Access to Inspiration

Access to Inspiration

Sue Stockdale

Access to Inspiration is a not-for-profit podcast dedicated to uplifting and motivating listeners through compelling conversations with extraordinary individuals.The show features guests from more than 30 countries who have pushed boundaries, explored the unknown, and made significant impacts in their respective areas. Topics range from business and adventure, to the arts and social change.Each episode delves into the personal journeys, challenges, and triumphs of these inspiring figures, offering valuable insights and actionable advice.The Access to Inspiration podcast is more than just a series of interviews; it is a catalyst to inspire change within people across the globe.Through t...

143. Astrid Vargas: Saving Species, Regenerating Landscapes, and Inspiring Action

143. Astrid Vargas: Saving Species, Regenerating Landscapes, and Inspiring Action

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 landscape restoration developed by Common Land. Astrid emphasises the

Feb 19, • 35:26

142. Ricky Ellcock: Defying Limits- from Cricket Pitch to Cockpit

142. Ricky Ellcock: Defying Limits- from Cricket Pitch to Cockpit

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 experiences of culture shock at an elite English boarding school, f

Feb 5, • 37:29

2024 A Year in Review: Highlights and Favourite Episodes

2024 A Year in Review: Highlights and Favourite Episodes

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 episode serves as a celebration of our inspiring guests and the insights

Dec 11, 2024 • 15:57

141. Christoph Quarch: Why philosophy is relevant in today’s world

141. Christoph Quarch: Why philosophy is relevant in today’s world

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 delving into the need for slowing down, reconnecting with nature,

Nov 27, 2024 • 40:38

140. Pamela Bisson: Empowering youth through media arts

140. Pamela Bisson: Empowering youth through media arts

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 a summer camp counsellor to establishing her organisation and he

Nov 20, 2024 • 33:43

139. Keith Sharpe: How to become a better version of yourself

139. Keith Sharpe: How to become a better version of yourself

Keith Sharpe, Head of Coaching and Leadership Development for the GB Cycling team talks to Sue Stockdale about his work helping athletes and coaches to be better tomorrow, by supporting them today. Keith explains how to create a high performance environment by role modelling curiosity, kindness and humility, and why playfulness and concise communication are key elements of success.  About Keith SharpeKeith has worked in elite sport for 24 years, gaining a wide range of experiences supporting ath

Nov 13, 2024 • 33:32

138. Renato Granieri: Capturing nature from behind the lens

138. Renato Granieri: Capturing nature from behind the lens

Award-winning photographer Renato Granieri discusses with host Sue Stockdale his transformation from a corporate career to becoming an wildlife and travel photographer. Born in Sardinia and settled in the UK, Granieri shares how a trip to the Faroe Islands sparked his passion for photography at the age of 40 and the pivotal role his partner, a travel journalist, played in his career switch. Granieri emphasises the importance of patience, visualisation, and planning in capturing stunning wildlife

Nov 6, 2024 • 37:44

137. Agnese Spona: Exploring the future of learning design

137. Agnese Spona: Exploring the future of learning design

Sue Stockdale talks to learning designer Agnese Spona about the process of creating learning experiences. Agnese shares her frustrations with traditional education systems and the barriers to scaling individualised learning. The conversation concludes with thoughts on how to inspire better human interactions and curiosity within educational contexts, considering the rapidly evolving landscape influenced by AI and technology.About Agnese SponaAgnese Spona is a professional with a passion for empo

Oct 30, 2024 • 37:37

136. Mark Fletcher: Creating an eSports team

136. Mark Fletcher: Creating an eSports team

Sue Stockdale speaks with Mark Fletcher, the owner of Altitude Esports, about what led him to forming and leading an esports racing team. Mark shares his deep-rooted passion for racing, influenced by his father's racing background and their combined foray into model car racing. He explains how the team was founded from personal loss and a desire to create a community. The conversation also touches on Mark's engagement with Sports 2000 racing, integrating his virtual racing skills into real-world

Oct 23, 2024 • 27:42

135. Eveline van den Heuvel: Embracing Intuition and Creativity

135. Eveline van den Heuvel: Embracing Intuition and Creativity

Sue Stockdale talks to Eveline van den Heuvel about her fascinating life journey and academic background in cognitive neuroscience and health psychology. Eveline delves deep into the importance of questioning everything, connecting with people, and harnessing intuition and creativity in both personal and professional life, highlighting its significance in today’s world driven by technology and artificial intelligence.About Eveline van den HeuvelEveline's genius is to help others pave the way int

Oct 16, 2024 • 34:32

134. David Smith: High performance, health and humility

134. David Smith: High performance, health and humility

In this episode 134, previous guest from episode 87 Dr Sarah Gilchrist introduces her guest, David Smith MBE, a former Paralympic rower with an impressive sports background. David shares his journey from winning a gold medal at the 2012 London Paralympic Games, to facing the reality of paralysis and living with challenging medical issues. David stresses the significance of staying connected to the current moment as a key element of success and a fulfilling life. He introduces the concept of "bei

Aug 28, 2024 • 39:04

133. Shoko Doherty: Inspiring global citizenship

133. Shoko Doherty: Inspiring global citizenship

Host Sue Stockdale interviews Shoko Doherty, CEO of Celtic English Academy, who originally hails from Japan and now resides in Wales. Shoko shares her experiences of cultural differences between Japan and Wales after moving 20 years ago, highlighting aspects of respect and societal values.Shoko also describes how they embrace cultural differences and foster a multicultural environment with the students to lead to positive experiences for both students and staff and contribute to building a more

Aug 21, 2024 • 26:56

132. Cobe Williams: Street Life, Second Chances and Saving Lives

132. Cobe Williams: Street Life, Second Chances and Saving Lives

Sue Stockdale talks to Cobe Williams, the Director of U.S. programming for Cure Violence Global, as he reflects on his upbringing in Chicago, his exposure to street and gang life, and the impact of violence in his community. From childhood memories of block parties to the absence of a father figure leading him to the streets, Kobe shares poignant moments that shaped his life and perspective on the importance of addressing violence in communities. Learn how Cobe turned his life around to focus on

Aug 14, 2024 • 22:06

131. Maritza Lopez: From corporate leader to eco entrepreneur

131. Maritza Lopez: From corporate leader to eco entrepreneur

Manuela Gil who was a guest on episode 73 returns to introduce Maritza Lopez, a former corporate professional turned eco-entrepreneur from Colombia. Maritza, the CEO of MyEcoHome is working on regenerating the Earth through bio-products extracted from Colombian forests, and explains the importance of maintaining forests for sustainability, creating value from forests, preserving biodiversity, and developing productive forests for future generations. Maritza also explains why she changed career a

Aug 7, 2024 • 26:24

130. Urs Koenig: Leading with radical humility

130. Urs Koenig: Leading with radical humility

Sue Stockdale talks to Urs Koenig about his insights and experiences from his time serving as a peacekeeper, shedding light on the importance of humility in leadership in a demanding and high-stakes environment. Koenig explains the concept of 'radical humility' which he describes as the ability to be a bad ass leader and a good human at the same time.About Urs KoenigUrs is a former United Nations military peacekeeper and NATO military peacekeeping commander, a highly accomplished ultra-endurance

Jul 31, 2024 • 29:07

129. Dana Frank: Building legacy through real estate

129. Dana Frank: Building legacy through real estate

In episode 129 Sue Stockdale talks to Dana Frank, who shares the story of her family business, TD Frank Family Properties. Dana explains the origins of the business dating back to 1950 and how determination and hard work laid the foundation for a successful business that continues to thrive today. Learn about the legacy of resilience and entrepreneurship that shaped TD Frank Family Properties over the years. Dana also talks about her book Get Up And Get On It, where she reveals the formula for c

Jul 24, 2024 • 25:30

128. Ricardo Brito: From Burnout to Breakthrough - Reinventing your Career

128. Ricardo Brito: From Burnout to Breakthrough - Reinventing your Career

In this episode host Sue Stockdale talks to Ricardo Brito about his journey of experiencing burnout and how it led him to a pivotal moment of realisation. Ricardo reflects on the challenging work environment, dissatisfaction with the tech world, and the breaking point that made him reassess his path. About Ricardo BritoRicardo Brito is a career and life coach helping people pave their way to personal and professional fulfilling balance through what he calls the PATH Method. Ricardo’s journey beg

Jul 17, 2024 • 27:14

Preview of Series 18

Preview of Series 18

Sue Stockdale previews upcoming Series 18 and describes the typical diversity and range of guests that appear on the podcast.In Series 18 there will be a guest hosted episode and another featuring a guest recommended to us by a previous podcast guest.Connect with Access to Inspiration: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn If you are enjoying this podcast and would like to support us then Buy Me A CoffeeRead our latest Impact ReportProducer: Sue Stockdale Sound Editor: Matias De EzcurraBecom

Jul 10, 2024 • 2:58

Launching our Impact Report 2024

Launching our Impact Report 2024

In this bonus episode of the Access to Inspiration podcast, host Sue Stockdale announces the release of the 2024 Impact Report, highlighting the podcast's achievements and how it creates a social impact.  Listeners share their love for the inspiring conversations and the hidden gems found in each episode. Read the Impact Report on the websiteNotable key points from the report are:Guest Inspiration: 81% of guests felt inspired to participate in another podcast after their experience with Access t

Jun 17, 2024 • 6:37

127. Monique Maissan: Recycling plastic waste into textiles

127. Monique Maissan: Recycling plastic waste into textiles

Sue Stockdale talks to Monique Maissan, CEO of Waste2Wear about her entrepreneurial journey to manufacture textiles from recycled plastic bottles. Monique saw an opportunity to make a positive impact in the textile industry, one of the most polluting industries in the world, and pivoted her business to focus on this. Monique emphasises the importance of seeing waste as a valuable source and viewing it not as a problem to be disposed of, but as a resource that can be repurposed and reused, so tha

Jun 12, 2024 • 34:25

126. Sofia Heinonen: Rewilding Argentina and beyond

126. Sofia Heinonen: Rewilding Argentina and beyond

Sue Stockdale talks to Sofia Heinonen, Executive Director of Rewilding Argentina. Sofia shares her journey from a young girl fascinated by the natural world to leading significant conservation efforts in Argentina and beyond. She discusses her initial work in national parks and how her encounter with conservationists Doug and Kris Tompkins profoundly influenced her perspective, shifting her focus from merely protecting land to actively restoring and rewilding ecosystems.About Sofia HeinonenSofía

Jun 5, 2024 • 35:41

125. Jeremy Fish and Lucy Constable Fernandez: The Enduring Impact of Raleigh International

125. Jeremy Fish and Lucy Constable Fernandez: The Enduring Impact of Raleigh International

Sue Stockdale explores the transformative power of Raleigh International expeditions with Lucy Constable Fernandez and Jeremy Fish. Since the organisation was launched in 1978 by Colonel John Blashford-Snell, more than 50,000 individuals have participated in expeditions around the world. Sue discovers the impact that it has had, and how the organisation has adapted to continue offering life-enhancing journeys for young people today. About Jeremy Fish and Lucy Constable Fernandez Jeremy participa

May 29, 2024 • 36:29

124. Neil Wightwick: Transforming lives through nature's classroom

124. Neil Wightwick: Transforming lives through nature's classroom

In episode 124 we delve into the world of outdoor education with Neil Wightwick, a leading figure in driving national policy in Scotland to make outdoor education accessible to all. Discover how outdoor environments can become powerful classrooms and how physical challenges can foster growth and curiosity in students. Neil shares his passion for varied outdoor activities and recounts his own experiences, such as rowing across the Atlantic, which taught him the importance of resilience and the po

