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In this episode, Ashurst Partner Cameron Smith is joined by James Harayda, skipper and team principle at the Gentoo Sailing team.

Businesses need to be able to adapt in the ever changing political and economic climate, law firms with regulatory changes, clients' evolving needs and risk changes. Failing to adapt brings a whole host of challenges and the same can be said for the world's top sport professionals.

As a solo offshore yacht racer, James is the navigator, tactician, helmsman, crew, sail maker, electrician, rigger and hydraulics expert. He discusses how he prepares for each race and the importance of adapting throughout it.

James also considers what parallels businesses can learn from offshore sailing.

Ashurst are delighted to have partnered with Gentoo Sailing Team whose innovative vision and sustainability ambitions reflect our own. To find out more about our partnership, visit our partnership page.

The information provided is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all developments in the law and practice, or to cover all aspects of those referred to. Listeners should take legal advice before applying it to specific issues or transactions.

In this episode, Ashurst Partner Cameron Smith is joined by James Harayda, skipper and team principle at the Gentoo Sailing team.
Businesses need to be able to adapt in the ever changing political and economic climate, law firms with regulatory changes, clients' evolving needs and risk changes. Failing to adapt brings a whole host of challenges and the same can be said for the world's top sport professionals.
As a solo offshore yacht racer, James is the navigator, tactician, helmsman, crew, sail maker, electrician, rigger and hydraulics expert. He discusses how he prepares for each race and the importance of adapting throughout it.
James also considers what parallels businesses can learn from offshore sailing.
Ashurst are delighted to have partnered with Gentoo Sailing Team whose innovative vision and sustainability ambitions reflect our own. To find out more about our partnership, visit our <a href="https://www.ashurst.com/en/who-we-are/partnerships/gentoo-sailing-team/">partnership page.</a>
The information provided is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all developments in the law and practice, or to cover all aspects of those referred to. Listeners should take legal advice before applying it to specific issues or transactions.

2023 is shaping up to be a momentous year for business leaders and those who advise them. Across every sector, powerful forces of change will challenge organisations  and create opportunities like never before.
This is a time of economic and political change…
…a time of digital transformation and energy transition…
and a time of rapidly shifting expectations  from consumers, shareholders and employees.

So, amidst all this change, what are the strategic priorities on the global business agenda? How are the best leaders uncovering opportunities for growth and creating value?  

To find out, listen to our podcast: AshurstBusiness Agenda.

Join us, as we tap into Ashurst’s deep industry knowledge and wide network to speak with thought leaders and experts from across the globe. We’ll be covering the key trends and opportunities emerging from advances in data and technology, the energy transition and the changing dynamics impacting banking and finance, real estate & infrastructure and much more.

To ensure you don’t miss a single episode, subscribe to Business Agenda now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your wherever you listen to your podcasts.

2023 is shaping up to be a momentous year for business leaders and those who advise them. Across every sector, powerful forces of change will challenge organisations  and create opportunities like never before.
<ul>
<li>This is a time of economic and political change…</li>
<li>…a time of digital transformation and energy transition…</li>
<li>and a time of rapidly shifting expectations  from consumers, shareholders and employees.</li>
</ul>
So, amidst all this change, what are the strategic priorities on the global business agenda? How are the best leaders uncovering opportunities for growth and creating value?  
To find out, listen to our podcast: Ashurst Business Agenda.
Join us, as we tap into Ashurst’s deep industry knowledge and wide network to speak with thought leaders and experts from across the globe. We’ll be covering the key trends and opportunities emerging from advances in data and technology, the energy transition and the changing dynamics impacting banking and finance, real estate &amp; infrastructure and much more.
To ensure you don’t miss a single episode, subscribe to Business Agenda now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Ashurst Business Agenda Podcast

Ashurst Business Agenda

Businesses need to be able to adapt in the ever changing political and economic climate, law firms with regulatory changes, clients' evolving needs and risk changes. Failing to adapt brings a whole host of challenges and the same can be said for the world's top sport professionals.

Adaptability in sailing and business – Ashurst & Gentoo Sailing team

Whether she’s burning around race circuits in a Lamborghini or giving business leaders a steer on diversity, Charlie Martin always gives it everything she’s got. In this podcast, Charlie shares hair-raising tales from the track and her inside story of being a transgender woman in a male-dominated industry.

