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January 19, 2021
Anxiety & Being On The Air …The symptoms of anxiety are psychological and if you don’t learn how to manage it, your career in radio will be short lived. We all have stress to different degrees.
Here’s an exchange with an air talent having problems having anxiety issues when he’s doing his show.
Air Talent: I’ve been in radio for 11 years and I’ve always felt drained after I finish my shift.
Coach: What market are you in and what shift are you currently working?
Air Talent: I’m on in afternoon drive in a smaller market, trying to get to a larger market. I’d rather not say what city I’m in. In a town this size, I’d rather not let anyone know I’m having any issues.
Coach: Are you voice tracking your breaks?
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January 12, 2021
Updating Your Inner Circle …Last year our lives were like a movie script with daily rewrites. Technology allowed many of us to turn work, home, and education into a one-living-space fits all existence. We became more isolated and forced to take a closer look at our inner circle. Re-evaluate ... ...
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December 16, 2020
Holidays Are Reflect & Refocus Time ...Life is a series of moments and we certainly have had our share this year. The holidays are the perfect time to make new memories, recharge your brain, catch up on emerging lifestyle trends, and reset yourself to the realities of everything around you. Personalities ...
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November 24, 2020
Keep Up On What’s New…From time to time someone points out a new app, gadget, software, or social media site I can use. Then I tell my friends about my discoveries in hopes they will dig deeper and report back to me on additional findings. Brush Up … It doesn’t take long to get ...
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November 17, 2020
Don’t Shoot The Turkey …Between family conflicts, RIF's (reduction in force), financial woes, holiday breakups, and high expectations --not everyone loves the holidays. But above and beyond those issues, this will be one of the strangest Thanksgivings in recent history. We Need Smell-A-Vison ...
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November 3, 2020
Handling Thanksgiving & Holiday Stress…The holiday season is here and with it comes preparation for annual events, finalized budgets and general stress. The latter is a societal issue as many strive for the 100% holiday fantasy depicted in movies and projected by the media. Harder This Year… The ...
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October 27, 2020
Adjustment & Change Is Inevitable …Handle ItWhen it comes to jobs, there are always adjustments being made inside the workplace. You’re in charge of your response to the new challenges. Always consider the company’s perspective and the evolving needs required of your role. My Early Lesson… I was doing ...
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October 20, 2020
Covid ‘Cabin Fever’ …It has been difficult coping this year; COVID-19, racial injustices, COVID-19, an election year, COVID-19, Zoom calls, COVID-19, protests, working from home, COVID-19, kids staying at home with virtual learning, and COVID-19. I bet you can relate to this gentlemen’s ...
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October 6, 2020
We Hired Him …Then He QuitIf you’re one of the lucky programmers in 2020 who gets to add to your staff, you’re probably looking for an air personality that is manageable and has talent. Even with all the pre-hire scrutiny, sometimes new hires don’t reveal unforeseen quirks until after the ...
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September 29, 2020
Stop Whining …It’s Not About YouSome of the most irritating people in any business are the “let me tell you how we should do it” people. They know everything and are quick to point out what they would have done differently or how the station used to do things. Staff elders usually ignore their ...