About OnAirCoach
The Original Presenter Coaches Since 2007
OnAirCoach was created with one mission: to help presenters, podcasters, broadcasters, and media professionals unlock their true voice — and use it with confidence, clarity, and purpose.
Founded by industry veterans Nails Mahoney and Tracey Lee, OnAirCoach has coached over 10,000 broadcasters worldwide, delivered workshops across Europe, Canada, and the UK, and shaped the sound of presenters at every level of the industry.
Their coaching is built on authenticity, individuality, and the belief that great broadcasting isn't about perfection — it's about connection.
Meet the Coaches
Nails Mahoney
On-Air Talent Coach, Speaker & Co-Founder
Experience
Nails has spent more than 30 years on national radio across Ireland, the UK, Malta, and Canada. Since 2007, he has coached over 10,000 broadcasters and radio professionals through one-to-one mentoring, airchecking, workshops, and station engagements.
Radio Stations
…and many more
Nails doesn't just coach presenters — he builds on-air stars.
Modern Broadcasting Philosophy
His philosophy challenges outdated broadcasting rules. The "Golden Voice" era is gone. Audiences want truth, vulnerability, and personality — not a human playlist. Nails teaches presenters to master the pillars of modern on-air dominance:
International Speaking
Nails is a respected international conference speaker, presenting at:
Plus workshops across Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway, Belfast, London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Glasgow. Also contributed to marketing for the Australian Audio Summit 2020.
Certifications
Transform "fine" presenters into global personalities.
Tracey Lee
RadioStar Founder, Presenter Coach & International Radio Personality
Experience
Tracey Lee has been a radio presenter for over 30 years, with a career spanning Ireland, Malta, and the UK. She is the founder of RadioStar, the world's only international on-air talent search — a non-profit initiative dedicated to discovering and nurturing new voices since 2018.
RadioStar Winners
Andy Thompson (2018), Ethan Vanvaals (2019), Alice Vickery (2020), Rosa Serret (2021), Hawa Kassam (2022), Grace Nicoll (2023), Billy Kirkwood (2024)… and more to come.
Core Message
You don't just play music.
You create moments.
You connect people to feelings.
Your voice becomes part of someone's life story.
Tracey specialises in radio presentation coaching, talent development, and helping presenters find the emotional core of their voice. Her coaching is grounded in empathy, passion, and a deep understanding of what radio truly means to people.
Highlights & Achievements
Tracey's passion for radio is unmistakable — and her dedication to helping presenters grow is at the heart of everything she does.