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The Business of Formula 1®: Jenson Button on performing under pressure

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Show Notes

This series is sponsored by PwC.

What can business learn from the high-stakes of Formula 1® racing?

In the fourth and final episode of a special series, host Andy Jaye speaks to 2009 F1® World Champion Jenson Button and Amish Patel, PwC’s UK Transport Lead, about how elite drivers and teams perform under pressure.

Jenson Button shares unique insights from his career in Formula 1® about how to manage talent in high-stress environments, build resilient teams, foster supportive workplace cultures, and allow room to experiment and sometimes fail.

They explore what British business and industry leaders can learn from Formula 1® about execution under pressure, corporate strategy, and driving economic growth when stakes are high.

You can also watch this episode on Times Business channel on YouTube.

Presenter:

Andy Jaye, Broadcaster

Guests:

Jenson Button, 2009 F1® World Champion Amish Patel, PwC’s UK Transport Lead

Producer: Robert Wallace and Shabnam Grewal

Executive Producer: Emily Leahy

Video Producer: Super Llama

Get in touch: [email protected]

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