Behind every great event is a skilled moderator who keeps the conversation flowing, engages the audience, and ensures every voice is heard. Whether it’s a panel discussion, fireside chat, town hall, or industry forum, the right moderator transforms an event from ordinary to unforgettable.
Our Moderators and News Discussion Leaders bring credibility, insight, and presence to the stage. Many are award-winning journalists, broadcasters, anchors, and media professionals with years of experience guiding complex conversations. They know how to ask the tough questions, highlight diverse perspectives, and create meaningful dialogue that resonates with audiences.
Why Book a Moderator or News Discussion Leader?
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Professionalism & Presence – Keep your event polished, dynamic, and on track.
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Engaging Conversations – Ensure lively discussions that highlight key issues and perspectives.
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Credibility & Authority – Leverage the experience of well-known journalists and news personalities.
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Audience Connection – Skilled moderators draw in attendees, making them feel part of the conversation.
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Customization – From corporate conferences to association meetings, they tailor their approach to your audience and goals.
Whether navigating sensitive topics, facilitating high-level executive panels, or bringing energy to a multi-speaker program, our moderators create a seamless experience that keeps audiences engaged from start to finish.
Book a Moderator or News Discussion Leader Today
Make your next event more impactful with a trusted professional at the helm. Contact us now to book a moderator or news discussion leader who will keep your conversations engaging, insightful, and unforgettable.
Top Moderator/Discussion Leader Keynote Speakers 
Mariana Atencio
- Peabody Award-Winning Journalist & Host/Moderator
- Entrepreneur & Bestselling Author of Perfectly You: Embracing the Power of Being Real
- Inspiring Storyteller with one of the top 10 most viewed TEDx talks of all time on authenticity
Travels From
Florida
Rich Bracken
- Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, & Leadership Speaker
- Award Winning Sales & Consulting Executive
Travels From
Missouri
Geoff Colvin
- Fortune Senior Editor-At-Large.
- Reports for Fortune on the Infotech Revolution, Leadership, Business Strategy, Global Business, Government Regulation, Competition, The Economy, Worker/Workforce Issues, and Related Topics.
- Author of Three Bestselling Books – Humans Are Underrated, Talent Is Overrated, and The Upside Of The Downturn.
- Since 1995, Host of Regular Business Insights on The CBS Radio Network with 7 Million Listeners.
- Unpacks What Top Leaders Are Thinking, Seeing, and Doing to Win in Spite of Relentless Technological, Competitive, Economic, and Workplace Change.
Travels From
Connecticut
Dharshini David
- Broadcaster
- Economist
- Author
Travels From
England
Shane Feldman
- Bestselling Author, Featured on Oprah
- Helping Build Better Relationships with Anyone, Anywhere
- Serial Entrepreneur; Travel Researcher; Team Building Expert
Travels From
California
Jeff Houghton
- Host of the Syndicated Late Night Talk Show, The Mystery Hour
- 4-Time Emmy Winner, Webby Nominee & Telly Award Winner
- Professional Emcee & Comedian
Travels From
Missouri
Katty Kay
- Award-winning Journalist and Moderator
- U.S. Special Correspondent for BBC Studios
- Co-author 4x NYT bestselling books: Womenomics, The Confidence Code, The Confidence Code for Girls, and Living the Confidence Code
Travels From
Virginia
Riaz Meghji
- Human Connection Expert
- Author of Every Conversation Counts: The 5 Habits of Human Connection That Build Extraordinary Relationships
- Former host with MTV Canada, CTV News, Breakfast Television Vancouver, Bell Media, and the Toronto International Film Festival
Travels From
Canada
Holly Ransom
- World-class host and moderator personally requested by Barack Obama to interview him onstage
- Recognized globally for her unique ability to take complex ideas and problems and restructure them in a way that everyone can understand
- One of Australia’s 100 Most Influential Women
- Leadership and high-performance speaker that fires up audiences with the energy, insights and action for change
Travels From
California
Bob Woodward
- Legendary Pulitzer Prize-Winning Investigative Journalist
- Associate Editor, The Washington Post & Author of 22 Bestsellers
- Defuses the rhetoric that polarizes politics and presents a story about how America got here and where it's headed
Travels From
District of Columbia
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