Smeal Instructor Starts Radio Talk Show

UNIVERSITY PARK, PA (September 21, 2006) – A Smeal College of Business faculty member hosts a new State College-area radio program, addressing leadership issues and taking calls from listeners on workplace and management challenges.

Speaking Confidentially, hosted by Kenneth Pasch, instructor in accounting and management, airs on WBLF-AM at 11 a.m. on Fridays.

Pasch started his radio show to reach a broader audience with his message about how to be a better leader. He shares his expertise from his years spent working to help individuals and organizations efficiently and effectively accomplish goals as president of Ki Visions, a consulting company that uses motivational speaking, seminars, and written publications to help people live more satisfying work lives.

Each week on his show, Pasch addresses one or more leadership topics and then takes listener calls.

The hour-long program is designed for anyone who has a job, aspires to grow into a leadership role, or is already in one in their career. Pasch's goal for the show is to help others accomplish their professional goals and find enjoyment in the workplace.

"I don't know everything," he admitted on the Sept. 15 program. "This show could be called One Man's Educated Opinion, but, by talking with callers, we can all learn something."

Callers are encouraged to ask Pasch about challenges they are experiencing at their places of work, whether they concern unfulfilling job duties, conflict with a coworker or supervisor, or dealing with a difficult employee. He accepts calls—and instant messages—on any work- or leadership-related topic, as long as callers are constructive and don’t mention names. That's where the show gets its title—Speaking Confidentially. By having callers speak anonymously about their places of work and their coworkers, Pasch is able to offer insight and advice without jeopardizing a caller's job security.

Listeners in the State College area can tune in to Speaking Confidentially every Friday at 970 AM. The program starts after the news update at the top of the 11 a.m. hour. Listeners can contact Pasch during the show at 814-272-9700 or on AOL Instant Messenger on screen name WBLF970.