May 22, 2024 • 27:41

123. Danielle McDonough: The power of mindset on athletic performance

123. Danielle McDonough: The power of mindset on athletic performance

In episode 123 we explore the world of sports and mindset mastery with Danielle McDonough, a former professional ice hockey player turned mindset coach. Danielle shares her journey from the ice rink to coaching, emphasising the importance of overcoming self-doubt to achieve peak performance. Host Sue Stockdale talks to Danielle about athlete psychology, imposter syndrome, and practical strategies for reshaping our thinking in challenging situations.About Danielle McDonoughDanielle McDonough star

May 15, 2024 • 35:22

122. Roderick Aitken: Sourcing sustainable timber

122. Roderick Aitken: Sourcing sustainable timber

In episode 122, host Sue Stockdale explores the delicate balance between commerce and conservation in the world of forestry with guest Roderick Aitken. As a fifth-generation family business in Scotland importing tropical wood, Roddy shares insights on sustainable practices and the collective responsibility we have towards the planet, discusses the importance of protecting precious ecosystems while meeting the demand for exotic woods.About Roderick AitkenRoderick has a degree in forest management

May 8, 2024 • 32:06

121. Arild Nydegger Øvre-Eide and Gyrid Dahl: Embracing Change and Tradition in Norwegian Farming

121. Arild Nydegger Øvre-Eide and Gyrid Dahl: Embracing Change and Tradition in Norwegian Farming

In this episode host Sue Stockdale talks to Arild Nydegger Øvre-Eide and Gyrid Dahl, from Øvre-Eide farm in Bergen, Norway. Arild, the fifth-generation owner of a small farm, discusses his decision to become a farmer and how his father's support played a role in his journey. Gyrid who works at the farm explains what motivated her to change career from being a hairdresser to learning how to run a farm. The episode also explores Arild's surprising role as a teacher in a local prison and why tradit

May 1, 2024 • 28:03

120. Robert Thirsk: From medicine to Mars - Insights from over 200 days in space

120. Robert Thirsk: From medicine to Mars - Insights from over 200 days in space

In this guest-hosted episode Clive Steeper from episode 1 talks to engineer, physician, and former astronaut Dr. Robert Thirsk about the preparation and training needed for astronauts to operate effectively on space missions, and how these skills are also relevant for leadership more generally.Robert reflects on training for astronauts, non-technical skills in space missions, adapting back to life on Earth, providing healthcare on deep space missions, AI-enabled technologies for space exploratio

Mar 20, 2024 • 30:56

119. Reanne Olivier: Empowering African Youth

119. Reanne Olivier: Empowering African Youth

In podcast episode 119, Reanne Olivier, co-founder of Africa Matters Initiative talks to Sue Stockdale about how her first journey to South Africa was sparked by her parents' curiosity and exploration of the continent. This led her to challenge stereotypes and misconceptions about Africa, and ultimately shape her passion for making a difference.By immersing herself in the diverse cultures and communities of Africa, Reanne gained a deeper understanding of the continent and its people, allowing he

Mar 13, 2024 • 26:20

118. Kate Leeming: From Africa to Australia: Exploring the world by bicycle

118. Kate Leeming: From Africa to Australia: Exploring the world by bicycle

In episode 118 Sue Stockdale interviews Australian adventurer Kate Leeming. Kate has cycled almost 100,000km completing major journeys around the world. She became the first person to cycle an unbroken line from Africa's most westerly to its most easterly point. Sue explores the motivations behind Kate's adventures and the impact she aims to make through her expeditions. The episode also covers topics such as education for sustainable development, the role of women in community development, and

Mar 6, 2024 • 27:43

117. Sue Stockdale: Building trust and psychological safety

117. Sue Stockdale: Building trust and psychological safety

In episode 117 former guest Dr. Nashater Deu Solheim (episode 49) talks to Sue Stockdale. Sue discusses her experiences as an adventurer and athlete, focusing on her expedition to the Magnetic North Pole. She talks about her initial curiosity and decision to apply for the expedition, as well as the challenges she faced in raising funds and preparing physically and mentally. The conversation also explores themes of building safety within a team, curiosity and resilience.About Sue StockdaleSue Sto

Feb 28, 2024 • 31:41

116. Bruce Parker: The opportunity that was too good to be true

116. Bruce Parker: The opportunity that was too good to be true

This episode explores the concept of sliding doors moments and emphasises the importance of trusting oneself and finding stillness and clarity in life. Host Sue Stockdale interviews singer and entertainer Bruce Parker. They discuss Bruce's love for soul and Motown music, which he grew up with in Inglewood, Los Angeles. Bruce shares his experiences of touring in China and encountering a dangerous situation with the Chinese triads.About Bruce ParkerBruce Parker is known as The California Soul Man,

Feb 21, 2024 • 37:45

115. Georgina Bark: Exploring the craft of dry stone walling

115. Georgina Bark: Exploring the craft of dry stone walling

Sue Stockdale speaks with Georgina Bark, also known as Bo, a dry stone waller. Bo shares her journey of leaving an office job behind to pursue a career outdoors and why she enjoys her work. Bo emphasises that problem-solving is a crucial aspect of her job, both in building walls and repairing them and offers advice to listeners, encouraging them to pursue their passions.Georgina Bark is based in Gloucestershire and an Advanced Certificate holder and member of the Dry Stone Walling Association.

Feb 14, 2024 • 27:36

114.  Aneela Rose: Balancing Powerlifting, Business, and Family

114. Aneela Rose: Balancing Powerlifting, Business, and Family

Sue Stockdale interviews Aneela Rose, the founder of PR agency Rose Media Group and world and British powerlifting champion. Aneela shares her journey of embracing a growth mindset and how it transformed her life personally and professionally.Learn about Aneela's challenges of balancing work, family, and personal interests, the importance of maintaining a positive mindset, and the value of continual learning and collaboration. Aneela also discusses her achievements in powerlifting, how she has

Feb 7, 2024 • 34:03

Series 16 Preview

Series 16 Preview

Sue Stockdale previews Series 16 of Access to Inspiration podcast highlighting some of the guests to be featured over the next few weeks - including:Georgina Bark, known as Bo shares her passion for dry stone walling. We will also discuss the solo nature of dry stone walling with Bo talking about how she enjoys the sounds of nature while working outside.We will also dive into the world of sliding doors moments with singer Bruce Parker. Get ready to be inspired by his incredible unexpected advent

Jan 31, 2024 • 4:56

113. Elise Wortley: Finding inspiration in nature

113. Elise Wortley: Finding inspiration in nature

In this episode, Elise Wortley joins Sue Stockdale to discuss her adventure in the Canadian wilderness for the Channel 4 TV show "Alone". She shares her experience being dropped in the middle of nowhere and having to fend for herself in the wild. Elise reflects on the challenges and rewards of immersing herself in nature, including hunting for food and building shelter for the first time. Elise also talks about how reconnecting with nature can have a positive impact on our wellbeing and why she

Oct 18, 2023 • 25:10

112. Bettina Ovgaard: The wonder of Greenland

112. Bettina Ovgaard: The wonder of Greenland

Host Sue Stockdale interviews Bettina Ovgaard, a versatile professional who has pursued a career by following her curiosity. Bettina shares her experiences working in various industries, including costume design for film, leading tours in the Arctic, and serving as Chief of Civil-Military Cooperation for Joint Arctic Command.They delve into Bettina's work at the Thule Air Base (now Pituffik Space Base) in Greenland situated near the North Pole, the attraction of the dark season, the challenges a

Oct 11, 2023 • 36:17

111. Paulo Savaget: Unlocking potential where others see scarcity

111. Paulo Savaget: Unlocking potential where others see scarcity

Have you ever come up against rules, procedures, or obstacles that make it incredibly difficult to create change? This week's guest shares some brilliant examples of organisations that have successfully overcome these challenges.Sue Stockdale interviews Paolo Savaget, Associate Professor at Oxford University, about his work in transforming unjust systems through workarounds and entrepreneurship. He shares inspiring examples of organisations in Zambia and the Netherlands that have successfully cr

Oct 4, 2023 • 29:24

110. Dr. Poornima Luthra: Demonstrating active allyship

110. Dr. Poornima Luthra: Demonstrating active allyship

In episode 110, host Sue Stockdale interviews Dr Poornima Luthra, an associate professor at Copenhagen Business School. They explore the concept of active allyship and discuss ways to overcome the fear of saying or doing the wrong thing when supporting diversity and inclusion within organizations.Poornima is the founder and CEO of TalentED Consultancy ApS. Poornima’s work in DEI focuses on expanding the dimensions of diversity we address with an emphasis on intersectionality, empowering individu

Sep 27, 2023 • 31:20

109. Monica Parker: Exploring the power of awe and wonder

109. Monica Parker: Exploring the power of awe and wonder

Slowing down and engaging in activities that quiet the brain can bring more wonder into our lives. Monica Parker talks to host, Sue Stockdale about how practicing mindfulness and being observant allows us to cultivate a slower thought process, which is essential for experiencing wonder. Additionally, exposing ourselves to new ideas, new perspectives, and new environments can also stimulate wonder by breaking our routines and allowing our minds to notice novelty. Monica suggests that we don't hav

Sep 20, 2023 • 25:36

108. Kevin Chapman: Discovering our physical intelligence

108. Kevin Chapman: Discovering our physical intelligence

In this episode, host Sue Stockdale welcomes Kevin Chapman, co-founder of the Physical Intelligence Institute. Kevin shares his passion for helping people perform at their best by understanding and utilizing the full potential of their bodies. He introduces the concept of physical intelligence and explores how our bodies can impact our confidence and anxiety levels. Through science and practical applications, Kevin empowers listeners to optimise their performance and achieve their desired outcom

Sep 13, 2023 • 30:08

107. Gary Fildes: Being inspired by dark skies and stars

107. Gary Fildes: Being inspired by dark skies and stars

In episode 107 of the Access to Inspiration podcast, host Sue Stockdale interviews Gary Fildes, an astronomer and the founder of the Keilder Observatory in the UK. Gary's passion for astronomy and his encyclopedic knowledge of the subject have contributed to the success of the observatories he has worked at. They discuss the distinction between being an astronomer and an astrophysicist and how Gary's interest in astronomy was sparked by childhood experiences with a telescope and seeing the Milky

Sep 6, 2023 • 29:59

106. Bertrand Piccard: Combining science and adventure to tackle climate challenges

106. Bertrand Piccard: Combining science and adventure to tackle climate challenges

In today's world, the term "ecology" often evokes images of sacrifice, expense, and inconvenience. In this final episode of our Climate Solutions series, renowned explorer and environmentalist, Bertrand Piccard explains why focusing on ecology is not only profitable but also exciting.Piccard is best known for his groundbreaking achievements in exploration: flying around the world in a solar-powered airplane and circumnavigating the globe in a hot air balloon. These adventures allowed him to witn

Jul 19, 2023 • 33:42

105. Professor Dame Anne Glover: The importance of communication in science

105. Professor Dame Anne Glover: The importance of communication in science

In this episode of our podcast, host Sue Stockdale talks to Professor Dame Anne Glover, President of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society. Anne emphasizes the importance of effective communication in science and geography. Whether it's encouraging more people to pursue science or communicating the importance of research findings, clear and effective communication is essential.With Climate Solutions as the theme of this podcast series, Anne shares her thoughts on how the data generated from un

