Hena Doba
Hena Doba is a dynamic journalist and national news anchor known for her powerful insights on change, resilience, and leadership.
Why you should book Hena Doba for your next event
- Learn how to lead with confidence in fast-changing environments from a journalist who’s covered global turning points.
- Gain actionable tools for adapting and thriving through uncertainty from one of America’s most authentic voices in news.
- Experience compelling stories from the newsroom that inspire courage, growth, and reinvention.
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Trailblazing NewsNation anchor and inspiring voice on change, leadership, and resilience.
Hena Doba is a Pakistani-American journalist and national news anchor whose voice and presence have shaped television news for over two decades. From local stations to CBS, BBC, Cheddar, and now NewsNation, she’s built a career marked by courage, adaptability, and impact. Hena has covered some of the most defining events of our time from 9/11 to presidential elections and the COVID-19 pandemic with empathy and authority. Today, she brings her deep understanding of change and reinvention to the stage, helping audiences embrace uncertainty, lead with authenticity, and thrive through transformation.
A Voice of Authenticity and Change
Hena Doba’s story is one of persistence, resilience, and fearless reinvention. As a Pakistani-American woman in journalism, she has built a career that challenges convention and inspires those who strive to lead with authenticity. From her first assignments in local newsrooms to becoming a respected national anchor on NewsNation, Hena has navigated a rapidly evolving media landscape while staying true to her purpose: telling stories that matter.
Her unique journey marked by both personal and professional transformation has made her a sought-after speaker for organizations looking to empower teams through change. She shares the lessons she’s learned in front of the camera and behind the scenes, weaving together real-world experience with actionable takeaways on leadership, adaptability, and resilience.
From Breaking News to Breaking Barriers
Over the course of her career, Hena has reported on some of the most pivotal moments in modern history. She was a young reporter covering the aftermath of 9/11, an experience that shaped her understanding of human courage and the power of truth. Since then, she’s anchored coverage of presidential campaigns, school shootings, and the global pandemic events that demanded not just skill, but heart.
Through these moments, Hena developed a rare ability to stay composed under pressure while connecting deeply with audiences. Her work has earned her respect as one of the most authentic and trusted voices in American news today.
Lessons in Reinvention and Resilience
Hena’s speaking engagements go beyond journalism. She draws on her personal journey to explore what it means to adapt and lead in times of disruption. Whether discussing newsroom dynamics or life transitions, she shows audiences how to build resilience, communicate with empathy, and embrace reinvention as a lifelong skill.
She speaks candidly about navigating career shifts, cultural identity, and the evolving role of women in leadership. Audiences leave her sessions with renewed clarity, courage, and practical strategies for thriving amid uncertainty.
Engaging, Insightful, and Inspiring
Known for her warm energy and direct approach, Hena Doba creates an immediate connection with her audience. Her storytelling blends humor, honesty, and heart, turning decades of newsroom experience into universal lessons about communication, trust, and change.
Whether she’s addressing executives, educators, or students, Hena’s message resonates: every challenge is an opportunity to grow, adapt, and redefine success.
Book Hena Doba for Your Event
Booking Hena Doba means bringing the insight of a seasoned journalist and the inspiration of a true storyteller to your stage. Her talks are ideal for conferences, corporate events, leadership summits, and diversity programs looking to spark meaningful dialogue and lasting impact.
With her background in breaking news and navigating change, Hena offers audiences the tools to face uncertainty with purpose and confidence. Her story reminds us that reinvention isn’t just possible it’s essential for growth in today’s world.
Keynotes
Keynote by Hena Doba:
Reinvention Is a Superpower
Have you ever felt stuck when everything around you is changing faster than you can catch up? In a world where disruption is constant, staying still isn’t safe it’s a setback. In her powerful keynote “Reinvention Is a Superpower,” Hena Doba shows audiences how to transform uncertainty into opportunity.
Drawing from two decades in broadcast journalism where every day demanded adaptability Hena reveals practical strategies for embracing change as a deliberate, empowering choice.
Her talk gives teams the mindset and tools to pivot with confidence, lead through disruption, and find growth where others see risk. Audiences leave inspired, reenergized, and ready to use reinvention as their competitive advantage.
Audience takeaways
Learn how to turn unexpected change into a strategic advantage rather than a setback.
Discover practical methods for adapting quickly and leading with confidence in uncertain times.
Build a mindset that embraces reinvention as a path to growth and opportunity.
Gain tools to transform disruption into innovation and forward momentum.
Leave empowered to thrive in shifting environments with clarity and resilience.
Keynote by Hena Doba:
Communicating Under Fire
Ever found yourself at a loss for words when the pressure is on and every decision is under scrutiny? In today’s high-stakes world, leaders are expected to stay composed, credible, and clear no matter the chaos around them.
In her keynote “Communicating Under Fire,” Hena Doba draws on years behind the anchor desk to reveal how to command calm and clarity when it matters most. Audiences gain powerful techniques for handling crises, delivering tough messages, and maintaining trust under pressure.
Designed for executives and decision-makers, this talk transforms communication from a stress point into a strategic asset helping leaders inspire confidence, drive results, and rise above the noise when it counts.
Audience takeaways
Master techniques to stay calm, clear, and credible in high-pressure situations.
Learn how to communicate difficult messages with confidence and authority.
Build the ability to maintain trust and composure during moments of crisis.
Gain strategies to turn stressful communication into opportunities for leadership.
Leave equipped to inspire confidence and lead effectively under fire.
Keynote by Hena Doba:
The New Rules of Trust
Struggling to build genuine trust in a world where skepticism runs high and division dominates the conversation? Today’s audiences, teams, and customers can spot inauthenticity instantly and leaders who fail to connect risk losing influence fast.
In her keynote “The New Rules of Trust,” Hena Doba reveals how credibility, empathy, and authenticity have become the new currency of leadership. Drawing on her experience connecting with millions through live news, she breaks down the psychology of trust and how to earn it in real time. Attendees learn how to communicate with transparency, foster genuine connection, and lead with integrity in a divided world.
This keynote empowers leaders to rebuild trust from the inside out and create lasting impact through authentic influence.
Audience takeaways
Understand how trust has evolved and what truly builds credibility in today’s divided world.
Learn to communicate with authenticity and empathy to strengthen influence.
Gain tools to rebuild trust within teams, organizations, and audiences.
Discover strategies for fostering transparency and meaningful connection.
Leave empowered to lead with integrity and create lasting, authentic impact.
