We've been conditioned to believe that strong leaders always have the answers. But what if the most powerful words in the room are actually: "I don't know." In this episode, Lauren unpacks why "I don't know" isn't weakness — it's the doorway to clarity, growth, innovation, and psychological safety. You'll explore: The four hidden meanings behind "I don't know" When it's a lack of clarity — and when it's emotional avoidance Why the fear of being wrong keeps smart people stuck How to shift from SMART goals to learning goals A practical journaling framework to move from paralysis to agency How sitting in uncertainty builds resilience in an AI-accelerated world If you've ever felt stuck, pressured to have the "right" answer, or unsure of your next move — this episode is your permission slip to pause, explore, and lead from curiosity instead of fear. Because not knowing isn't the problem. Avoiding exploration is.   Read the full article here: https://spitfirecoach.com/blog/=/the-power-of-i-dont-know-a-coachs-guide-to-unlocking-growth

"Stop Trying to Make Lean a Thing!" In this electric conversation with Spitfire Coach Lauren LeMunyan, Santana Inniss shares The Glow Initiative's mission to close the access gap in coaching for women and the nonprofits that serve them. Together they break down The Women in the Workplace 2025 report from McKinsey and Lean In and its problematic language, the myth of the so-called "ambition gap," and the uncomfortable truth about how the coaching industry mirrors broken corporate systems. If you're ready to shift from performative allyship to actual change, this episode is your playbook. 💡 Here's What You'll Learn: Why language choices in "progressive" reports matter more than you think. The systemic barriers keeping women—and coaches—stuck. How The Glow Initiative is flipping the script with data-driven impact and sustainable access models. 🚀 Get Involved: Coaches: Sign up to volunteer for 2026 at www.glowi.org —3 hours can change a life. Donors & Allies: Got $20 or $200K? Every dollar drives impact. Head to glowi.org to give or connect. Leaders & Funders: Know a nonprofit or foundation serving women? Let's get them in the room.

Ready to torch the burnout and toast to something better? In this reflective (and refreshing) episode of The Spitfire Podcast, host Lauren LeMunyan gets honest about the chaos that was 2025, and how to reclaim your power heading into 2026. Whether you're a coach feeling stuck, a leader craving more purpose, or a human just trying to keep it together, this episode is your permission slip to rest, reflect, and realign. Lauren dives into: The real toll of high-performance hustle culture Why "work-life balance" needs a rebrand Questions to end your year with intention (and less stress) Why 2026 should be about rhythm, not resolution Oh, and she's got a free workbook for you—because breakthroughs don't come from binge-watching alone. ✨ Calls to Action: Download the FREE reflection workbook Join the Future Self Design cohort: Coaches, it's time to drop the session fatigue and elevate your impact. Enroll now at FutureSelfDesign.com Subscribe & Share: If you're loving the fire, spread it. Subscribe wherever you listen and share with your fellow Spitfires.

What happens when two seasoned executive coaches stop playing nice and start telling the truth? In this episode, Lauren LeMunyan and Laurie Battaglia dive headfirst into the murky waters of the coaching industry. Together they unpack the differences (and blurred lines) between coaching, advising, mentoring, and training. From the "broke coach" epidemic and sketchy frameworks to certification gatekeeping and emotional burnout, nothing is off the table. They explore what leaders actually need, how to choose the right support, and why personal transformation isn't a checklist. With humor, edge, and smidge bit of cursing, this conversation is a wake-up call for anyone working in or around the coaching world. If you've ever rolled your eyes at the term "empowerment," questioned your own career title, or felt the weight of leadership loneliness, this one's for you.

Middle Management Meltdown: Who's Really Holding Up the House? Middle managers are getting steamrolled and no one's sending in the rescue team. In this fiery episode, we're breaking down the psychological safety crisis facing middle managers, calling out C-suite complacency, fear-based culture, and outdated leadership dynamics. From Harvard Business Review's overdue headlines to the real-world toll of managing up and down with zero support, Lauren lays it all bare. Tune in for unapologetic truth bombs, powerful stats, and a roadmap to build trust-based teams that actually work. Spoiler: psychological safety isn't optional. It's the foundation.   Learn more about Psychological Safety here: https://spitfirecoach.com/psychological-safety See the truth about Middle Managers here: https://spitfirecoach.com/middle

You've survived the hard parts. Now it's time to honor the one who made it through. In this powerful and introspective episode, Lauren  invites you to revisit your journey, not to relive the pain, but to recognize the strength it took to rise. She shares her own reflections on growth, grief, and the moment she paused to truly appreciate her past self. This is more than storytelling, it's self-celebration. Whether or not you ever take a stage, your story deserves to be heard—by you first. Tune in for a heart-forward guide to transforming lived experience into lasting empowerment.

In today's episode, Lauren, explores a powerful shift emerging across leadership landscapes: moving from a mindset of constant doing to one of intentional being. Drawing insights from real coaching sessions and leadership cohorts, Lauren unpacks how relying on external validation can limit growth—and how developing self-awareness and internal measures of success can unlock true leadership potential. If you're ready to evolve beyond the checklist and lead with purpose, presence, and impact, this conversation is your catalyst.

Tired of the fluffy buzzwords, the NPR coaching voice, and the sea of wide-brimmed hats? Same. Please Don't Coach Me is the podcast that pulls back the curtain on the coaching industry — the good, the bad, and the "did-they-really-just-say-that?" Whether you're a coach, a client, or coaching-curious, host Lauren LeMunyan brings unfiltered truth, real talk, and the kind of insight that only 4000+ hours of experience (and a little sass) can deliver.

Welcome to the debut episode of Please Don't Coach Me — the show that dares to say what the coaching industry won't. Coaching has exploded. But beneath the polished frameworks and "powerful questions" lie some uncomfortable truths. In this series, we strip away the jargon, challenge the sacred cows of coach training, and talk candidly about what actually helps people grow — and what doesn't. This isn't anti-coaching. It's real coaching, minus the performative fluff. Whether you're a seasoned coach, a skeptical leader, or someone who's ever sat through a coaching session wondering "what was that?", you're in the right place. ✨ In this kickoff episode, we explore: Why the coaching industry needs a reality check What coaching schools aren't telling you When coaching becomes self-serving (and how to spot it) What truly transformative coaching feels like Subscribe, share, and buckle up — it's about to get real.

You swear it's intuition... but is it really just your judgment in a cute outfit? In this spicy solo episode, Lauren LeMunyan—the Spitfire Coach—uncovers the sneaky ways judgment disguises itself as inner knowing. Spoiler: just because you feel something doesn't mean it's truth—it might just be your bias flexing. Lauren breaks down the science, the sass, and the body signals behind real intuition—and why curiosity (not certainty) is the secret sauce to transformation. If you're a coach, a leader, or just someone who wants to stop sabotaging their growth with BS logic, this one's for you.   Check out our Future Self Design Course for Coaches kicking off on September 30th!