Episode Details

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

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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 for Young Professionals in Their 20s

57:15 - Final Thoughts on Coping, Leading & Living Better