Emmy Award-Winning TV Journalist, Jane Hanson (New York Live): How to Listen & Remain Calm While the Bombs Drop Around You

Jane Hanson has interviewed VIPs from Bishop Desmond Tutu to Presidents to Rock Stars, Pop Stars who turned out not speak English (you'll hear that funny story)... you name 'em, she's probably interviewed them.  And she's collected nine Emmy Awards over the years for her efforts.  She is credited as being the first person to announce on-air that the Twin Towers were struck by a plane on 9/11 - she recounts her version of that harrowing day and the professional battle it took to remain steady amidst so much emotion and horror.  While she is a big city gal now, her story began in a tiny rural town in Minnesota.  And, like every other guest on this show, it is wrought with twists, turns and No's that she has fought turn into Yes's.   SHOW NOTES: How growing up in a tiny town in Minnesota sparked Jane's curiosity to learn about the rest of the world, (2:50). The effect of Jane's father reading her the newspaper at age 4 and talking about what was happening in the world, (3:22). A fortuitous outcry for women in television when Jane got to college leading to a very quick, but dramatic, trajectory to New York City, (3:41).  The importance of the support and belief of a father in his daughter, (7:26). The power and motivation of having a huge family as an amazing support system, (8:19). The price you pay with your family when you branch out and do something very different, (11:13).  After being plucked to the big leagues, navigating the fine line of staying true to one's self and doing what is required for a higher level in a highly competitive industry, (12:24). The importance of modeling successful behavior from those who are ahead of you in your industry, (12:40).  When interviewing a President or rock star that had been interviewed by many famous journalists, the power of preparation to make sure her interview was special, (15:38).  The fun experience of New York Live, (16:40).  Controlling an interview's subject matter with the questions you ask, "You can take people places differently by asking them questions differently", (18:20).  The interview Jane will never forget:  while sitting on a park bench interviewing Desmond Tutu he is interrupted to find out he won the Nobel Peace Prize, (19:18).  The significance, and simultaneous lack of significance of being recognized with 9 Emmy Awards and how the awards really belong to her entire support team, (21:48).  Why some of the kindest people are actually the best interviewers, (24:39).  Why a journalist's obligation is always to their audience, not the guest, (25:46).  A very funny story about a interview with a wildly famous pop star that no one realized did not speak English, (26:50).  A story about interviewing a TV personality who got mad when Jane asked difficult questions, (28:09).  Jane's experience as the first journalist to announce the first plane going into the Twin Towers on 9/11, (31:14).  The horrific site Jane saw on 9/11 that forced her to tell her camera guys to pull out, (35:07).  The sadness associated with 9/11, (37:53).  The price that was paid for such success as a broadcaster, (39:32).  How concern for Jane's daughter led her to leave the early morning news and actually pushed her to start her own venture with Jane's New York, which was a "spectacular adventure" that would celebrate New York to revitalize it after 9/11, (40:24).  A particularly cool trip to Mongolia as a part of Jane's New York, (42:28).   The illusions of television and the movies, (44:28).  How 9/11 made Jane far more purposeful, (45:58).  How newsrooms, and other high stakes work environments, can get callous, (48:17).  Why people in intense jobs tend to bond with one another, (49:42).  Story about Jane getting shot at early in her career on an Indian Reservation, (50:27).  Story of Jane getting a bottle held to her neck during a live broadcast, (51:11).  Jane's present-day media coaching, (53:03).  Jane's go-to mantras when everything falls apart, "It's only TV" and "You're good at what you do.  Believe in yourself.  Keep it honest.  Keep it real.  Be authentic," (55:49).  Jane's advice to her younger self (age 40), give more thought to what's next, really reflect on where you are, (57:00).   LINKS: Purchase 10,000 "No"s Apparel Here to Support the Show Matt's Amazon Influencer Page (shop thru this site for items mentioned in interviews to support 10KNos at no extra cost to you.) Jane Hanson Official Website Instagram:  @janehanson Twitter: @janehanson Facebook: JaneHansonTV LinkedIn:  JaneHansonTV   RELATED PAST EPISODES OF 10,000 “No”s: Ep 29: Dr. Drew, Infertility & the Making of a Social Media Giant, Emily Raiber Ep 2: Columbine to Sundance, Kimi Culp Ep 51: How to Transition from Child Prodigy to Mommy/Entrepreneur, Maria Sansone   If you like what you hear, please Subscribe, leave an iTunes review and spread the word. You can also listen to all episodes at www.10000nos.com           Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.