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Access to InspirationCelebrating 150 Episodes: Reflections and Insights from Access to InspirationIn this special bonus episode, Pierre Heistein, who was guest in episode 91 takes the host's chair alongside co-founders Sue Stockdale and Clive Steeper. They celebrate reaching 150 episodes by reflecting on the conversations with guests, lessons learned, and the common threads that bind these stories together. Pierre delves into the origins of the podcast, what does it mean to be inspirational, and how the show has impacted Sue and Clive and their listeners. Together they discuss how the podcast has influenced their perspectives about life and work, and how they look to the future for taking the next steps of development.
2025-06-1149 min
Access to Inspiration2024 A Year in Review: Highlights and Favourite EpisodesHost 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 gained from them.Timestamps00:00:25 - Celebrating Achievements00:02:14 - Clive's Favourite Episode00:05:14 - Matias...
2024-12-1115 min
Access to Inspiration135. Eveline van den Heuvel: Embracing Intuition and CreativitySue 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 into the unknown by creating a bridge between the pragmatic, transactional world and the ethereal creative space of imagination. She holds a Masters in...
2024-10-1634 min
Access to Inspiration133. Shoko Doherty: Inspiring global citizenshipHost 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 inclusive and harmonious society.About Shoko DohertyShoko Doherty is the CEO of Celtic English Academy, an English...
2024-08-2126 min
Access to Inspiration132. Cobe Williams: Street Life, Second Chances and Saving LivesSue 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 community work, relationships, violence prevention, and the impact of the Cure Violence Global model.
2024-08-1422 min
Access to Inspiration130. Urs Koenig: Leading with radical humilitySue 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 champion, a widely published professor, bestselling author, and a seasoned executive coach and keynote speaker...
2024-07-3129 min
Access to Inspiration129. Dana Frank: Building legacy through real estateIn 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 creating generational wealth based on human experience that everyone can relate to. Find out mo...
2024-07-2425 min
Access to Inspiration128. Ricardo Brito: From Burnout to Breakthrough - Reinventing your CareerIn 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 began back in 2021, when deeply entrenched in the corporate tech world as a UX des...
2024-07-1727 minAccess to InspirationPreview of Series 18Sue 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 Ezcurra
2024-07-1002 minAccess to InspirationLaunching our Impact Report 2024In 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 to Inspiration.Positive Feedback: Guests have praised the professional and empat...
2024-06-1706 min
Access to Inspiration127. Monique Maissan: Recycling plastic waste into textilesSue 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 that we can shift towards a more sustainable and circular economy. About Monique M...
2024-06-1234 min
Access to Inspiration124. Neil Wightwick: Transforming lives through nature's classroomIn 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 power of nature. Neil also discusses with host, Sue Stockdale his work in enabling young people to engage with the outdoors, particularly those from...
2024-05-2227 min
Access to Inspiration122. Roderick Aitken: Sourcing sustainable timberIn 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 from The University of Aberdeen. He has spent one year working in Malaysia’s forest and sawmilling sectors, then two years with BSW timber in...
2024-05-0832 min
Access to Inspiration121. Arild Nydegger Øvre-Eide and Gyrid Dahl: Embracing Change and Tradition in Norwegian FarmingIn 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 tradition is important in communities.Find out more about Øvre-Eide Far...
2024-05-0128 min
Access to Inspiration119. Reanne Olivier: Empowering African YouthIn 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 her to build relationships, learn from others, and collaborate to create an initiative that is empowering African youth. About Reanne O...
2024-03-1326 min
Access to Inspiration118. Kate Leeming: From Africa to Australia: Exploring the world by bicycleIn 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 the physical and mental benefits of cycling.About Kate LeemingAs an explorer/adventurer, Kate has cycled almost 100,000km on...
2024-03-0627 min
Access to Inspiration117. Sue Stockdale: Building trust and psychological safetyIn 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 Stockdale is an adventurer, coach, author, and TEDx speaker. In 1996, Sue became the first British woman to reach...
2024-02-2831 min
Access to Inspiration116. Bruce Parker: The opportunity that was too good to be trueThis 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, and has enthralled audiences around the world, working with legendary music icons such as Chaka Khan...
2024-02-2137 min
Access to Inspiration115. Georgina Bark: Exploring the craft of dry stone wallingSue 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. Key Quotes"You can use hammer on Cotswold stone and...
