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Explore: A Life of Adventure Paperback – 14 April 2022
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In EXPLORE: A Life of Adventure, Sue Stockdale the first UK woman to ski to the magnetic North Pole explains why stepping out your comfort zone is key to living a fulfilling life and achieving your potential.
Sue’s compelling memoir describes how from challenging beginnings, she embarked on a lifetime of adventure, exploring some of the world’s most extreme environments including the North Pole, Antarctica, and Greenland.
Sue shares important life lessons gained from these adventures and describes how the mindset, discipline and commitment needed for adventurous activities is also useful in professional life.
EXPLORE inspires and encourages all of us to explore our own potential, with the belief that nothing is too scary to embark upon when approached with determination, a plan and willingness to be uncomfortable.
Reviews
‘EXPLORE is a captivating and inspiring memoir that reaffirms the belief that we are empowered to shape the boundaries of our life experiences—as challenging as that may sometimes be.’ Dev Pragad, CEO, Newsweek
‘Sue’s down to earth story-telling shows us that when we live in accordance with our natural spirit, a door opens into the extraordinary.’
Tiffany Gaskell, Co-Founder, Performance Consultants International
‘Filled with incredible lessons about achieving more than you ever thought possible. EXPLORE reminds us that the human spirit can carry us as far as we want to go. This book made me feel like I was right there with Sue on all of her adventures!’
Alison Levine, New York Times bestselling author, ON THE EDGE: Leadership Lessons from Mount Everest and Other Extreme Environments
‘A detailed and thoughtful memoir, of a life full of adventure.’
Emily Woodhouse, Editor, Intrepid Magazine
About the Author
Sue Stockdale is an executive coach, TEDx speaker, and podcaster, with over 20 years’ experience helping CEO’s, leaders, and coaches worldwide to maximise their potential. Sue is the first UK woman to ski to the Magnetic North Pole, has travelled to over 70 countries and represented Scotland in athletics. In 2021 she delivered a TEDx talk, ‘Transformation Begins in the Mind.’ More recently, as co-founder and host of the Access to Inspiration podcast series, Sue has interviewed guests from over 20 countries, and the show is ranked by Listen Notes as one of the top 10% most popular shows globally.
Sue is co-author of several books including Risk; Cope with Change at Work; and Motivating People; and her articles have appeared in many publications including Inc., The Times, and The Guardian.
- Print length202 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication date14 April 2022
- Dimensions12.7 x 1.3 x 20.32 cm
- ISBN-101909771325
- ISBN-13978-1909771321
From the Publisher

'IT WILL ENCOURAGE YOU TO TAKE THAT FIRST STEP OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE' MICK DAWSON, OCEAN ROWER
NOTHING IS TOO SCARY WHEN APPROACHED WITH
DETERMINATION, A PLAN AND THE RIGHT MINDSET

FIRST BRITISH WOMAN TO SKI TO THE MAGNETIC NORTH POLE
'SHE HAS TAKEN EVERY EXPERIENCE, TRAGEDY AND HARD KNOCK IN HER LIFE AND USED THE LESSONS SHE LEARNED TO INSPIRE HER PATH THROUGH LIFE, AND THROUGH HER ENTERTAINING AND FANTASTIC PRESENTATIONS, INSPIRE OTHERS'
JAN MEEK, POLAR ADVENTURER
Product details
- Publisher : Albert Bridge Books (14 April 2022)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 202 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1909771325
- ISBN-13 : 978-1909771321
- Dimensions : 12.7 x 1.3 x 20.32 cm
- Best Sellers Rank: 1,306,581 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- Customer reviews:
About the author

