Speaker

From calling NCAA Division I baseball and Texas high school football to hosting more than 200 podcast episodes, Austin Staton has spent much of his career behind the microphone.

Today, Austin speaks and moderates conversations on media relations, crisis and issues management, corporate reputation, executive media readiness, and communications leadership. His presentations are grounded in more than 15 years of practical experience helping major transportation and energy companies communicate through operational incidents, infrastructure investments, public-policy debates, and other high-stakes moments.

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Moderation and Recorded Conversations

Austin has moderated panels and conducted long-form interviews with leaders across business, government, sports, and media. These conversations have explored leadership, career development, public engagement, communications, and the decisions that shape organizations and communities.

Past guests and participants include Reps. Lizzie Fletcher and Dan Crenshaw; Jeff Van Gundy; Daryl Morey; Olympic gold medalist Sanya Richards-Ross; former Houston Texans linebacker Whitney Mercilus; Tim Kurkjian; Judge Don R. Willett; Scott Hanson; Robert Flores; and Nicole Auerbach.

Speaking Inquiries

Austin is available for conferences, panels, workshops, moderated conversations, podcasts, and professional-development programs. To contact Austin, click here.