Pitch, Practice, Perform:
Media Training System for Changemakers-PREVIEW
Whether you're an expert, entrepreneur, thought leader, or changemaker, your story deserves the spotlight. But media appearances are high-stakes. That's why veteran broadcaster René Syler created Pitch, Practice, Perform, a media training system built from 30-plus years in top-tier broadcast television. She's been on both sides of the camera and now she's giving you the insider roadmap to become the kind of guest producers remember, book again, and rave about.
The Pitch, Practice, Perform methodology is a comprehensive, 3-part training system designed to be used together or separately based on your specific needs and media goals.
Below is the first lesson from Module 1- Pitch.
Course Preview
Module 1: Pitch
This module tackles the fundamental challenge facing experts and thought leaders: getting media attention in the first place. This comprehensive training reveals the insider perspective on media decision-making that most people never see. Learn how producers think, when to pitch, how to craft irresistible story angles, and how to build real relationships with the media without feeling awkward or pushy. This module transforms your approach from hoping for coverage to strategically positioning yourself as the go-to expert in your field.
Module 2: Practice
Securing a media opportunity is just the beginning. Module 2 focuses on the critical preparation phase that determines whether your appearance will be phenomenal or forgettable. This training provides a structured approach to interview preparation that builds confidence and ensures message clarity.
Module 3: Perform
The final module focuses on live execution - the moments that matter most. Even with excellent preparation, the pressure of lights, cameras, and limited time can derail even the most experienced speakers. This training provides both technical knowledge and psychological tools to ensure you deliver with impact.
Meet Your Teacher
René Syler is a veteran broadcaster, published author, and nationally recognized media coach who helps
on-camera talent and executives communicate with clarity, confidence, and authenticity.
With more than 30 years of experience in front of the camera, including four years as co-host of CBS's The Early Show , René has interviewed world leaders, award-winning artists, and cultural icons, from First Lady Laura Bush and Senator John McCain to Beyoncé, Denzel Washington, and Will Smith.
René is also the author of Good Enough Mother: The Perfectly Imperfect Book of Parenting (Simon & Schuster), which led to the launch of GoodEnoughMother.com, a platform celebrating motherhood and real-life imperfection.
René is the founder of Elite Media Mastery, where she offers personalized coaching to rising on-air talent and high-performing professionals. Her coaching philosophy is rooted in one belief: authenticity is authority. René helps clients shift the spotlight away from fear and onto their message by demystifying the electronic media process, removing the intimidation of cameras, lights, and studios so they can show up fully as themselves.
A Gracie Allen Award winner for her breast cancer reporting, René has been a passionate advocate for prevention and awareness since undergoing a preventive mastectomy in 2007, a deeply personal decision she shared on The Oprah Winfrey Show.
From breaking news to lifestyle content to life-changing storytelling, René is a voice of authority who now helps others find and own theirs.
Contact René for more information.
