Osher Gunsberg

Osher Gunsberg's Biography

Osher Günsberg is one of Australia’s most recognisable media personalities and has been a guest in Australian living rooms for over 25 years.

From his work on Channel [V] in the early 2000’s to seven seasons on Australian Idol, Osher was the first (and at this stage still the only) Australian to host live network prime time TV in the USA when he fronted CBS’ Live To Dance.

Osher celebrated his 30th year in broadcasting with a Gold Logie Nomination for hosting both the Masked Singer and The Bachelors on Network10.

In the audio space, Osher can be heard on his podcast “Osher Günsberg: Better Than Yesterday”, making it better every week since 2013.

Aside from his broadcast work, Osher Günsberg is a passionate advocate for positive conversations around mental health and climate action.

The release of his memoir “Back, After the Break” became an instant best-seller and was nominated for a 2019 ABIA for Best Biography Book of the Year which was accompanied by a live show of the same name which sold out a national tour.

Aside from his regular TV work, Osher recently moved into hosting and producing documentaries – with spectacular success. His first film “Osher Günsberg: A Matter of Life and Death” (produced with Lune Media) was met with enormous acclaim and went on to win the coveted “Golden Goddess” for Best Documentary (one- off) at the 2022 Asian Academy Awards. His upcoming film, “My journey into a world of pain” explores the treatment of chronic and persistent pain.

In the live space, Osher recently completed a second season at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, with the acclaimed satirical news show he created “NTNNNNN”, where along with his talented cast they create an entirely new hour of comedy every night.

Off-air, Osher is a regular columnist for Men’s Health, and an in-demand keynote speaker. He currently serves on the board of We Ride Australia after having previously served on the board of SANE Australia, and is a proud ambassador for Movember.

To enquire about Osher for your next event contact Helene Greenham directly helene@platinumspeakers.com.au

Speaking Topics Include

Resilience

Resilience in the face of uncertainty is a superpower.

“So What, Now What” is a real-life method for getting through the toughest moments with empathy, compassion and possibility.

The great news is that resilience is a learned skill, a muscle that we can strengthen like any other through the repetition of evidence-based exercises.

Key Takeaways:

A set of tools and techniques to fortify (or begin) their resilience practice

Behind-the-scenes insights into moments in Osher’s life where he has successfully deployed these tools.

Self Care: Substances

You are the most valuable asset in your career.

As you get more responsibilities, how will you cope if your coping is destroying everything?

A deeply personal narrative of overcoming the adverse effects of unhealthy coping mechanisms, particularly in the context of handling work stress, trauma, and mental health challenges.

A journey from using harmful substances like alcohol and drugs to numb pain and work anxiety, the full devastation that this destructive cycle creates, and how to cope in a healthier way…

Key Takeaways:

Understand the misconceptions about addiction and avoidant behaviour

Learn the power of seeking help

Accessible and zero-cost coping strategies

Feel the profound sense of possibility once a new way forward is found

Bringing the Whole Self to Work: Different Brains

Osher Gunsberg is a man living with complex mental illness. Based on the best-selling book “Back After the Break”, this is a warts-and-all lived experience story about grappling with this condition.

One in five Australians are affected by complex mental illness. Eight people will die by suicide in our country today, six of them will be men.
Everyone in the room has been touched by this, and the time to ‘not mention it’ is over.
This is a journey through anxiety and depression all the way to psychosis and suicidality (don’t worry, it has a happy ending).

Key Takeaways:
The red flags to look for in yourself and others who may be in trouble
How to support those struggling
A true message of hope

MC & Host

Osher has been called “the safest pair of hands in television”, so it’s no surprise he is a polished and professional MC who is guaranteed to inject your event with star power.

With over three decades of experience hosting live events in front of thousands, and in live broadcasting viewed by millions he has seen and done it all.

Osher prides himself on being the easiest part of your event. He is meticulously prepared while also being able to adapt at a moment's notice. With a background in live broadcast, you won't be surprised to know that, he has never let an event run over time.