2024-02-1427 min
Access to Inspiration114. Aneela Rose: Balancing Powerlifting, Business, and FamilySue 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 overcome barriers and how it inspires her children and family.About Aneela RoseAneela Rose is the multi-award-winning founder of...
2024-02-0734 minAccess to InspirationSeries 16 PreviewSue 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 adventure and how he realised the power of listening to...
2024-01-3104 min
The Sports 2000 podcast30. Joe East: Organising the Sports 2000 calendarIn episode 30 of the podcast, host Sue Stockdale Sue talks to Joe East, the Commercial and Competitions Manager for Motorsport Vision Racing (MSVR) about his role in arranging the venues for the Sports 2000 calendar each year. Joe explains why he needs to be fair when allocating venues and arranging calendars, and how his developing skill as a Clerk of the Course provides additional learning into how race meetings can run safely. Leave your feedback about the podcast https://sports2000.co.uk/podcasts/ About Sports 2000 The Sports2000 Championship has been...
2023-11-0822 min
Access to Inspiration112. Bettina Ovgaard: The wonder of GreenlandHost 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 and freedoms of remote living, and the unique experiences and personal growth that can come from living in a confined and isolated...
2023-10-1136 minThe Sports 2000 podcast29. Alan Jones: Coordinating the Sports 2000 race meetingsHost Sue Stockdale interviews Alan Jones, the SRCC Sports 2000 coordinator. Alan discusses his role in liaising between drivers and race control during race meetings, ensuring the smooth running of the races. He also reflects on his experience in motorsport and shares insights into the challenges of organizing race meetings. learn more about Alan's important job in the Sports 2000 community and his coordination responsibilities.About Sports 2000 The Sports2000 Championship has been established since 1977 and features championships for Duratecs, Pintos and Historic Pintos. Connect with us on social media via Instagram : Facebook : Twitter and...
2023-10-0329 minThe Sports 2000 podcast28. Keith Mizen: Moving from SIM racing to real-world racing in a DuratecIn this episode of the Sports 2000 podcast, host Sue Stockdale interviews Keith Mizen, a driver in the Duratec category. Keith shares his experience racing in the Sports 2000 Championship and his love for SIM racing which enables him to learn the circuits and develop his skills. Keith also explains how data plays a crucial role in giving him the confidence to keep improving and knowing what areas to focus on and also acknowledges the challenge of staying competitive as the cars themselves evolve. As a fan of the Le Mans 24 hour race, Keith also reflects on his experiences of...
2023-09-1418 minThe Sports 2000 podcast27. Gary Gunn and Jonathan Loader: Manufacturing a Sports 2000 DuratecSue Stockdale interviews Gary Gunn and Jonathan Loader of Loaded Gunn Racing, one of the manufacturers of the Duratec cars that compete in the Sports 2000 Championship. Gary talks about car manufacturing and development, the upgrades made to a championship-winning car and the challenges of testing and developing a car. He also shares his early inspiration for getting into motor racing through watching go-karting.The partnership between Gary and Jonathan is characterized by a clear division of labour and a recognition of each other's strengths. Gary acknowledges that he is better at building cars than driving them, while Jonathan...
2023-08-1718 minThe Sports 2000 podcast26. David Gorst, Rob Whitwell & Cindy Pearce: Perspectives from a sponsor, driver, and manufacturerIn this Sports 2000 episode host, Sue Stockdale delves further into the adrenaline-fueled world of Sports 2000 racing talking to: David Gorst, a new Duratec driver this season, whose company BS Burner Services is a sponsor of the Duratec ChampionshipCindy Pearce, Director of MCR Race Cars that manufacture many of the DuratecsRob Whitwell, a Sports 2000 driver from Australia who was a guest on episode 14 of the podcast and was back in the UK to watch round 2 of the Sports 2000 championship.These interviews were conducted at rounds 2 and 3 of this year's Sports 2000 championship at...
2023-07-2023 minThe Sports 2000 podcast25. Charlie and Nick Hyett: Racing is a family affairSue Stockdale talks to brothers Charlie and Nick Hyett at the second round of the 2023 Sports 2000 season which was held at Brands Hatch. Charlie and Nick reflect on their experiences of racing in the Pinto Category together. The brothers also share what it's like racing alongside their father Ross Hyett, who has raced at Le Mans and was guest in episode 8, and describe the thrill of competing together as a team in a 24 hour endurance race at Paul Ricard circuit in France. About Sports 2000 The Sports2000 Championship has been established since 1977...