Sue Stockdale has spent her life following her curiosity and it has led her to explore the world in many different ways.
- First British woman to ski to the Magnetic North Pole
- Master Executive Coach working with leaders in some of the world's top companies
- Represented Scotland in track and field athletics
- Author of several books on risk, motivation and change
- Podcast host and producer
- TEDx speaker delivering inspirational messages to audiences around the globe
- Entrepreneur, founded, grew and sold a business
- Travelled to over 70 countries
- MSc in Quality Management and MBA in Entrepreneurship
- Worked in a war zone
At the core of these experiences is Sue Stockdale's desire to maximise her own potential, and to use this to inspire others to do the same - reach their own North Pole.
'We all can be more than we imagine is possible. However, often the only person stopping you...is you.'
It has become Sue Stockdale's life purpose to inspire others to explore their potential, and discover that they can do, and be, far more than they ever imagined.
www.suestockdale.com for more information.
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Customers enjoy reading Explore: A life of adventure. They find it engaging, inspiring, and thought-provoking. Readers describe the writing style as clear, well-written, and heartfelt. The book is described as a great read that gets their minds thinking.
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Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find it inspiring, revealing, and hard to put down. The book features stirring adventures, exotic locations, and profound life lessons. Readers describe the author as curious, brave, and hard-to-put-down.
"I really enjoyed reading Explore: A life of adventure. So many lessons to learn from Sues adventures. Thank you for sharing your story Sue." Read more
"...This book provides a thoughtful pause to the outside world whilst reading it and gets your mind thinking...." Read more
"This well written book was an enjoyable read. The pace, the life story and insights made the book a bit of “a page turner” - hard to put down...." Read more
"...authority on leadership and transformational change - the inspirational Sue Stockdale. A fascinating exploration of the outer and inner world." Read more
Customers appreciate the writing style. They find it thought-provoking and well-written. The author is described as an inspiring speaker.
"...She is a truly inspiring speaker to listen to and I would not hesitate in recommending this book to anyone either looking for their own adventures..." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 December 2023I really enjoyed reading Explore: A life of adventure. So many lessons to learn from Sues adventures. Thank you for sharing your story Sue.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 April 2022Thoroughly enjoyed reading Sue Stockdale’s adventures. So very clear and concise.
Having been tutored by Sue many years ago with women in Enterprise and later working with her I now feel so very grateful to have shared some of her journey, all be it small.
She is a truly inspiring speaker to listen to and I would not hesitate in recommending this book to anyone either looking for their own adventures in life no matter how small. This book provides a thoughtful pause to the outside world whilst reading it and gets your mind thinking. I hope there is a follow up on this book as to what comes next when sue explores her inner self.
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- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 April 2022This well written book was an enjoyable read. The pace, the life story and insights made the book a bit of “a page turner” - hard to put down.
Sue Stockdale was candid without being over dramatic and, I suspect, somewhat understated in the effort she had to put in, let alone the discomfort she endured.
Skiing for days with huge blisters, sheltering in a tent with -30c and a storm raging outside, working in a war zone and starting a business up from nothing aren’t everyday events for most of us!
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 May 2022A highly readable memoir that shows how far curiosity and a positive attitude can take you. This story tells the making of a global authority on leadership and transformational change - the inspirational Sue Stockdale. A fascinating exploration of the outer and inner world.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 May 2022This is a fantastic recollection of seriously brave adventures by Sue Stockdale. Its not just another 'Polar Adventure' missive but an insight into a cracking character; curious, brave, and on many occasions a giggler of funny linguistic mistakes all over the World. So if like me you like being inspired by people who risk doing stuff you never would...read this!
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 May 2022This book was inspiring and a great read. It really came across as having been written from the heart and was thought provoking. Anyone who wishes to identify with possible challenges must read this
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 May 2022I grew up with the author and this made the book extra special, I loved reliving lots of childhood memories.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 June 2022A lesson in never giving up in the face of obstacles.
Top reviews from other countries
- Sherry H-P (St. Louis)Reviewed in the United States on 13 July 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Be Inspired to Have Your Own Adventure
Whether your adventure is climbing Mount Everest, starting a new business or advancing in your career, Sue Stockdale’s book has inspiration for you. Like a good coach, Sue shows you how to overcome obstacles and setbacks; have the courage to say ‘yes’ to the unknown; and question self-limiting beliefs. If you cannot hear Sue present her story live, this book is the next best thing.
- Wi_ing74Reviewed in Germany on 17 January 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Great insight and inspiration
Full disclosure: I am a friend of the author, but got acquainted with her long after the story of this book ends :-)
I really loved the immersiveness of the story telling and the colorful descriptions of the adventures. Been around the world myself a bit, and I could fully relate to the situations in Africa and LATAM. As I had never been up north so far, I was curious about those parts and I am deeply impressed. All in all, a good read, and a message that - if you put your mind and will to it - ANYONE can reach EVERYTHING they want.
- Mary J.Reviewed in the United States on 14 May 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story of adventure and courage!
Sue Stockdale's book is a must read for anyone looking to be inspired to find their adventurous, authentic self. It was fun to read about Sue's early life and imagine how this impacted her decisions in life. I loved going with Sue on her North Pole adventure and more. She weaves her past stories into her present showing readers how to open up to, and step into bravely possibilities!
- FMReviewed in Germany on 19 June 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring read
Read this book when seeking inspiration about stepping into the unknown and succeeding. Sue’s experiences are fantastic and inspiring. I experienced extreme temperatures in the past, and this book brought up some memories. The experiences described in this book are not only physical challenges but also mental ones, which can be related to many challenges we face on daily basis.