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.
In today's episode we discuss the high cost of avoidance when it comes to addressing poor performance in various areas of life and the negative impact that underperformers can have on teams, decreasing overall productivity and morale.
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?
Are you ready to tell the truth about yourself?
It's time to let go of the qualifying language, the minimizing lens, and the lies from past stories.
Imagine seeing yourself for who you actually are. In today's show, I'm sharing insights from a recent conference and coaching sessions on the theme.
Can you handle the truth?
Cheryl Wood is a passionate, mission-driven woman determined to live life on my own terms. Cheryl grew up in poverty in a housing project in the inner city of Baltimore, MD. She graduated high school with good grades but didn't go to college so she could go straight into the workforce to support her mom. Even without a college degree, she was able to make a good salary as a legal secretary, which she did for 15 years until she needed a change. In 2009, Cheryl started a small mommy t-shirt business on the side. A year later (September 18th to be exact) she was asked to speak at Morgan State University. And that's exactly where she discovered her natural born talent for public speaking.
From that moment forward she spoke at as many places as she could until she felt confident leaving her full-time job. Cheryl is now speaking around the globe and teaching others how to own their power on the stage. www.cherylempowers.com
