Inside the Team with Jesse Favre

Certified grief educator and storyteller Christine Koenig, known as Chris, joins host Jesse Favre to explain disenfranchised grief and how loss affects people at work.

Drawing on her personal experience and workplace communications background, she offers practical guidance for coworkers, managers, and HR on acknowledging grief without judging or trying to fix it.

If you feel broken, exhausted, or even weirdly resentful of your own success, this episode will hit home.

Jesse Favre and Mary Pat Jacobs unpack the hidden cost of overfunctioning and show why high-achieving women often mistake burnout, urgency, and self-doubt for “just how life is.”

Mary Pat, an iPEC Certified Professional Coach and Kolbe Certified™ Consultant, explains what overfunctioning actually looks like in real life - rushing through every task, carrying everything alone, and waking up one day wondering how you got so depleted.

Together, they trace the stories underneath it all: why asking for help feels risky, why “should” thinking keeps you trapped, and why the search for purpose can become exhausting in itself.

You’ll discover:
- Why asking for help can feel like an admission of failure, even when it strengthens relationships
- How overfunctioning shows up as chaos, frenetic energy, and a constant hamster wheel of tasks
- The difference between a presenting problem and the real root issue in coaching
- Why slowing down, saying no, and protecting your boundaries can feel uncomfortable at first
- How urgency gets manufactured in workplaces and homes, and why it keeps people burned out

They also break down the ripple effect of this work - from the emotional and physical toll of peeling back layers to the shift that happens when someone moves from depletion into sufficiency.

Mary Pat shares how she helps clients recognize the stories they tell themselves, challenge imaginary delegation, and co-create clearer team norms around response times, focus time, and expectations.

If you’re a leader, a high achiever, or someone who’s tired of living in constant emergency mode, this conversation offers a more sustainable way forward.

It’s a reminder that you are not broken - you may just need support, clarity, and permission to stop overfunctioning.

Burnout can build gradually, while we keep pushing through and telling ourselves self-care can wait. In this episode of Inside the Team, Jesse Favre talks with Tiffany Jones, CEO of Cheryl’s Herbs, about recognizing burnout early and creating more sustainable ways to manage stress.

Tiffany shares common warning signs—including exhaustion, poor sleep, and difficulty concentrating—and explains why it matters to name what you’re experiencing rather than ignore it. She also offers practical ideas for everyday self-care, from setting boundaries to making time to reflect and restore.

The conversation explores how herbs can fit into an stress-management routine, with examples such as chamomile, skullcap, lavender, and ashwagandha. Tiffany encourages beginners to start slowly, learn about one plant at a time, and find reliable ways to build their knowledge.

Listen for a grounded conversation about paying attention to your body, reaching out for support, and remembering that self-care isn’t a luxury you have to earn.

In this episode, Jesse Favre interviews Jenn Whitmer, Founder and Keynote Speaker, Joyosity™ Works, to explore the transformative power of joy in the workplace. They discuss how joy impacts resilience, productivity, and organizational culture, offering practical insights and research-backed strategies to cultivate joy at work.

In this episode, Jesse Favre interviews April Chavez, founder of Driven Livin' and producer and host of The Wellness Driven Lifestyle, about the deep roots of burnout, the importance of system and spirit work, and practical steps for high achievers to realign and thrive without burnout.

They explore how systemic and personal changes can transform high-pressure work lives.

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In this episode of Inside the Team, Jesse Favre and executive coach and leadership trainer Snezana Djuric Stefanovic delve into the concepts of growth mindset and resilience, exploring their importance in achieving sustainable success.

Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, they discuss how embracing failure and learning from experiences can lead to personal and professional growth, especially for high achievers.

The conversation emphasizes the connection between a growth mindset and resilience, highlighting the dangers of tying self-worth to success.

In this conversation, Snezana discusses the critical distinctions between capacity and ability, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection and understanding one's limits.

She highlights the signs of burnout and the necessity of setting non-negotiables in both personal and professional life.

The discussion also covers the challenges of navigating failure, especially in visible leadership roles, and the significance of building resilience and a growth mindset.

Practical steps for personal development are provided, encouraging listeners to trust their ability to learn and grow.

In this episode, Jesse Favre is joined by her mother and retired HR leader, Sherry Salvatore, to explore the complex emotional landscape of layoffs and how organizations can support employees through these challenging times.

They discuss strategies for communication, trust-building, and mental health resources to foster healthier workplaces.

Sarah Garner shares her journey through burnout and beyond and explores the healing power of nature.

Serial entrepreneur and leader Ke'Ira Lewis breaks down workplace gossip and drama and shares practical strategies to disrupt unhealthy team dynamics.

Wendy DuCassé, DSW, LCSW, demystifies work boundaries and shares practical tips for protecting your energy.