Hello! I'm René.

You’re not just trying to “get media coverage.”
You’re trying to be seen. Respected. Heard.

I know what it feels like to have something to say — and still struggle to get your voice into the room.
To feel the weight of your expertise… and still question if you’re the “right kind” of person producers want.

Just a few years ago, I was navigating a different kind of spotlight — one where everyone was watching, and the stakes were always high.

I spent nearly three decades in front of the camera — anchoring local news, covering national tragedies, and eventually co-hosting CBS’s The Early Show. I’ve been live during breaking news chaos, face-to-face with presidents and pop stars, and behind the scenes directing interviews that shaped the national conversation.

But here’s the truth I learned after all those years in the industry:
Being good at what you do isn’t enough.
Having a powerful story isn’t enough.
Even being invited on camera isn’t enough.

What matters is knowing how to show up — prepared, polished, and powerful — when the mic turns on and the red light starts blinking.

The External Problem? Nobody was teaching this.

Sure, you can Google “how to be a good media guest” and get a sea of tips. But none of them are built for the real world — where execs have 48 hours to prep, or a PR crisis hits now, or a podcast lands and you’ve got one shot to make it count.

That's when I looked around and realized no one was teaching how to be confident, clear, and compelling on camera — without turning into a robot or a phony.

So I built it myself. The Pitch Perfect Method.

I created Pitch Perfect Academy to teach professionals how to:

• Craft and pitch their story with impact
• Practice like a pro so they can deliver under pressure
• Show up on camera with authenticity, confidence, and clarity

It’s the exact process I’ve used — and now teach — to executives, founders, and high-stakes communicators who want to own their spotlight.

30 years on... I’m not just a media expert.
I’m your secret weapon.

Now, I help people like you — C-suite leaders, crisis comms pros, public-facing founders — rise to the moment when the cameras roll.
Whether you're preparing for a national appearance, live-streaming to thousands, or pitching your story to the press, I’ll show you how to:

✅ Say the right thing — without the script
✅ Keep your cool when everything’s on fire
✅ Become a guest producers want to book again and again

This isn’t about “being perfect.” It’s about being unforgettable.