Episode 198: 5 Year Vision Meditation

Join in on this five-year guided meditation where you will embark on a journey to envision where you will be five years from now. Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and let go of any tension as you imagine yourself in a place of success and fulfillment. Visualize your surroundings, your appearance, and your feelings in this future state. Reflect on the achievements and milestones you have accomplished to reach this point. Explore your professional and personal life in this future state and think about the impact you have made. Take a moment to journal any insights or ideas that came to you during this meditation. Remember, this vision is a guide for your future, not a limit. Keep being awesome and embrace your future path!

Next Steps:

1. Dream Big, Spitfires! – After the meditation, share one major goal they visualized for their future on our Instagram using the hashtag #SpitfireFuture.

2. Journal the Journey – Jot down your insights and visions post-meditation. 

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Episode 196: Breaking Barriers: Revolutionizing Communication and Collaboration in the Workplace

In this eye-opening episode of The Spitfire Podcast, we delve into the heart of workplace dynamics, confronting the critical issues that hinder effective communication and collaboration. It's no secret that a breakdown in these areas is often the root cause of workplace failures. We're taking a hard look at why and how communication frequently becomes a one-way street, leading to frustration and misunderstanding among teams.

Our conversation will guide you through the 'directional challenge' of communication, unraveling why it tends to become lopsided and how this imbalance affects team dynamics. Get ready for some practical, no-nonsense advice on preparing for meetings – we're not just talking about setting an agenda, but diving deeper into the mindset and strategic questioning that can transform your approach to every interaction.

We also explore the power of staying objective and aligning with shared goals. This isn't just about getting your point across; it's about fostering a shared understanding and building trust, which are the cornerstones of any successful team. You'll learn how to apply these strategies in real-time, and we challenge you to try them out. Notice the shift in your team's energy and the quality of collaboration in your future meetings.

Whether you're a team leader or a team member, this episode is packed with insights and strategies that will revolutionize the way you communicate and collaborate. Tune in and transform the way you engage with your colleagues – it's time to turn those barriers into bridges!

Episode 194: The True History of Hard and Soft Skills and How it Impacts our Valuation of Leaders

The terms "hard skills" and "soft skills" have become common phrases in leadership development, professional development, and personal development circles. However, many people are unaware of the historical context behind these terms. In the book, Grant reveals that the distinction was initially made in the army to differentiate between skills related to "hard things" (metal) and "soft things" (people).

Unfortunately, this classification has carried over and evolved to perpetuate gender biases and societal assumptions. Metal, being associated with toughness and strength, was considered difficult and manly, while "soft" skills were deemed delicate, feminine, and unnecessary.

Find out what we can redefine these terms to and how you can incorporate them into your own leadership development strategy.

About Lauren LeMunyan MCC

As the Founder and CEO of Spitfire Coach, an adaptive leadership development firm, Lauren has guided thousands of individuals and organizations toward transformative growth and success. Her impact as Executive Director of three global trade associations showcased her strategic vision and effective decision-making. Lauren is a Master Certified Coach (MCC) and serves as the Innovative Mindset facilitator for Capital One's Catapult program, where she fosters innovation and change in diverse-owned business owners. Through her books, podcast and YouTube channel, she shares invaluable insights and practical tools, inspiring overloaded professionals to achieve life-changing results.

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Episode 192: Finding Healing and Growth with Andromeda Peters

Join Andromeda Peters, a therapist and life coach, as she shares her personal journey of healing and growth. From navigating childhood trauma to facing challenging life experiences, Andromeda offers valuable insights and tools for anyone seeking to find their own path of resilience.

Discover how she transformed her pain into a source of strength and how vulnerability became her greatest asset. Through her work, she empowers others to embrace their emotions, challenge societal programming, and create a life rooted in self-acceptance and authenticity.

Get ready to be inspired and empowered in this candid and honest conversation.

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Episode 191: The New Strategy to Build Trust in Your Team (and with Your Teens)

Join host Lauren LeMunyan on another episode of the Spitfire Podcast as she discusses the importance of building trust. In this episode, Lauren shares insights from a co-creation session that reframed her perspective on trust. She introduces the concept of trust as a scale or spectrum, emphasizing that even a small amount of trust exists in any relationship. She offers practical tips for building trust, including the use of shared agreements, reciprocity, and values alignment. Discover how these strategies can enhance relationships in various areas of life, from work to family and beyond. Tune in to learn how to navigate difficult conversations and cultivate trust in a safe and effective way.

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Episode 189: Rethinking Feedback

Feedback is a powerful tool that helps individuals improve their skills, performance, and overall growth. It provides valuable insights, identifies areas of improvement, and guides individuals towards achieving their goals. However, feedback can also be a source of anxiety and negative emotions, hindering its effectiveness and potential impact. In this article, we will delve into the feedback fallacy and explore alternative approaches that can transform feedback into a positive and constructive experience.

Episode 188: At What Cost?

Today we're delving into the emotional and psychological toll of the "always-on" mentality many of us struggle with in today's fast-paced world.

Challenging the notion that constant hustle equates to success, today's episode explores how this mindset affects not just our own well-being, but also shapes the behavior and attitudes of those around us—whether in a professional setting or within the family. We're highlighting the importance of balancing effort with rest and appreciating the value of both action and inaction.

This is a call to self-compassion, advocating for a conscious acknowledgment of our own accomplishments and limitations.

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Episode 184: Lessons Learned from Sailing and Getting a Puppy

What do learning sailing and training a puppy have in common? So much!

In today's episode Lauren shares her lessons from living aboard a sailboat for six days with seven complete strangers and training her new puppy Hope.