Episode 35: Our Failures and Successes in 2025

What does it really look like to design a life of freedom and then actually live it every single day? In this episode, Christer Johnsen and Elin Solheim share what 2025 meant to them and the experience of combining full-time business mentoring with life aboard their sailing boat. Freshly back in Norway after two and a half months sailing the Mediterranean and Adriatic, they talk about the beauty, the challenges, and the growth that comes from running an international business while sailing around the world. Christer and Elin open up about how they’ve structured their sailing and working weeks, the mental side of night sailing and boat breakdowns, and what it’s really like to live, work, and travel together in such a small space. They unpack how shared goals, clear intention, and the willingness to grow together have transformed their relationship, but also how they handle stress, uncertainty, and setbacks at sea and on land. They also look ahead to 2026 and talk about their intention to deepen alignment, expand their impact, and grow the podcast. Join Christer and Elin to discover how to create effortless freedom, deliberate growth, and how to set up 2026 with more clarity, intention, and confidence. Tune in now!Key Points From This Episode:Explore why 2025 was such a pivotal year for Christer and Elin.Learn how they structure their weeks between sailing and working.Their experience of sailing at night and what they found challenging about it.Discover how they juggle time zones for clients who are also travelling.What it’s really like to live, work, and travel together in a small space.How a clearly shared goal as a couple helps them navigate difficult moments.Find out how gratitude helps them reframe setbacks into opportunities.Why saying “no” has become essential and how they apply their 80/20 rule to life.Discover why they believe you should “act into thinking” instead of waiting to feel ready.How aligning with goals increases self-confidence, energy, and emotional stability.Their intentions for 2026 and how you can start the new year with more clarity.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Christer Johnsen CoachingChrister Johnsen Coaching EmailChrister Johnsen on LinkedInChrister Johnsen on InstagramChrister Johnsen on YouTubeChrister Johnsen on FacebookElin Solheim on LinkedIn