Episode 15: Exploring the Pole of Possibility with Iona Somerville
“I’ve climbed a glacier so I can do that job interview...there’s something about the connection to nature and the mind that really makes you stronger and changes your mindset for the better. ”
In this episode, Iona Somerville joins us to share her inspiring story of adventure starting at 15 years old and how this experience has positively affected her life. Iona also discusses:
1:45 - Her life before The Polar Academy
3:38 - Her experience with The Polar Academy
6:00 - An expedition to Greenland
8:30 - Answering the call to adventure
10:00 - Experiencing doubts and fears before the trip
11:45 - The process for getting selected for the expedition
15:15 - Challenges she had to overcome during training and on the expedition
18:25 - What she learned about herself on the trip
19:20 - Sharing her story with others once she completed the expedition
22:15 - A traumatic experience that tested her new confidence
26:55 - Her next adventure to the South Pole and World Record goals
30:30 - Her invitation to The Explorers Club
34:10 - Advice for those going through doubts and low confidence
36:00 - Closing remarks
To learn more about Iona, check out her website IonaSomerville.com or follow along her next adventure, Pole of Possibility on Facebook.
You can learn more about The Polar Academy and its life-changing mission by visiting ThePolarAcademy.org
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