The Spitfire Podcast with Lauren LeMunyan

Making friends as an adult can feel like an impossible task, especially if you're not an extrovert. Before you go and take an ad out in the paper, take a listen to today's episode to determine who and when to let in new friends.

Do you constantly put people's needs before your own? Are you tired of coming last on the list of priorities? Today's episode walks you through the steps you need to take to stop coming in last and start making active decisions for your future vision.

What is your relationship with time?  How do you talk about time?  Don't think it matters? Give this episode some time and explore how the way you view time can open up new availability.    On today's show, Lauren dives into the ERA Reset method to help you understand how much of your available time is going to be productive.    It's time to become besties with your time!

Today's episode gives us time to reflect on how we truly feel vs. what ends up coming out of our mouths. A lot of us are so used to just saying we're "fine" to avoid getting into hard conversations about our true self that we sometimes make an effort to silence just to adapt. But what would happen if we could let ourselves be seen? Would it really be that catastrophic? Are you ready to not be fine...

I see so many people, like putting up this placard of what kind of leader they are. The reality is, we are not all one way all the time. So what happens when you go all in as a Servant Leader?

In today's episode, we're exploring what it means to see our new reality from a different perspective. People have been slowly going back to the way things used to be, coming from over a year of self quarantining,  but is it really possible to be the same? We've been living with a lot of restrictions that kept us safe, that kept us healthy, and now we all need to understand other people's mindset...

Do you know the difference between Expectations and Agreements? Do you use them interchangeably? On today's episode we're talking about the differences and underlying meanings in the two words. We're unpacking the underlying energy and assumptions and what you can do to be more intentional and deliberate in your communication.

They say that some people are in your life for a reason or a season. This past year has caused many of our friendships and relationships to go in unexpected directions. Some of us have parted ways, while others have gotten closer.  So how do we respond to that growth and change? Today we're talking about forgiveness and what it actually takes to release and heal past relationships.

Today's episode explores a topics that comes up frequently with Lauren's powerhouse clients, the people who are super and capable of fixing things and making things happen. There are the people that signal to others that they don't need help. Learn how to take more effective steps to speaking up and getting what you need.

The companies where people are willing to create psychologically safe teams, and are willing to take the time to get into these messy conversations, that is the true path to profitability. That is the true path to sustainability. Find out the keys to being Conscious Profitability and what that means for organizations and employees. wwww.consciouslyprofitable.com

Why being "rich in your niche" may actually be ruining your business. On this episode of The Spitfire Podcast, Growth Architect, Beate Chelette is sharing her wisdom on how to build systems that support you in your purpose and what you need to stop doing immediately! About Beate Chelette www.growtharchitect.xyz Beate Chelette is the Growth Architect and founder of The Women's Code. A first-generat...

This episode is a game changer for introverts networking virtually! Check out Episode 132 with Madeline Schwarz as we discuss her survey findings and actionable steps for introverts to feel more confident as they connect with new people online. Madeline helps introverts and quiet leaders speak up and organizations articulate their vision and lead their teams. Madeline likes to think of her job lik...

If you could see a catastrophic wave coming your way in advance, what would you do? In today's episode with coach and trainer Amy Kan, we are diving into the incoming Workforce Tsunami and what it means for you and employers. What's the Workforce Tsunami? It's the projected wave of workers that are anticipated to leave their positions after the pandemic. According to Eagle Hill Consulting, 1 in 4...

Christine Trumbull had it all. A successful boutique CPA firm that she built and sold, an adorable and loving husband whose business she was helping to scale, kids that had grown and moved out. She had a life of love, fun, luxury, travel and success. But, when Christine lost her husband David to cancer in 2019, she not only lost him, but in the blink of an eye, she lost the business, her office an...

Why did it seem easier to make friends in school? How did it change when you started working? And how did it change when you started working remotely? I would guess it's been a pretty big shift from being 6 to 46. We've lost our proximity, our purpose and our ability to play.  In today's episode I'm sharing a free resource that has been awesome in helping to connect to new awesome networks.

Who says introverts can't be awesome spitfire leaders?? Not Alan Heymann. Today he shares his insights for the introverts out there to get ahead in the virtual and hybrid world.   Alan Heymann specializes in coaching through transitions — such as the transition from individual contributor to leader, the transition into a larger and more complex role, or the transition into a different career. He b...

Enjoy the recording from the January 6th presentation of How to Find 25% More Time in Your Day. Did you know there is no such thing as laziness or procrastination? So what is really getting in the way of you checking off your To Do List or completing those big projects?   The average people manager spends 25% or more of their day dealing with people conflict and in a VUCA environment (volatile, un...

As 2020 winds down, the urge to create resolutions ramps up. Hear what Lauren really thinks about resolutions and what she recommends for her clients instead.

Lauren chats it up with fellow coach and co-author, Caz Gaddis , the founder of More Than a Parent and Vision Board in a Box.   From expectations and labels, to converting vision into action, Caz and Lauren unpack the mental and emotional blocks that are really holding people back from living the life they want.   www.visionboardinabox.com Vision Board In A Box is not just about collecting pretty...

Anyone else feel like their productivity is way down this year? You're not alone. In fact, all of my clients have complained about a lack of energy, motivation and focus.  So how do we get more done when it feels like everything is too overwhelming?

Are you ready to clean up the toxicity in your team?  The drama, the gossip, the negativity - it's just too much. In today's episode, Lauren breaks down the three types of employee vibes and how to address and extract the toxic energy and improve employee morale and the team's culture.

It's the day after the election.... what's next?

Why does everything have to be so hard? Why can't there be an easy button?   In today's episode Lauren shares a visualization tool to help you inject a little easy into your life.

Raise your hand if you've ever... Rolled your eyes when someone was speaking. Been super annoyed when a client messages you. Gotten agitated at the sight of a name in your inbox. Blown up at a colleague.   Raise your hand if any of those things have happened to you.   My guess is most if not all of you who are reading this have been on the giving and or receiving end of resentments in the workplac...

On average, how many meetings are you having a week?  For my clients, they are in 12-20 Zoom meetings a week. Multiple that by the average time (1 hour) and that's half the time they're supposed to be working, but instead are sitting on meetings. For many it feels like Groundhog Day. The same topics. The same issues. The same people "venting" but accomplishing nothing. So how do we spark up the en...