Calum Nicholas: Building Elite Cultures, Verstappen’s Winning Formula and The Power of Marginal Gains
re:WORKING with Tim CampbellShow Notes
How do you build a winning culture at work?
Succeeding as a team can often be overlooked within workplaces, but there’s one sector where teamwork is paramount for achieving success: Formula One.
In this episode Tim talks with Calum Nicholas, a former Senior Engine Technician at Red Bull Racing.
In 2025, he left the pits to become an ambassador for Red Bull, and launched his book about his career - Life In The Pitlane.
Tim and Calum discuss:
How hard work and networking can lead to success in your career
The winning culture at Red Bull that lead to consecutive F1 trophies
How anyone can implement Red Bull’s winning formula
What makes Max Verstappen one of the best F1 drivers
Calum’s mission for more diversity in Formula One
The performance benefits of working in a neurodiverse team
Why you should focus on being an asset in your team
The moment Calum decided to leave the Red Bull pit crew
Why your background doesn’t have to determine your future
If you’re feeling stuck in your career or lacking the motivation to get where you want, this episode will give you the inspiration and impetus to go after your goals.
Credits:
Podcast Content Producer - Jon Weeks AV Technical Manager - Ayo Ige AV Technical Manager - Tom Shaw Social Media Agency - Your Social Currency Social Lead - Yasmin Coonjah Social Producer - Adeola Oladeji Talent Booker - Jo Sheinman Designer - Ben Watkins Production Assistant - Emily Spungin Production Manager - Sarah Nicholls Executive Producer - Finn Ryan Head of Production - Cat Moran Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave
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