Get Ahold of Your Nervous Energy
LEADERish: leadership lessons, straight up
Release Date: 07/04/2025
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Job Seekers: How to Stand Out in Today’s Crowded Market with Joel Schwan
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In this jam-packed episode, Doris and Regina sit down with Joel Schwan, talent strategist and founder of Schwan Stratifyer, to unpack the realities of today’s competitive job market. With AI-written resumes flooding employers’ inboxes, layoffs reshaping industries, and recruiters turning to new tools, job seekers need fresh strategies to get noticed. Joel shares insider advice on how to: Write resumes that stand out without sounding generic. Use measurable results and bullet points that showcase true value. Leverage AI tools like ChatGPT wisely—without copying and pasting. Tailor...
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S4E15 - Health & Wellness in the Workplace
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info_outlineThis week marks a special milestone—Doris and Regina’s one-year friendiversary! 🥂 What started with a walk turned into 20+ podcast episodes and a powerful partnership. In this energy-packed episode, they dive deep into the concept of nervous energy—what it feels like, how it shows up physically and mentally, and how to reframe it into something powerful and productive.
Whether you’re walking into a client meeting, standing on a stage, or just navigating a difficult conversation, nervous energy is often a sign you care. The key? Learn to harness it.
Key Takeaways:
- How nervous energy shows up in our bodies and minds—and why it’s not always bad
- Tips to shift from nervous to positive energy using breath, movement, and preparation
- How to avoid defensive or inappropriate reactions (aka, read the room!)
- The power of anchoring to your purpose and choosing behaviors that align with your best self
- Why you don’t have to be fearless to show up fully—you just have to be willing
💡 Favorite Quotes:
“Nervous energy is just untamed energy.”
“You don’t need to be fearless to show up fully—just willing.”
“If it’s a fart or a burp, it’s funny in my house… but not always in a client meeting.”
Plus: Walter (Regina’s dog) makes a noisy cameo, and Doris gets teased (again) for her lipstick mishap in S4E12.
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- Regina
- Email: regina@collectivegrowthcc.com
- Website: https://www.collectivegrowthcc.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginataute
- Free Coaching Session: https://calendly.com/collective_growth/complimentary-30-min-coaching-session
- Doris
- Email: doris@dunnwise.com
- Website: https://www.dunnwise.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doris-dunn
- Schedule a Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/dunnwise-consulting/30min_discovery_call
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00:00 Anniversary Surprise
00:29 Reflecting on the Past Year
02:03 Positive Energy and Nervousness
02:51 Understanding Nervous Energy
04:06 Personal Experiences with Nervousness
05:25 Transforming Nervous Energy
06:54 Coaching Session Insights
11:00 Behavioral Strategies
15:42 Appropriate Use of Humor
18:02 Navigating Nervous Energy in Public Speaking
18:38 Transforming Nervousness into Positive Energy
20:26 Practical Tips for Managing Nervous Energy
23:33 The Role of Preparation in Overcoming Nervousness
25:07 Personal Experiences and Lessons Learned
32:54 Final Thoughts and Takeaways