This 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.

🎧 Listen & Watch:

Available now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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We'd love to connect! You can find us in all of these places:

• 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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If you are interested in being a guest and/or you have an engaging topic you want to learn more about, please email us at leaderishpodcast@gmail.com with details and how to contact you.

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