Drivers & their support networks
Driver performance & development
Driver development, race preparation and season-long support for the individual and their wider team.
Building the person behind elite performance
Holistic development for sustained success.
Experience across Formula 1, professional sport, education and leadership.
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Building high-performing teams, leadership, culture and the human side of elite performance.
Sustainable performance starts with the person
Support that keeps the person at the heart of preparation, development and results.
Who we support
Athletes & coaches
Coaching for professional sport
Individual coaching for pressure, preparation, development and transition.
Teams & organisations
Leadership & performance environments
Leadership, communication and the conditions that help people perform together.
Executives & leaders
Bespoke executive coaching
Confidential coaching for clear decisions, leadership and sustained performance.
Explore executive coachingHow we work
Every engagement starts with understanding you: your goals, responsibilities and environment. Together, we agree a focus, put practical changes into action and review what helps you move forward.
Motorsport remains a core specialism, with trackside support available within driver and team programmes.
Performance is shaped by more than what people see
Pressure, preparation, relationships and the environment around a person all shape how they perform. Understanding that context is where meaningful support begins.
Podium Mentality helps people build the clarity, habits and support they need to perform sustainably — in sport, leadership and demanding professional environments.
For executives & leaders
Bespoke executive coaching
A confidential space to think clearly, navigate demanding situations and develop how you lead.
Each engagement is shaped around the individual, their responsibilities and the environment in which they work. We agree the focus together and use real situations to turn reflection into practical action.
- Leadership transitions and new responsibilities
- Difficult decisions and competing demands
- Communication and working relationships
- Sustainable performance under pressure
Ben Hawkins · Founder
Experience across
elite sport and education
More than a decade in elite sport has shaped one belief: sustainable performance starts with understanding the person.
My background spans Formula 1, motorsport, professional football, education leadership and talent development.
I bring that perspective to individual coaching in sport and business, shaped around your responsibilities, goals and the environment in which you perform.
Partnerships with purpose
Podium Mentality works with organisations that want to create meaningful partnerships around performance, development and opportunity.
Explore a partnershipIn their words
“In motorsports, the mental aspect is very important. Ben has helped me a lot in that area. After every race weekend, I debrief with the team, and Ben is there to help me find the best ways to optimise my performance.”
Siro ZambraSim-to-Real Racing Driver
“Ben always knew exactly what to say to keep his drivers calm under pressure. He kept me race-ready and mentally sharp, always pushing me to focus on my own performance instead of what everyone else was doing.”
Joel McGregorProfessional Footballer
“Psychologically, he worked with me to develop my mental resilience and strength when going through tough times. He is a top professional and person.”
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Build the right support around performance
Tell me where you are now and what you want to change. We can explore what useful support could look like.