The Summer Series - Episode 3: From Inbox to 6pm Bulletin: How to Get Your Story on TV with Claire Pitman
Media MagnetShow Notes
In this episode of The Media Magnet: Summer Series, Liz sits down with leadership coach, workplace strategist, and performance expert Claire Pitman — a seasoned consultant with 20+ years experience helping organisations and individuals unlock their potential across recruitment, retention, leadership development, team cohesion and personal resilience. From facilitating full-day workshops and keynote presentations to coaching hiring managers and executives through real-world challenges, Claire brings clarity, evidence-backed frameworks and actionable insight to the complex human side of business.
In this candid conversation, Claire and Liz break down the media-visibility side of leadership and personal brand, exploring how thought leadership, reputation and human-centric storytelling intersect with organisational performance. Claire shares her proven strategies for communicating with influence, building emotional competence in teams, navigating conflict, and presenting yourself as an authority in your field — whether that’s on stage, in the press, or across LinkedIn. This episode is full of eye-opening ideas and tactical takeaways for founders, creatives and leaders who want to show up with confidence and be heard in today’s crowded media landscape.
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