Beth Sherman is a renowned speaker, host, and after-dinner speaker, as well as a seven-time Emmy Award-winning comedy writer. With an illustrious career spanning nearly three decades, she has written for some of the most iconic programmes in American television, including Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and Ellen. Her talent for crafting sharp, engaging, and memorable comedy has also made her a sought-after writer for major awards shows such as the Oscars and the Screen Actors Guild Awards, where she has written jokes and presenter scripts for A-list celebrities including Tom Hanks, Helen Mirren, and Queen Latifah.
Beyond writing, Beth is a seasoned comedian who has performed in comedy clubs across the United States and even taken her talents to combat outposts and forward operating bases in Iraq, bringing laughter to troops on the front lines. Her work extends beyond traditional comedy, earning her a Writers Guild Award nomination for the Netflix comedy special, Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration. Her ability to connect with diverse audiences, from intimate club settings to global television broadcasts, has solidified her reputation as an expert in engagement and storytelling.
Now, as a speaker and corporate coach, Beth leverages her deep understanding of humour and communication to teach businesses how to capture and hold attention. She translates the principles of comedy—from the page to the stage—into practical techniques that help professionals connect, influence, and inspire. Whether speaking at a networking event, a high-stakes corporate meeting, or a conference keynote, Beth provides audiences with actionable strategies for engaging and persuading others with confidence and authenticity.
A member of the Writers Guild of America, the Directors Guild of America, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, and ASCAP, Beth is a natural performer whose presence and expertise command attention. Her extensive experience in comedy, television, and public speaking makes her the go-to speaker for those looking to master the art of communication and engagement. Book Beth through Champions Speakers today for an unforgettable experience filled with wit, insight, and practical takeaways.
How to hire Beth Sherman
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Beth Sherman's official speaking topics are listed below:
A Comedian's Guide to Authentic Connection:
Comedians are really good at connection and engagement - because they have to be. If they don’t connect instantly with their audience – and keep them fully engaged throughout – it gets ugly.
As a comedian and a writer for some of the world’s best-known comedians and TV shows, Beth spent nearly three decades mastering the art of connection and engagement through humor, and is in a unique position to explain the principles involved from the page to the stage, and how those same principles can be harnessed for business success.
Audiences come away entertained and armed with practical, actionable knowledge on how to capture and hold the attention of an audience of one at a networking event, to a crowd of thousands at a conference keynote.
A Comedian's Guide to Humour at Work:
Dive into humour as a tool you can use to build the connection, trust and rapport essential to business success. This fun and engaging keynote offers a new view on the value and possibilities of humour at work, and will inspire and empower audiences with clear evidence that humor at work can be an asset, rather than a liability. Audiences leave excited to use their new humor toolkit not only to create standout pitches, but to nurture relationships, break down barriers, and relieve tension in uncomfortable situations.
Official Feedback from In-Person & Online Events
Official Feedback from In-Person Events
"Positioned just after lunch—a notoriously challenging slot—Beth immediately raised the energy in the room and set the tone for a cracking afternoon. Her dynamic and engaging delivery captivated the audience, blending humour, humanity, and actionable insights to perfection. Beth’s talk was much more than entertaining; it was thought-provoking and highly practical. She explored the powerful role of humour in creating genuine connections, building trust, and driving engagement. She also looked at the critical topic of when people say things that aren’t funny in work situations. Her guidance on recognising those moments and setting boundaries was both insightful and empowering.The feedback from attendees was overwhelmingly positive, with many highlighting Beth’s talk as one of the most memorable and impactful moments of the conference. She managed to challenge conventional thinking while keeping the room laughing, engaged, and motivated.” - Claire, Founder, Pride in Leadership Conference
“Despite being the final session of our conference AND conflicting with an England match in the Euros, Beth's content and delivery attracted a full house and kept our delegates fully-engaged throughout.” - Samme, CEO, The Attendee Experience Company & The Meetings Show
“If you are looking for an inspirational, authentic, and funny keynote, look no further than Beth Sherman.” - Phil, Director of Education, Raleigh Educational Trust
"Beth did a presentation on putting humour into presentations for my mastermind group. I’ve been doing this for a long time but still learned loads; her input was insightful, actionable and empathetic. If you have the chance to work with her or hear her speak, go for it - she wears her Emmys lightly and her complete focus is on making you shine." - Guy, Founder, Owner & Media Trainer, Clapperton Media Associates Ltd
“Beth has a way of connecting with people that’s both genuine and engaging. Her presentation was packed with actionable insights, and her storytelling kept the energy in the room high from start to finish. Whether she was explaining how humor builds trust or offering tips on how to incorporate it into everyday interactions, Beth made it all feel accessible—even to those who might not consider themselves ‘funny.’” - Elliot, Inspired Speakers Network
"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 governments!" - Atlas Network, Human Rights Professionals
"Beth ran an amazing session on the power of connection through humour for a wide range of leaders from the USA to South Korea, South Africa to Norway, UK to Turkey and Beth was amazing! Everyone left with some practical insights into how to add a little bit more humour into their presentation. "Humour is like seasoning, you don't need too much, but you need some to make it memorable." Thanks again Beth!" - Bluebird Leadership Session
- Winner of seven (7) Emmys for Outstanding Television Writing and Producing
- Writers Guild Award Nomination - Netflix - "Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Stand-Up Comedy Celebration"
- Writers Guild Award Nomination - Late Show with David Letterman
- Member of the Writers Guild of America
- Member of the Directors Guild of America
Member of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
