Ever cringe at your own playback? Or feel like you’re “performing” instead of connecting? You’re not alone.
This time, Angela Perelli executive coach, talent whisperer, and radio vet — unpacks what separates stiff scripted delivery from the kind of authentic presence that gets listeners leaning in. As former PD of legendary stations like K101 San Francisco and Star 98.7 Los Angeles, Angela has shaped the sound—and careers—of some of the biggest names in radio including Ryan Seacrest and Carson Daly. Today, she helps talent and team find their authentic voices and create content that actually connects. Her mission: make great shows greater.
💡 What You’ll Hear:
- Why “being different” doesn’t mean “being weird.”
- The quickest way to kill cringe before you hit record.
- Coaching tips to build confidence (without losing your edge).
- What today’s execs really look for in air talent — beyond ratigs.
- The one thing that separates authentic from awkward.
💥 Cringe-free content. Killer career advice. Angela doesn’t hold back.
Time-stamped Takeaways:
(01:55) Why “being different” is overrated—and what to aim for instead
(04:30) Understanding your purpose as a host helps you filter content and make decisions.
(06:49) It's crucial to embrace diversity within your team to create engaging conversations.
(08:41) Listener feedback can be valuable, but differentiate between constructive criticism and negativity.
Links referenced in this episode:
ONE MINUTE MARTINIZING: Calendaring
Please help us thank these underwriting supporters:
Return to previous BRANDwidth on Demand episodes
Popular Podcasts
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang
Ding dong! Join your culture consultants, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizzling special guests, they GET INTO the hottest pop-culture moments of the day and the formative cultural experiences that turned them into Culturistas. Produced by the Big Money Players Network and iHeartRadio.
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.