{"podcast":{"title":"The Side by Side ATC Podcast","slug":"the-side-by-side-atc-podcast-7035694","podcast_index_feed_id":7035694,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/the-side-by-side-atc-podcast/feed.xml","website_url":"https://sidebysideatc.com","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/the-side-by-side-atc-podcast/podcast_cover.jpg","author":"Tom Hanes","episode_count":112,"summary":"This is a podcast for people interested in air traffic control with a focus on the FAA Academy, CTI graduates, and trainees at their first facility.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T00:17:36.543938+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-side-by-side-atc-podcast-7035694"},"episode":{"title":"The 6 Drivers of ATC Success - Driver #1 - Purpose","slug":"the-6-drivers-of-atc-success-driver-1-purpose","published_at":"2026-04-06T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-side-by-side-atc-podcast-7035694/the-6-drivers-of-atc-success-driver-1-purpose","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-side-by-side-atc-podcast-7035694","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/the-side-by-side-atc-podcast/2692810","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/303058/2692810/the-side-by-side-atc-podcast/2026_04_06_04_48_44_36fb648d-99aa-4b1a-96cd-d065798c429a.mp3","summary":"In this episode, I start a new series where I talk about the 6 Drivers, or main areas of focus, of ATC success. If you can get these 6 areas strong, then your likelihood of success at the Academy, and after the Academy, will go up immensely. Today, I looked at the first driver: Purpose. If you have a weak purpose, or haven't really thought about your \"WHY\", then it will be difficult to get past the tough times at the Academy and during your training. On the other hand, if you know your \"WHY\" and you remind yourself often of why you are in OKC, your chances of success will increase exponentially. That is why this is so important and why it is the first Driver. Thank you for listening! FOR HELP: To set up a FREE call: sidebysideatc.com/scheduler/free-consult Pre-Academy If 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 Academy If 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-program sidebysideatc.com/page/radar-lab-program sidebysideatc.com/page/complete-lab-program or sidebysideatc.com/page/radar-recov…","meta_description":"In this episode, I start a new series where I talk about the 6 Drivers, or main areas of focus, of ATC success. If you can get these 6 areas strong, then…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1584,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-side-by-side-atc-podcast-7035694/episodes/the-6-drivers-of-atc-success-driver-1-purpose/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-side-by-side-atc-podcast-7035694/the-6-drivers-of-atc-success-driver-1-purpose.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}