One of my first jobs as an accountant was for Cosworth, a company that made high performance race engines for Formula 1. Going to the track with the engine builders and stepping into the pit lane was exhilarating. There is something unforgettable about standing just feet from a racing car as it blurs past at 200mph in a scream of engine noise, it’s pure adrenaline, and I would encourage everyone to experience it at least once.

But it was a macho world too.