Norah O'Donnell

Emmy Award-Winning Broadcast Journalist & Anchor; Contributing Correspondent at "60 Minutes"; New York Times Bestselling Author & Podcast Host

New York, NY, USA
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Author, Empowerment, Government, Influential Women, Journalist, Personal Growth, Podcast Host, Political, Professors, Women, Women's Empowerment
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Norah O'Donnell Biography

Norah O'Donnell is a broadcast journalist with nearly three decades of experience covering major national and international news stories. An Emmy Award-winning journalist, O'Donnell began her career as a print reporter for Roll Call, covering the impeachment of President Bill Clinton and reporting on congressional elections. Before joining CBS News, she spent more than a decade at NBC News, where she covered the Pentagon, Congress, and the White House. At NBC, O'Donnell reported from the Pentagon on September 11 and received a Sigma Delta Chi Award for Breaking News Coverage for a Dateline NBC story titled "D.C. In Crisis." She also traveled with then-Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, including on his first trip to Afghanistan following the terrorist attacks.

O'Donnell was named anchor and managing editor of "CBS Evening News," leading the network's flagship broadcast from Washington, D.C., and becoming the only network evening news anchor based in the nation's capital. She is the third woman to serve as the program's weeknight anchor. Previously, O'Donnell was CBS News' chief White House correspondent, covering the administration of President Barack Obama. She has reported on eight presidential elections and has interviewed every living president of the United States, including former President Jimmy Carter. O'Donnell has also co-moderated a Vice Presidential debate.

O'Donnell has reported from the Red Sea on rising tensions in the Middle East, anchoring from a deployed aircraft carrier and filing for "60 Minutes." She reported from Tel Aviv following the Hamas terror attacks and was the first anchor to visit Maui after the deadliest wildfires in the United States in over a century. Among her notable interviews, O'Donnell spoke exclusively with Pope Francis in Rome for a historic papal interview for an American journalist, and the "60 Minutes" story received an Emmy Award for outstanding interview. She is also the only western television journalist to have interviewed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman twice.

Her reporting and interviews have been recognized with multiple Emmy Awards, Edward R. Murrow Awards, Gracie Awards, and the Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Award. O'Donnell received the Sol Taishoff Award for Excellence in Broadcast Journalism from the National Press Foundation. She anchored for nine hours straight during the events of January 6, and her leadership was recognized with the Sol Taishoff Award for Broadcast Journalism. O'Donnell has also earned several Gracie Awards, including Outstanding News Anchor and Best National News On-Air Talent.

O'Donnell serves as a senior correspondent for CBS News and a contributing correspondent for "60 Minutes." She is the host of CBS News 24/7's "Person to Person," conducting in-depth interviews that go beyond the headlines. O'Donnell is the New York Times bestselling author of "We the Women: The Hidden Heroes Who Shaped America." In 2026, she launched a weekly podcast called "Healthful," focused on women's health topics. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy, a Master of Arts, and a Doctor of Humane Letters from Georgetown University. O'Donnell also serves on the board of directors of the International Women's Media Foundation.

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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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We the Women: The Hidden Heroes Who Shaped America
We the Women: The Hidden Heroes Who Shaped America
Baby Love: Healthy, Easy, Delicious Meals for Your Baby and Toddler
Baby Love: Healthy, Easy, Delicious Meals for Your Baby and Toddler

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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, Reshma Saujani, Katty Kay, 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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