Jul 12, 2023 • 35:19

104. Roisin Hyde: Reducing the environmental impact of concrete

104. Roisin Hyde: Reducing the environmental impact of concrete

Concrete is one of the most widely used building materials in the world, with one third of global resources going into its production. However, the production of concrete has a significant impact on the environment, and there is a growing need for sustainable alternatives.Host Sue Stockdale interviews Roisin Hyde, a chartered architect specialising in sustainable design and 3D printing of low carbon concrete components as concrete alternatives. Her business, Nomad, has recently been nominated fo

Jul 5, 2023 • 32:57

103. Iain Stewart: Empowering communities to adapt to climate change

103. Iain Stewart: Empowering communities to adapt to climate change

In this episode, Iain Stewart, an expert in geoscience and sustainability, highlights the need for the scientific community to communicate differently to engage communities in developing sustainable climate solutions, learning to move away from the 'tell and sell' approach, to one of 'sense and respond' in order to build trust.Iain explains to host, Sue Stockdale about his latest project in northeastern Jordan, where a wetland has dried up due to climate change, and what he has learned in gettin

Jun 28, 2023 • 33:21

102. Jojo Mehta: Making change through policy and law

102. Jojo Mehta: Making change through policy and law

Sue Stockdale interviews Jojo Mehta, the co-founder and executive director of Stop Ecocide International who talks about the organisations mission of advocating for the criminalisation of ecocide and make the destruction of nature a global crime.Jojo Mehta co-founded Stop Ecocide in 2017, alongside barrister and legal pioneer the late Polly Higgins, to support the establishment of ecocide as a crime at the International Criminal Court. The core work to make ecocide an international crime at the

Jun 21, 2023 • 30:30

101. Mike Robinson: Collaborating for climate solutions

101. Mike Robinson: Collaborating for climate solutions

Sue Stockdale talks to Mike Robinson, Chief Executive of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society (RSGS) about his adventurous and philanthropic background, and how experience on an expedition to Borneo inspired him to give back to the environment. Mike also describes his work at the Royal Scottish Geographical Society, its function as a small charity, and how he believes that it is not enough for the charity to just inform and influence things, the organisation needs to inspire people that it is

Jun 14, 2023 • 34:41

100. Simeon Wood: Music makes you feel good

100. Simeon Wood: Music makes you feel good

Sue Stockdale welcomes Simeon Wood, a multi-talented musician, educator, and composer, to celebrate the Access to Inspiration podcast's 100th episode. Simeon shares tales of his 30-year journey as a guest entertainer perfoming all over the world in concert halls, on cruise ships, and even in a prison.Simeon describes his two homemade instruments - the walking stick flute and the bicycle pump - and explains why he believes humor and communication are integral to forming a meaningful connection wi

May 10, 2023 • 40:04

99. Vic Ferrari: From Bronx kid to NYPD Detective

99. Vic Ferrari: From Bronx kid to NYPD Detective

Who would have thought that a Bronx-born rookie cop would go on to become a successful author, giving readers an intimate look into the world of law enforcement? In conversation with host Sue Stockdale, Vic Ferrari talks about the powerful connection between his deep love for the NYPD and his mission to share his experiences through his writing. Growing up in the Bronx, Vic always dreamt of becoming a police officer, and he eventually achieved that goal at the age of 21. Throughout his 20-year c

May 3, 2023 • 27:28

98. Berit Lewis: Thriving after 50

98. Berit Lewis: Thriving after 50

In episode 98, Berit Lewis shares her personal story of how she arrived at her area of interest in helping people over 50 in their later years of life. Berit talks about how she found a passion for psychology, mindfulness and learning to regulate her physical sensations as a way to manage her thoughts and emotions. This theme of primary and secondary suffering is also brought up, with Berit suggesting that our caveman brains naturally try to keep us safe but not thrive.Berit Lewis is the owner o

Apr 26, 2023 • 27:04

97. Roshni Pandey: Embracing freedom and openness for creativity and risk-taking

97. Roshni Pandey: Embracing freedom and openness for creativity and risk-taking

Roshni Pandey, who is Indian by ethnicity, Fijian by birth, Australian by citizenship, & Singaporean by residence, explains how her experience of freedom, imagination and creativity as a youngster influences her work today as a creative strategy consultant, angel investor and social entrepreneur. She reflects on how self-imposed limitations can get in the way of new idea generation, and how a desire for planning hindered her own ability to follow her passions. Roshni is Founder & Managin

Apr 19, 2023 • 28:20

96. Judith Keys: Settling in France

96. Judith Keys: Settling in France

Judith Keys talks to Sue Stockdale about how the ups and downs of emigrating to live and work in France. She explains what prompted her to move, how she initially found it difficult to integrate into the French way of life, and what helped her to adapt. Originally from Ireland, Judith has now lived in Provence for over 10 years. In 2013 she left her corporate job in Scotland, sold her house, and decided I wanted a better dream than the standard 9-5. Since the birth of her youngest son in 2021, s

Apr 12, 2023 • 26:10

95. Ray Martin: Life without a tie

95. Ray Martin: Life without a tie

Ray Martin created his own path in life after facing a crisis. In 2005, shattered by divorce and the loss of his father, he decided to let go of being a successful business leader to embark on a journey of reinvention by taking a six-month sabbatical which ended up lasting fourteen years. He explains to host, Sue Stockdale what he learned from this experience, and how he completely re-evaluated his life and personal mission. Ray Martin, aka The Daily Explorer, is an entrepreneur and award-winnin

Apr 5, 2023 • 26:38

94. Faisal Hoque: Bringing mindfulness to work and life

94. Faisal Hoque: Bringing mindfulness to work and life

Faisal Hoque talks to host, Sue Stockdale about how mindfulness has helped him in his life and work by enabling him to be present, patient and accepting the different circumstances he has found himself in. Whether it was at university where he had to work several jobs whilst studying, being let go by the investors that took control of the company he founded, or supporting his son through cancer treatment, Faisal has used mindfulness to stay calm and see beyond the challenge. Faisal is the founde

Mar 29, 2023 • 26:50

Reflections on guest hosted episodes

Reflections on guest hosted episodes

Clive Steeper and Sue Stockdale, founders of Access to Inspiration podcast, reflect on the recent guest-hosted series and the key insights that they gained including:The value of reflectionHow to overcome fears and step into the unknownThe importance of leadership and self-leadershipThis series is kindly supported by Squadcast –the remote recording platform which empowers podcasters by capturing high-quality audio and video conversations. Find out more at squadcast.fm Read the transcription for

Mar 1, 2023 • 8:04

93. Andrew Freear: How Rural Studio creates sustainable impact

93. Andrew Freear: How Rural Studio creates sustainable impact

In our final guest-hosted episode, researcher and designer Josh Wasserman, from episode 44 talks to Andrew Freear, Director of Rural Studio which part of the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture of Auburn University. Freear lives in a small rural community in Hale County, West Alabama, where for twenty years he has directed this unique architecture program where students design and build community buildings, homes, and landscape projects for under-resourced local towns and

Feb 22, 2023 • 40:38

92. Cori Myka: Helping non-swimmers overcome fear of deep water

92. Cori Myka: Helping non-swimmers overcome fear of deep water

Cori Myka, from Orca Swim School talks to Rob Lawrence (from episode 42) about how she supports adult non-swimmers who often have a fear of deep water, to realize their dreams. And it's all to do with healing the mind. You will learn how she teaches learners remotely to help them become aware of their thoughts and change their subsequent behaviour.About Cori MykaCori is co-owner of Orca Swim School and creator of the Foundations of Change learning method. For over 20 years Cori has been taking a

Feb 15, 2023 • 28:59

91. Pierre Heistein: Recording the story of the Atuel River

91. Pierre Heistein: Recording the story of the Atuel River

Pierre Heistein talks to Brendan Davis, from episode 58, about the documentary film he made telling the story of Atuel River in Mendoza region, Argentina. In 2020 there were protests against the overturning of a water protection law that had successfully kept water-intensive mining projects out of the Mendoza province, the largest wine-producing region in Latin America that gets water from the Atuel River.Pierre and two others decided to trace the route of the river from high up in the Andes to

Feb 8, 2023 • 32:58

90. Dr. James Kisia: Using mentorship to cultivate leadership in Africa

90. Dr. James Kisia: Using mentorship to cultivate leadership in Africa

In the first of our series of guest-hosted episodes Racheal Wanjiku Kigame, Country Director, Help a Child Africa, who was a guest on episode 12 talks to her mentor Dr. James Kisia about using mentorship to cultivate leadership in Africa.They discuss: why leaders must listen and be curiouswhy mentors should '‘walk their talk’ if they want to encourage others to grow and developwhy there is a greater focus on localisation of NGO (non-government organisation) support today, to meet the needs of lo

Feb 1, 2023 • 35:28

Preview of Series 12

Preview of Series 12

Sue Stockdale previews the guest-hosted episodes that will be featured in Series 12. They are:Dr. James Kisia talks to guest host Racheal Wanjiku Kigame from episode 12 about using mentorship to cultivate leadership in AfricaPierre Heistein talks to guest host Brendan Davis from episode 58 about recording the story of the Atuel RiverCori Myka talks to guest host Rob Lawrence from episode 42 about helping non-swimmers overcome fear of deep waterAndrew Freear talks to guest host Josh Wasserman fro

Jan 25, 2023 • 8:42

Bonus episode. John-David Bartoe: An astronaut going into space

Bonus episode. John-David Bartoe: An astronaut going into space

During this month we are republishing some of our most popular episodes. Dr. John-David F. Bartoe is a retired astronaut and former Research Manager of the International Space Station. He has travelled over 2.8 million miles and logged over 190 hours in space. In this episode Dr Bartoe talks to Sue Stockdale about his experience as an astronaut, what it’s like to travel into space on the Space Shuttle to get into orbit, and some of the research developments that are happening on the Internationa

Dec 28, 2022 • 24:13

Bonus episode. Jennifer Wilde & Dan McClure: Systems Innovation

Bonus episode. Jennifer Wilde & Dan McClure: Systems Innovation

During December we are republishing a few of our most popular episodes. This week it's Jennifer Wilde & Dan McClure talking about Systems innovation. It was first broadcast on 26th Jan 2022 as episode 59. Jen and Dan explain how to reimagine systems when addressing big challenges, such as organisational change or the aftermath of a humanitarian disaster. They explain how to avoid overwhelm, why pictures or drawings can help bring clarity, and the four keys that can help people understand sys

Dec 21, 2022 • 32:35

Bonus episode. Palwasha Siddiqi: A refugee's road to success

Bonus episode. Palwasha Siddiqi: A refugee's road to success

During December we are republishing a few of our most popular episodes. This week Sue Stockdale talks to Palwasha Siddiqi, whose early childhood experiences as a refugee shaped her interest in helping others to maximise their potential.Palwasha was born and raised between Afghanistan and Pakistan. When she was seven her family fled the civil war in Afghanistan and became refugees in Pakistan where they lived for over a decade. They moved back to Afghanistan after the American invasion in 2003 an

Dec 14, 2022 • 27:00

89. Alex van den Heever: The mindset of a wildlife tracker

89. Alex van den Heever: The mindset of a wildlife tracker

Sue Stockdale talks to Alex van den Heever, a wildlife tracker and author who worked for many years at the famous Londolozi Game Reserve in South Africa. He served in numerous roles, as a safari guide, tracker and ultimately had full responsibility for the reserve’s environment. Alex describes the ancient skill of tracking and how it relates to modern day decision-making. He shares the five interrelated activities involved in the tracking process: finding the right track, following, anticipation

Dec 7, 2022 • 39:23

88. Nic Parmaksizian: How to create an environment that encourages innovation

88. Nic Parmaksizian: How to create an environment that encourages innovation

Global CEO of Designit, Nic Parmaksizian talks to Sue Stockdale about why he is passionate about creativity and innovation. Nic outlines how leaders can create environments that encourage innovation, and why ambidexterity is needed to be able to focus on both profitability today and tomorrow. An accomplished global business executive, Nic is known for his strategic, visionary thinking. His contagious entrepreneurial approach and humanity-centred work methodology have contributed to an impressiv

Nov 30, 2022 • 25:29

87. Dr. Sarah Gilchrist: Managing your sleep

87. Dr. Sarah Gilchrist: Managing your sleep

Sue Stockdale talks to Dr. Sarah Gilchrist about the subject of sleep. With over 60% of the British population reporting that they have poor sleep quality, and an estimated 1 in 3 suffering from insomnia or sleep deprivation, it’s a topic that has a significant impact on our health and wellbeing.Dr. Sarah Gilchrist FBASES spent over 20 years working in the high-performance sport industry latterly as a Technical Lead for the English Institute of Sport and Senior Physiologist with British Rowing.

