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down the psychological safety crisis facing middle managers, calling out C-suite complacency, fear-based culture, and outdated leadership dynamics.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!

It's Lauren's birthday (well, sort of), and she's diving deep — and hilariously — into what it means to turn 42. Inspired by The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, she reflects on motherhood, messy relationships, starting over, reclaiming creativity, and redefining self-worth.

This isn't your average "here's what I learned" episode. It's a raw, real, and fiery manifesto for anyone tired of living on autopilot. If you've ever questioned your value, sacrificed too much, or just need a spark to reconnect with your passion — this episode is your wake-up call.

Spoiler alert: the answer isn't in a spreadsheet. It's in how you care for yourself.

What does financial abundance really feel like—and how do the money stories we inherit shape the way we earn, spend, and save? In this episode of The Spitfire Podcast, Lauren LeMunyan takes you on a deep dive into the beliefs, fears, and habits that influence your financial reality.

Through powerful prompts and personal stories, Lauren explores:

• How generational money stories influence our mindset

• The subtle ways we self-sabotage financial growth

• Practical journaling questions to shift from scarcity to abundance

• What it looks like to trust money to flow in—and expand from security into possibility

Whether you're an entrepreneur, a leader, or simply someone ready to shift your relationship with money, this episode is packed with insights and prompts to help you break free from old narratives and step into your most abundant self.

Download the 25 Prompts to Shift Your Money Mindset worksheet.

What happens when you spend a decade building a business from scratch? You learn a LOT—sometimes the hard way. In this milestone episode of The Spitfire Podcast, Lauren LeMunyan, MCC, pulls back the curtain and shares the 10 biggest lessons from 10 years in business.

From ignoring the "too bold" naysayers to charging what you're worth, from investing in systems early to surrounding yourself with the right people, Lauren lays out the truth bombs every entrepreneur, coach, and small business owner needs to hear.

You'll hear insights on:

• Why friends and family aren't your customers (and how to find the ones who are)

• How to price with confidence and stop undercutting your value

• The importance of contracts, boundaries, and protecting your energy

• When to invest in help and stay in your zone of genius

• How to design your business today for the next 10 years of growth

✨ Whether you're dreaming about launching, knee-deep in the hustle, or reflecting on your own decade of entrepreneurship, this episode will inspire you to rethink your strategy, reclaim your energy, and keep spitting fire for years to come.