Access to Inspiration

About Access to Inspiration

Access to Inspiration is an award-winning podcast ranked among the top 10% of podcasts globally, featuring conversations with explorers, entrepreneurs, business leaders and changemakers from around the world. Hosted by executive coach, author and polar explorer Sue Stockdale, (https://suestockdale.com/about/) the podcast explores leadership, resilience, personal growth, innovation, exploration and the mindset required to navigate uncertainty. With guests from more than 30 countries, each episode uncovers the stories behind remarkable achievements, revealing the lessons learned through challenge, adversity and discovery. Topics span leadership, business, adventure, sustainability, creativity, social impact and human potential. Listeners gain practical insights, fresh perspectives and actionable ideas to help them build confidence, embrace change and step beyond their comfort zones. Whether you are a leader, entrepreneur, professional, explorer or lifelong learner, Access to Inspiration offers thought-provoking conversations designed to inspire personal and professional growth. Learn more at Access to Inspiration (https://accesstoinspiration.org) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/access-to-inspiration--4156820/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/access-to-inspiration--4156820/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss).

Publisher

Sue Stockdale

Category

business · society & culture · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Jan 2020

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 179 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026

   155.Mario Haberfeld: Conservation, Courage and the Jaguar Rivers Initiative

   (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 journey Why he transitioned from professional motorsport to wildlife protection The pioneering work Onçafari has done to habituate jaguars safely How ecotourism can support both conservation and local communities Why climate change and wildfires are now among the greatest threats to biodiversity What motorsport taught Mario about leadership, teamwork and resilience The vision behind the Jaguar Rivers Initiative and its international impact Advice for anyone wanting to create meaningful change in the world Key Quote "If your passion is big enough to accept the challenges, then everything is achievable." About Mario Haberfeld Mario 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   (https://oncafari.org)and Instagram  (https://www.instagram.com/oncafari) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/access-to-inspiration--4156820/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/access-to-inspiration--4156820/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss). Connect with Access to Inspiration: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/accessinspirat1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer...

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   30 Sept 2026

   154.Margaret Heffernan: Why Great Leadership Needs Friction, Doubt and Better Questions

   (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 learning The difference between inspiration and implementation How friction, challenge and doubt improve decision-making Why leaders should ask better questions instead of providing answers The dangers of prioritising efficiency over creativity How collective intelligence outperforms individual brilliance The importance of embracing uncertainty rather than avoiding it Practical ways leaders can build more creative and resilient organisations Key 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 Heffernan Margaret 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 (https://www.mheffernan.com) and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaret-heffernan-ab5205/) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/access-to-inspiration--4156820/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/access-to-inspiration--4156820/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss). Connect with Access to Inspiration: Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/accessinspirat1) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/accesstoinspiration) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/accesstoinspiration) | LinkedIn  (https://www.linkedin.com/company/access-to-inspiration/)| <a...

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   22 Sept 2026

   153.David Brabham: Life at 200mph - What it takes to win in endurance racing

   (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 race The mental techniques used to maintain concentration under extreme pressure Why sleep, fitness, nutrition, and mindset all contribute to peak performance How creating the right team environment leads to better decisions and results Why mistakes and setbacks often contain the greatest opportunities for growth Key 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 (https://www.brabham.co.uk/team) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/david_brabham/) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/access-to-inspiration--4156820/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/access-to-inspiration--4156820/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss). Connect with Access to Inspiration: Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/accessinspirat1) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/accesstoinspiration) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/accesstoinspiration) | LinkedIn  (https://www.linkedin.com/company/access-to-inspiration/)| Read our Impact Report (https://accesstoinspiration.org/impact-report/)and if you would like to support us then Buy Me A Coffee (https://buymeacoffee.com/accesstoinspiration) Host: Sue Stockdale Producer: Sue Stockdale Sound Editor: Matias De Ezcurra

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94. Faisal Hoque: Bringing mindfulness to work and life

Published 29 Mar 2023 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And as a result, you can be more innovative. So it's an evolutionary process over like 20, 30 years. It didn't come in one shot. It says I got to know myself. I tried to hone it. And so I found out that the more mindful I have become, not only it has made me a better version of myself, But it also helped me with a lot of the things that I do in terms of my products I developed or customer I deal with or the companies that I'm trying to build or the writing, obviously, or cooking. You know, those are all a whole array of effect from mindfulness. Well, you've brought masses of things into the conversation and different routes we could pick up on and go down, Faisal. […]

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• PIERRE HEISTEIN
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