Nov 23, 2022 • 25:44

86. Tyrone Mathurin: Driven to succeed

86. Tyrone Mathurin: Driven to succeed

Tyrone Mathurin talks to host Sue Stockdale about being a racing driver in Team BRIT, which aims to become the first ever all-disabled team to race in the Le Mans 24-hour endurance race – the most iconic endurance sportscar race in the world.Whilst riding his motorbike in 2005, Tyrone crashed which caused four nerves to be torn from his spinal cord. During surgery to reattach the nerves, doctors were unaware of a hematoma putting pressure onto his spinal cord and a week later he awoke from an in

Nov 16, 2022 • 22:18

85. Myrtle Simpson: An adventurous life Part 2 - Rainforests

85. Myrtle Simpson: An adventurous life Part 2 - Rainforests

Legendary adventurer Myrtle Simpson talks to Sue Stockdale about her life in the second part of this interview (episode 84 featured her adventures on Ice and Mountains). Myrtle shares her recollections of how she lived for three months with a tribe in the rainforest in Surinam and more recently attended the COP 26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow.Simpson was awarded the Polar Medal in recognition of her arctic achievements, and National Geographic named Myrtle as one of four women 'who de

Nov 9, 2022 • 19:53

84. Myrtle Simpson: An adventurous life Part 1 - Ice and Mountains

84. Myrtle Simpson: An adventurous life Part 1 - Ice and Mountains

Legendary adventurer Myrtle Simpson talks to Sue Stockdale about her life. In part 1 of a two-part interview, Myrtle recalls her North Pole expedition attempt in 1969, and some of the adventures that she has undertaken with her husband and children. In January 2017 Myrtle was awarded the Polar Medal in recognition of her arctic achievements, and National Geographic named Myrtle as one of four women 'who defied expectations and explored the world'. Born in 1930, Myrtle Simpson began her early lif

Nov 2, 2022 • 32:53

83. Brian Sachetta: Overcoming anxiety and depression

83. Brian Sachetta: Overcoming anxiety and depression

Sue Stockdale talks to Brian Sachetta, software developer, author, and owner of “Get Out of Your Head,” a brand and book series that seeks to help folks overcome anxiety and depression. Brain explains how he combines his experiences in the tech world with previous mental health battles to draw parallels between computer systems and the human mind to offer practical strategies for evading your own psychological demons. Brian currently has two books on the market, “Get Out of Your Head: A Toolkit

Oct 26, 2022 • 27:55

82. Sebastian Rohr: The wellbeing of your digital identity

82. Sebastian Rohr: The wellbeing of your digital identity

Sue Stockdale talks to Sebastian Rohr, a serial tech entrepreneur in the field of Identity & Access Management, and Information Security about the importance of managing one’s digital identity. As well as providing some practical tips on how to manage your digital identity, Sebastian reflects on why burnout is a common occurrence for many professionals working in this field and how he recovered when experiencing burnout several years ago. Sebastian Rohr is the loving father of a teenage girl

Oct 19, 2022 • 31:13

81. Abigail Griebelbauer: Neurodiversity meets storytelling

81. Abigail Griebelbauer: Neurodiversity meets storytelling

Sue Stockdale talks to Abigail Griebelbauer, who decided to start writing and publishing children's books. She didn't see the representation of neurodiversity in books, particularly picture books, while growing up which sparked the idea behind the first book.After teaching for a couple of years, Abigail decided to pursue a dream of living abroad. Though Covid changed those plans, it pushed her to start writing and publishing children's books. The first book in the series, "D is for Darcy Not Dys

Oct 12, 2022 • 26:11

80. Liz Benditt: An optimist's perspective on enduring cancer

80. Liz Benditt: An optimist's perspective on enduring cancer

Liz Benditt talks to host Sue Stockdale about how she endured four different cancers over a period of eight years, and how she and her family adapted to the unexpected situations they faced together. Following this, Liz used her experience as both a marketer and a cancer patient to launch www.TheBalmBox.com – a site featuring functional self-care and gift packages for cancer patients.Liz Benditt is a senior marketing executive with 25+ years professional experience with a wide variety of brands,

Oct 5, 2022 • 38:04

Preview of Series 11

Preview of Series 11

Sue Stockdale previews some of the guests in Series 11 which will focus on various aspects of Health and Wellbeing, including physical, mental, and social connectedness. Upcoming guests include:• Abigail Griebelbauer, a dyslexic children's book author who includes characters with dyslexia and ADHD• Sebastian Rohr, a tech entrepreneur working in the field of Identity and Access Management and Information Security • Myrtle Simpson, trailblazer, explorer, and mother who in 1965 was the first woman

Sep 28, 2022 • 9:42

79. Dailyn Matthews: Stuntwoman and Adventure Photographer

79. Dailyn Matthews: Stuntwoman and Adventure Photographer

Adventure and action are commonplace for this week’s podcast guest, Dailyn Matthews, a stunt woman and adventure photographer. She explains to host, Sue Stockdale about the mindset and degree of preparation required to appear on set ready to be in a fight scene, car chase or plunge headfirst into a tank of water wearing a strait jacket.Going to extremes is also the unique flavour in Dailyn’s other career as an adventure photographer. With a camera in hand since she was 18, Dailyn uses her lens t

Aug 24, 2022 • 32:02

78. Manny L: Being a corporate exec and entrepreneur

78. Manny L: Being a corporate exec and entrepreneur

Sue Stockdale talks to Manny L, a health food entrepreneur, senior leader at a Fortune 500 company and an advisory board member of a process improvement think tank. Manny explains how uses his corporate knowledge of technology and efficiency in the health food start-up, Heavens Pantry he runs with two friends. Manny L is a master of time management, balancing a demanding corporate career with a startup. A passionate changemaker, developer of talent, and leader - his passion is leveraging technol

Aug 17, 2022 • 26:21

77. Elena Rossini: Using creativity for social good

77. Elena Rossini: Using creativity for social good

Sue Stockdale talks to Elena Rossini, an Italian artist, writer and activist who uses creativity to improve representation. Elena describes why she feels compelled to work on issues of social justice, media representation, and the empowerment of women and girls.Her most notable project is the critically acclaimed documentary The Illusionists, about the globalisation of beauty ideals, which Rossini shot in eight countries, across four continents. The film has been featured in Vogue Italy, New Yor

Aug 10, 2022 • 30:23

76. Susan Murphy: Communicating with your authentic voice

76. Susan Murphy: Communicating with your authentic voice

Sue Stockdale talks to Susan Murphy, a broadcast voice coach who helps young broadcasters find and use authentic voice and pitch. Susan describes why audio and voice has become more important recently, how to access your best vocal pitch, and what causes some of her clients have tears in their eyes when they find their authentic voice.Susan spent 40 years on-air and in production, learning what makes an effective voice and it has propelled her career. Her voiceover work has appeared on televisio

Aug 3, 2022 • 28:31

75. Adeyanju Olomola: Overcoming imposter syndrome

75. Adeyanju Olomola: Overcoming imposter syndrome

Sue Stockdale talks to Adeyanju Olomola about her transition from a twenty-year career in a corporate organisation to running her own business as a Certified Professional Coach. Adeyanju reflects on:• What imposter syndrome is, and how to overcome it• The reality of how long it can take to get a paying client• What she learned about life from her twin children Adeyanju works with purpose-driven individuals and organisations to coach them discover what success means to them and identify pathways

Jul 27, 2022 • 26:31

74. Thomas Luther: Sisu - leading the Finnish way

74. Thomas Luther: Sisu - leading the Finnish way

Sue Stockdale talks to Thomas Luther, CEO of Nevel, a green infrastructure company in Finland. He explains the concept of Sisu – the Finnish way of being and explains in the conversation how he embodies this approach in the way he leads the company. Thomas was born in Finland and is happy father of five children and married to a wellness and yoga entrepreneur. He believes in wellbeing, positive change, and having a purpose driven career. Graduating in economics and engineering Thomas has been in

Jul 20, 2022 • 29:53

73. Manuela Gil: Engaging others through purposeful leadership

73. Manuela Gil: Engaging others through purposeful leadership

Sue Stockdale talks to Colombian entrepreneur Manuela Gil, majority owner of Vivaldi Ingenieria Hospitalaria, about how she transformed the family business by building a company driven by purpose. She talks openly about how she overcame her fear of losing control, why you need to listen to your heart, and how engaging clients and employees in conversations about purpose brings about unexpected outcomes.Manuela is married with two children and moved back to Colombia having worked and studied in G

Jul 13, 2022 • 31:00

72. Paul Zak: Immersion neuroscience – measuring what the brain loves

72. Paul Zak: Immersion neuroscience – measuring what the brain loves

Sue Stockdale talks to Dr Paul. J Zak about how neuroscience can help podcasters, entertainment companies and employers measure what the brain loves and why it matters. Dr. Paul J. Zak is a professor of economics, psychology and management at Claremont Graduate University and is ranked in the top 0.3% of most cited scientists with over 170 published papers and more than 18,000 citations. Paul’s two decades of research have taken him from the Pentagon to Fortune 50 boardrooms to the rainforest of

Jul 6, 2022 • 31:18

Preview of Series 10

Preview of Series 10

Sue Stockdale, podcast host and author of EXPLORE: A Life of Adventure, previews some of the upcoming guests in Series 10 and suggests three ways to listen to each episode.They include: -Susan Murphy, on using your authentic voice -Elena Rossini, film maker and activist -Thomas Luther, CEO-Adeyanju Olomola, on overcoming imposter syndrome-Manuela Gil, on taking over a family business She also previews next week’s guest Dr Paul J. Zak, TED speaker, and Professor of economics, psychology and manag

Jun 29, 2022 • 6:11

71. Sue Stockdale: Exploring Potential

71. Sue Stockdale: Exploring Potential

Eveline Van Den Heuvel takes over the host’s role to interview Sue Stockdale. She discovers how Sue inspires people to step into the unknown and explore more of their own potential. Sue, who usually hosts this podcast series is a motivational speaker and executive coach, working with leaders in some of the world’s top companies. Sue Stockdale is the first UK woman to ski to the magnetic North Pole, and author of EXPLORE: A Life of Adventure which describes how from challenging beginnings, she em

May 25, 2022 • 33:43

70. Sophie Dow: No mind should be left behind

70. Sophie Dow: No mind should be left behind

Sue Stockdale talks to Sophie Dow, a former freelance correspondent, writer, and founder of the Salvesen Mindroom Centre about what happened when she went on a search to discover a diagnosis for her daughter Annie, who had learning difficulties, and how it led to her to starting up a charity. Salvesen Mindroom Centre is a leading Scottish charity helping and supporting children and young people and their families who are neuro divergent, previously referred to as having learning difficulties. Th

