Finish Strong, Start Clear: Mindset Shifts That Make All the Difference

Friday, October 23, 2026 (11:00 AM - 1:00 PM) (EDT)

Description

As the year winds down, it’s easy to get caught between everything you still want to accomplish and everything you’re already planning for next year. A fresh perspective can help you move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Join Baxter Walker and Joe Novara for a Chatham Chamber Lunch & Learn focused on the mindset shifts that can make a meaningful difference in how you approach this season and prepare for what’s next.

Together, we’ll explore how to:

  • Recognize thought patterns that may be keeping you stuck.
  • Refocus your energy on what matters most.
  • Turn lessons from this year into intentional goals for next year.
  • Approach challenges and opportunities with a more constructive mindset.

Take a break from the daily demands of your business, connect with fellow professionals, and make room to think ahead. You’ll meet some new people and leave with fresh perspective and practical ideas to help you finish the year with intention and enter the next with a clearer sense of direction.


About Baxter M Walker III, SIOR CCIM

Baxter Walker, who is a Commercial Realtor with Avison Young with 22+ years experience, will be speaking on the subject of Resilience. Throughout Baxter’s personal and professional life, he has worked through and observed many situations in which having a tough resilient mindset is essential. His approach to this subject is with multiple segments which include improving perspectives of life’s trials, charging through adversity, and even how to avoid from creating certain hardships. In addition to presenting this subject at multiple seminars, chamber events, Baxter has also had the opportunity to speak at company meetings.

About Joe Novara

Joe Novara is a business and leadership coach, speaker, and author of four Amazon best-selling books. With over 30 years of experience in sales, leadership, and business ownership, Joe helps business owners, leaders, and sales professionals build clarity, confidence, and continuity in both their business and their lives.

Joe started his coaching and speaking career over thirteen years ago and has received numerous certifications from organizations such as Robbins-Madanes Training, Tony Robbins, Daniel Goleman and The I-Am Way.

Known for his straightforward, results-driven approach, Joe draws from real-world experience in industries including printing, real estate, and professional services. His work centers on leadership, mindset, emotional intelligence, and the power of intentional business relationships.

Joe lives in Burlington, North Carolina with his wife, Julie, and their cat, Lady Oliver


Lunch Provided by Hoops Pizzeria
We’re excited to partner with Hoops Pizzeria of Pittsboro, NC, as our "Power Lunch" catering sponsor for this event!

Known for combining sustainable practices with premium, locally sourced ingredients, Hoops Pizzeria crafts delicious, handcrafted pizzas that deliver on both flavor and environmental responsibility. Their solar-powered kitchen and commitment to quality make them a standout in our local food scene.

79° West Coworking Space & Innovation Hub
120 Mosaic Blvd,
Pittsboro, NC 27312

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Event Contact
Cheryl Littleton
984-265-9172
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Friday, October 23, 2026 (11:00 AM - 1:00 PM) (EDT)


Workshop 11am-12:30pm
Lunch & Networking 12:30-1pm

Free for Chamber Members
$20 Non-Chamber Members


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