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Navy Vet to Executive Coach: Grief, Burnout & The COPE Method | Corey Jefferson
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- Jul 8, 2026
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Summary
From submarine veteran to founder and executive coach, Corey Jefferson shares how loss, grief, and burnout led him to create The COPE Method — a powerful framework for stress, difficult conversations, relationships, and leadership. In this raw and practical conversation, Corey discusses: • Introverted childhood, military service & leadership lessons • Navigating grief after losing his sister • Burnout in high-pressure environments • Developing The COPE Method for healthier coping • Helping leaders and individuals live and lead better If you’re dealing with pressure, loss, or looking to build emotional resilience, this episode delivers real tools and insights. Corey is the founder of ST Media Group and helps people cope better, lead better, and live better. Timestamps below ⬇️ #COPEMethod #ExecutiveCoach #NavyVeteran #GriefAndHealing #BurnoutRecovery #LeadershipDevelopment Connect with Corey Jefferson Website: https://esthermediagroup.org/ Twitter: https://x.com/Cope_Method If conversations with Sekani sparks something in you, do well to share to someone who you think might need this. Subscribe so you don’t miss new episodes. If you have a minute leaving a review helps more people discover these everyday unique voices and the insight they carry. Your support means the world. Want to be a guest on Conversation with Sekani? Send a message to Joy https://www.podmatch.com/member/conversationswithsekani Chapters 0:00 - Intro & Welcome Corey Jefferson 1:40 - Introverted Childhood & Early Life 8:15 - Joining the Navy, Submarine Service & Discipline 15:30 - Leadership Lessons from Military & Corporate Worlds 23:10 - Grief, Loss of Sister & Personal Turning Point 31:45 - Burnout & Creating The COPE Method 40:20 - Practical Tools for Stress, Conversations & Growth 48:50 - Advice…