Jesse F.
TEDx Speaker / Leadership and Mental Health Keynote Speaker & Trainer
My name is Jesse Favre, and I'm on a mission to fuel sustainable success for leaders and teams. In addition to speaking and training, I'm the creator and host of Inside the Team with Jesse Favre, a podcast covering topics such as burnout prevention and team dynamics. Since founding my company in 2022, I’ve offered more than 1,500 workshops and seminars. I hold a unique dual Master of Social Work (MSW)-Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Washington University in St. Louis and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. I'm also certified in Lean management and Mental Health First Aid (adult and youth). My areas of expertise include: ✅ Keynote speeches ✅ Breakout sessions ✅ Training and facilitation (virtual and in person) ✅ Interviewing ✅ Video production ✅ On-screen talent ✅ Self-paced training ✅ Management (mid-level through C-suite) ✅ Lean performance improvement ✅ Business administration ✅ Social work ✅ Webinars Topics I've trained and written curriculum on include: ✏️ Leadership ✏️ Entrepreneurship ✏️ Continuous performance improvement (Lean) ✏️ Critical thinking ✏️ Well-being at work (work-life balance, stress management, mental health, etc.) ✏️ Job readiness ✏️ Communication skills I spent twelve years in the healthcare sector, including working as a leader, consultant, and strategist. During that time, I trained and spoke nationally as well as instructed outside of my primary field. Additionally, I bring a lifetime of performing arts experience, which has helped me craft a memorable, engaging, and playful training and facilitation style. Please note, my hourly rate varies depending upon the virtual or in-person engagement. Please reach out if you have any questions! Warmly, Jesse
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $371
Billed in all: $20,991$21k
$371 in the last 6 months
Across 34 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 28% in Public Speaking
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