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Access to Inspiration

De: Sue Stockdale
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  • A podcast with a social mission.

    Igniting new possibilities through inspirational stories.

    Interviews with guests from over 30 countries ranging from an athlete, artist and astronaut to a scientist, stuntwoman and singer.

    Subjects range from leadership and exploring the unknown, to changing careers, personal growth and making an impact.

    Listen to any episode and be inspired!

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

    124. Neil Wightwick: Transforming lives through nature's classroom
    May 22 2024
    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 power of nature. Neil also discusses with host, Sue Stockdale his work in enabling young people to engage with the outdoors, particularly those from marginalised communities.

    About Neil Wightwick
    Neil Wightwick is a modern-day explorer and tireless advocate for adventurous education, whose remarkable adventures have taken him to the farthest reaches of the globe. With a resume that includes rowing across the Atlantic Ocean, scaling unclimbed peaks in Patagonia, and crossing the vast expanse of the Kalahari Desert on foot, Neil's thirst for adventure knows no bounds. Throughout his career, Neil has been driven by a deep-seated belief in the transformative power of outdoor experiences, particularly for young people. He is currently serving as the CEO of the Scottish Advisory Panel for Outdoor Education and Head of Glasgow City Council's Outdoor Education Services. Through his leadership roles, he is shaping the landscape of outdoor education, ensuring that future generations have the chance to explore, learn, and grow through adventurous experiences in the great outdoors.

    Connect with Neil Wightwick via LinkedIn.

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    Key Quotes
    • "I like to have variety, and I like to learn from all of those different experiences."
    • "The solutions and the challenges of today and tomorrow aren't going to be solved by students who have learned how to regurgitate information in a test."
    • “If I don't get outside and I don't have some kind of physical activity, it does start to affect my mental well-being."
    • “There are a number of ways that outdoor learning and adventurous education can interact in really positive ways with the digital world."
    • “We're always coming full circle to appreciating the value of silence and conversation and experience in present time rather than looking at technology at the same time."
    Time Stamps
    [02:15] Adventure in everyday life.
    [06:03] Adventurous education and experiential learning.
    [09:24] Outdoors as a mental tonic.
    [13:55] Impact of adventurous learning.
    [17:13] Outdoor education impact on society.
    [25:35] Digital detox in expeditions.
    [29:23] Small steps lead to adventures.
    [30:52] Adventure and environmental impact.

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    Producer: Sue Stockdale
    Sound Editor: Matias De Ezcurra

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

    123. Danielle McDonough: The power of mindset on athletic performance
    May 15 2024
    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 started skating at age 4 and playing hockey at age 5, and later received a BA in Sociology from Providence College while on full athletic scholarship for ice hockey. She played in the National Women's Hockey League (WNHL) for 2 years and professionally in Lugano, Switzerland for 2 years. After retiring from professional sport Danielle gained a MA in Sport & Exercise Psychology and is now CEO of Peak Performance Training LLC working with athletes, coaches, and parents on the mental side of performance. She is the official Mental Skills Coach for the USA Hockey National Development Camp and author of The Empowered Athlete—Self-Confidence, Self-Acceptance, and Self-Worth: An Athlete’s Guide to Excellence.Connect with Danielle McDonough: Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | get her free e-bookPlease complete our short listener survey to give us your feedback about the podcast. (3 questions it takes less than 1 minute)Key Quotes "As soon as I step on the ice, I'm just free in a way. I really love that about it.""I like the full contact aspect. I like the hitting piece.""Your mind can sabotage everything. It doesn't matter how physically fit or capable you are. If your mind isn't right, you can talk yourself out of everything""I thought I was the only person on the entire face of this earth who was experiencing these things.""Diaphragmatic breathing is so powerful and so important and can change your state of mind and the way that you're feeling in your body in as little as three deep breaths.""If we're not making mistakes, if we're not failing, then ultimately we're not really growing because we learn in making these mistakes."Time Stamps04:40 - The Only Girl in an All-Boys Team05:11 - Forming a Girls Team and Being Recruited07:57 - Mental Challenges and Imposter Syndrome08:17 - Psyching Out and Overcoming Mental Hurdles12:41 - Transitioning to Professional Sports and Pressure15:20 - Identifying with Imposter Syndrome16:40 - From Professional Athlete to Mindset Coach20:02 - Breathing as a Fundamental Tool21:59 - Visualising Success and Overcoming Fear of Failure29:10 - Using Mental Skills in Personal Life31:12 - Top Tips for Mindset Management in Sports and BusinessConnect with Access to Inspiration: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn If you are enjoying this and would like to support us then Buy Me A CoffeeProducer: Sue Stockdale Sound Editor: Matias De EzcurraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/access-to-inspiration--4156820/support.
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    35 m
  • 122. Roderick Aitken: Sourcing sustainable timber

    122. Roderick Aitken: Sourcing sustainable timber
    May 8 2024
    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 Aitken
    Roderick 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 Scotland. He joined Gilmour & Aitken in 2005 and is now Operations Director. Roderick is the principal buyer of tropical timbers for Gilmour & Aitken. He has carried out responsible purchasing audit work within West Africa, Far East and Guyana, traveling to these areas regularly. Roderick is a sailor and kayaker in summer, climber and skier in winter and enjoys being outdoors. The more remote and wilder the terrain, the better.

    Find out more about Roderick Aitken at the website, and watch the video about Sustainable Forestry

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    Time Stamps
    [01:53] Sustainability in tropical timber industry.
    [09:35] Long-term sustainability and traceability.
    [14:14] Sustainable tropical logging practices.
    [16:03] Hardwood for marine industry.
    [22:05] Positive impacts of sustainable forestry.
    [27:39] Maintaining supplier relationships.
    [34:43] Materials for sustainable construction.

    Key Quotes
    • “It isn't just always profit maximisation. It's a long-term sustainability goal as well.”
    • "I get quite frustrated when people think that they're two different things, economic sustainability and environmental sustainability."
    • “In the size of a football field, you're only taking two or three trees. So it's very light touch logging."
    • "For every cubic metre of Greenheart arrived in the UK and used on a job, 1.24 tonne of carbon is being stored in the Guyanese forests as it's regrowing."
    • “I think that relationship is really important. Supplier and buyer, you both have to be successful for it to work.”
    • "Without trust, a lot of the tropical timber operation will fall apart."
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    Producer: Sue Stockdale
    Sound Editor: Matias De Ezcurra

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    32 m
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