Helen Turton - Life is happening now, live it!

About The Adventure

"Something inside me was saying it's the right time and the right opportunity to move on to something else."

In this episode, Sarah interviews "polar girl" Helen Turton - Newland Expeditions manager, specialising in guided ski expeditions. Helen's passion is for taking part and guiding on expeditions, including skiing over Greenland, Svalbard, Iceland, many locations in Norway, and to both the North and South Poles. On return, she loves to share her experiences, delivering presentations and workshops, inspiring other people to believe in their dreams.

Sarah invited Helen to be a guest on the show because of her dynamic personality, inspiring stories, and positive outlook towards life. She really lives by her company motto "Life is happening now....live it!" Even through a pandemic, she continues to work, stay connected with colleagues and clients, and to prepare for future trips. During the show, Sarah asks Helen:

• Why do you choose to manage an expedition company and lead expeditions as your main source of work?
• As an adventurer, what's it been like spending the last few months in the Peak District?
• How did you make the transition from working for Nottingham County Council to becoming an expedition leader?
• Did any initial worries or concerns about making a career change actually happen during your experience?
• Which of your qualifications have been the most useful to you throughout your career so far?
• How did you feel before you took on the courses that you've done?
• What have you pushed yourself to do as a way of pursuing your career path?
• Do you think that what you're doing now connects with what you imagined you would go on to do when you were really young?
• What would you say to people who haven't discovered their true passion yet?
• Have you had to make any sacrifices in your life because of work and travel?
• What’s your approach to solving problems and handling tricky situations?
• Who do you work with at Newland Expeditions?
• How have you been staying in touch with your colleagues and clients this year?
• How do you take time out for yourself?
• Where do you think that your appetite for adventure comes from?
• What powerful question would ask somebody who is thinking about planning a new adventure challenge or becoming an expedition leader?
• What trips are you planning for 2021?

This episode was recorded outdoors by Sarah Lister in the Peak District on 4th November 2020 and edited by Gabby Wolstenholme.

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Podcast music is by Tsarzi and podcast artwork by Tiffany-Francis Baker.