LEADERish: leadership lessons, straight up

About LEADERish: leadership lessons, straight up

Join Regina Taute and Doris Dunn as we explore the ins and outs of leadership and the lessons that we have learned with 40 years of combined experience in leadership development. Look forward to expert guests who can help you grow in your leadership purpose with practical lessons, straight up.

Publisher

Regina Taute and Doris Dunn

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Mar 2021

Latest episode

21 Nov 2025

Latest episodes

5 of 64 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   21 Nov 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Planning for a New Year

   In this episode of Leaderish, Doris and Regina dive into what it truly means to plan for a new year with intention rather than wishful thinking. They explore the importance of starting with a clear vision—imagining life and business several years in the future—before breaking that vision down into yearly, quarterly, monthly, and weekly action steps. Through relatable examples, including a corporate-era story of creating goals in December that should've been written in January, they highlight how easily we fall into reactive habits instead of designing the future we want. The conversation emphasizes the "big rocks" metaphor from Traction and Stephen Covey, showing how prioritizing major goals first allows everything else to fit more naturally. Regina shares her goal of helping 100 job seekers in 2026, and Doris demonstrates how to reverse-engineer that goal into manageable weekly actions, modeling the power of accountability and intentional planning. They discuss time-blocking, avoiding the trap of letting urgent "sand" fill your calendar, and using mindset to rewire beliefs that help move you forward. With the holidays approaching, Doris closes by encouraging gratitude, reflection, and celebrating the wins—big or small—that shaped the year. The message is clear: success doesn't happen by accident, but through clarity, focus, and consistent small steps. 00:00 Introduction and Catching Up 00:26 The Importance of Planning 01:04 Corporate Planning Anecdotes 03:08 Vision and Goal Setting 06:19 Breaking Down Goals into Actionable Steps 09:50 Time Blocking and Prioritization 15:40 Staying Focused on Big Goals 16:16 Accountability Partners 18:33 Breaking Down Big Rocks 21:31 Intentional Action vs. Wishful Thinking 26:38 The Power of Positive Self-Talk 28:19 Reflecting and Celebrating Achievements 30:17 Closing Remarks and Gratitude Sequence 🎧 Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen. 📩 Want to be a guest? Email us at leaderishpodcast@gmail.com We'd love to connect! You can find us in all of these places: Regina Email: regina@collectivegrowthcc.com Website:  https://www.collectivegrowthcc.com Newsletter subscription: https://collectivegrowthcc.com/resources#blog LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginataute (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 Newsletter subscription: https://www.dunnwise.com/blog LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doris-dunn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/doris-dunn) Schedule a Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/dunnwise-consulting/30min_discovery_call

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   7 Nov 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Overcome Interview Roadblocks

   Overcome Interview Roadblocks In this episode of Leaderish: Leadership Lessons Straight Up, Doris flips the script and interviews Regina about her proven approach to helping clients master job interviews. Regina shares how her program helps candidates stand out using the three C's—Connection, Clarity, and Communication. They discuss how to use AI to fine-tune your resume, build confidence before the interview, and craft memorable stories using the SAR model (Situation, Action, Result). You'll also hear tips on overcoming interview nerves, projecting authenticity, and shifting from "fake it till you make it" to showing up as if you already have the job. Whether you're job-hunting or helping others prepare, this episode offers practical tools and mindset shifts to help you make a lasting impression. Sequence: 00:00 Introduction and Host Greetings 00:57 Regina's Coaching Journey 03:34 The Magic Equation for Interview Success 05:22 Optimizing Your Resume with AI 10:24 The Role of Networking and Referrals 12:50 Working with Recruiters and Headhunters 15:37 Mastering Interview Skills 20:52 The Importance of Connection in Interviews 21:18 Turning Around a Toxic Situation 22:53 Mindset Shift: From Faking It to Owning It 24:42 The Power of Storytelling in Interviews 27:48 Crafting Memorable Stories 34:04 Qualified vs. Compelling: Standing Out in Interviews 36:57 Conclusion and Program Details Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen. Want to be a guest? Email us at leaderishpodcast@gmail.com We'd love to connect! You can find us in all of these places: Regina Email: regina@collectivegrowthcc.com Website:  https://www.collectivegrowthcc.com Newsletter subscription: https://collectivegrowthcc.com/resources#blog LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginataute (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 Newsletter subscription: https://www.dunnwise.com/blog LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doris-dunn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/doris-dunn) Schedule a Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/dunnwise-consulting/30min_discovery_call