2023-06-2121 minThe Sports 2000 podcast24. Will Schryver: Will’s winning waysIn this episode, host Sue Stockdale interviews Will Schryver, a newcomer to the Pinto Historics category, and Clive Steeper, a sponsor and partnership liaison in the club. The episode was recorded at the second round of the Sports 2000 Championships recently held at Brands Hatch.Will talks about his experience racing, working in the film industry, and his efforts to win in his class. Clive provides insights on the current sponsorship and partnership situation in the club. Additionally, Sue shares the recent success when this podcast series was shortlisted for the Sports Podcast Awards in the Motorsport category...
2023-05-2516 min
Access to Inspiration95. Ray Martin: Life without a tieRay 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-winning business leader. As a coach, mentor, facilitator, speaker, writer, and mindfulness teacher, he is...
2023-04-0526 min
Access to Inspiration94. Faisal Hoque: Bringing mindfulness to work and lifeFaisal 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 founder of SHADOKA, NextChapter, and other companies that focus on enabling sustainable and...
2023-03-2926 minAccess to InspirationReflections on guest hosted episodesClive 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 this episode on www.accesstoinspiration.org and connect with us:Twitter : Facebook : Instagram : LinkedIn Sign up for our ne...
2023-03-0108 minAccess to InspirationPreview of Series 12Sue 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 from episode 44 about how Rural Studio creates sustainable impactThis series is kindly supported by Squadcast –the remote recording platform which empowers podcasters by capturing hi...
2023-01-2508 minAccess to InspirationBonus episode. John-David Bartoe: An astronaut going into spaceDuring 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 International Space Station. It was first broadcast on 11th March 2020 as ep...
2022-12-2824 minThe Sports 2000 podcast23. Peter Williams: Weekends are for racingWelsh farmer Peter Williams talks to fellow Sports 2000 driver Clive Steeper and host, Sue Stockdale about his racing career that began as a youngster with grass racing, before he moved onto Radicals, rallying and hill-climbing, and other types of racing cars.Peter Williams drives an MCR in the Duratec category of Sports 2000 and has competed in the Duratec championship for over 10 years. Leave your feedback about the podcast https://sports2000.co.uk/podcasts/The Sports2000 Championship has been established since 1977 and features four championships - Duratecs, Pintos, Historic Pintos and Mini Enduro. ...
2022-12-1519 minAccess to InspirationBonus episode. Palwasha Siddiqi: A refugee's road to successDuring 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 and it was then that she was introduced to a non-profit organization that helped her secure a full-time...
2022-12-1427 min
Access to Inspiration88. Nic Parmaksizian: How to create an environment that encourages innovationGlobal 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 impressive track record of industry-leading transformational change in the areas of technology innovation and human behaviour. In 2022, Nic joined Designit as CEO and was previously Head...
2022-11-3025 min
Access to Inspiration87. Dr. Sarah Gilchrist: Managing your sleepSue 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. Her doctorate specialises in sleep and athletic performance, and she now provides consultancy on a range of performance areas, pa...
2022-11-2325 minThe Sports 2000 podcast22. Jon Harmer and Marc Noaro: Sharing a race carSue Stockdale talks to Jon Harmer and Marc Noaro – the first driver pairing to win the Pinto Championship in 2022. The car collects the points, not the drivers, which enables a car to be raced by more than one driver in the season. Jon and Marc describe how they make the pairing successful where the focus is as much on friendship and sharing an activity together as it is on racing and winning, Leave your feedback about the podcast https://sports2000.co.uk/podcasts/The Sports2000 Championship has been established since 1977 and features four championships - Duratecs, Pi...
2022-11-1726 min
Access to Inspiration86. Tyrone Mathurin: Driven to succeedTyrone 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 induced coma, paralysed. Fast forward to 2022, and Tyrone is behind the wheel at...
2022-11-1622 min
Access to Inspiration85. Myrtle Simpson: An adventurous life Part 2 - RainforestsLegendary 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 defied expectations and explored the world'. In 1965 Myrtle crossed the Greenland ice cap on skis and...
2022-11-0919 min
Access to Inspiration84. Myrtle Simpson: An adventurous life Part 1 - Ice and MountainsLegendary 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 life in India, and then returned to Scotland after the war where she developed a love of climbing. Myrtle travelled to...
