Katie Goodman is an award-winning comedian, author, and keynote speaker, celebrated for her innovative blend of comedy, improvisation, and self-help. She is the creator of the internationally acclaimed Off-Broadway show 'Broad Comedy', which has raised over £2 million for organisations such as Planned Parenthood and the ACLU. With over 20 years of experience performing, teaching, and speaking, Katie has taught more than 40,000 people how to use the principles of improv comedy to navigate challenges, foster creativity, and develop resilience.
Katie’s career began with a strong foundation in philosophy, earning her degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Transitioning from theatre direction to comedy, she directed over 125 plays and co-wrote award-winning scripts before carving out a niche as a comedian and thought leader. She blends her passion for self-improvement and comedy in a way that has been compared to ''Tina Fey meets Deepak Chopra.''
Katie’s comedy has garnered over 5 million online views, and her work has been featured on Showtime, 'Impractical Jokers', Comedy Central, and Time Out New York, which awarded her critically acclaimed solo show, 'The Mid-Life Crisis Tour', a Critic’s Pick for Best Cabaret. Her performances at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival consistently rank in the top 5% of ticket sales, and her comedy album, 'Halfway Closer to Dead', released through Comedy Dynamics, has gained widespread acclaim.
Katie Goodman has been nominated for the MacArthur Foundation Genius Grant, underscoring her groundbreaking contributions to theatre and comedy. She is also the author of the self-help book 'Improvisation for Life' and has a passion for teaching how the principles of improv can lead to a more creative, courageous, and confident life. Her engaging keynote speeches focus on topics such as authentic leadership, resilience, and fostering innovation using her ‘8 Tools of Improv Comedy’ framework. Katie’s dynamic style combines humour, relatability, and actionable insights, empowering audiences to thrive in both their personal and professional lives.
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Improvisation for the Spirit: Live a More Creative, Spontaneous, and Courageous Life Using the Tools of Improv Comedy
How to hire Katie Goodman
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Katie Goodman's official speaker topics are listed below:
- Authentic Leadership: Finding Your Voice
- Gag Your Inner Critic: Cultivating Confidence
- Resilience: Thriving in the Unknown
- Using Improvisation to Foster Innovation
- Women’s Empowerment: Collaboration and Leadership
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
In-Person Event Feedback:
"Katie’s session was inspiring, engaging, and delivered with exceptional humour." - Sarah, Marketing Director, Google
"She energised our audience with her unique blend of comedy and actionable insights." – John, Event Manager, ICAN Conferences
“If Steve Martin and Oprah Winfrey had a baby and hired Tina Fey to raise it, you might get someone as bright, funny, insightful and inspiring as Katie Goodman.” - Arianna Huffington
- 2022 – Released award-winning short film ‘The Karens’
- 2019 – Performed Broad Comedy Off-Broadway at NYC’s Soho Playhouse.
- 2016 – Published ‘Improvisation for the Spirit’, her guide to using improv in everyday life
- 2008 – Co-created ‘Broad Comedy’
