Month: February 2025

Breaking Free from the Corporate Mold with Chelsea Thaxter

Breaking Free from the Corporate Mold with Chelsea Thaxter

Have you ever considered leaving the familiarity of corporate life to pursue a passion that truly fulfills you? What if that leap could transform your perspective on success and personal satisfaction?

Evan Wohl chats with Chelsea Thaxter, an executive coach and consultant who traded a decade in corporate law for a journey of connection and personal growth. Chelsea reveals how her transition from law to coaching emerged from a desire to engage more deeply with people and create a meaningful impact in their lives. 

Chelsea discusses:

  • [00:02:04] Her journey from corporate law to executive coaching
  • [00:04:27] The structure of her one-on-one coaching sessions and the common themes she addresses
  • [00:11:53] The challenges and learnings from leaving a structured career to start her own business
  • [00:17:50] Advice for dealing with less-than-ideal work environments and the importance of taking action
  • And more

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About Our Guest:

Chelsea Thaxter is an executive coach and professional development facilitator and consultant dedicated to empowering professionals to navigate their careers with presence and purpose. Through her practice, she equips her clients to master essential professional skills and lead with authenticity and confidence. Chelsea began her legal career as a corporate lawyer serving as outside general counsel to startup and emerging growth technology companies, while also advising the venture capital firms that invest in them. After practicing law, she led the professional development team at an AmLaw200 law firm. These experiences now inform her coaching and consulting work, enabling her to provide unique insights into professional advancement and leadership. Chelsea holds certifications from the Co-Active Training Institute and the International Coaching Federation. She is also an iEQ9 Enneagram Accredited Practitioner.

How To Build a Winning Culture with Jeremy Zoll from the Minnesota Twins

How To Build a Winning Culture with Jeremy Zoll from the Minnesota Twins

What does it take to lead an elite team bursting with talent and ambition?

Iván Watanabe and Adam Rolewicz dive into the world of leadership and organizational culture with Jeremy Zoll, the new General Manager of the Minnesota Twins. They discuss the challenges and strategies involved in shaping a winning sports team while fostering a supportive work culture. Jeremy shares his journey from Assistant GM to GM, offering insights into his leadership philosophy and the realities of guiding top-tier talent. 

Gain insight into how you can build a winning culture as this episode covers:

  • Transitioning from Assistant GM to GM and the challenges faced [00:02:07]
  • Navigating leadership in an organization with diverse personalities [00:07:12]
  • Balancing team success with individual player development [00:12:20]
  • The role of mental health and diverse staff support in performance [00:20:49]
  • Incorporating analytics in player evaluation and development [00:39:25]
  • And more

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About Jeremy Zoll:

Jeremy Zoll, who was promoted to Vice President in November of 2021, begins his fifth season as an Assistant General Manager and seventh overall with the Twins, after previously serving as Director of Minor League Operations from 2018-19. In his role, Zoll partners with Dr. Chris Camp to oversee the organization’s performance team and drives developmental initiatives in the minor leagues.

Zoll’s professional experience began with a summer internship with the Cincinnati Reds in 2011, which was followed by a video internship in 2012 for Toronto’s minor league affiliate in Vancouver. In 2013, he started working for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, where he coordinated the organization’s efforts in advance scouting.