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episode 117: 117. Sue Stockdale: Building trust and psychological safety
In episode 117 former guest Dr. Nashater Deu Solheim (episode 49) talks to Sue Stockdale. Sue discusses her experiences as an adventurer and athlete, focusing on her expedition to the Magnetic North Pole. She talks about her initial curiosity and decision to apply for the expedition, as well as the challenges she faced in raising funds and preparing physically and mentally. The conversation also explores themes of building safety within a team, curiosity and resilience.
About Sue Stockdale
Sue Stockdale is an adventurer, coach, author, and TEDx speaker. In 1996, Sue became the first British woman to reach the magnetic North Pole. Sue's travels span over 70 countries, including deserts and polar regions. Beyond adventures, Sue is a sought-after executive coach to CEO’s and leaders. With nine books published, including her memoir "Explore: A Life of Adventure," Sue Stockdale is a true trailblazer.
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TimeStamps
[00:01:57] Planning an Arctic expedition.
[00:06:13] Preparation for sponsorship.
[00:06:54] Mental preparation for challenges.
[00:13:19] Unexpected situations and chaos.
[00:17:41] Sticking with difficulty and getting through.
[00:22:11] The importance of psychological contracts.
[00:24:11] Teamwork and camaraderie in battle.
[00:27:13] Vulnerability and authenticity.
[00:31:24] Micro actions in times of crisis.
[00:34:15] Free flow and preparation.
Key Quotes
- "When you voice your far and realize that other people share that fear, suddenly it diminishes."
- "I always think when the unexpected happens, when you're winging it, so to speak, and your heart's racing, it's how you manage your emotions that really makes the difference."
- "I'm a great believer that in the end, we probably don't really wing much in life because we're using our earlier experiences, even if they're not directly relevant or exactly the same, we've built some skillset or confidence or mindset that helps us in these situations that we hadn't planned for."
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Producer: Sue Stockdale
Sound Editor: Matias De Ezcurra