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I Used To Work With Adrian Newey - So What Are The Hidden Lessons Of His $100m Move To Aston | EP67
Season 7, Ep. 7
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Welcome back to the brand new season of the Pitlane Life Lessons Podcast! In today's episode, we're talking all about Adrian Newey and his recent move to Aston Martin. What could his move teach us about the impact of a "Galactico" in an organization? What if it all goes wrong? And how does an individual who has achieved so much, remain so humble and ego-less?
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59:01||Season 7, Ep. 11Welcome back to the brand new season of the Pitlane Life Lessons Podcast! In today's episode we have Formula 1 Commentator Harry Benjamin - somebody I happen work with on a regular basis for BBC Radio 5 Live. He opens up on his journey that started off in the world of acting and drama, and how that lead to him becoming one of Formula 1's most prominent figures behind the microphone. I hope you enjoy our conversation.10. Gerry Convy: How I Went From The Military, To Alonso & Montoya's Personal Trainer | EP70
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