Access to Inspiration
Access to Inspiration is an award-winning podcast ranked among the top 10% of podcasts globally, featuring conversations with explorers, entrepreneurs, business leaders and changemakers from around the world. Hosted by executive coach, author and polar explorer Sue Stockdale, the podcast explores leadership, resilience, personal growth, innovation, exploration and the mindset required to navigate uncertainty. With guests from more than 30 countries, each episode uncovers the stories behind remarkable achievements, revealing the lessons learned through challenge, adversity and discovery. Topics span leadership, business, adventure, sustainability, creativity, social impact and human potential. Listeners gain practical insights, fresh perspectives and actionable ideas to help them build confidence, embrace change and step beyond their comfort zones. Whether you are a leader, entrepreneur, professional, explorer or lifelong learner, Access to Inspiration offers thought-provoking conversations designed to inspire personal and professional growth. Learn more at Access to Inspiration Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/access-to-inspiration--4156820/support.
Episodes
October 21, 2026 • 28 mins
(00:00:00) 157. Hilde Fålun Strøm and others: The Call of the Arctic
(00:01:26) Life in Polar Night
(00:02:40) 19 months at Bamsebu
(00:05:58) Tourism and Conservation Role
(00:09:24) Avalanche Turning Point
(00:09:56) Rapid Warming in Svalbard
(00:12:04) Tourism Growth and Regulations
(00:13:33) Polar Bears and Sea Ice
(00:16:17) First-Time Arctic Impressions
(00:18:21) Seeing Climate Change Up...
(00:01:26) Life in Polar Night
(00:02:40) 19 months at Bamsebu
(00:05:58) Tourism and Conservation Role
(00:09:24) Avalanche Turning Point
(00:09:56) Rapid Warming in Svalbard
(00:12:04) Tourism Growth and Regulations
(00:13:33) Polar Bears and Sea Ice
(00:16:17) First-Time Arctic Impressions
(00:18:21) Seeing Climate Change Up...
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October 14, 2026 • 33 mins
(00:00:00) 156. Kristy Halvorsen: Trusting the Unknown - Living Life Without a Map
(00:02:29) Coddiwomple Explained
(00:03:51) Reinvention Through Openness
(00:05:16) A Day of Unplanned Magic
(00:09:45) What Freedom Really Is
(00:11:47) Staying Safe Off Grid
(00:14:12) From Loneliness to Connection
(00:17:20) Home as a State of Mind
(00:19:51) Letting Go of Labels
(00:21:28) Favourite Places on t...
(00:02:29) Coddiwomple Explained
(00:03:51) Reinvention Through Openness
(00:05:16) A Day of Unplanned Magic
(00:09:45) What Freedom Really Is
(00:11:47) Staying Safe Off Grid
(00:14:12) From Loneliness to Connection
(00:17:20) Home as a State of Mind
(00:19:51) Letting Go of Labels
(00:21:28) Favourite Places on t...
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October 6, 2026 • 31 mins
(00:00:00) 155.Mario Haberfeld: Conservation, Courage and the Jaguar Rivers Initiative
(00:01:19) Africa Trip Inspiration
(00:02:38) Racing to Conservation
(00:05:17) Starting in Pantanal
(00:07:13) Habituating Jaguars
(00:09:08) Oncafari Expands Mission
(00:13:28) Biggest Challenges Fires
(00:16:21) Funding and Community Wins
(00:20:09) Lessons from Motorsport
(00:24:16) Advice for Changemakers<...
(00:01:19) Africa Trip Inspiration
(00:02:38) Racing to Conservation
(00:05:17) Starting in Pantanal
(00:07:13) Habituating Jaguars
(00:09:08) Oncafari Expands Mission
(00:13:28) Biggest Challenges Fires
(00:16:21) Funding and Community Wins
(00:20:09) Lessons from Motorsport
(00:24:16) Advice for Changemakers<...