May 18, 2022 • 33:52

69. Sanzar Kakar: Trading is key to the Afghan spirit

69. Sanzar Kakar: Trading is key to the Afghan spirit

Sue Stockdale talks to Sanzar Kakar about his life as an entrepreneur in Afghanistan, how he measures success, and how the company pivoted to support the recent humanitarian crisis in the country. Sanzar Kakar is the Chairman of Afghanistan Holding Group, a 13-year-old private firm with 350 Afghan team members that has served over 700 international organizations. Ventures include Moore Afghanistan (accounting and consulting), Afghanet (internet service), Mezan (school), F45 Training (fitness), B

May 11, 2022 • 26:49

68. Caitríona Jennings: The Mindset of the Long Distance Runner

68. Caitríona Jennings: The Mindset of the Long Distance Runner

Sue Stockdale talks to Caitríona Jennings, an Olympic athlete and current Irish 50km and 100km record holder, about the preparation, training and mindset required to perform at the highest level of athletics. Caitríona has been able to balance her professional life and sports career simultaneously and describes how she is able to do so.Having studied Law and Accounting in University, Caitríona joined the international accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers in 2001 and was promoted to the positio

May 4, 2022 • 25:23

67. Maxim Ivanov: A multi-skilled circus artist

67. Maxim Ivanov: A multi-skilled circus artist

Sue Stockdale talks to Maxim Ivanov, a multi-skilled circus artist (Handstand balancer, aerialist, juggler) about his career in circus performance. Maxim describes what he enjoys about performing and why he loves trying out new things.Maxim is originally from Kazan, Russia, and was living in Ukraine until recently. Along with his wife Olga, he performs on different stages in Europe, and on cruise ships around the world. Maxim loves to create unusual and surrealistic UpsideDown photos and videos.

Apr 27, 2022 • 21:16

66. Vicki Tough: Working at height

66. Vicki Tough: Working at height

Sue Stockdale talks to Vicki Tough, an arborist, tree climbing Instructor and Rope Access Level 3, Work at Height professional about the highs and lows of her job, and finds out about the Big Canopy Campout: an annual tree top event that connects tree climbing and forest enthusiasts around the world. Vicki grew up in the Cairngorm mountains of Scotland which set the scene for a fascination with the natural world. After pursuing a Zoology Degree at the University of Glasgow, Vicki’s first experie

Apr 20, 2022 • 27:24

Preview of Series 9

Preview of Series 9

Sue Stockdale introduces some of the guests she will be speaking to during Series 9. They include two people whose career requires them to work at height: Vicki Tough, an arborist, tree climbing Instructor and Rope Access Level 3 - Professional Work at Height professional and Maxim Ivanov, a multi-skilled circus artist who is a handstand balancer, aerialist and juggler. Other guests in the series include Sanzar Kakar, Chairman of Afghanistan Holding Group, Sophie Dow, founder of the charity Salv

Apr 13, 2022 • 5:40

65. Jamie Ramsay: Human Powered Adventuring

65. Jamie Ramsay: Human Powered Adventuring

Sue Stockdale talks to fellow Scot Jamie Ramsay, an endurance adventure athlete. Jamie has completed over 43,000km of human powered adventuring in 31 countries and 25 different adventures by running, cycling, hiking, skiing, paddle-boarding and mountaineering. He reflects on what motivates him to adventure, as well as his observations about the world through his travel experiences, and how he hopes to make a bigger impact by inspiring others.After 12 years working for an international communicat

Mar 9, 2022 • 24:35

64. Lisa Marie Platske: Courageous leadership

64. Lisa Marie Platske: Courageous leadership

Sue Stockdale talks to Lisa Marie Platske, President/CEO, Upside Thinking, Inc. about what courageous leadership means and how she found courage to move on after she was impacted by 9/11. The conversation touches on how vulnerability, forgiveness and the willingness to step out of one's comfort zone can help leaders be of greater service to their people. An award-winning leadership expert in human behaviour, Lisa Marie Platske has received accolades from the White House, the United States Small

Mar 2, 2022 • 25:18

63. Jeffrey Morse: An astounding recovery journey

63. Jeffrey Morse: An astounding recovery journey

Aviator Jeffrey Morse was living an action-filled life, travelling the world with his career in the military and in commercial aviation. Then in 2012, he suffered a brain aneurism, a dissected artery and a paralysis-causing spinal cord stroke. At the age of forty-nine, Jeffrey was told he would likely never walk again. He made a vow that he would walk out of the hospital anyway. Six weeks later, he did just that. Host Sue Stockdale discovers how Jeffrey Morse was able to accelerate his recovery

Feb 23, 2022 • 30:06

62. Janine Canham:  Bringing humanity back to the workplace

62. Janine Canham: Bringing humanity back to the workplace

Sue Stockdale talks to Janine Canham, Chief Operating Officer of Sanford C. Bernstein in Asia about how she leads her team by showing empathy and building a sense of team spirit. Janine also talks about her love of running, particularly ultra-distance races and draws the parallels between both environments.Janine Canham was born of a British mother and Lebanese father and was raised in Beirut until the Civil War. She has lived in Hong Kong for 30 years. She started her career as a lawyer with an

Feb 16, 2022 • 25:15

61. Zach Moreno and Rock Felder:  Making an impact in podcasting

61. Zach Moreno and Rock Felder: Making an impact in podcasting

Sue Stockdale talks to Zach Moreno and Rock Felder, co-founders of SquadCast to discover how they are making an impact in podcasting. She learns how they collaborate and inspire others based on their values of listening, transparency, and flexibility, and hears their thoughts on how the podcasting industry will evolve in the future. SquadCast is a remote recording platform that empowers podcasters, capturing quality audio and video conversations their listeners love. Simplifying post-production

Feb 9, 2022 • 25:43

60. Carrie Cort: Adopting a sustainable lifestyle

60. Carrie Cort: Adopting a sustainable lifestyle

Sue Stockdale talks to Carrie Cort, founder of Sussex Green Living about the action she has taken to inspire others in her community to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle. She explains some of the approaches she has taken to do this, including retrofitting a 1974 milk float, organising a pop-up environmental festival using a six-ton lorry powered with recycled cooking oil, and launching a monthly repair café.Carrie describes herself as a passionate and optimistically stubborn environmentalist. I

Feb 2, 2022 • 23:58

59. Jennifer Wilde and Dan McClure: Systems innovation: reimagining ideas and solutions

59. Jennifer Wilde and Dan McClure: Systems innovation: reimagining ideas and solutions

Sue Stockdale talks to innovation strategists Jennifer Wilde and Dan McClure about how to reimagine systems and navigate through the complexity that exists when addressing big challenges, such as organisational change or the aftermath of a humanitarian disaster. They explain how to avoid overwhelm, why pictures or drawings can help bring clarity, and outline the four keys that can help people understand systems innovation. Jennifer (Jen) Wilde draws on over 15 years of hands-on experience as a s

Jan 26, 2022 • 32:13

58. Brendan Davis: Creating impact through the lens of filmmaking

58. Brendan Davis: Creating impact through the lens of filmmaking

Sue Stockdale talks to Brendan Davis, a writer-director-producer working internationally in film & TV about what his work involves; what makes an award-winning film, and how filmmaking can transcend some of the silos that people find themselves in.Brendan's career began his entertainment career in Atlanta in 1990, moved to Los Angeles in 2002, and has split his time between Beijing and Los Angeles since 2013. Davis has been a producer on films premiering, competing, or winning at Sundance, T

Jan 19, 2022 • 34:01

57. Results of our impact survey

57. Results of our impact survey

Sue Stockdale talks to Racheal Kigame and Salome Gathoni from Kenya who volunteered to design our impact survey, analyse the data, and produce our first impact report. They discuss some of the results and explain why it’s essential today for any company or organisation to measure if they are making a social impact in the lives of individuals, families, or communities they are serving. Sue also shares some of the listener's feedback as well as examining with Racheal and Salome the growing interes

Jan 12, 2022 • 19:58

Bonus Episode from Coaching Perspectives podcast

Bonus Episode from Coaching Perspectives podcast

In this bonus series on Leadership and Learning we share episodes from other podcast series we recommend. They feature inspirational people that our host, Sue Stockdale has interviewed. This guest episode is from the Coaching Perspectives podcast series published by the Association for Coaching.Host, Sue Stockdale talks to Dan Hoffman, founder and CEO of Circl.es Learning Labs based in Brooklyn, NY about how to create a learning environment, and the role that leaders have in making this happen e

Dec 29, 2021 • 23:18

Bonus Episode from the Conscious Leader podcast

Bonus Episode from the Conscious Leader podcast

Our guest today in this bonus series on Leadership and Learning is Paul Tennant OBE, who until recently was Chief Executive at The Law Society. Paul talks to our host Sue Stockdale about some of the key leadership characteristics that are important such as resilience, empathy, and always remaining curious. He also explains the importance of pausing and reflecting and how this helps him as a leader. From January 2022, Paul will be the new Chief Executive for care provider The Abbeyfield Society,

Dec 22, 2021 • 24:14

Bonus Episode from the Association for Coaching Podcast Channel

Bonus Episode from the Association for Coaching Podcast Channel

In this bonus series on Leadership and Learning we share episodes from other podcast series we recommend. They feature inspirational people that our host, Sue Stockdale has interviewed. This guest episode is from the Coaching in the Workplace series which is part of the Association for Coaching Podcast Channel. Host, Sue Stockdale talks to Jen Kidby, Director of Talent and Leadership Development at Grant Thornton Canada, about the work being done to create a coaching culture within the business.

Dec 15, 2021 • 21:39

Bonus Episode from the Clusters podcast

Bonus Episode from the Clusters podcast

In this bonus series on Leadership and Learning, we are sharing episodes from other podcast series we recommend. They feature inspirational people that our host, Sue Stockdale has interviewed. This guest episode is from the Clusters podcast. Host Sue Stockdale talks to Simon Bazalgette, Chair of Trustees at the worldXchange Foundation, about how the legacy of the Grubb Institute, which focused on organisational dynamics, systems thinking and psychology, played a role in the creation of Clusters.

