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(00:00:00) 157. Hilde Fålun Strøm and others: The Call of the Arctic (00:01:26) Life in Polar Night (00:02:40) 19 months at Bamsebu (00:05:58) Tourism and Conservation Role (00:09:24) Avalanche Turning Point (00:09:56) Rapid Warming in Svalbard (00:12:04) Tourism Growth and Regulations (00:13:33) Polar Bears and Sea Ice (00:16:17) First-Time Arctic Impressions (00:18:21) Seeing Climate Change Up Close (00:19:48) Extreme Medicine Meets Climate (00:21:58) Is the Arctic Dying (00:26:01) Hilde's Message and Farewell Sue Stockdale speaks with Arctic expedition leader Hilde Fålun Strøm, who has spent more than three decades living in Svalbard, one of the fastest-changing places on Earth. Hilde shares how witnessing environmental change firsthand has shaped her perspective, why direct experience matters, and what she has learned from introducing thousands of visitors to the Arctic.The episode also features reflections from Professor Mark Hannaford, Malou Platou Johansen, and Sian Shields, who were participants in the 2026 Arctic Call expedition and conference in Svalbard. Their  encounters with glaciers, wildlife and the realities of Arctic change challenged their assumptions and prompted new ways of thinking about communication and action.  Connect with Hilde Fålun Strøm, Professor Mark Hannaford, Malou Platou Johansen, Sian Shields, and find out more about The Arctic Call. In this episode, you'll discover: What draws people to the Arctic and why experiencing it firsthand can change their perspectiveHow the Arctic's changing environment is influencing the way people think about the futureThe importance of bringing together different perspectives, from local knowledge to scientific researchHow meaningful conversations can inspire people to take a greater interest in the Arctic and its futureKey Quotes"It's the fastest warming place on Earth. Svalbard is the epicenter of climate change"."Visiting the polar regions does something to people".  "Are we witnessing the death of the Arctic?"" It's not like what's happening here stays in the Arctic. It has an impact to the rest of the world".Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/access-to-inspiration--4156820/support.Connect with Access to Inspiration: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Read our Impact Report and if you would like to support us then Buy Me A CoffeeHost: Sue Stockdale Producer: Sue Stockdale   Sound Editor: Matias De Ezcurra 

(00:00:00) 156. Kristy Halvorsen: Trusting the Unknown - Living Life Without a Map (00:02:29) Coddiwomple Explained (00:03:51) Reinvention Through Openness (00:05:16) A Day of Unplanned Magic (00:09:45) What Freedom Really Is (00:11:47) Staying Safe Off Grid (00:14:12) From Loneliness to Connection (00:17:20) Home as a State of Mind (00:19:51) Letting Go of Labels (00:21:28) Favourite Places on the Road (00:24:23) Journaling and Making It Work (00:26:29) Skills from a Past Life (00:29:50) One Step Into the Unknown What happens when you walk away from a successful career, sell almost everything you own, and choose to live without knowing what comes next?Host Sue Stockdale speaks with author, mentor and full-time traveller Kristy Halvorsen, whose life took a dramatic turn when she left behind a successful career as a firefighter to live on the road in an Airstream trailer. Nearly a decade later, Kristy continues to embrace what she calls a "coddiwomple" life — travelling purposefully towards unknown destinations and remaining open to whatever unfolds.In this thought-provoking conversation, Kristy shares how following what she describes as the "tickles of her soul" led her to a deeper understanding of freedom, identity, belonging and human connection. She reflects on overcoming loneliness, learning to trust uncertainty, and discovering that home is not a place but a state of mind.Along the way, she reveals how the lessons she learned as an engineer and firefighter continue to help her navigate life off-grid and embrace the unexpected.This conversation explores courage, reinvention, freedom, self-discovery and what becomes possible when we stop trying to control every step of the journey.You will learn:Why Kristy left a secure career to live and travel full-time in an AirstreamWhat the word coddiwomple means and how it became her philosophy for lifeWhy reinvention is often the result of experience rather than intentionHow embracing uncertainty can create unexpected opportunities and connectionsWhat she learned about loneliness, solitude and belonging during nearly a decade on the roadWhy freedom is more about mindset than circumstancesHow engineering and firefighting shaped her resilience and resourcefulnessWhat it means to trust the "tickles of your soul" when facing an important decisionWhy home can be a feeling rather than a physical placeKey Quote"The tickles of our soul are the ultimate guidance. Just take the one step and trust the unknown."About Kristy HalvorsenKristy Halvorsen is an author, coach, former firefighter and