Outpacing the competition? Breaking the status quo? Life or death decisions? As a motor racing driver and LGBTQ+ activist, Charlie Martin knows a thing or few about all these things, and more.

In this episode of the Outpacing Change mini-series, Charlie takes us on an incredible personal and professional journey: from humble beginnings, to paying her dues on the club racing circuit, to becoming the first transgender driver to compete in the legendary Nürburgring 24-hour race in 2020 and securing a podium finish in the Super Trofeo opening race at LeMans this year.

Along the way, Charlie explains her approach to innovation in motorsport and shares her advice for business leaders to champion diversity in their organisations. “The environments we create for our teams in business – it's one of the most important investments we can make,” she says. “A big part of it is encouraging empathy and compassion. It comes down to trust, sharing and psychological safety.”

Subscribe to Ashurst Business Agenda and listen to all our Outpacing Change episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

The information provided is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all developments in the law and practice, or to cover all aspects of those referred to. Listeners should take legal advice before applying it to specific issues or transactions.

Whether she’s burning around race circuits in a Lamborghini or giving business leaders a steer on diversity, Charlie Martin always gives it everything she’s got. In this podcast, Charlie shares hair-raising tales from the track and her inside story of being a transgender woman in a male-dominated industry.
Outpacing the competition? Breaking the status quo? Life or death decisions? As a motor racing driver and LGBTQ+ activist, <a href="https://gocharlie.co.uk/">Charlie Martin</a> knows a thing or few about all these things, and more.
In this episode of the Outpacing Change mini-series, Charlie takes us on an incredible personal and professional journey: from humble beginnings, to paying her dues on the club racing circuit, to becoming the first transgender driver to compete in the legendary Nürburgring 24-hour race in 2020 and securing a podium finish in the Super Trofeo opening race at LeMans this year.
Along the way, Charlie explains her approach to innovation in motorsport and shares her advice for business leaders to champion diversity in their organisations. “The environments we create for our teams in business – it's one of the most important investments we can make,” she says. “A big part of it is encouraging empathy and compassion. It comes down to trust, sharing and psychological safety.”
Subscribe to Ashurst Business Agenda and listen to <a href="https://www.ashurst.com/en/outpacing-change/">all our Outpacing Change episodes</a> on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
The information provided is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all developments in the law and practice, or to cover all aspects of those referred to. Listeners should take legal advice before applying it to specific issues or transactions.

Whether she’s burning around race circuits in a Lamborghini or giving business leaders a steer on diversity, Charlie Martin always gives it everything she’s got. In this podcast, Charlie shares hair-raising tales from the track and her inside story of being a transgender woman in a male-dominated industry.

Racing driver Charlie Martin on winning races, hearts and minds

In the latest episode of our Outpacing Change mini-series, tech founder Christy Laurence shares the inside story of Plann, a social media scheduling tool with millions in revenue and has been downloaded more than three million times worldwide. 

In this entertaining discussion, Christy:
Discusses her personal and professional forays into generative AI and how she encourages everyone in her business to participate in product development and innovation
Offers tips to business leaders on social media
Shares what she learned from her time in Silicon Valley

Along the way, Christy talks about how to take bold steps into the unknown, reflects on how the pandemic changed LinkedIn for the better, and explains why Plann has a “No Monday Meetings” policy. She also talks about her passion for art and admiration for a marketing campaign fronted by a sad, angry owl (aka Duolingo).

“Social media and business can be fun,” Christy concludes, “and if I could impart any knowledge from my journey, it’s that the more fun we have, the better our results are.”

In the latest episode of our Outpacing Change mini-series, tech founder Christy Laurence shares the inside story of Plann, a social media scheduling tool with millions in revenue and has been downloaded more than three million times worldwide. 
In this entertaining discussion, Christy:
<ul>
<li>Discusses her personal and professional forays into generative AI and how she encourages everyone in her business to participate in product development and innovation</li>
<li>Offers tips to business leaders on social media</li>
<li>Shares what she learned from her time in Silicon Valley</li>
</ul>
Along the way, Christy talks about how to take bold steps into the unknown, reflects on how the pandemic changed LinkedIn for the better, and explains why Plann has a “No Monday Meetings” policy. She also talks about her passion for art and admiration for a marketing campaign fronted by a sad, angry owl (aka Duolingo).
“Social media and business can be fun,” Christy concludes, “and if I could impart any knowledge from my journey, it’s that the more fun we have, the better our results are.”

