The Stig from BBC Top Gear – Perry McCarthy’s incredible story is legendary. He is a championship-winning racing driver, best-selling author, and was famously ‘The Stig’ on the BBC’s Top Gear. With over 1500 corporate appearances, Perry is in high demand for his inspirational and motivational speeches that link his unique experiences and attitude to the business world.
From working on North Sea oil rigs to becoming a Grand Prix driver, Perry overcame immense hurdles, including serious injury, to pursue his dream. F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone remarked that the odds of Perry reaching F1 without financial backing were about a million to one.
Perry’s bubbly character, determination, resilience, and refusal to concede defeat have made him a popular personality in motorsport and a sought-after keynote speaker. The Telegraph dubbed him ‘a new cult hero,’ and F1 World Champion Damon Hill praised his ability to turn a no-hope situation into a triumph.
Perry McCarthy engages and entertains audiences with humor and passion, sharing insights into the fiercely competitive world of international motor racing and what it takes to survive and succeed as an individual and a team.
To book Ex-Formula One Driver, The Stig from BBC Top Gear, Motivational and Business Speaker Perry McCarthy for your event, contact Front Row Speakers on +353 1 485 3991 or email welcome@frontrowspeakers.com.
Performance, Hard Work, and Determination: Perry discusses the relentless pursuit of excellence and the hard work required to succeed in high-pressure environments like Formula 1.
Resilience: He shares stories of overcoming significant challenges and setbacks, emphasizing the importance of resilience and perseverance.
Recognising and Creating Opportunities: Perry talks about how to spot and seize opportunities, a critical skill that helped him transition from working on North Sea oil rigs to racing in Formula 1.
Creating a Brand: Insights on building a personal brand, drawing from his experience as “The Stig” and his own racing career.
Formula 1 Teamwork and Pursuit of Excellence: He explores the critical elements of teamwork in a high-stakes, competitive environment and the pursuit of marginal gains.
Competition, Commitment, and Communication: Perry discusses the vital role of commitment and effective communication in achieving success.
Drive to Survive: Lessons from the competitive world of motorsport on staying motivated and driven under pressure.
Perry McCarthy’s engaging and entertaining style makes him a popular choice for corporate events, conferences, and special occasions.
While it’s all still hot off the press I wanted to thank Perry for his tremendous contribution to our Awards Evening. His willingness to support with whatever we needed, his openness
to being available to everyone around him and, of course, his delight in delivering a guest speaker session that engaged and over-ran due to questions, was every penny what we hoped his involvement would achieve.
– Briggs Equipment (2023 Awards evening, Liverpool)
Absolutely fantastic motivational speech from Perry McCarthy aka ‘The Stig’ at the Keyloop GTM Conference in Malta. Great story told by Perry and extremely inspiring. Thank you, Perry!
– Keyloop (2023 Sales kick-off, Malta)
Thanks for your flexibility last week, the team really enjoyed having you there. Dinner and the event were great and I will not forget meeting the original STIG!
– Bayer (2023 Global brand meeting, Holland)
I have constant admiration on how he turns a no hope situation into some sort of triumph.
– Damon Hill OBE. 1996 Formula One World Champion
Perry McCarthy is a fantastic guest speaker and we were privileged to have him at our sales award event in January. Keep up the great work.
– Leigh Edgley, Sales and Marketing Director Briggs
Thank you so much for providing great entertainment and banter last week. We have had so many positive comments and feedback – the guys loved you!
– Jill Moir. Head of Corporate Affairs & Communications, Talisman Sinopec Energy
Perry is extremely bright and witty. He has two traits I admire: the ability to simplify complicated explanations; and the ability to make people laugh.
– Richard Farleigh. Investor and ex TV Dragons’ Den (UK version of Shark Tank)
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