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Things I Wish I Would've Known:Overcoming Fear and Finding Growth with Chelsea Laub and Haley Prophet Part 2

Small Changes Big Shifts

Release Date: 03/23/2025

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True well-being isn’t just about what you do—it’s about how you feel, think, and evolve over time. As we continue our conversation with Chelsea Laub and Haley Prophet, they share how their perspectives on health, success, and balance have shifted, revealing the power of emotional awareness, nervous system regulation, and redefining hustle culture. They open up about parenting, generational change, and the importance of prioritizing self-care without guilt. Their journeys prove that growth isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what truly aligns with your energy and values. As we wrap up the Things I Wish I Would’ve Known series, this conversation serves as a powerful reminder that by taking care of yourself first, you create a ripple effect that benefits every area of your life.

Key Takeaways:

  • Emotional well-being is just as important as physical and mental health—learning to acknowledge and regulate emotions can lead to greater clarity and resilience.

  • Prioritizing self-care isn’t selfish—it’s the key to showing up as your best self for your family, career, and personal goals.

  • Hustle culture isn’t sustainable—real success comes from balancing ambition with rest, self-awareness, and intentional living.

  • Generational growth is about learning from the past while using today’s knowledge and resources to create a healthier, more mindful future.

  • True well-being is ever-evolving—staying open to change and continuously learning allows you to grow in ways you never imagined.

 

About Haley Prophet:

Workplace Well-being Leader - Sr. Engagement Consultant, Wellbeing, Lockton - Speaker & Facilitator, Wellbeing, Haley Prophet LLC

With two decades of corporate wellbeing mastery under her belt, Haley isn't just a consultant; she's a catalyst for vibrant change. With a passion as infectious as her energy, Haley champions a holistic approach to cultivating thriving environments within individuals, organizations, and communities alike.

Guided by the mantra "live well to thrive," Haley embodies authenticity in every endeavor. She's not just about ticking boxes; she's about igniting transformation. Drawing from a colorful palette of creative strategies, she crafts bespoke wellbeing initiatives that pulse with innovation, seamlessly weaving them into the fabric of company goals, values, and culture.

For Haley, resilience isn't just a buzzword; it's a way of life. She knows that true vitality stems from effective energy management, and she's not afraid to shake up the status quo to ensure happier, healthier, and more productive workplaces. Through her dynamic speaking engagements and engaging facilitation, Haley sparks a revolution, advocating for workplaces to thrive when their employees thrive.

Her impact speaks volumes. Haley's trailblazing contributions to workplace wellbeing have touched countless lives and she has received multiple awards, recognition, and national honors for such over the years. By nurturing human flourishing, Haley paints a canvas of sustained wellbeing that extends far beyond individuals, permeating entire the ethos of a workplaces with a harmonious energy where thriving isn't just a goal—it's a way of life.

Haley is a Senior Consultant at Lockton and a sought-after speaker and facilitator.

  • Certified Workplace Wellness Program Manager

  • Certified Mindfulness Facilitator

  • Certified Resilience &Thriving Facilitator

  • Certified Life &Wellbeing Coach

  • Speaker at local and national well-being conferences; member of industry-specific professional organizations

  • Recognized as a Kansas City Small Business Superstar by the Greater KC Chamber (2023 &2024)

  • Nominee for the Young ATHENA (2022) and ATHENA (2023) Awards.

  • Co-Chair to AdventHealth Living in Vitality (LIV) Conference (2019 &2020)

  • Board Chair for Fore the Kids Foundation

  • E.S.U. HPER Hall of Honor Inductee (2016)

  • 50 Top Wellness Professionals (2016); 100 Top Wellness Professionals (2014)

 

About Chelsea Laub:

Chelsea Laub blends a robust background in Financial Services with a fervent passion for emotional intelligence and personal growth. As an Accredited Enneagram Practitioner and founder of Mingle, Chelsea has influenced thousands of people globally in her work with everyone from entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 companies in finance, healthcare, technology, and more.

With a career shaped by strategic insights and a commitment to helping others thrive, Chelsea brings a unique approach to understanding and leveraging motivation. Her work focuses on integrating the Enneagram framework with actionable strategies to enhance self-awareness, integrity, curiosity, and connection to achieve greater trust, collaboration, and success. Driven by the advice, “get to know as much about yourself as possible,” Chelsea is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations realize their potential through a blend of innovation and practicality.

 

Connect with Dr. Michelle and Bayleigh at:
https://smallchangesbigshifts.com

[email protected]

https://www.linkedin.com/company/smallchangesbigshifts

https://www.facebook.com/SmallChangesBigShifts

https://www.instagram.com/smallchangesbigshiftsco

 

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