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Beth Sherman

Funny keynotes that solve serious problems.

Beth delivers heartfelt and funny keynotes that show audiences how to safely use humor as tools to quickly connect with other humans, deal with stress and build resilience, de-escalate emotionally charged situations, and find common ground in volatile times.

Beth is a business speaker, comedian, and multiple Emmy-winning Hollywood comedy writer.

An American based in London, she's spoken to business and educational audiences across the US and UK. As a comedian, she’s performed stand-up comedy at clubs and universities across the United States, and at combat outposts and forward operating bases in Iraq.

She has written for the biggest shows on American television, including Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, and Ellen. She’s also written for the Screen Actors’ Guild Awards and the Academy Awards (the Oscars,) writing jokes and presenter copy for the world’s biggest celebrities, including Tom Hanks, Helen Mirren, and Queen Latifah.

She is the winner of seven Emmy awards, and was nominated for a 2023 Writers Guild Award for the Netflix comedy special, Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration.

As a speaker, she helps individuals and organizations safely harness the power of humor to create meaningful connection and genuine engagement with clients, colleagues and audiences.

Testimonials from Teachers

"Thank YOU so much!! I loved it and I could tell that others really enjoyed it too. Judging by the Q&A, they were a lot more engaged than they normally would be."

– Lauren S. Olson, Program Coordinator for the Center for Faculty Development, Massachusetts General Hospital (Teaching hospital of Harvard University)

"Your presentation was PHENOMENAL. Thank you so much for your energy and practical inspiration!"

– Ann Levy, Senior Program Manager for the Center for Faculty Development, Massachusetts General Hospital (Teaching hospital of Harvard University)

"I invited Beth to come and speak to a group of human rights professionals (the Atlas network, Consultants' Collective) to share her wisdom on how to use humour as a tool to build authentic connection, trust and rapport. Beth offered wonderful, practical and inspiring insights and advice on how to bring in humour to even the most dark, difficult and challenging conversations that we have as human rights professionals. Beth helped us to 'find the funny' and how best to deploy it in our work and conversations. We learned so much from Beth and will, no doubt, use her advice at our next challenging meetings with the UN or rogue goverments!"

– Vicki Prais, Visiting Professor of Human Rights, Birmingham City University

"If you are looking for an inspirational, authentic, and funny keynote, look no further than Beth Sherman."

– Phil Willott, Director of Education, Raleigh Education Trust