Have you ever thought to yourself, "If only I could do that", "If only I were brave enough", "If only I had the courage to try that"?
You're not alone.
So how did Alicia Couri go from behind the scenes to front and center?
In this comeback episode of The Spitfire Podcast, host Lauren LeMunyan, the Spitfire Coach, celebrates the show’s seventh anniversary with a raw and unfiltered discussion on self-care, mental health, and the pressures of wearing many hats in life. Fresh off maternity leave, Lauren reflects on her experience balancing life as a new mom, military spouse, CEO, and caregiver—all while keeping it real about the challenges of prioritizing herself.
Join us as we dissect these challenges with our signature blend of expert insights, practical strategies, and, of course, that Spitfire sass. Whether you're a seasoned leader or aspiring to be one, this episode is your guide to bridging the gap between talk and action, turning frustration into fuel for success.
Prepare to dive deep in this heart-to-heart episode of The Spitfire Podcast, where our fearless host Lauren LeMunyan gets real about the nitty-gritty of vulnerability and rejection. In a candid recount of a recent coach meet and greet event, Lauren peels back the layers of her own vulnerability. Imagine standing in a room filled with top-tier coaches, their resumes shining brighter than the chandelier overhead. That's where Lauren found herself, grappling with a wave of inadequacy.
We've all heard about burnout. The World Health Organization defines burnout as an occupational phenomenon “conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.” But do you know the first sign of burnout? In today's video Lauren sheds light on an often ignored and sometimes praised signal of burnout. Can you notice it in yourself or others?
Confession: I suck at self-care.
Confession: I am nasty when I don't take care of myself.
Confession: I need help taking care of myself.
Ever notice how what we do best for other's we suck at doing for ourselves? Even coaches aren't immune - we're human too!
Hear what Lauren's doing about it and what you can do to get real about your self-care.
Do you find yourself getting frustrated on a regular basis? If you're like most people, you may be pointing the finger at a person, situation, obligation or annoyance.
But what if you could shift the impact of your frustration and own your role in the impact of it?
In today's episode, Lauren dives into her own experience with "putting her frustration on the table" and examining where it came from and what she could do about it.
Assumption: Introverts are Home Bodies that Don't Take Risks
Fact: Patricia Brooks is an introvert who quit her job, wrote a book and moved to France to a city she didn't know a soul in.
How does someone who didn't own a passport until 2013, get the courage to put herself out there, write a book and start fresh in a brand new country and city? Here Patricia Brooks' story and find out how.
About Patricia Brooks
Patricia Brooks is a certified life coach and speaker. She is the author of Growing Bold: How to Overcome Fear, Build Confidence, and Love the Life You Live. Known as The Courage Catalyst, Patricia helps people, who are underwhelmed by the life they are living, find what makes them happiest. She inspires them to take bold action and pursue their dreams so they can live the extraordinary lives they were meant to live.
During the course of her 25-year project management career in Corporate America, Patricia found herself dissatisfied and underwhelmed with her life. After the deaths of her parents she woke up to the reality that life is short. Not wanting to die without really having lived, she decided to follow her dream. Now Patricia has grown bold and is walking the talk. She is currently living in France where she continues to coach and write her next book.
Links
Growing Bold: How to Overcome Fear, Build Confidence, and Love the Life You Love
Snag yourself a copy of Growing Bold: How to Overcome Fear, Build Confidence, and Love the Life You Live
Welcome to the first episode of The SpitFire Podcast! Hear from Lauren LeMunyan, Certified Executive Coach and the host of The SpitFire Podcast, as she shares her journey to becoming a coach and creating the show.
If you’d like to share your story or be a guest on the show, we’d love to hear from you.
Here is a link to the blog mentioned: http://laurenlemunyan.com/30dayblog/=/10-things-you-should-and-shouldnt-do-when-starting-a-business?