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September 29, 2026 • 37 mins
(00:00:00) 154.Margaret Heffernan: Why Great Leadership Needs Friction, Doubt and Better Questions
(00:01:02) Why Leaders Love Failures
(00:04:04) Inspiration needs Friction
(00:09:08) From Inspiration to Next Steps
(00:12:46) Time and Cooling Off
(00:15:18) Efficiency Myth and Multitasking
(00:19:28) Isolation from the Coalface
(00:21:25) Trust Makes Leaders
(00:25:08) Inspiration Fuels Creativity
(00:01:02) Why Leaders Love Failures
(00:04:04) Inspiration needs Friction
(00:09:08) From Inspiration to Next Steps
(00:12:46) Time and Cooling Off
(00:15:18) Efficiency Myth and Multitasking
(00:19:28) Isolation from the Coalface
(00:21:25) Trust Makes Leaders
(00:25:08) Inspiration Fuels Creativity
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September 22, 2026 • 33 mins
(00:00:00) 153.David Brabham: Life at 200mph - What it takes to win in endurance racing
(00:02:47) Farm Life and Go Karting
(00:05:00) Motivation and Parental Support
(00:07:37) What Le Mans Means
(00:10:39) Focus at 200mph
(00:12:46) Stints, Sleep and Preparation
(00:16:59) Fitness, Heat and Mindfulness
(00:19:55) Team culture and leadership
(00:24:17) Resetting after setbacks
(00:29:01) Mentori...
(00:02:47) Farm Life and Go Karting
(00:05:00) Motivation and Parental Support
(00:07:37) What Le Mans Means
(00:10:39) Focus at 200mph
(00:12:46) Stints, Sleep and Preparation
(00:16:59) Fitness, Heat and Mindfulness
(00:19:55) Team culture and leadership
(00:24:17) Resetting after setbacks
(00:29:01) Mentori...
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September 16, 2026 • 25 mins
What if AI could free us from the reactive work that consumes most of our day and create more space for creativity, purpose, and human connection?
Sue Stockdale speaks with entrepreneur and AI innovator Krzysztof Karolczak, who has spent more than two decades building companies. After taking a sabbatical to focus on family, Krzysztof returned to work determined not to fall back into the 80-hour work weeks that had previously...
Sue Stockdale speaks with entrepreneur and AI innovator Krzysztof Karolczak, who has spent more than two decades building companies. After taking a sabbatical to focus on family, Krzysztof returned to work determined not to fall back into the 80-hour work weeks that had previously...
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September 9, 2026 • 31 mins
(00:00:00) 151. Mike Foreman: From Navy Pilot to NASA Astronaut
(00:00:12) Meet Mike Foreman
(00:02:53) Navy Pilot to NASA
(00:03:38) Three Applications Later
(00:06:35) Life in NASA
(00:08:25) How Astronauts Train
(00:10:46) First Spacewalk Nerves
(00:11:32) Earth View Effect
(00:12:22) Spacesuit Fit Scare
(00:15:52) Spacewalk Work and Fatigue
(00:18:03) Returning to Gravity
(00:21:13) L...
(00:00:12) Meet Mike Foreman
(00:02:53) Navy Pilot to NASA
(00:03:38) Three Applications Later
(00:06:35) Life in NASA
(00:08:25) How Astronauts Train
(00:10:46) First Spacewalk Nerves
(00:11:32) Earth View Effect
(00:12:22) Spacesuit Fit Scare
(00:15:52) Spacewalk Work and Fatigue
(00:18:03) Returning to Gravity
(00:21:13) L...
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June 11, 2025 • 49 mins
In this special bonus episode, Pierre Heistein, who was guest in episode 91 takes the host's chair alongside co-founders Sue Stockdale and Clive Steeper. They celebrate reaching 150 episodes by reflecting on the conversations with guests, lessons learned, and the common threads that bind these stories together. Pierre delves into the origins of the podcast, what does it mean to be inspirational, and how the show has impacted ...
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May 27, 2025 • 38 mins
In this landmark 150th episode, Sue Stockdale talks to Kris Tompkins, one of the world's most prolific conservation philanthropists. Kris shares a powerful, personal perspective on what drives her and urges listeners to ditch the myth of individual powerlessness: “The excuse that ‘I’m just one person’ - that’s the weakest, nonsensical excuse there is. One person, it does matter.”
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May 14, 2025 • 34 mins
Sue Stockdale talks to Alice Morrison, an adventurer, author, and TV presenter. Alice has journeyed across deserts, trekked through mountains, and immersed herself in diverse cultures from Morocco to Saudi Arabia. Alice shares her experiences of resilience, discovery, and connection, including surviving the Moroccan earthquake, navigating Saudi Arabia on foot, and the joy of storytelling. Alice discusses her passion for adventure, ...
