TCRG TO CEO RADIO

What is a workshop? What are the benefits to having a workshop instructor? How do I become a workshop instructor? All of this answered (and more!) on this week's episode of TCRG to CEO Radio! -------------------------------------------------------------------- Courtney Jay TCRG here, host of TCRG to CEO Radio, the podcast for Irish dance teachers, studio owners, and aspiring teachers/studio owners...

It's 2019 and for better or for worse, the world is changing. CLRG has a handbook of child protection guidelines, but what happens when life doesn't work like the handbook? Or when your situation isn't addressed in the handbook? Or, you're just a male TCRG/studio owner in 2019? Ryan McCombe TCRG and Christian Cairone TCRG are back to discuss their experiences, challenges, and concerns they've face...

We are so excited to bring our first boys roundtable to the podcast! Today I'm joined by two of my fellow TCRGs and friends, Ryan and Christian, to discuss how to get more boys dancing, staying in dancing, and how to support their dance journey as they progress. We'll bring you Part 2 next week where we discuss being a male teacher in 2019. You can find both Ryan and Christian in our Facebook grou...

Did you listen to last week's episode? If so, I wanted to add in more about marketing changes I made over the years and in the meantime I'll be addressing some of your burning questions on marketing! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Courtney Jay TCRG here, host of TCRG to CEO Radio, the podcast for Irish dance teachers, studio owners, and aspiring teacher...

This solo episode was requested by an Instagram follower and it was fun to reflect back on my first five years as a studio owner. I have just started Year 6 and I can't wait to see what the next five years bring! I hope I've included details that are helpful to current and future studio owners, but as always you can jump into our listeners-only Facebook group to ask questions. (and I hope I haven'...

Today we're talking to Lauren Carroll-Bolger TCRG about what it's like to balance owning an Irish dance school with a full time job. Lauren takes us through a day in the life, her top tips, and shares some of her teaching methods with our listeners.  Find her on Instagram: @laurcarrollbolger ---------------------------------- Courtney Jay TCRG here, host of TCRG to CEO Radio, the podcast for...

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee're back! After an abrupt end to Season 2, we're back into the swing of things and ready for Season 3!  This little bridge between seasons offers a welcome to new listeners, a welcome back to loyal listeners, some updates on what's been happening this summer, a sneaky book review, AND a preview at what you can look forward to in Season 3. Mind Gym: www.courtneyjayt...

Back to the podcast and better together, Diana and Annabelle are back to discuss some submitted topics from you, the listeners! We discuss the competitive field and the unique struggles of the middle-of-the-pack dancer, whether or not every dancer has the potential to be a top dancer, and the evolution of competitive dance (and so much more!). To discuss the episode, make sure to join the group! -...

Headed to Vancouver or following along at home? Here's what you need to know about this year's North American Irish Dance Championships in Vancouver, BC! Official NAIDC site:   https://www.naidc.wcidta.ca/   Official Facebook Page:   https://www.facebook.com/naidc2019/   IDM Tour:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXJaF_u3dlA   ----------------------------------------...

Today we're talking to Casey O'Connor of O'Connor School of Irish Dance in Maryland! Casey is a TCRG who has learned many methods of keeping Irish dance fun and engaging for the newest and youngest dancers so they continue to love dance and return for years and years. You can follow Casey on Instagram @tcrg_at_osid for teaching tips and tricks as well as her blogs: https://www.danceinspiredream.co...

What's the biggest marketing mistake I see SO MANY Irish dance studio owners making? It's not what you think! This episode is short but packed with value - make sure you jump into the group to go deeper into how to fix this common mistake. ------------------------------------ Courtney Jay TCRG here, host of TCRG to CEO Radio, the podcast for Irish dance teachers, studio owners, and aspiring teache...

This week's episode is a Q&A from questions collected from our listeners community on Facebook and Instagram. There are some interesting questions that I certainly had never thought about before... listen to find out what they are and my thoughts! -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Courtney Jay TCRG here, host of TCRG to CEO Radio, the podcast for Irish...

Welp - I burnt out. Learn from my mistakes and learn the warning signs so you can fiercely and passionately pursue your goals, dreams, and to-do list! Resources: https://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/burnout-prevention-and-recovery.htm/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/high-octane-women/201104/overcoming-burnout Book Suggestion: High Octane Women ----------------------------------------...