Dec 8, 2021 • 25:54

Bonus episode from The Sports 2000 Podcast

Bonus episode from The Sports 2000 Podcast

In this bonus series on Leadership and Learning, we are sharing episodes from other podcast series we recommend. They feature inspirational people that our host, Sue Stockdale has interviewed. This guest episode is from The Sports 2000 podcast.Sue Stockdale talks to John Iley, a new competitor in the Duratec category of Sports 2000 (a sports prototype series) about his debut season, how he works with motorsport engineering student’s trackside, as well as how John aims to improve his own driver p

Dec 1, 2021 • 21:27

56. Mick Dawson: Rowing across the Pacific Ocean

56. Mick Dawson: Rowing across the Pacific Ocean

Sue Stockdale talks to Mick Dawson about his epic adventure to row across the Pacific Ocean, and how he overcame numerous challenges. These include a failed attempt when a freak wave capsized his boat after 109 days at sea, how he avoided being crushed by container ships, and a night facing sea serpents. Mick Dawson is a former Royal Marine, a professional sailor, author, motivational speaker and one of the most experienced and successful Ocean Rowers in the world. He has undertaken a total of

Oct 13, 2021 • 35:18

55. Chaewon Yoo: Cycling along the Silk Road

55. Chaewon Yoo: Cycling along the Silk Road

Sue Stockdale talks to Chaewon Yoo from Korea, about her adventure to cycle along the ancient network of trading routes known as the Silk Road, and what she learned about commerce and life along the way. Chaewon cycled over 8500 kilometres through 14 countries from Shanghai to London. Despite her cycling companion dropping out along the way, getting her bicycle stolen, and only confirming the major sponsor on the day before she left, Chaewon determinedly carried on, and successfully completed th

Oct 6, 2021 • 30:42

54. Christian De La Huerta: Curiosity - the key to personal growth

54. Christian De La Huerta: Curiosity - the key to personal growth

Sue Stockdale talks to Christian De La Huerta, about how curiosity plays an important role in personal growth, enabling us to become aware of sub-conscious patterns of behaviour that may be holding us back from having a fulfilling life. Christian is a personal transformation coach, TEDx speaker, and author of Awakening the Soul of Power, described by music icon Gloria Estefan as “a balm for the soul.”With 30 years of experience, Christian is a sought-after spiritual teacher, personal transformat

Sep 29, 2021 • 26:08

53. Ronald Paredes: Rediscovering creativity

53. Ronald Paredes: Rediscovering creativity

Sue Stockdale talks to Ronald Paredes a Latin-American artist, graphic designer, and podcaster from Caracas, Venezuela about we can rediscover creativity within us. Born and raised in a family of painters and designers, he has always been in contact with graphic arts and visual communication and found himself shifting his professional life between his three passions: art, graphic design, and psychology. With over 20 of experience in the creative industry, he continually balances his personal pro

Sep 22, 2021 • 27:01

52. Jenna Howieson: From LGBT learner to educator

52. Jenna Howieson: From LGBT learner to educator

Sue Stockdale talks to Jenna Howieson who works as a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion professional in Scotland. She loves travelling, having visited close to 30 countries to date, and reflects that travel helped her explore her identity. Whilst attending a roundtable meeting with the CEO at work on gender and women in the workplace, Jenna was curious to find out what the company's approach to LGBT inclusion was, and asked a question about this. This ultimately led to Jenna switching her career

Sep 15, 2021 • 27:27

51. Thomas Andrén: Discovering your dream job using questions

51. Thomas Andrén: Discovering your dream job using questions

Sue Stockdale talks to Thomas Andrén about the process he used to identify his dream job by asking himself over 900 questions to discover the answer. This process took several months and connected Thomas to his mind as well as his body, where he noted down any physical reactions he got when answering the questions. The results were fascinating.Thomas is a Certified Swedish Classic Massage Therapist who grew up in Värmdö, east of Stockholm in Sweden, and worked as a computer technician in the ea

Sep 8, 2021 • 34:06

50. Sue Stockdale: Insights from fifty episodes of inspiration

50. Sue Stockdale: Insights from fifty episodes of inspiration

In this special 50th episode of the podcast, co-founder Clive Steeper interviews the host, Sue Stockdale to discover the key insights she has gained from producing and hosting 50 episodes to date, as well as learning about her background as a polar explorer, executive coach and TEDx speaker.Sue's mantra is “we all can achieve more than we imagine is possible – but often the only person stopping you… is you”, which was echoed in her recent TEDx talk on “Transformation begins in the mind’. In 199

Sep 1, 2021 • 25:22

49. Nashater Deu Solheim: Relationships are at the heart of leadership

49. Nashater Deu Solheim: Relationships are at the heart of leadership

Sue Stockdale talks to Dr Nashater Deu Solheim about how to take care of the relationships that are important to us – be it as a leader, in social circles or within families. Nashater explains how showing empathy, curiosity, and an interest in the other person can help us to build trust and connection in relationships– something she had to do when working with psychopaths.Dr Nashater Deu Solheim is CEO of Progressing Minds and author of “The Leadership PIN Code- Unlocking the Key to Willing and

Aug 25, 2021 • 33:39

Preview of Series 7 on 'Curiosity'

Preview of Series 7 on 'Curiosity'

Host Sue Stockdale previews Series 7 on the theme of “Curiosity” and highlights a few of the guests that will be coming up in the series. They include:- Thomas Andrén worked as a computer technician for 10 years in Sweden. Deciding to change career, he used curiosity to drive his decision-making and began studying to become a massage therapist in 2010.-Dr Nashater Deu Solheim, is a psychologist and CEO of Progressing Minds from Norway. She is an HBR contributor, executive coach on leadership in

Aug 18, 2021 • 8:52

48. Palwasha Siddiqi: A refugee's road to success and beyond

48. Palwasha Siddiqi: A refugee's road to success and beyond

Sue Stockdale talks to Palwasha Siddiqi, whose early childhood experiences as a refugee shaped her interest in coaching and helping others to maximise their potential. Palwasha was born and raised between Afghanistan and Pakistan. When she was seven her family fled the civil war in Afghanistan and became refugees in Pakistan where they lived for over a decade. They moved back to Afghanistan in 2003 after the American invasion, and it was then that she was introduced to a non-profit organization

Jun 16, 2021 • 26:39

48. Palwasha Siddiqi: A refugee's road to success and beyond

48. Palwasha Siddiqi: A refugee's road to success and beyond

Sue Stockdale talks to Palwasha Siddiqi, whose early childhood experiences have shaped her interest in coaching and helping others to maximise their potential. Palwasha was born and raised between Afghanistan and Pakistan. When she was seven her family fled the civil war in Afghanistan and became refugees in Pakistan where they lived for over a decade. They moved back to Afghanistan in 2003 after the American invasion, and it was then that she was introduced to a non-profit organization that hel

Jun 16, 2021 • 26:39

47. Tanmay Vora: Inspiration through illustration

47. Tanmay Vora: Inspiration through illustration

Sue Stockdale talks to Tanmay Vora about how he developed his skill in creating visual notes, through his curiosity and interest in learning. He illustrates and shares great ideas in the form of sketchnotes that combine the topics of leadership, learning and change.Tanmay Vora is a senior business leader with two decades of diverse global experience, author of three international books and illustrator of best-selling books. As Founder of QAspire Consulting, he helps individuals, teams and organi

Jun 9, 2021 • 27:36

46. Nic Marks: Measuring happiness

46. Nic Marks: Measuring happiness

Sue Stockdale talks to Nic Marks, statistician and founder & CEO, Friday Pulse about the work he has done on measuring happiness, why it’s important to businesses, governments and countries, as well as individuals and how COVID impacted happiness. Described by one client as a “statistician with a soul”, Nic has been working in the field of happiness and wellbeing for over 25 years. In 2010 Nic gave a TED talk on his previous work in public policy, which has now been watched over 2.3million t

Jun 2, 2021 • 27:02

45. Hong Hoang: The Vietnamese changemaker

45. Hong Hoang: The Vietnamese changemaker

Sue Stockdale talks to Hong Hoang, Founder and Executive Director of CHANGE, a dynamic Vietnamese NGO with the mission to address the country’s most critical environmental issues. She talks about the challenges faced in mobilising young people, and engaging a wider community across Vietnam to tackle climate change, pollution and wildlife trafficking.Under Hong’s leadership, CHANGE has been coordinating nearly 200 campaigns since its establishment in 2013 to raise awareness, build capacity, enga

May 26, 2021 • 28:40

44. Josh Wasserman: The role of observation in design

44. Josh Wasserman: The role of observation in design

Sue Stockdale talks to Josh Wasserman a design thinker and insights expert, about the role that observation plays in the design process, how design can more inclusive and what inspires him to be creative. Josh recently designed a new pregnancy test prototype for RNIB, which received worldwide media attention, and is thought to be the world’s first pregnancy test which is accessible to those with sight loss. This enables privacy in a process which had previously required the help of a fully sigh

May 19, 2021 • 23:26

43. Dr Leanne Armitage: Increasing diversity in the medical profession

43. Dr Leanne Armitage: Increasing diversity in the medical profession

Sue Stockdale talks to Dr. Leanne Armitage about how a childhood experience, where she witnessed street violence, inspired her to become a doctor. With no medics in her family or social network, Leanne used her initiative to take the necessary steps towards achieving this goal and is now a qualified junior doctor. During her second year of medical school Leanne became very frustrated by the lack of diversity, with very few students come from low-socio economic backgrounds and certain ethnic mino

May 12, 2021 • 26:32

42. Rob Lawrence: Connecting sound, language and emotion to create change

42. Rob Lawrence: Connecting sound, language and emotion to create change

Host Sue Stockdale talks to Rob Lawrence, a podcast producer, coach and mentor about how the combination of sound and language can influence our emotions and can be a catalyst to create change. Rob talks about how he changed his career from being an IT professional into podcasting and coaching and how he is ‘obsessed’ with creating highly engaging listening experiences, and supporting aspiring leaders and coaches towards finding their own voice, audience and message. Rob's successful podcast, I

May 5, 2021 • 27:25

41. Amy Henderson: Building a better future for working parents

41. Amy Henderson: Building a better future for working parents

Sue Stockdale talks to Amy Henderson, one of the USA’s leading voices on the critical role that parenting and caregiving has in developing the future of work. Amy talks about her own experiences as a working parent, the challenges she faced, and some of the research and data from neuroscience that explains how showing up for parenthood significantly enhances your capacity for emotional intelligence, courage, efficiency, productivity, purpose, and collaboration.Amy is the founding CEO of TendLab,

Apr 28, 2021 • 32:25

Preview of Series Six of Access to Inspiration podcast

Preview of Series Six of Access to Inspiration podcast

Host Sue Stockdale previews Series Six of the Access to Inspiration podcast. The theme is “21st Century Changemakers” and Sue highlights a few of the guests she will be speaking to in the upcoming series. They include: Hong Hoang, founder and Executive Director of CHANGE – a Vietnamese NGO with a mission to address the country’s most critical environmental issuesDr Leanne Armitage, whose teenage experience inspired her to become a doctor and then create the Armitage Foundation to increase divers

Apr 21, 2021 • 8:26

40. Karen Espley: The accidental adventurer

40. Karen Espley: The accidental adventurer

Sue Stockdale talks to Karen Espley, who could be described as 'the accidental adventurer' about what encouraged her to travel to Antarctica, New Zealand and West Africa. After 15 years working in large businesses, clawing her way up the career ladder Karen Espley had a demanding job with almost unbearable levels of stress. With the cushion of having saved enough money to live without earning for a year, Karen realised that there must be more to life, and when an opportunity came for a life chan

Mar 10, 2021 • 25:58

39. Denise Nurse: Creating the career and life you want

39. Denise Nurse: Creating the career and life you want

Sue Stockdale talks to Denise Nurse, an award-winning entrepreneur, solicitor, coach, and broadcaster about creating the career and life you want by being flexible and not limited by traditional business structures. She explains how sometimes you need to have a safety net 'at least in your mind' to give you the confidence to take that step into the unknown.In 2007, along with Janvi Patel, she co-founded Halebury, a pioneering UK law firm. Halebury introduced flexible & agile working in the

Mar 3, 2021 • 27:29

38. Mariah Reading: Sustainability through eco-art

38. Mariah Reading: Sustainability through eco-art

Sue Stockdale talks to Mariah Reading, an eco-artist who creates impressionist paintings from recycled items she picks up in the natural environment. Mariah explains how she developed this particular area of interest, why its relevant today, and how big brands such as Merrell and Subaru have recently collaborated with her as she highlights the harm of pollution and climate change. Mariah Reading was born and raised in Bangor, Maine, USA where the surrounding landscape gave her a deep appreciati

Feb 24, 2021 • 23:23

37. Sameer Dua: Mastering self-leadership through critical conversations

37. Sameer Dua: Mastering self-leadership through critical conversations

Sue Stockdale talks to Sameer Dua, a best-selling author and Founder/Director of the Institute for Generative Leadership, Asia and UK, about the importance of self-leadership. Dua explains that in order to lead yourself, you need to grant yourself power to 'take care of what truly matters to you'. Having experienced several life-impacting events within a five week period, he realised that he needed to be committed to the things he really cared about. Sameer Dua is the world’s leading authority o