2022-11-0232 min
Access to Inspiration83. Brian Sachetta: Overcoming anxiety and depressionSue 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 for Living with and Overcoming Anxiety” and “Get Out of Your Head Vol. 2: Navigating the Abyss of Depress...
2022-10-2627 min
Access to Inspiration82. Sebastian Rohr: The wellbeing of your digital identitySue 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 and considers himself an "earthling", despite travelling on a German passport. Aside from his day job in Security, he re...
2022-10-1931 min
Access to Inspiration81. Abigail Griebelbauer: Neurodiversity meets storytellingSue 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 Dyslexia" is partly based on her life growing up with dyslexia and is published by The Passage Press...
2022-10-1226 min
Access to Inspiration80. Liz Benditt: An optimist's perspective on enduring cancerLiz 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, products and services including Lyric Opera, Ace Hardware, Hallmark, SONIC America’s Drive In, Blue Bunny Ice Crea...
2022-10-0538 minAccess to InspirationPreview of Series 11Sue 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 to ski across the Greenland Ice Cap. • Liz Benditt, a senior marketing executive who endured four different cancers over the cour...
2022-09-2809 minThe Sports 2000 podcast21. Ian, Ash and Josh Law: Drumming, Driving and DuratecsSue Stockdale talks to the Law Family – consisting of Ian, and his two sons Ash and Josh Law who race in the Duratec category of Sports 2000, making it a truly family affair at each race meeting. Josh Law is the 2022 Duratec Championship winner and a drummer who plays with the international showband Gatsby. The band performed for the Sports 2000 Dinner and Dance this year and are expected to appear again in 2023. Leave your feedback about the podcast https://sports2000.co.uk/podcasts/The Sports2000 Championship has been established since 1977 and features four championships - Du...
2022-09-1527 min
Access to Inspiration79. Dailyn Matthews: Stuntwoman and Adventure PhotographerAdventure 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 to harness the magic of the wilderness she so adores. The enth...
2022-08-2432 min
Access to Inspiration78. Manny L: Being a corporate exec and entrepreneurSue 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 technology and processes to make society a better place.Find out more:Website: https://www.heavenspantryllc...
2022-08-1726 minThe Sports 2000 podcast20. Peter Brouwer: The Flying DutchmanSue Stockdale talks to Peter Brouwer from the Netherlands about his love for speed and why he enjoys racing in the Sports 2000 Championship in the UK. Peter’s passion for speed began as a teenager in karting, and he subsequently moved into bobsleigh and luge where he qualified for the Winter Olympics in 1980. His ambitions were curtailed after a life-threatening illness but Peter was determined to continue to enjoy his love of speed and began racing in Sports 2000 in 1984. He has enjoyed it ever since, and today drives a Duratec. Leave your feedback about the podcast ht...
2022-08-1118 min
Access to Inspiration77. Elena Rossini: Using creativity for social goodSue 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 York Magazine, NPR, FOX and NBC Baltimore, amongst others.Rossini is the creator of hundreds of GIFs depicting professional women – which ha...
2022-08-1030 min
Access to Inspiration76. Susan Murphy: Communicating with your authentic voiceSue 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 television commercials and programs, websites, and even e-learning (she is known as Vanessa in some Artificial...
2022-08-0328 min
Access to Inspiration75. Adeyanju Olomola: Overcoming imposter syndromeSue 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 to growth. In addition to coaching, she supports learning and development programs within...
2022-07-2726 min
Access to Inspiration74. Thomas Luther: Sisu - leading the Finnish waySue 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 leadership roles for 25 years in service businesses, logistics and sales, of which seven years we...
2022-07-2029 minThe Sports 2000 podcast19. Nick Bailey: Living life to the fullHost Sue Stockdale talks to Nick Bailey, one of the newer Pinto drivers on the grid. Nick is no stranger to racing and was a spectator at the first ever Sports 2000 race in 1977. He has also driven in other categories including Clubmans, and Formula Three.Having survived a life-threatening illness as a youngster, Nick’s philosophy is now about living life to the full, and following a successful corporate career in sales, he now loves racing sportscars, as well as scuba diving, skiing and encouraging his grandchildren to be adventurous. Leave your feedback about the podcast ht...
2022-07-1419 min
Access to Inspiration73. Manuela Gil: Engaging others through purposeful leadershipSue 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 Germany for several years. She balances her roles of mother, entrepreneur, and CFO of the business, with making time to...
