The Podcast

The Polar Business School podcast is hosted by entrepreneur and polar adventurer Michael Mitten, alongside Master Polar Guide and mountaineering legend Doug Stoup.

Through long-form conversations, together they dive deep into the minds and experiences of the world’s greatest living explorers. They uncover lessons about:

  • leadership under pressure

  • resilience in extreme environments

  • preparation and risk management

  • teamwork in isolation

  • decision-making when the stakes are high

  • rebounding from failure

 These lessons are then translated for the modern world of business and leadership.

The Episodes

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Douglas Stoup

  • Doug is one of the world’s leading polar guides with numerous firsts to his name and has skied to both the North and South Poles more than anyone on the planet.

    He continues to push the limits of human endurance while raising funds for charities, collecting scientific data for climate change scientists, and leading disabled adventurers to the polar environments.

    Doug is the Founder of Ice Axe Expeditions, a leading polar and adventure travel provider that has run over 200 expeditions across seven continents.

    A visionary, Stoup continues to push the limits in global expeditions, advocacy of protecting polar environments, and educating today’s youth on the importance of protecting the planet.

  • Flexible, expert advice when you need it. Book hourly support across a range of topics—from planning to problem-solving. This focused consultation will help clarify your goals, map out next steps, and identify opportunities for growth.

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