Feb 17, 2021 • 24:50

36. Caitlin Crommett: A millennial's approach to solving intergenerational differences

36. Caitlin Crommett: A millennial's approach to solving intergenerational differences

Sue Stockdale talks to Caitlin Crommett about the work she is doing to solve intergenerational differences, and in particular, her foundation DreamCatchers, which serves to fulfil the final dreams of hospice patients through chapters run by youth in high school or college.Caitlin Crommett describes herself as a Millennial. She is a 2015 graduate of the University of Notre Dame, and a speaker on generations in the workplace. Her interest in generational connection began at age 15, when she starte

Feb 10, 2021 • 21:55

35. Chris Tolley: Finding inspiration as a composer

35. Chris Tolley: Finding inspiration as a composer

Sue Stockdale talks to Scottish television and film composer, Chris Tolley, about where he gets his inspiration from. The interview includes a track 'Snowfall" from his latest album at the end of the podcast.Chris Tolley studied Ancient History at St Andrews, and had a couple of music scholarships along the way. He moved to London where he worked for a number of years with Really Useful Group, and progressed from photocopying music, to managing the music dept. After this he went to BBC Radio 2

Feb 3, 2021 • 26:03

34. Lory Mitchell Wingate: Written in the stars - a career in astronomy

34. Lory Mitchell Wingate: Written in the stars - a career in astronomy

Sue Stockdale talks to Lory Mitchell Wingate, Senior Vice President/Chief Operating Officer at University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) about her love of astronomy, and how she took a leap of faith by leaving a high level position to backpack across the USA in 2008, which ultimately shifted her career in a very visible way.Lory has over twenty-five years of experience in both for-profit and non-profit companies, as a successful leader with a history of exceptional performance on co

Jan 27, 2021 • 24:56

33. Felipe Saldarriaga: Coping with unexpected challenges in life

33. Felipe Saldarriaga: Coping with unexpected challenges in life

Sue Stockdale talks to Felipe Saldarriaga, a stroke survivor and entrepreneur from Medellin, Colombia about he adapted to this life changing situation. At age 11 he was left having to survive in a wheelchair with a full left side paralysis due to an unexpected and unexplainable stroke. As a result of this he had to learn to walk again and basically hack his way through life to get the most of it. His story is inspiring, and a compelling listen. Today, at 30 years old, he's still recovering from

Jan 20, 2021 • 23:29

32. Joni Deutsch: Why silence is just as important as sound

32. Joni Deutsch: Why silence is just as important as sound

Sue Stockdale talks to Joni Deutsch, Podcast Manager for WFAE, Charlotte’s NPR station in North Carolina about the importance of making space for silence, and how she amplifies underrepresented voices through her work as a broadcaster and podcast host. In addition to leading the public radio station’s chart-topping podcast productions, Joni is also the creator and host of WFAE’s Charlotte music podcast Amplifier, recently honored for excellence in arts and music podcasting by Charlotte Magazine,

Jan 13, 2021 • 25:43

Review of the Year and Preview of Series Five

Review of the Year and Preview of Series Five

Sue Stockdale, host of Access to Inspiration podcast and her co-founder Clive Steeper talk to Fraser Allen, host of the Scottish Business Network podcast about why the Access to Inspiration podcast was started, and review what has been accomplished in 2020. We hear from three listeners from Germany, India and UK about what they have enjoyed about the series, and how they have applied some of the inspirational insights from the guests that have been interviewed.We look ahead to 2021 and the launc

Dec 16, 2020 • 14:59

31. Anne Pleun van Eijsden: Leading a revolution in the paper industry

31. Anne Pleun van Eijsden: Leading a revolution in the paper industry

Anne Pleun van Eijsden, Founder of Paper on the Rocks, talks to Sue Stockdale about her mission to create a healthy paper industry, and why she created her own rules about how to run a business, rather than following the traditional approach to being an entrepreneur.Paper on the Rocks, is a social impact business based in the Netherlands that wants to create a forest friendly paper industry by scaling tree-free paper alternatives. They primarily do so by making sustainable stationery like notebo

Nov 4, 2020 • 23:45

30. Milena Cvijanovich: Bringing sustainability into the world of luxury

30. Milena Cvijanovich: Bringing sustainability into the world of luxury

Milena Cvijanovich talks to Sue Stockdale about her work as a designer and architect focusing on sustainable luxury, and how inspiration plays a role in her work. Based in Monaco, Milena has always been passionate about craftsmanship, sustainable design, alternative natural resources, social entrepreneurship and collaborative business opportunities.With a Masters in Architecture from Carnegie Mellon University and inspired by her physicist father, Dr. George B. Cvijanovich, one of the first inve

Oct 28, 2020 • 21:12

29. Barry Fudge: What it takes to win....and keep on winning

29. Barry Fudge: What it takes to win....and keep on winning

Barry Fudge understands what it takes for elite athletes to win...and keep winning, and has spent a decade with a front-row seat to the training of the world's best endurance runners. Barry talks to Sue Stockdale about what inspired him to work in elite sport, and the elements that enable the world's best endurance runners to deliver medal-winning results, time and time again.Barry is a highly motivated and experienced performance leader operating successfully in professional sport over a period

Oct 21, 2020 • 23:43

28. Vinay Chandra: The relentless optimism of the entrepreneur

28. Vinay Chandra: The relentless optimism of the entrepreneur

Vinay Chandra, CEO of High Peak Software based in India and Atlanta, USA talks to Sue Stockdale about the highs and lows of being a serial entrepreneur. Vinay is a versatile and multifaceted entrepreneur who has devoted his creative energy and restless passion into starting and running businesses around the globe. Over the last 25 years, he has successfully and unsuccessfully founded and operated multiple businesses on three continents.He is an Alabaman by birth, Bangalorean by upbringing and B

Oct 14, 2020 • 27:15

27. Nontuthuko Mgabhi: Running 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents

27. Nontuthuko Mgabhi: Running 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents

Sue Stockdale talks to Nontuthuko Mgabhi, General Manager Human Resources at Richards Bay Coal Terminal, South Africa, about the mindset, commitment and preparation it took to successfully run seven marathons in seven consecutive days, on seven continents in February 2020.Nontu became the first African female to complete this challenge, and in the process also raised a substantial sum of money to improve conditions for children in an underprivileged rural school - the Khiphinkunzi Primary School

Oct 7, 2020 • 23:46

26. Jonathan Cook: Living the dream as a dairy farmer

26. Jonathan Cook: Living the dream as a dairy farmer

Sue Stockdale talks to farmer Jonathan Cook, about why he loves his job. Jon looks after a herd of 50 cows producing the raw milk which he sells on his dairy farm in Wiltshire, England. He is from a fourth generation farming family and along with his partner, Sarah, look after the herd on their 100 acre farm where they now adopt a regenerative approach to farming. Both are passionate about raw milk and believe that educating the public on its health benefits and where food comes from is part o

Sep 30, 2020 • 20:51

25. Major Becky Frater: Flying high as a military helicopter pilot

25. Major Becky Frater: Flying high as a military helicopter pilot

Sue Stockdale talks to Major Becky Frater about her career as a military helicopter pilot and instructor, and discovers more about the focus and concentration that these roles demand.Becky originally joined the Army in 1998 after three years as a secondary school teacher in Bristol. After initial training at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst she was commissioned directly into the Army Air Corps and was subsequently awarded her Army Wings Flying Badge in 2001.She was posted to 659 Sqn of 4 Regt AA

Sep 23, 2020 • 20:48

24. Navi Radjou: Consciously reinventing how we live and work

24. Navi Radjou: Consciously reinventing how we live and work

The recent pandemic has caused many people to re-evaluate how they live and work. Sue Stockdale talks to leadership thinker Navi Radjou about his life and experiences in India, France and USA, and how this has influenced his thinking on how business and society considers and practices innovation, to do better with less.Navi Radjou advises senior executives worldwide on breakthrough growth strategies. A Fellow at Cambridge Judge Business School, Navi has served as vice president at Forrester Rese

Sep 16, 2020 • 28:02

Preview of Series Four of Access to Inspiration podcast

Preview of Series Four of Access to Inspiration podcast

Sue Stockdale previews Series Four where the theme of the series is sustainability and pioneering. She also welcomes the first Access to Inspiration Ambassador, Paul Rose, and talks to Matías de Ezcurra​ our Sound Editor who edits the podcasts, to find out the effect that the recordings have on him personally. Some of the upcoming episodes in this series are: - Navi Radjou: Consciously reinventing how we live and work- Jonathan Cook: Living the dream as a dairy farmer- Nontuthuko Mgahbi: Seven m

Sep 9, 2020 • 11:00

23. Paul Rose: at the front line of exploration and adventure

23. Paul Rose: at the front line of exploration and adventure

Sue Stockdale talks to Paul Rose about his life at the front line of exploration. Having spent 10 years as Base Commander in Antarctica, Paul talks about some of the skills he has learned in extreme environments that help him navigate modern life.Paul is one of the world’s most experienced science expedition leaders. He helps scientists unlock and communicate global mysteries in the most remote and challenging regions of the planet. Former Vice President of the Royal Geographical Society, Paul i

Jul 29, 2020 • 21:57

22. Andrew Scott: how to gain and retain a Michelin star

22. Andrew Scott: how to gain and retain a Michelin star

Sue Stockdale talks to an award-winning British chef, Andrew Scott about what it takes to achieve and retain a Michelin star. Andrew was inspired to develop his career as a chef by his parents, who both worked in the hospitality industry. After winning a cooking competition at the age of 13, Andrew started working part time as a pot washer in the kitchens of his local hotel. Then following training at college, he was taken on by Simon Haigh at Mallory Court in Warwickshire, England as an appren

Jul 22, 2020 • 20:44

21. Alysia Silberg: Being a Silicon Valley venture capitalist

21. Alysia Silberg: Being a Silicon Valley venture capitalist

Alysia Silberg talks to Sue Stockdale about the reality of being a Silicon Valley venture capitalist, the challenges she had growing up in South Africa and what she hopes her long-term legacy will be. Alysia is Founder and General Partner of Street Global Venture Capital, a global seed stage investment firm, investing in technology start-ups that are solving big, difficult problems and have the potential to reach $1billion valuations.She is a multi-industry, self-made entrepreneur, statistician

Jul 15, 2020 • 27:22

20. John Miles: Improving economic prosperity for workers in Venezuela

20. John Miles: Improving economic prosperity for workers in Venezuela

Sue Stockdale talks to John Miles, co-founder of iWorker, about why he started up the business and how it helps generate economic prosperity for skilled workers in Venezuela and other countries that are in dire economic situations.John Miles is a Canadian entrepreneur who started his career managing a few small brick-and-mortar businesses just outside of Toronto. In 2017, John decided he wanted to experience a new culture and learn a new language so he cashed out his ownership in the companies h

Jul 8, 2020 • 23:09

19. Nauja Bianco: Life 'up north' being a global Greenlander

19. Nauja Bianco: Life 'up north' being a global Greenlander

Sue Stockdale talks to Nauja Bianco, a native Greenlander about what life is like 'up north' and why cultural identity is becoming more important for Greenlanders and those living in the Nordic Countries.Nauja Bianco was born and raised in the capital Nuuk, in Greenland. At the age of 17 she was an exchange student in the USA, followed by travels to Central and South America after graduating high school. In 1996, Nauja joined an expedition to Antarctica as part of a larger group of young people