Sydneysider Christy Laurence explains how a fall in Martin Place train station led her to create a social media startup that stormed the globe.

Entrepreneur Christy Laurence on innovation, social media and having fun

Our latest Outpacing Change episode takes us to Gotenburg, Sweden and an insightful discussion with Volvo Trucks Director of Environment and Innovation, Lars Martensson, and the innovative world of electric, autonomous and connected freight solutions aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of the logistics sector and improve road safety.  

Quality, safety and environmental care are three themes that have been synonymous with the Volvo brand since its inception in 1927, and today the company remains razor focused on their importance, “I work with what is fun and what is important. Environment is what is really important, while fun is obviously innovation,” states Volvo Trucks, Director of Environment and Innovation Lars Martensson, “In my role I primarily think about climate and circularity.”

Volvo Trucks' commitment to innovation in creating electric, autonomous, and connected trucks, which not only advance the industry but also significantly reduce the environmental impact of freight transport is central to Martensson’s work where his focus on developing sustainable technologies steers the company's dedication to environmental stewardship and its leading role in moving towards a more sustainable future.

In the episode, Lars emphasises the concept of circularity as a longstanding practice at Volvo Trucks that is becoming even more pertinent today, while discussing the company's approach to integrating recycled materials into new trucks, ensuring longevity, and enabling the remanufacturing of parts. The synergy between different branches of Volvo, and across the industry, is presented as a critical factor in driving forward these environmental initiatives.

The power of partnership and collaboration in achieving rapid change is a strong theme in Outpacing Change episodes and is critical too at Volvo Trucks. Lars mentions the importance of working together with suppliers, customers, transport buyers like Amazon and IKEA, and energy companies to implement new technologies and ensure access to green energy and infrastructure. This collaboration is viewed as essential to meeting climate goals and adhering to the Paris Agreement, and Volvo Trucks positions itself as a leader in fostering these necessary alliances. “Our mantra in a way is that partnership is the new leadership,” Lars concludes. 

The information provided is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all developments in the law and practice, or to cover all aspects of those referred to. Listeners should take legal advice before applying it to specific issues or transactions.

Our latest Outpacing Change episode takes us to Gotenburg, Sweden and an insightful discussion with Volvo Trucks Director of Environment and Innovation, Lars Martensson, and the innovative world of electric, autonomous and connected freight solutions aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of the logistics sector and improve road safety.     
Quality, safety and environmental care are three themes that have been synonymous with the Volvo brand since its inception in 1927, and today the company remains razor focused on their importance, “I work with what is fun and what is important. Environment is what is really important, while fun is obviously innovation,” states Volvo Trucks, Director of Environment and Innovation Lars Martensson, “In my role I primarily think about climate and circularity.”
Volvo Trucks' commitment to innovation in creating electric, autonomous, and connected trucks, which not only advance the industry but also significantly reduce the environmental impact of freight transport is central to Martensson’s work where his focus on developing sustainable technologies steers the company's dedication to environmental stewardship and its leading role in moving towards a more sustainable future. In the episode, Lars emphasises the concept of circularity as a longstanding practice at Volvo Trucks that is becoming even more pertinent today, while discussing the company's approach to integrating recycled materials into new trucks, ensuring longevity, and enabling the remanufacturing of parts. The synergy between different branches of Volvo, and across the industry, is presented as a critical factor in driving forward these environmental initiatives.
The power of partnership and collaboration in achieving rapid change is a strong theme in Outpacing Change episodes and is critical too at Volvo Trucks. Lars mentions the importance of working together with suppliers, customers, transport buyers like Amazon and IKEA, and energy companies to implement new technologies and ensure access to green energy and infrastructure. This collaboration is viewed as essential to meeting climate goals and adhering to the Paris Agreement, and Volvo Trucks positions itself as a leader in fostering these necessary alliances. “Our mantra in a way is that partnership is the new leadership,” Lars concludes. 
The information provided is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all developments in the law and practice, or to cover all aspects of those referred to. Listeners should take legal advice before applying it to specific issues or transactions.

Our latest Outpacing Change episode takes us to Gotenburg, Sweden and an insightful discussion with Volvo Trucks Director of Environment and Innovation, Lars Martensson, and the innovative world of electric, autonomous and connected freight solutions aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of the logistics sector and improve road safety

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