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   24 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Conscious Leadership Explained: The SIRE Model and the Power of Inner Work | Leaderish Podcast

   What if the biggest leadership challenge isn’t managing others but managing yourself? In this episode of Leaderish: Leadership lessons straight up, hosts Regina Taute and Doris Dunn sit down with Gayathri Rhiddi, Executive Coach and Founder of Realize to Win, to explore conscious leadership and the deep inner work that drives authentic, effective leadership. Gayathri introduces her SIRE Model, a practical framework that helps leaders strengthen self-awareness, regulate emotions, and express their values with clarity and impact. Together, they unpack how conscious leadership isn’t just a mindset but a discipline, a daily practice of presence, accountability, and grace. You’ll learn: ✅ What conscious leadership really means in modern organizations ✅ How the SIRE Model (Self-Awareness, Inspiration, Regulation, Expression) helps leaders grow from the inside out ✅ How to pause and shift behavior using Gayathri’s “Halt, Rise, and Shift” method ✅ Why presence, intention, and accountability are essential to leading consciously ✅ How self-reflection and nervous system awareness create stronger, calmer leaders Whether you’re a leader, coach, or HR professional, this conversation will help you connect neuroscience, mindfulness, and leadership strategy in practical ways. Listen for These Key Moments 00:00 – Introduction: What is conscious leadership? 03:40 – The SIRE Model explained 10:50 – The role of presence and intentionality in leadership 17:30 – How to regulate emotions and retrain your nervous system 23:45 – Halt, Rise, and Shift: A behavioral reset for leaders 31:00 – The power of grace and self-accountability 39:00 – Final reflections on awareness, alignment, and inner growth Download the SIRE Model Framework Access Gayathri’s website and free SIRE Model Resource here: https://realizetowin.com (https://realizetowin.com) About Leaderish Leaderish: Leadership lessons straight up is hosted by Regina Taute, Leadership and Talent Management Coach, and Doris Dunn, Executive Coach and Leadership Strategist. Each episode explores wildly practical ways to grow as a conscious, effective leader. No jargon, just real conversations that help you lead better and live better. Connect with Us 👉     Subscribe for more leadership and coaching conversations:@LeaderishPodcast 🎧     Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts 💼     Learn more about Leadership and Interview Coaching with Regina at https://collectivegrowthcc.com (https://collectivegrowthcc.com) 💼 Learn more about Business Coaching with Doris: https://www.dunnwise.com (https://www.dunnwise.com) conscious leadership, leadership podcast, self-awareness for leaders, executive coaching, leadership development, emotional intelligence, mindfulness in leadership, conscious leader model, SIRE model, Gayathri Rhiddi, Realize to Win, Regina Taute, Doris Dunn, inner work for leaders, behavioral shift, leadership presence, self regulation, leadership mindset, women in leadership, authentic leadership

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Planning for a New Year

Published 21 Nov 2025 · Transcript excerpt

[…] You can't put a vision board out there with the revenue that you want to make or the podcast you want to record or the book you want to write and then wish that it happens. You still have to do something. You have to be intentional about those items that you put on that list for those big rocks. If you manifest a big rock being that big rock being a hundred people, you can't just wishfully say, well, I hope they come to me. You have to be intentional about what you're trying to do to get to those hundred people. And that is the big difference in my mind between that manifesting and abundance mindset is, yes, you have to, you have to want it. […]

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