full-time traveller who has spent nearly ten years living off-grid and exploring North America from her Airstream trailer. After leaving behind a conventional career and lifestyle, she embraced a life of uncertainty, adventure and personal discovery. Her book, Perfect Unfolding, chronicles one remarkable year of her journey and explores themes of freedom, connection, trust and transformation. Through her writing Kristy encourages others to listen to their inner guidance and embrace the possibilities that emerge when they step into the unknown.Connect with Kristy Halvorsen via her website: Perfect Unfolding and on InstagramBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/access-to-inspiration--4156820/support.Connect with Access to Inspiration: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Read our Impact Report and if you would like to support us then Buy Me A CoffeeHost: Sue Stockdale Producer: Sue Stockdale   Sound Editor: Matias De Ezcurra 

(00:00:00) 155.Mario Haberfeld: Conservation, Courage and the Jaguar Rivers Initiative (00:01:19) Africa Trip Inspiration (00:02:38) Racing to Conservation (00:05:17) Starting in Pantanal (00:07:13) Habituating Jaguars (00:09:08) Oncafari Expands Mission (00:13:28) Biggest Challenges Fires (00:16:21) Funding and Community Wins (00:20:09) Lessons from Motorsport (00:24:16) Advice for Changemakers (00:26:45) Jaguar Rivers Initiative (00:30:23) Most Memorable Jaguar Moment What happens when a former Formula One and IndyCar driver decides his next challenge is saving one of the world's most iconic big cats?Host Sue Stockdale speaks with Brazilian conservationist and former racing driver Mario Haberfeld, founder of Onçafari, one of South America's leading wildlife conservation organisations.  Mario shares how a childhood journey to Africa sparked a lifelong fascination with wildlife, a passion that remained alive throughout a successful motorsport career. After retiring from racing, Mario embarked on a two-year global journey to understand conservation efforts around the world.What emerged was an ambitious vision which has evolved since 2011- to create a sustainable future for jaguars in Brazil through ecotourism, scientific research, habitat protection and community engagement. Mario explains how Onçafari pioneered the habituation of wild jaguars, transforming wildlife tourism in Brazil's Pantanal region while creating economic opportunities for local communities. He also discusses the growing threat of climate-driven wildfires, the importance of long-term thinking, and the ambitious Jaguar Rivers Initiative, a multinational effort to connect wildlife corridors across Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Bolivia.  This conversation explores leadership, perseverance, teamwork and the power of following a passion.You will learn: How a childhood trip to Africa inspired Mario's conservation journeyWhy he transitioned from professional motorsport to wildlife protectionThe pioneering work Onçafari has done to habituate jaguars safelyHow ecotourism can support both conservation and local communitiesWhy climate change and wildfires are now among the greatest threats to biodiversityWhat motorsport taught Mario about leadership, teamwork and resilienceThe vision behind the Jaguar Rivers Initiative and its international impactAdvice for anyone wanting to create meaningful change in the worldKey Quote"If your passion is big enough to accept the challenges, then everything is achievable."  About Mario HaberfeldMario Haberfeld is a former Formula One test driver and IndyCar racer who founded Onçafari, a pioneering Brazilian conservation organisation dedicated to protecting jaguars. Since its launch, Onçafari has expanded from a single project in the Pantanal to a multi-biome conservation initiative combining wildlife research, rewilding, education, community development and habitat protection. Mario is also a driving force behind the international Jaguar Rivers Initiative, which seeks to connect critical wildlife corridors across South America. Connect with Onçafari via website  and Instagram Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/access-to-inspiration--4156820/support.Connect with Access to Inspiration: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Read our Impact Report and if you would like to support us then Buy Me A CoffeeHost: Sue Stockdale Producer: Sue Stockdale   Sound Editor: Matias De Ezcurra 

