The Spitfire Podcast with Lauren LeMunyan

Want to know the key to momentum, motivation and success? Find out in today's highly concentrated episode where Lauren talks about her strategy for getting sh*t done!

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We're geeking out on all things marketing with the founder of Blue Bike Communications, Holly Harper. Hear about the current trends in digital marketing for small business and how you can incorporate simple practices to make a huge impact. Check out Holly and Blue Bike at www.choosebluebike.com

Do you feel like you're in meetings all day long and don't have enough time to get your action items done? Hear how one of Lauren's clients found hidden time in her meeting workflow to get back in the driver's seat of her day. Learn the 4Ps that can help you conquer the Task Stack.

Do your goals feel impossible to achieve? Do you wish you could feel the motivation and inspiration to get going on your goals today? Do you wish you had more clarity around goals? Consider your wish granted on today's episode! Lauren walks you through the three levels of goal-setting and how to create micro-goals that will allow you to feel more accomplished, inspired and successful throughout th...

Sara Lingenfelter , business mentor + systems guru, and CEO of Virtual Biz Partner  joins me for this month's SpitFire Spotlight! We're talking all things Virtual Assistants - or VAs for the cool acronym-speaking folk. Sara wanted to live in a world where people can work from home while also having time and flexibility for their family and passion. Sara's life changed in 2011 after turning down th...

3 years ago I put on an event called The Spring Cleaning Summit. It was all about clearing our mind, body, soul and space to allow new opportunities to enter in. Today I was inspired to revisit those themes: how to honor certain items and how to embrace the power of letting go as I downsize yet again from a 395 sq ft apartment to sharing 750 sq ft with my boyfriend. It's time to get curious about...

I was recently reminded of a quote from Brene Brown that really stuck out to me:  "The greatest barrier to belonging is fitting in." This past weekend I participated in a women's retreat and was triggered by that feeling of not fitting in. I felt different and uncomfortable, but instead of bailing, I tried something new.

Do your birthdays bum you out? Mine used to. I've had meltdowns, cried, screamed and refused to get out of bed. With a brother 2 years + 1 day older than me, I was used to sharing my special day and as an adult I added huge layers of expectations and pressures for the people around me to create an amazing experience. Before the day even arrived, I was anticipating the disappointment and guaranteed...

Lesley Pyle is a pioneer in the work-from-home mom industry. In 1995 she founded HomeBasedWorkingMoms.com (HBWM.com) after the birth of her first child. After serving her initial need to be at home and make a living, she realized there must be others out there just like her.  Her instincts, passion and ability to niche down has allowed Lesley to create clear solutions, platforms and dual offerings...

If you've ever felt drained when you've managed people or led a team, this episode is for you. We're talking about how to get out of the story spin and excuses that people spit at us and how to create boundaries and structure to focus on the facts and get your power back!  

If you've ever known where you want to go, but don't know how all the pieces to get you there, this episode is for you. Lauren walks through the Journey Mapping process to identify blind spots, gaps and indicators of success. This tool is awesome for goal-setting in your personal life, in business and in understand the client/customer experience.

How many times have you discounted or ignored your accomplishments because they felt average or easy? If I just do it all the time, why does it matter? It matters because what comes naturally to you is your SpitFire Super Power! That issue you saw and resolved is no small feat! So it's time to start converting your "trivial" activities into your evidence of awesomeness. (This episode is highly rec...

It happens at networking events, over coffee, during speaking events...  The two questions small business owners, coaches and everyday people want the answers to: 1) Where do I get my clients? 2) How do I pay for my health insurance? What's really being asked with this questions and what are the answers? That's what we're diving into on today's show.

Why do interviews have to be so stressful? What if we could really get to know someone's true potential and talents rather than pre-cooked questions and surface level responses? This week Lauren has been diving into interviewing for a virtual assistant position with The SpitFire Coach.  Hear her tips and suggestions to nailing an interview and what to do if you're the one interviewing.

I wish I didn't have to record this episode. I wish I didn't have to talk about another mass shooting, but thoughts and prayers are not the solution. We're angry. We're scared. We're confused. We're frustrated. We're emotionally spent. How do we take care of ourselves following a tragedy? It's time to have a different conversation.

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.

If you get ready for work every day with a pit in your stomach and a nagging "here we go" feeling, you just may have found yourself in a toxic environment.   While it might be tempting to run away with your middle finger high, this won't prevent similar issues from occurring again somewhere new.   To tackle your toxic workplace once and for all, it's time to take accountability and assess your  ro...

Episode #76: Pinpointing Workplace Stress    Let's talk about stress, baby!    While occasional workplace worries are normal, that daily panicky feeling isn't "just part of the job." In fact, constant stress can eventually cause a serious impact on your health, productivity, and overall performance.    Today's episode is all about getting real on the root of your work stress, and finding the freed...

If you shudder at the thought of giving feedback, you're definitely not alone. Many people consider this to be the most anxiety-inducing aspect of their job.   Sugar-coating is often used in these situations as an attempt to "soften the blow," but this strategy can add a whole new level of confusion and frustration to an already uncomfortable conversation.    Ready to ditch the discomfort for good...

Organizations rely on operating principles to put their values into practice and get things done efficiently. While this is a typical process in the corporate world, what would happen if you applied this framework to yourself?    Today's episode is all about standardizing YOUR standards, and communicating expectations from the start to avoid challenges in the long run.    Lauren shares strategies...

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...

If you've ever beaten yourself up for falling off course after a traumatic event or substantial change in your life, this episode is for you. After almost two months, Lauren emerges to share what she's learned in the process or reemerging after the loss of her furry companion, Rico Suave. We're all humans being the best we can. So it's time to drop our judgment, perfection and go-go-go mode and st...

Lauren goes on a walk-about and shares the recent success her clients have had using the "For Me/Not For Me Tool". If you've experienced challenging people or situations, this episode is for you. Hear how you can get your power back even in the most draining situations.

In this episode, I'll walk you through the three questions that helped me not only define my goals, but open the pathways in my head to attract in and receive what I deserve. These are the three questions that catapulted my business and my business owner mindset.