This is part two of my conversation with Diana Dersch, senior lady, wife, mom, and Irish dancer extraordinaire who was a competitor at the 2019 World Championships. We talk through the new Worlds format, suggestions we have for the event going forward, the alternatives, and feedback from you!  Worlds Briefing:   https://www.clrg.ie/images/Briefing_note_General_Distribution.pdf   Fol...

Tune into part one of my conversation with Diana Dersch, senior lady, wife, mom, and Irish dancer extraordinaire who was a competitor at the 2019 World Championships. We talk through the new Worlds format, its pros and cons, and our general feelings about how things went. Next time, you'll hear the suggestions and alternatives that were brought forward and our thoughts on how things will go in the...

Whether you're just starting out on your own or at your wits end drowning in the day to day of your business - this episode is here to help! I hope it warms you up to the idea of hiring help or gives you a step by step process to follow in making your first hire. We talk through the benefits of having support staff, what to do BEFORE you post a job vacancy, the hiring process, and the key to seaml...

The age old debate - difficulty vs execution... Is there a 'right' balance? We discuss today on the podcast! Join us in the Facebook group to weigh in on your thoughts and stance on this topic.  ---------------------------------------- Courtney Jay TCRG here, host of TCRG to CEO Radio, the podcast for Irish dance teachers, studio owners, and aspiring teachers/studio owners who want to learn t...

Happy World Championships, everyone! Around the world, Irish dance organizations are holding their World Championships! This episode focused on the CLRG World Championships happening in Greensboro, NC 4/14-4/21 with a brand new format. Courtney details CLRG's new format and shares her thoughts on this little Worlds preview. Join us in the private, listeners-only Facebook group to share your though...

Flashing back to 2014 in my play by play of my TCRG exam experience along with reflections made in current day! Please note that all my notes are purely from my own experience and exams can differ. Hopefully my notes and reflections help give prospective candidates a point of reference when preparing for the exam. --------------------------- Courtney Jay TCRG here, host of TCRG to CEO Radio, the p...

Hey listeners! This week's episode is all about simple mindset shifts you can work on making to help move yourself forward and continually grow as a dancer, teacher, business person, or just as a general human! They're super simple but highly effective if done consistently.  Make sure to jump into the Facebook group and let us know which mindset shift is most applicable for you, or if you hav...

Just a quick little reintroduction to the podcast as we return for Season Two! I hope everyone had a wonderful St Patrick's Day and is ready for more episodes!  Teachers - grab my tested, trusted, and time-saving tech tools at www.courtneyjaytcrg.com/tools Studio Owners - grab my 'done for you' list of EVERYTHING you need to think about before you open the studio of your dreams at www.courtne...

I promise, it's really possible! This is our last episode for Season 1 of TCRG to CEO Radio before we go on a brief hiatus for March Madness (the rince, obviously, not basketball!). I've answered your performance related questions, added my top tips, AND pulled together a killer resource list in case you need any personal recommendations.  RESOURCE LIST: www.courtneyjaytcrg.com/spd Sign Up Ge...

Part two of our interview with Diana Dersch is here! - she's a dancer of so many years, wife, mom of a 9-month old munchkin, WMH, grade exam graduate, and so much more. She indulges everyone's curiosities about her experience at the Mock Worlds, how she's training for Worlds, what her goals are moving forward, her experience with grade exams, and the advice she has for dancers. For teachers, this...

This week's episode is a preview of the CLRG All Ireland Championships coming up 2/17 - 2/23 in Killarney, Ireland! Courtney walks you through the event format, the international qualifying formula, who you won't see due to conflicts, and how to follow along at home! Judges: Aedín Uí Mhaoileidigh - Ireland (Éire) Anne Reid - Ireland (Éire) Caroline Devaney - England (Sasana) Christina Ryan Kilcoyn...

Wow, wow, wow! I can't wait for you to listen to this two-part interview with Diana Dersch - dancer of so many years, wife, mom of a 9-month old munchkin, WMH, grade exam graduate, and so much more. She indulges everyone's curiosities about what she has learned dancing in many schools in three different regions, competing in every US region, how she handled dancing pre and post pregnancy, and all...