About

Laura Podesta is a former CBS News correspondent and BBC contributor. Now a public speaking coach, she brings her experience of years of reporting live on TV news broadcasts to teach you how to overcome your nerves, fine-tune your message, and captivate your audience.

Laura has coached hundreds of clients ranging from politicians, media personalities, business executives, and job applicants preparing for their next interview.

During her time as a correspondent with CBS News, Laura reported live on major national events, appearing on CBS Morning News, CBS News Streaming, and over 200 CBS affiliates across the country.

She also regularly contributed to the BBC, providing international audiences with key updates on breaking U.S. news. Prior to CBS News, she delivered reports as a morning reporter at Chicago’s #1 station, ABC 7 Chicago.

A Carnegie Mellon University graduate, Laura lives in New York City with her husband, two sons, and their dog, Mowgli.