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?
In this episode of Workforce Whisperers, Ebony and Lauren discuss the issue of coworkers taking on too much and the negative impact it can have on both individuals and teams. We explore strategies for setting boundaries, delegating effectively, and fostering a culture of collaboration.
Join us for a thoughtful conversation about work-life balance and avoiding burnout in the workplace.
In this episode of Workforce Whisperers, we explore the topic of how kudos and communication is handled in a remote situation. Ebony and Lauren discuss the impact of empty praise on team morale and provide tips for giving and receiving genuine recognition in the workplace. Join us for a candid conversation about the importance of authentic feedback and building a positive team culture.
We can't lose the human level of this technology and communication shift. In fact, we need to leverage our human connection even more.
The way that we're seeing and hearing people are different and it's going to be different for a while. But what if the way we connect with people now can help us deepen our relationships with people in the future.
What if the points and the principles we are learning and creating can help us all adjust when new catalysts of change happen?
How do we build trust? How do we communicate? How do we defuse conflict? How do we see and hear people?
