Reflections from Antarctica

Greetings from the icy wonderland of Antarctica! 🌍❄️

Time flies... I've been away from home for 66 days now (text last updated on March 5th 2025), and let me tell you—this expedition has been an experience in every possible way! The ultimate (self-)leadership challenge. 😅

Ever wondered what it's like to be stranded on a military base in Antarctica for days due to relentless winds? Or what happens when someone like me—who would rather climb an about-to-erupt volcano than spend time in the kitchen—is put in charge of feeding 14 hungry expedition colleagues for an entire day?

Well, you’re in for a treat!

So far, my experiences have made for some pretty entertaining stories, and I hope you’ll get a few laughs—maybe even a little inspiration—along the way!

If you'd like to join me on this adventure, I've been sharing my reflections from this incredible journey on LinkedIn. Below, you’ll find the links (ordered from the earliest to the latest): 

🗺️ Reflections from Antarctica #1 – January 20th, 2025: The never-ending journey, unexpected lessons in patience, and breathtaking views from my window. Read more here

🎂 Reflections from Antarctica #2 – January 20th, 2025: My heroic (yes, HEROIC!) first attempt at baking a cake in the middle of nowhere—and the surprising lesson it taught me. Read more here

 🤯 Reflections from Antarctica #3 – February 13th, 2025: Ever feel stuck in your own head, letting negativity take over? Hear about my lightbulb moment and what helped me snap right out of it. Read more here

 ⛺️ Reflections from Antarctica #4 – March 5th, 2025: Stranded with 70 km/h winds and a tent barely holding up—I learned you either accept the challenge or break. Spoiler alert: I didn’t break. 😉 Read more here

Enjoy! And if you feel like sharing your thoughts on what I’m going through, ✍️ drop me a message—I’ll reply whenever the opportunity presents itself...

Stay warm wherever you are—I’ll keep embracing the cold for now! 😄

Best,
Alena

Alena Huberova I Founder of SHELeads

Coach-Mentor-Guide for Women Executives I TEDx speaker