of success and emerge stronger on the other side.
I. Education/Youth & The Future - How to Get Started
HoHow we reach out to new people as motorsports fans and others who will want to pursue a career in motorsports is important. Let's explore the various successful programs and provide input on creating new ones. Since motorsports is not offered in traditional school curriculums, we need to explore ways to meet that challenge. Simulator competitions, STEM, books for children, educational materials, and other valuable programs can be provided to schools. Karting/NHRA Jr. Dragster/Legends/are just some examples of youth competition programs. Scholarships and internships are beginning to grow.
DRIVER WORKSHOP TOPICS
The Importance of Good Communication Skills
Business etiquette, people skills, dig your well before you’re thirsty, how do you create a plan? How to maximize your opportunities? (Includes how to network)
The Mindset of a Champion
Your mindset is critical to not only performance in the race car but all the time. Where your focus is 24/7 is what brings results when it counts. There is no “off” time in racing.
The Business of Racing – How to Put it Together
Let’s talk about sponsorship, media, public speaking, social media, image, interviews, do’s and don’ts of photography, etc.