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?
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're talking about poop because poo happens to everyone in life. And when we can acknowledge it, it allows us to have a less stressed environment and day and handle those conflict and friction situations. Now, poo at its form at the purest form is a waste product. It's a waste byproduct. It's the things that don't work for us, that compound in our, you know, intestines and our colon, and you know all that stuff. So I don't need to give you the biology lesson. But I want to use it more as a metaphor because it can help you offload that stress in dealing with things that don't go away and dealing with uncertainty.
