87: How to Reduce Burnout and Skyrocket Team Productivity w/ Sheri Traxler

Most leaders say they want peak performance from their teams, but ignore one of the simplest levers to get it: health and wellness. In this episode of No Limit Leadership, Sean Patton sits down with nationally recognized wellness expert, speaker, and CEO of The ViReo Life, Sheri Traxler.

With over 30 years of experience helping leaders and organizations optimize health for peak performance, Sheri shares the business case for wellness, how to move beyond “check-the-box” programs, and the simple daily habits leaders can model to boost energy, productivity, and retention.

You will learn:

• Why strategic wellness efforts deliver 6–10x ROI.
• How to use the “Stages of Change” framework to reach employees at every level.
• The high-impact, low-effort habits that sharpen focus and reduce burnout.
• Why leading by example is the fastest way to change your culture.

If you want your team to thrive, this conversation is your playbook for turning wellness into a competitive advantage.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Introduction to Sheri Traxler and today’s topic.
• 02:00 – The meaning behind “ViReo” and why words matter.
• 06:00 – Do organizations have a moral or legal obligation to prioritize wellness?
• 07:09 – The business case for wellness: 6–10x ROI.
• 08:18 – Why top performers value health and wellness.
• 10:28 – Generational differences in wellness priorities.
• 13:48 – What actually works (and what does not) in workplace wellness programs.
• 17:43 – Why education and behavior change matter more than perks.
• 20:44 – Using the Stages of Change to design effective wellness initiatives.
• 24:22 – How surveys reveal hidden barriers and boost buy-in.
• 26:42 – Moving employees from exploration to action to maintenance.
• 29:33 – The “leadership canary” and how example drives culture change.
• 31:51 – How one person’s habits can shift an entire team.
• 33:24 – Why blocking and protecting wellness time increases respect.
• 37:10 – High-impact, low-effort habits: standing, sunlight, hydration, powerful plates.
• 41:15 – Benefits of walking after lunch and mid-day resets.
• 44:48 – Structuring work blocks and breaks for maximum productivity.
• 47:28 – Matching workouts to your day’s mental demands.
• 50:35 – The role of music in managing energy and focus.
• 52:08 – Male and female hormonal cycles and optimizing performance.
• 55:36 – How to connect with Sheri.

Resources & Links:

• Connect with Sheri: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheri-traxler/
• Sheri's website: https://www.thevireolife.com/
• Email Sheri: [e-mail]
• Subscribe to No Limit Leadership: https://www.nolimitleaders.com/growth

No Limit Leadership is the go-to podcast for growth-minded executives, middle managers, and team leaders who want more than surface-level leadership advice. Hosted by executive coach and former Special Forces commander Sean Patton, this show dives deep into modern leadership, self-leadership, and the real-world strategies that build high-performing teams. Whether you're focused on leadership development, building a coaching culture, improving leadership communication, or strengthening team accountability, each episode equips you with actionable insights to unlock leadership potential across your organization. From designing onboarding systems that retain talent to asking better questions that drive clarity and impact, No Limit Leadership helps you lead yourself first so you can lead others better. If you're ready to create a culture of ownership, resilience, and results, this leadership podcast is for you.