Tag: Personal Growth
Reflecting on 2025 and Looking Forward: Growth, AI, and What’s Next

Reflecting on 2025 and Looking Forward: Growth, AI, and What’s Next

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What does it take to turn reflection into forward momentum?

As another year closes, the opportunity to pause and assess becomes more valuable than ever. Looking back at wins, lessons, and shifts can reveal patterns that shape how we approach what comes next.

In this episode, Iván Watanabe and Evan Wohl reflect on their standout moments from 2025, the shifts they’re seeing in client needs and technology, and what they’re prioritizing as they head into 2026. They discuss personal milestones like turning 40, the importance of pushing physical limits, how AI is reshaping work and relationships, and why building community matters more than ever. They also share insights on balancing family, career growth, and staying adaptable in a rapidly changing environment.

Key takeaways:

  • Personal milestones and lessons learned from physical challenges like High Rocks competitions
  • How AI adoption is changing workflows while increasing demand for human connection and in-person events
  • Balancing career growth with family priorities and creating intentional one-on-one time
  • Finding opportunities in emerging platforms like live social shopping and resale commerce
  • The importance of evolving client relationships beyond numbers to become truly irreplaceable
  • And more!

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Breaking Free from the Corporate Mold with Chelsea Thaxter

Breaking Free from the Corporate Mold with Chelsea Thaxter

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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.

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