Emmy Award-Winning Broadcast Journalist; Co-Host of "CBS Mornings" & Contributing Correspondent at "60 Minutes"; New York Times Bestselling Author

New York, NY, USA
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Norah O'Donnell Biography

Norah O'Donnell is a broadcast journalist with a career spanning nearly three decades across print, cable, and network television. O'Donnell began her journalism career as a print reporter for Roll Call, covering the impeachment of President Bill Clinton and reporting on congressional elections nationwide. She later joined NBC News, where she served in roles including White House correspondent, chief Washington correspondent for MSNBC, and commentator for Today Show. Her early work on Capitol Hill and at the White House established her as a political reporter known for high-stakes storytelling.

O'Donnell has held positions at CBS News as chief White House correspondent, co-anchor of CBS This Morning, and anchor of CBS Evening News. She is a multiple Emmy Award-winning journalist who has covered eight presidential elections and interviewed every living president of the United States, including former President Jimmy Carter. Her interview with Pope Francis in Vatican City for "60 Minutes" addressed topics such as surrogacy, gay marriage, and female priests, and received an Emmy Award for outstanding interview.

O'Donnell's reporting and interviews have earned major journalism honors, including multiple Emmy Awards, Edward R. Murrow Awards, Gracie Awards, and the Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Award. She is recognized for her interviews with global newsmakers, including Pope Francis, U.S. presidents, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, and cultural figures such as Dolly Parton. O'Donnell serves on the board of directors of the International Women's Media Foundation, supporting women in journalism.

O'Donnell is the author of the New York Times bestseller "We the Women: The Hidden Heroes Who Shaped America." In the book, she profiles 35 women and their roles in shaping the nation, highlighting stories often absent from history books. The book reflects O'Donnell's commitment to amplifying the voices and stories of women throughout her career.

O'Donnell has also served as a correspondent for "60 Minutes" and as co-anchor of CBS Mornings alongside Gayle King and Nate Burleson. She previously anchored the morning show with King and Charlie Rose. O'Donnell brings experience as a foreign correspondent, evening news anchor, and morning show host to one of television's most competitive time slots.

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Norah O'Donnell Speaking Topics

  • Work and Family: Achieving Balance and Leaving Time for Yourself

    Norah O’Donnell has been a career journalist for over a decade and a mother for only a few years but it didn't take her very long to understand that the notion of “work-life balance” really is a misnomer. Things are hardly ever in “balance:” career-oriented women often spending their days prioritizing and re-prioritizing as they’re overtaken by the day’s events. In a funny, candid and poignant presentation, O’Donnell discusses:

    • The sacrifices of today’s working women and mothers
    • Insight and solutions that allow them to take the pressure off themselves to achieve anything approximating balance
    • How to live in the moment at work and at home—and make it all work

  • The Future of U.S. Political Leadership: Women, Minorities and Global Comparisons

    The Obama Administration ushered in a new team reflective of America’s diverse population. While the Executive Branch has achieved diversity, the U.S. Congress, governor seats and state legislatures fall woefully short of reflecting the electorate which is 54% women and 12% African American. Globally, several other countries have had women heads of state. Known for her exceptional research and keen interviewing skills, O’Donnell delves into the lack of diversity in U.S. elected positions by analyzing:

    • Why America’s office holders lack diversity
    • Global insight into how the rest of the world is doing in electing women to office
    • Insight into the extensive mobilization and fundraising involvement of women and minorities in previous campaigns and what it foretells for the future
    • How the administration’s diversity affects public policy

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Norah O'Donnell Videos

Norah O'Donnell: Journalism Is What We Need To Make Democracy Work

Norah O'Donnell: Journalism Is What We Need To Make Democracy Work

Journalist Norah O'Donnell shares her reflections on the state of America's democracy with Moira Forbes during the 2019 Forbes Women's Summit.

POPE FRANCIS: THE FIRST with Norah O’Donnell

POPE FRANCIS: THE FIRST with Norah O’Donnell

Pope Francis sits down for a global exclusive interview with CBS Evening News anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell from the Vatican. In a...

Norah O’Donnell: LWV 54th National Convention Keynote Address

Norah O’Donnell: LWV 54th National Convention Keynote Address

CBS Evening News Anchor Norah O'Donnell presents the Keynote address for the League of Women Voters 100th Anniversary National Convention.

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Norah O'Donnell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Work and Family: Achieving Balance and Leaving Time for Yourself , The Future of U.S. Political Leadership: Women, Minorities and Global Comparisons and Breaking News with Norah O’Donnell . The estimated speaking fee range to book Norah O'Donnell for your event is $50,000 - $100,000. Norah O'Donnell generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Elizabeth Vargas, Katty Kay, Reshma Saujani, Sara Blakely and Kara Swisher. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Norah O'Donnell for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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