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EPISODE · Sep 14, 2026 · 43 MIN

The Rate of Speech Tool- Fast Isn't Always Faster

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“Fast is slow. Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast.” — Academy classroom sayingWhen traffic starts getting busy, it can be tempting to start talking faster. But faster speech doesn't always make you faster.The faster you talk, the greater the chance of hearing “Say again.” Now you have to repeat the transmission, you've used more frequency time, and you've fallen even further behind.In this episode, we add the Rate of Speech Tool to your ATC Tool Belt and look at how your speech rate needs to work with your writing rate, listening, and Picture.The goal isn't to talk fast. It's to develop a smooth, steady rate that gets the message understood the first time.Fast isn't faster if you have to say it twice.Thank you for listening!!FOR HELP: To set up a FREE call: sidebysideatc.com/scheduler/free-consultPre-AcademyIf you are heading to the Academy in the next few months, I put together a structured 90-day preparation blueprint that walks you through exactly what to focus on each month before you go. It's designed to help reduce shock and build confidence before day one. You can download it at: sidebysideatc.com/page/blueprint .I also have a video where I explain the different things that are on the enroute Non-Radar Map. You can get that video at: sidebysideatc.com/page/map-video .Already at the AcademyIf you are already in the enroute radar portion of the Academy and feeling a little behind or lost, I have a 72-Hour Radar Recovery Plan that will help you get past those feelings and start building confidence. You can download that at : sidebysideatc.com/page/72-hourplan .If you are interested in my Coaching Programs, you can get information at :sidebysideatc.com/page/non-radar-lab-programsidebysideatc.com/page/radar-lab-programsidebysideatc.com/page/complete-lab-programorsidebysideatc.com/page/radar-recovery if you are needing help with the beginning of enroute radar.Mentorship ProgramFor information about my mentorship program : https://sidebysideatc.com/page/mentorshipQuestionsYou can email me questions, or comments, at: [email protected] .

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