Jul 1, 2020 • 24:38

18. David Liebnau: Why we need heart and courage at times of uncertainty

18. David Liebnau: Why we need heart and courage at times of uncertainty

Sue Stockdale talks to David Liebnau, Client Director and Senior Expert at SYNK Group, in Berlin, Germany about why we need heart and courage at times of uncertainty. David graduated with a Masters Degree in Communications and has worked for the past twenty years as a senior learning & development consultant and executive coach. He has worked in 25 countries with more than 20,000 managers at all levels - including the board of large corporations. For more details http://synk-group.comRead

Jun 24, 2020 • 20:37

17. Virginie Goethals: How sport rehabilitates refugees in Hong Kong

17. Virginie Goethals: How sport rehabilitates refugees in Hong Kong

Sue Stockdale talks to Virginie Goethals, co-founder of RUN, a non-government organisation in Hong Kong that focuses on trauma rehabilitation through sport and education. Virginie explains how her love of the outdoors and running long distances accidentally inspired her to help female refugees in Hong Kong who are victims of sexual violence; and help them rebuild their mental and physical strength through hiking and running. For more information http://www.runhk.orgRead a transcription of this p

Jun 17, 2020 • 20:23

16. Sarah Lang: Transforming infrastructure in New Zealand

16. Sarah Lang: Transforming infrastructure in New Zealand

Sue Stockdale talks to Sarah Lang, Project Director at Infrastructure NZ, about how she started with one small idea and put it into practice, which in turn has transformed the face of the infrastructure sector in New Zealand so that it better represents the diversity of the country's population.Sarah is Project Director at Infrastructure NZ, New Zealand’s peak infrastructure body. In 2016 Sarah established the NZ Women’s Infrastructure Network (WIN) and is an advocate for the advancement of wome

Jun 10, 2020 • 22:25

Preview of Series Three of Access to Inspiration podcast

Preview of Series Three of Access to Inspiration podcast

Sue Stockdale reflects on the impact on listeners that the podcasts have had so far, and also previews Series Three of Access to Inspiration which will feature guests from Germany, Greenland and Hong Kong. The guests for this upcoming series are:Sarah Lang - Transforming the infrastructure sector in New ZealandVirginie Goethais - How sport rehabilitates refugees in Hong KongDavid Liebnau - Why we need heart and courage at times of uncertaintyNauja Bianco - Life up north - being a global Greenla

Jun 3, 2020 • 8:04

15. Marlina Moreno and Shannon Noelle Rivera: Why conservation and collaboration go hand in hand

15. Marlina Moreno and Shannon Noelle Rivera: Why conservation and collaboration go hand in hand

Two dynamic women working in the conservation sector - Marlina Moreno and Shannon Noelle Rivera, talk to Sue Stockdale about the importance of collaboration as well as some of the projects they are involved in around the world.Marlina Moreno is a former NFL cheerleader and professional dancer turned conservation biologist, filmmaker, and digital content creator. Her work has taken her to some of the planet's wildest places -- from the Peruvian Amazon to Uganda's highest peak -- and has been feat

Apr 22, 2020 • 21:58

14. Amelia Lin: The profound impact of education on her life and work

14. Amelia Lin: The profound impact of education on her life and work

Amelia Lin, co-founder and CEO of Saga had an unusually academically-oriented start to life, which has profoundly impacted her life and work. Amelia talks to Sue Stockdale about the role that books and education had as she grew up, how that influenced her desire to record her parents' life stories, and how Saga was created as a result. As as a 7th grader (11-13 years old) Amelia scored a 1550/1600 on the SAT (the standardised test widely used for college admissions in the US), which was the hig

Apr 15, 2020 • 25:56

13. Christopher Phin: Becoming a podcasting hero

13. Christopher Phin: Becoming a podcasting hero

After 16 years in magazines – as a writer, editor, editor-in-chief and publisher – Christopher Phin has for the last year been leading the creation of a podcast strategy at Scottish publishers DC Thomson Media. Chris talks to Sue Stockdale about why he loves podcasting as a communication medium, as well as where he sees the industry developing in the future. Chris now publishes eight podcasts, with more in development, and he’s energised by the opportunities podcasts give to strengthen relations

Apr 8, 2020 • 24:25

12. Racheal Wanjiku Kigame: Leading a non-profit in Kenya

12. Racheal Wanjiku Kigame: Leading a non-profit in Kenya

Racheal Wanjiku Kigame talks to Sue Stockdale about leadership and how working as Country Program Director for Help a Child Africa in Kenya enables her to make a difference and help the most vulnerable in society, having grown up in a slum herself. Find out more at https://www.helpachild.org/programmes/kenyaRead a transcription of this podcast on our website www.accesstoinspiration.org Connect with us on social media via:Twitter www.twitter.com/accessinspirat1 Facebook www.facebook.com/accessto

Apr 1, 2020 • 19:20

11. Deb Downing and Dennis Borner: giving up life on land for a Caribbean sailing adventure

11. Deb Downing and Dennis Borner: giving up life on land for a Caribbean sailing adventure

In the autumn on 1999, Deb Downing and Dennis Borner embarked on an atypical retirement adventure. They sold their home and all their furniture, and embarked on what was to become a twelve-year sailing adventure. In this Access to Inspiration podcast, Sue Stockdale talks to Deb and Dennis to find out how they adapted to living onboard a 49 foot ketch rig, which included learning to catch marlin, cut one another's hair; and appreciating the vibrancy of the cultures and countries they visited.Read

Mar 25, 2020 • 22:04

10. Laurel Herman: Having impact, being influential and using initiative

10. Laurel Herman: Having impact, being influential and using initiative

Laurel Herman is acknowledged as an international expert in every aspect of personal effectiveness. In this podcast, she talks to Sue Stockdale about fifty years of being in business, and how using her initiative to solve problems has taken her into a number of different ventures including concept shopping, an image consultancy and a social enterprise helping people with Autism Spectrum Difference achieve fulfilling working lives.Read a transcription of this podcast on our website www.accesstoi

Mar 18, 2020 • 24:34

09. John-David F. Bartoe: An astronaut going into space

09. John-David F. Bartoe: An astronaut going into space

What’s it like to travel into space? Sue Stockdale talks to Dr. John-David F. Bartoe to find out the answer to this question. He is a retired astronaut, solar physicist, and former Research Manager of the International Space Station who has travelled over 2.8 million miles, and logged over 190 hours in space. In this podcast Dr Bartoe talks about what inspired him to become an astronaut, what it’s like to gaze down at earth from space, and his predictions for the future of space travel.Read a tr

Mar 11, 2020 • 23:40

08. Lauren Vaitkus: Leading the way for women in the cruise industry

08. Lauren Vaitkus: Leading the way for women in the cruise industry

When it comes to women working in the cruise industry, they are in the minority – with women accounting for fewer than 2% of the mariners employed worldwide. Lauren Vaitkus is one of only two female cruise directors working for Celebrity Cruises who are leading the way in taking action to transform the numbers of women working in the industry. Lauren is an enthusiastic and dedicated leader, with responsibility for entertaining three thousand guests onboard a 122,000 tonne cruise ship plus a depa

Mar 4, 2020 • 20:19

Preview of Series Two of Access to Inspiration podcast

Preview of Series Two of Access to Inspiration podcast

Sue Stockdale previews Series Two of the Access to Inspiration podcast; talks about her own background as an adventurer and polar explorer with former TV News Anchor Roger Rocka, and explains why the Access to Inspiration podcast was created.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/access-to-inspiration--4156820/support.

Feb 26, 2020 • 6:58

07. Loshni Manikam: Improving wellbeing in New Zealand's dairy industry

07. Loshni Manikam: Improving wellbeing in New Zealand's dairy industry

What if farming + family does not equal happiness? Loshni Manikam, leadership coach and winner of Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year in 2018 talks to Sue Stockdale about how she helps women to thrive in New Zealand's dairy industry. Find Loshni at https://www.facebook.com/thrivingfarmingwomenRead a transcription of this podcast on our website www.accesstoinspiration.org Connect with us on social media via:Twitter www.twitter.com/accessinspirat1 Facebook www.facebook.com/accesstoinspirationInstagr

Feb 19, 2020 • 12:36

06. Riaan Manser: First person to circumnavigate Africa by bicycle

06. Riaan Manser: First person to circumnavigate Africa by bicycle

Riaan Manser was the first person to circumnavigate Africa by bicycle and has circumnavigated Madagascar by kayak. He talks about what he has learned from these, and other epic adventures he has undertaken. http://www.riaanmanser.comRead a transcription of this podcast on our website www.accesstoinspiration.org Connect with us on social media via:Twitter www.twitter.com/accessinspirat1 Facebook www.facebook.com/accesstoinspirationInstagram www.instagram.com/accesstoinspiration LinkedIn https://

Feb 12, 2020 • 21:32

05. Celia Garland: Using curiosity to create your ideal career

05. Celia Garland: Using curiosity to create your ideal career

Celia Garland, Glass Blower and Naturalist, talks to Sue Stockdale, about creating a career that she loves by following her passions. As a child Celia had a love for art and the outdoor world. Through a series of adventures as a child – including hiking the Appalachian Trail, her love for art and the outdoors developed. Finally, when it came time to choose a college, she studied at Rochester Institute of Technology and graduated with a BFA in Glass and Glass Sculpture. She then joined the Cornin

Feb 5, 2020 • 17:05

04. Sharron McPherson: Disruption, creating impact and setting big goals

04. Sharron McPherson: Disruption, creating impact and setting big goals

Sharron McPherson, co-founder of the Centre for Disruptive Technologies in South Africa talks to Sue Stockdale about disruption, creating impact and setting big goals. Sharron is a former Wall Street investment banker /attorney turned serial social impact investor. She is one of Africa’s leading experts on the impact of technology disruption on emerging market growth, development and future work. Sharron is Adjunct Senior Lecturer (University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business), and a memb

Jan 29, 2020 • 14:25

03. Keith Crutcher: The brain and its ability to adapt

03. Keith Crutcher: The brain and its ability to adapt

Dr Keith Crutcher, Neuroscientist, talks to Sue Stockdale about the mysteries of the brain; and why adaptability, curiosity and forgetting is vital for our survival in the fast-changing business world. Keith, a long-established brain scientist, has held faculty positions at the University of Utah and the University of Cincinnati, where he carried out a number of research studies on brain plasticity and Alzheimer’s disease.Read a transcription of this podcast on our website www.accesstoinspiratio

Jan 22, 2020 • 20:28

02. Harriet Minter: Risk-taking, career change and women's leadership

02. Harriet Minter: Risk-taking, career change and women's leadership

Harriet Minter talks to Sue Stockdale about risk-taking, career change, and hot topics in women’s leadership today. Harriet is a journalist, TEDx speaker and former editor of The Guardian, Women in Leadership section. She writes a monthly column in Psychologies magazine and is a regular speaker on women’s rights, organisational change and workplace diversity. Connect with Harriet Minter via website Read a transcription of this podcast on our website www.accesstoinspiration.org Connect with us on

Jan 15, 2020 • 16:54

01. Clive Steeper: Going fast in business and motorsport

01. Clive Steeper: Going fast in business and motorsport

Clive Steeper talks to Sue Stockdale about going fast in motorsport and business. Clive worked for Goodyear as a Tyre Engineer with F3, F2 and F1 teams, and was Team Manager for TWR Silk Cut Jaguar Le Mans team. He is an executive coach and co-author of four popular business books.To find out more about Clive Steeper www.clivesteeper.comThis series is kindly supported by Squadcast –the remote recording platform which empowers podcasters by capturing high-quality audio and video conversations. Fi

Jan 8, 2020 • 14:18

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