Mastering breakfast TV and interviewing Oprah with Shaun White

Kicking off Season 3 of the Influence Unlocked is a guest with a truly uncanny knack for connecting with audiences. Currently the consumer correspondent for Australia’s no 1 breakfast television program, Sunrise, Shaun White is equally comfortable in front of a TV camera or hosting large events. His ability to build an authentic connection with people has also seen him score coveted interviews with talk show legend Oprah and tennis superstar Serena Williams. Starting his journalistic career as a cadet with SBS, Shaun has worked across the media spectrum in print, radio, online and TV. Blending an eye for opportunity, a dogged perseverance and a talent for storytelling, Shaun has worked his way onto our screens on Australia’s most watched breakfast show, bringing audiences the latest in tech releases, property, consumer affairs and travel news from around the globe. Having known Shaun for a few years now, I’m always impressed by how effortlessly he navigates the challenges of live TV. However, his journey has been anything but smooth sailing. In this episode, we discuss how overcoming anxiety and coming out to his family in his youth has played a key role in his career success. We also talk about some of the great advice he’s received over the years, from Sarah Stinson’s recommendation to ‘live in the moment, but don’t become complacent’, to his mother’s tip to ‘never stay at the party too long’. We also talk about the importance of asking ‘What’s the next thing in terms of innovation and how could we tell this story differently?’ Follow the Influence Unlocked podcast on Instagram@ https://www.instagram.com/influenceunlockedpodcast/ Follow Samatha Dybac on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthadybac/Check out the Influence Unlocked podcast videos on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/3fq8dJ5 Producer:  http://www.piccolopodcasts.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.