Nikki Burdine Private Coaching

Private Media Coaching  ·  One-on-One  ·  Nashville, TN

Your story deserves
to be told brilliantly.

Nikki Burdine is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and former 18-year television news anchor. She coaches executives, leaders, and entrepreneurs to speak with confidence, own the camera, and get the media coverage they deserve, on their terms.

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Emmy Award-Winning Journalist
18 Years in Television News
Former Good Morning Nashville Anchor
One-on-One & Group Sessions Available
18
Years in Television News
8
Years as Morning Anchor
Emmy
Award-Winning Journalist
100%
Personalized to You
Nikki Burdine

About Your Coach

She knows exactly what
it feels like to be on.

Nikki Burdine is an Emmy Award-winning journalist who spent 18 years in television news, eight of them as the anchor for Good Morning Nashville. She has covered Presidential elections, the 2017 Inauguration, natural disasters, the US Supreme Court, and breaking news across the country.

"Technical skills can be learned. Authenticity cannot be faked."

She has sat across from CEOs, politicians, and everyday people in the best and worst moments of their lives. She knows how cameras work, what reporters want, and how a single soundbite can change everything. Now she teaches you how to tell your story the right way, with confidence, clarity, and complete control.

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What You'll Walk Away With

Six things that change how you
show up on camera, forever.

01

On-Camera Confidence

Look natural, warm, and authoritative on any format, live TV, Zoom, or a crisis press conference. Master posture, eye contact, energy, and pacing so the real you comes through every time.

02

Custom Message Development

Build 3 to 5 powerful core messages and fully workshopped soundbites using the PREP method, Point, Reason, Example, Point. Short, quotable, and impossible to cut wrong.

03

Message Control & Pivoting

Learn to steer any interview back to your key talking points no matter what the reporter asks. Practice tough and hostile questions until nothing catches you off guard.

04

Media Strategy & Pitching

Know what makes a story newsworthy, how to pitch local and regional outlets, and how to build real reporter relationships. Be proactive, not reactive.

05

Crisis Communications

When a difficult story breaks, know exactly what to say, when to say it, and how to respond with calm authority, so you protect your reputation and control the narrative.

06

Social & Media Alignment

Turn every media appearance into powerful social content. Clips for LinkedIn and Facebook, behind the scenes for Instagram, thought leadership articles, consistent everywhere.

Included in Every Session

Everything you need, nothing you don't.

  • Baseline on-camera exercise filmed and played back for immediate feedback
  • 3 to 5 custom core messages workshopped for your industry and goals
  • Multiple mock interviews, friendly morning show and tough local news, with playback
  • Personalized coaching on wardrobe, color, posture, voice, and body language
  • Rapid-fire press conference drill to sharpen pivoting under pressure
  • Post-session workbook plus a 30-minute follow-up call, schedule anytime
  • Post-session email with recap, story pitch ideas, and resources
  • Professionally edited media reel once you have footage to share
  • Available in-person, Nashville, or virtual, one-on-one or group sessions

The Method

The PREP Method, your soundbite formula.

Every great media answer follows the same four steps. Nikki teaches you this until it is instinct, so you deliver confident, quotable answers every single time.

P

Point

Start with your headline. One powerful sentence that anchors the whole response. What do you want people to remember?

R

Reason

Back it up. The context, the values, the credibility behind your point. Keep it tight and human.

E

Example

A specific story, stat, or moment that makes the soundbite real and memorable. No jargon, just clarity.

P

Point, Again

Restate your message with confidence. This is the line reporters use, and the one people actually remember.

Nikki Burdine coaching

"Be confident about what
you're saying, that's everything."

“

Nikki didn't just teach me how to handle a camera. She taught me how to walk into any room, any interview, any crisis, and tell my story on my terms.

A Private Coaching Client

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Before we get to work,
let me get to know you.

Answer honestly. No performing. Take your time. Nikki reads every application personally and responds within 48 hours.

Step 1 of 4, About You

Tell Nikki about yourself.

Start with the basics so Nikki understands who you are and what you do.

Step 1 of 4
Step 2 of 4, Your Media Situation

What's your media situation?

Help Nikki understand where you're starting from and what's coming up for you.

Step 2 of 4
Step 3 of 4, Your Goals

What do you want to achieve?

Be honest and specific. The more Nikki knows, the better she can help you get there.

Step 3 of 4
Step 4 of 4, A Few Final Details

Almost there, last few questions.

This helps Nikki prepare for your conversation and make the most of your time together.

Step 4 of 4

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