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Why Great Teams Keep You Safe: Emma Gilmour on Safety in High-Risk Environments.

What does it take to do something risky… safely?

Rally driver and business owner Emma Gilmour lifts the curtain on the world of high-performance motorsport, where strong processes and team culture are at the heart of every successful performance.

For Emma, safety isn’t just equipment or rules — it’s being able to go home at the end of the day. Safety comes down to making smart decisions, trusting the people around you, and creating an environment where everyone can do their job exceptionally well.

She also reflects on the themes that emerged throughout the Safety Summit — the shared ideas around performance, teamwork, and keeping people safe, no matter the environment.

This interview is a reminder that the principles of safe performance are the same whether you’re in a rally car or a workplace.

This video is part of our Safety Summit 2025 – Backstage with the Speakers Series.

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