(00:00:00) 154.Margaret Heffernan: Why Great Leadership Needs Friction, Doubt and Better Questions (00:01:02) Why Leaders Love Failures (00:04:04) Inspiration needs Friction (00:09:08) From Inspiration to Next Steps (00:12:46) Time and Cooling Off (00:15:18) Efficiency Myth and Multitasking (00:19:28) Isolation from the Coalface (00:21:25) Trust Makes Leaders (00:25:08) Inspiration Fuels Creativity (00:29:28) Questions over Answers (00:31:00) Running Towards Uncertainty (00:33:33) Personal Practices and Listening What if the very thing most leaders try to avoid, friction, is exactly what organisations need most?  Sue Stockdale talks to entrepreneur, leadership thinker and bestselling author Margaret Heffernan who challenges some of the most common assumptions about leadership, innovation and inspiration. Drawing on decades of experience leading organisations and researching business success and failure, Margaret argues that progress rarely comes from certainty, speed or having all the answers. Instead, she makes the case for doubt, dissent, curiosity and collective intelligence. Sue and Margaret explore why leaders are often more interested in learning from failure than success, how organisations become trapped by an obsession with efficiency, and why inspiration alone is never enough to create meaningful change.They discuss the importance of slowing down, asking better questions, listening deeply, and creating environments where people feel safe to challenge ideas. Margaret also shares practical insights from her own creative process, revealing how she develops ideas, writes books, and navigates uncertainty without rushing to easy answers.  You will learn:Why mistakes are often a leader's greatest source of learningThe difference between inspiration and implementationHow friction, challenge and doubt improve decision-makingWhy leaders should ask better questions instead of providing answersThe dangers of prioritising efficiency over creativityHow collective intelligence outperforms individual brillianceThe importance of embracing uncertainty rather than avoiding itPractical ways leaders can build more creative and resilient organisationsKey Quote"The job of a leader is to create the conditions in which great people can do the best work of their lives." About Margaret HeffernanMargaret Heffernan is an entrepreneur, CEO, keynote speaker and bestselling author whose books include Willful Blindness, Uncharted and Embracing Uncertainty. Her work explores leadership, innovation, organisational culture and the challenges of navigating an increasingly complex world.Connect with Margaret Heffernan via website and LinkedInBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/access-to-inspiration--4156820/support.Connect with Access to Inspiration: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Read our Impact Report and if you would like to support us then Buy Me A CoffeeHost: Sue Stockdale Producer: Sue Stockdale   Sound Editor: Matias De Ezcurra 

(00:00:00) 153.David Brabham: Life at 200mph - What it takes to win in endurance racing (00:02:47) Farm Life and Go Karting (00:05:00) Motivation and Parental Support (00:07:37) What Le Mans Means (00:10:39) Focus at 200mph (00:12:46) Stints, Sleep and Preparation (00:16:59) Fitness, Heat and Mindfulness (00:19:55) Team culture and leadership (00:24:17) Resetting after setbacks (00:29:01) Mentoring and Feedback (00:31:05) Le Mans Journey Lesson What does it take to perform at your best when the stakes are high, the pressure never stops, and one small mistake can end months or years of preparation?Sue Stockdale speaks with Le Mans winner David Brabham, whose career spans more than three decades at the highest levels of motorsport, including Formula One, Le Mans, and endurance racing. The youngest son of three-time Formula One World Champion Sir Jack Brabham, David's path into racing was far from inevitable. In fact, he didn't discover the sport until he was 17 years old.Drawing on his experiences of competing at the sharpest edge of human and machine performance, David shares what racing has taught him about focus, resilience, teamwork, leadership, and making good decisions under pressure. From driving at more than 200 mph through the night at Le Mans to building high-performing teams in business, he reveals the mindset that helped him achieve one of motorsport's greatest prizes.The conversation explores the importance of preparation, managing energy, creating the right team culture, and understanding that success is rarely about individual talent alone. David also reflects on why winning the Le Mans 24 Hours ultimately taught him that the journey matters far more than the trophy itself.You will learn: What it takes to stay focused during a 24-hour endurance raceThe mental techniques used to maintain concentration under extreme pressureWhy sleep, fitness, nutrition, and mindset all contribute to peak performanceHow creating the right team environment leads to better decisions and resultsWhy mistakes and setbacks often contain the greatest opportunities for growthKey Quote"It wasn't about the trophy. It was about the journey. The people you met, the people you worked with, the people who inspired you. That's what made standing on that podium meaningful." Find out more about David Brabham on his website or Instagram Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/access-to-inspiration--4156820/support.Connect with Access to Inspiration: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Read our Impact Report and if you would like to support us then Buy Me A CoffeeHost: Sue Stockdale Producer: Sue Stockdale   Sound Editor: Matias De Ezcurra