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April 30, 2025 • 36 mins
Sue Stockdale speaks to adventurer, author, and deep thinker Ed Ley-Wilson. Ed shares insights from his life exploring both the outdoors and the mind. From kayaking the rugged west coast of Scotland to reflecting on resilience, solitude, and the power of slowing down, Ed reveals how adventure - whether on land, sea, or within ourselves shapes our engagement with the world.
About Ed Ley-Wilson
Ed has over thirty year...
About Ed Ley-Wilson
Ed has over thirty year...
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April 16, 2025 • 31 mins
Sue Stockdale welcomes Zara Lachlan, who shares her extraordinary experience of rowing solo across the Atlantic from mainland Europe to South America, covering over 3,500 nautical miles in 97 days. Despite overcoming many challenges as well as mental and physical hurdles during her voyage, Zara highlights the importance of resilience, self-belief, and the power of support from loved ones.
About Zara Lachlan
Zara Lachlan i...
About Zara Lachlan
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April 2, 2025 • 27 mins
Sue Stockdale talks to Rosemary Hoskins, a learning and development expert, about navigating uncertainty in careers, personal growth, and leadership. Rosemary shares her journey from graduating during a recession to building a diverse career and offers insights on the importance of critical thinking, adaptability, and peer learning. The conversation emphasizes the value of evaluating risks, asking 'what if' questions, and creating ...
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March 19, 2025 • 37 mins
Sue Stockdale interviews Anil Damle, a passionate nature and wildlife enthusiast from India, about his epic road trips across the continents of Africa, Latin America, and Australia. Anil shares his experiences of overcoming logistical challenges, the importance of teamwork, and the unexpected kindness of strangers. They delve into his journey's practicalities, including vehicle maintenance and adapting to different terrains and the...
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March 5, 2025 • 30 mins
Sue Stockdale interviews Jayshree Seth, who was appointed 3M’s first ever Chief Science Advocate in 2018 and is using her scientific knowledge, technical expertise and professional experience to advance science, communicate its benefits and the importance of STEM fields to drive innovation.
About Jayshree Seth
Jayshree Seth is a Corporate Scientist at 3M and currently holds 80 patents for a variety of innovat...
About Jayshree Seth
Jayshree Seth is a Corporate Scientist at 3M and currently holds 80 patents for a variety of innovat...
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February 19, 2025 • 35 mins
Sue Stockdale interviews trailblazing conservationist Astrid Vargas in episode 143 of the Access to Inspiration podcast. Astrid shares her journey from childhood fascination with nature to leading efforts in bringing species like the Iberian lynx back from the brink of extinction. They discuss the importance of inspiration, systemic thinking, and community engagement in conservation, and delve into the 'four returns' model for land...
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February 5, 2025 • 37 mins
Sue Stockdale interviews Ricky Ellcock, a man who defied significant challenges to excel in two remarkable careers: professional cricket and aviation. Raised in impoverished conditions in Barbados, Ricky's journey saw him overcoming racial and socio-economic barriers. His ingenuity as a child, along with his resilience in facing career-ending injuries, led him to become Virgin Atlantic's first Black 747 captain. Ricky shares his ex...
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December 11, 2024 • 15 mins
Host Sue Stockdale reflects on an incredible year filled with growth and achievement and co-founder Clive Steeper and Sound Editor Matias de Ezcurra reflect on the episode has the greatest impact on each of them.
Listeners are invited to revisit highlights, key insights, and memorable moments from the year, including a reminder of practical tips on embracing failure, fostering openness within teams and using intuition. This ...
Listeners are invited to revisit highlights, key insights, and memorable moments from the year, including a reminder of practical tips on embracing failure, fostering openness within teams and using intuition. This ...
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November 27, 2024 • 40 mins
Sue Stockdale interviews philosopher Dr. Christoph Quarch, exploring his definition of philosophy and its relevance in today's world. Christoph shares his personal journey toward philosophy, his academic path, and the importance of meaningful conversation as a means for individual and collective transformation. They reflect on the significance of inspiration and spirit in fostering innovation and organisational change, as well as d...
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November 20, 2024 • 33 mins
Sue Stockdale talks to Paméla Bisson from Quebec City, who is a media arts advocate and the founder of Le Machin Club - a nonprofit dedicated to engaging children aged 9 to 13 in creative projects like short films, podcasts, and a weekly radio show. Through Le Machin Club, Pamela strives to empower children and foster a more conscious and aware generation in Quebec City's vibrant cultural landscape. Pamela recounts her journey from...
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