2022-07-1331 minAccess to InspirationPreview of Series 10Sue 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 management at Claremont Graduate University, California. Paul has started four technology co...
2022-06-2906 minThe Sports 2000 podcast18. Team L'Equipe Rosbif in a 24 hour endurance raceHost Sue Stockdale talks to Sports 2000 drivers Mike Fry, Ross Hyett, Nick Hyett and Chris Snowdon, all members of the team L'Equipe Rosbif who competed in a 24-hour endurance race (Les 2 Tours d'Horloge) the only 24-hour endurance race dedicated to historic racing cars, held at the Paul Ricard circuit, France in November 2021.The team explain how they prepared for the race, and how they organised the driving stints during the race, as well as recalling some of the challenges they faced during the 24-hour period.Les 2 Tours d'Horloge 2022 race details: https://vdev.fr/en/event-v-de-v...
2022-06-0935 min
Access to Inspiration71. Sue Stockdale: Exploring PotentialEveline 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 embarked on a lifetime of adventure, exploring some of the world’s most e...
2022-05-2533 min
Access to Inspiration70. Sophie Dow: No mind should be left behindSue 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. The charity has 22 employees and have helped thousands of children and families since its’ inception. Sophie’s book...
2022-05-1833 min
Access to Inspiration69. Sanzar Kakar: Trading is key to the Afghan spiritSue 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), BusinessDNA (media), Hesab (payments), and BBR (transport). Mr. Kakar graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Engineering and from...
2022-05-1126 minThe Sports 2000 podcast17. Locks4Vans and Raceparts: Two of the SRCC sponsors for 2022Host Sue Stockdale talks to two of the new sponsors of SRCC Sports 2000 championship for 2022: Locks4Vans and Raceparts. Terry Rayner is Commercial Director for Locks4Vans and has been using his extensive knowledge of the Commercial Vehicle market to spearhead the business growth plan at the UK’s market leading van security company. Born in Benfleet Essex, Terry Rayner is a self-confessed petrol head and unsurprisingly followed his grandfather’s footsteps into the Ford Motor Company, starting his 40-year career at the “Blue Oval” as a Technical Apprentice. He quickly moved through the Ford ranks in various Sales an...
2022-05-0521 min
Access to Inspiration68. Caitríona Jennings: The Mindset of the Long Distance RunnerSue 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 position of Tax Director before joining Goshawk Aviation as Head of Tax in 2016. Currently living in Hong Kong, Caitríona took on a...
2022-05-0425 min
Access to Inspiration67. Maxim Ivanov: A multi-skilled circus artistSue 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. He can fly higher his head and taught himself to play piano. Recently Maxim taught his five-year-old daughter to climb...
2022-04-2721 min
Access to Inspiration66. Vicki Tough: Working at heightSue 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 experience of a rainforest in Ecuador became the catalyst for her career as a Work at...
2022-04-2027 minAccess to InspirationPreview of Series 9Sue 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 Salveson Mindroom Centre and Thomas Luther, CEO of Nevel in Finland.This series is kindly supported by Squadcast –the re...
2022-04-1305 minThe Sports 2000 podcast16. Mike Turner: Reflecting on fifty years of racingHost Sue Stockdale talks to Mike Turner who has been involved in motorsport for many years. Mike reflects on being part of the Sports 2000 community since almost the beginning of its existence, and his career in racing. Mike Turner first attended a race meeting with his parents at 5 years old and began club racing in 1968 in a Mini Cooper S. He then progressed to Formula Ford racing a Merlyn Mk 11A competing in the British and European Championships in 1969 and 1970. Mike was studying automotive engineering when the opportunity arose to join March Engineering in 1970. During this time, Mike...
2022-04-0722 minThe Sports 2000 podcast15. Howden Ganley: From F1 Driver to Sports 2000 ManufacturerHost Sue Stockdale talks to Howden Ganley, a New Zealander who was inspired as a child to become a racing driver having been a spectator at the 1955 NZ Grand Prix. Howden talks about how he turned that passion into a reality, ultimately competing in 41 Formula One Championship Grand Prix races before he turned his attention to becoming a manufacturer.Howden went on to found Tiga Race Cars in 1975 along with ex F1-driver Tim Schenken with the name being derived from the first two letters of 'Tim & Ganley' and being pronounced “Tyga”. Tiga constructed racing cars for various form...
2022-03-1030 min
Access to Inspiration65. Jamie Ramsay: Human Powered AdventuringSue 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 communications agency, Jamie Ramsay wasn’t happy with the direction of his life and realised if he didn’t make some drastic changes then things would cont...
2022-03-0924 min
Access to Inspiration64. Lisa Marie Platske: Courageous leadershipSue 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 Business Administration and The International Alliance for Women, recognised as one of the Top 100 women making a difference in the...
2022-03-0225 min
Access to Inspiration63. Jeffrey Morse: An astounding recovery journeyAviator 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 by utilising skills he had learned during his career and how Jeffrey now inspires...
2022-02-2330 min
Access to Inspiration62. Janine Canham: Bringing humanity back to the workplaceSue 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 international law firm. Janine sat on the Listing Committee of the Hong...
2022-02-1625 minThe Sports 2000 podcast14. Rob Whitwell: Racing Down UnderHost Sue Stockdale talks to Rob Whitwell about what it's like racing a Sports 2000 in Australia, including the circuits they race on, and what he enjoys about driving a Sports 2000.Rob Whitwell from Melbourne, in the south-eastern Australian state of Victoria has always had a passion for cars and motorsport, growing up on a service station and garage. He studied Civil Engineering at Swinburne University and when career and family took priority over motorsport, his focus ended up in the construction and property market. Rob had major construction and development companies until he retired in 2016. At...
2022-02-1021 min
Access to Inspiration61. Zach Moreno and Rock Felder: Making an impact in podcastingSue 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 and collaboration, SquadCast's patent-pending cloud-based technology is essential for podcasters producing multiple shows. Launched in 2017, SquadCast has customers in 120+ countries. Among those are marquee brands...
2022-02-0925 min
Access to Inspiration60. Carrie Cort: Adopting a sustainable lifestyleSue 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. In 2011 with a 4-year-old son and growing concern for his future, worsening global warming and little time to achieve zero emissions, she d...
2022-02-0223 min
Access to Inspiration59. Jennifer Wilde and Dan McClure: Systems innovation: reimagining ideas and solutionsSue 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 senior manager in humanitarian response. She has developed strategies for fostering innovation during emergency response, in challenging, volatile contexts. Jen is currently...
2022-01-2632 min
Access to Inspiration58. Brendan Davis: Creating impact through the lens of filmmakingSue 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, Toronto, Berlin, and other festivals. In 2013 Davis produced the first Los Angeles-based season of Chinese TV hit "Jia Pian You Yue" for CCTV-6...
2022-01-1934 minThe Sports 2000 podcast13. Jim Morris: Safety equipment for race carsHost, Sue Stockdale talks to Jim Morris, founder of Lifeline Fire & Safety Systems about the latest changes in safety regulations for fire extinguishers, and how technology advances such as biofuels and electrification impact the design and manufacture of safety equipment for race cars. Jim is also a keen amateur competitor and shares some highlights from racing his dad’s original Volkswagen Golf GTI from the 1981–1982 season, including winning the small class Gerry Marshall Trophy race at the 2021 Goodwood Members meeting.Lifeline Fire & Safety Systems is a specialist motorsport fire suppression & safety company that employs 30 people. It supp...
2022-01-1324 minAccess to Inspiration57. Results of our impact surveySue 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 interest in impact investing, and how organisations must adopt new ways of communicating if they wa...
2022-01-1219 minAccess to InspirationBonus Episode from Coaching Perspectives podcastIn 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 effectively within an organisation. Dan's mission is to make it easier to connect as humans in small groups...
2021-12-2923 minAccess to InspirationBonus Episode from the Conscious Leader podcastOur 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, which owns and manages around 20 UK care homes.This episode is part of the...
2021-12-2224 minThe Sports 2000 podcast12. This year's highlights and looking ahead to 2022Host Sue Stockdale rounds up the year with Sports 2000 Club Secretary, Roger Donnan, and finds out about all the winners in the 2021 Sports 2000 Championship. The episode includes additional stories from two of the guests we featured earlier in the year: Ross Hyett (Episode 8) sharing another recollection from Le Mans, and Derek Bell (Episode 6) talks about the cars he drives now. Sue also previews of one of next year's guests, Howden Ganley, and learns why he got involved with Sports 2000. Originally from New Zealand, Ganley participated in 41 World Championship F1 Grand Prix races between 1971 and 1974 and went on to...
2021-12-1623 minAccess to InspirationBonus Episode from the Association for Coaching Podcast ChannelIn 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. Jen explains how employees adapted and maintained resilience during the pandemic, and how senior leaders used podcasting to talk...
2021-12-1521 minAccess to InspirationBonus Episode from the Clusters podcastIn 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.Clusters is a programme bringing together representatives from across sectors such as Housing, Environmental, Health and Digital to explore new...
2021-12-0825 minAccess to InspirationBonus episode from The Sports 2000 PodcastIn 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 performance. As a youngster, John dreamed of driving racing cars and it took four decades to fu...
2021-12-0121 minThe Sports 2000 podcast11. John Iley: It's never too late to become a race driverSue Stockdale talks to John Iley about his debut season in the Duratec category of Sports 2000. She finds out how he plans to improve his driving skills, and discovers that the car also provides an opportunity for motorsport engineering students from University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) to learn trackside. John Iley always wanted to drive racing cars but took 48 years to fulfil that dream. His career instead took a different direction where he focused on the technical side of motorsport which became all-consuming. Iley's notable career highlights include working at Jordan Grand Prix as a senior...
2021-11-2522 minThe Sports 2000 podcast10. Grant Gibson: A newcomer to Sports 2000Host, Sue Stockdale talks to Grant Gibson about his reflections of being a newcomer to the Sports 2000 Grid. Grant explains how he prepares for racing his Duratec in a similar way to how he worked in F1. Originally from near Melbourne, in Australia, Grant started racing at the age of 20, firstly driving a Lotus 23b that his father and brothers had modified by putting a 3.5 litre v8 engine in place of the small Lotus-Ford Twin Cam. He moved to UK in the early 1980s with a plan to learn from F1 and improve his own racing when he...
2021-10-2122 min
Access to Inspiration56. Mick Dawson: Rowing across the Pacific OceanSue 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 six ocean rows in the last two decades. Two across the Atlantic Ocean and...
2021-10-1335 min
Access to Inspiration55. Chaewon Yoo: Cycling along the Silk RoadSue 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 the adventure in 36 weeks, coming back with a new outlook on what’s important in life.Chaewon previously worked as a...
2021-10-0630 min
Access to Inspiration54. Christian De La Huerta: Curiosity - the key to personal growthSue 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 transformation coach and leading voice in the breathwork community. He has travelled the world offering inspiring and transformational retreats combining psyc...
2021-09-2926 min
Access to Inspiration53. Ronald Paredes: Rediscovering creativitySue 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 projects as a visual artist with his work in the advertising industry. Parallel to his work as a graphic designer and his artistic activities...
2021-09-2227 min
Access to Inspiration52. Jenna Howieson: From LGBT learner to educatorSue 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 to educate others about LGBTQ+ and creating a role for herself as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion professional in the...
2021-09-1527 min
Access to Inspiration51. Thomas Andrén: Discovering your dream job using questionsSue 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 early 2000s. After a decade in this sector, he had enough and dec...
2021-09-0834 minThe Sports 2000 podcast09. Terry Scannell: View from race controlSue Stockdale talks to Terry Scannell, a volunteer Motorsport UK race official who is the Permanent Clerk of Course for the Sports 2000 Championship. Terry explains what it’s like being in Race Control and having overall responsibility for the general conduct and control of a race event, and how he deals when unexpected situations like a change of weather, which can make life a little trickier for everyone involved. Terry Scannell began marshalling on track as a Flag / Incident Marshal in 1969 and went on to assist Steve Bradley with running Karts in 1972 and Mark Dunham in Formula Ford 1600; th...
2021-09-0227 min
Access to Inspiration50. Sue Stockdale: Insights from fifty episodes of inspirationIn 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 1996, she became the first British woman to ski to the Magnetic North Pole, and has been on...
2021-09-0125 min
Access to Inspiration49. Nashater Deu Solheim: Relationships are at the heart of leadershipSue 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 Winning Relationships”, which debuted on the 2020 Forbes list of 8 books “…that make you reconsid...
2021-08-2533 minAccess to InspirationPreview 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 influence, and will be talking about her experience of working with psychopaths....
2021-08-1808 min
Access to Inspiration48. Palwasha Siddiqi: A refugee's road to success and beyondSue 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 that helped her secure a full-time scholarship to attend university in the United States.After obtaining...
2021-06-1626 min
Access to Inspiration01. Clive Steeper: Going fast in business and motorsportClive 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. Find out more at squadcast.fm Read the transcription for this ep...
2020-01-0814 min