Proven expert and thought-leader on connection through humor.
A comedian and 7x Emmy-winning Hollywood comedy writer, Beth delivers keynotes and masterclasses that teach professionals how to use humor — not simply for laughs, but for connection, persuasion, and impact.
Her sessions give leaders and teams practical, repeatable tools for adding humor to presentations, pitches, and everyday communication, so they can earn attention, build trust, and inspire action in high-stakes business situations.
Watch video of her in action here.
About Beth Sherman:
Humor Connection Expert
Stand-Up Comedy Career
As a comedian, Beth spent decades performing at clubs and universities across the United States, and on military tours, including performances at combat outposts and forward operating bases in Iraq. Not only does that experience contribute to her subject matter expertise, it gives her the skills to energize any audience.
Her keynotes and workshops are known for being the ideal opener, the perfect reset, or the crowd favorite that’s a breath of fresh air in a packed agenda.
Television Writing Credits
As an Emmy-winning TV writer, Beth has written for the biggest shows in American comedy, including Ellen, Late Show with David Letterman, and the The Tonight Show, as well as many of the most well-known Hollywood award shows.
As a writer for the Academy Awards and the Screen Actors Guild Awards, she has regularly written jokes and presenter copy for the world’s biggest celebrities, including Tom Hanks, Helen Mirren, and Queen Latifah.
Awards and Industry Recognition
A winner of seven Emmy Awards for writing and producing television comedy, Beth also has multiple nominations for Writers’ Guild Awards, and is a previous winner and current finalist in the categories of Best Live Speaker and Bookers Choice for The Speaker Awards.
Professional Memberships
Beth is a member of the Writers Guild of America, the Directors Guild of America, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers), and the Professional Speakers Association.
Where She’s Based
Beth works internationally, and currently splits her time between the US and UK.
Why Humor is a Competitive Advantage in Business
Humor is more than entertainment — it’s a strategic communication skill with measurable ROI.
Beth shows professionals how to use humor to shorten sales cycles, strengthen team engagement, and make messaging more memorable.
By reframing humor as a strategic business tool rather than risky entertainment, she shows audiences to connect faster, influence decisions, and leave lasting impressions on clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
The ROI of Humor in the Workplace
As leading studies from Wharton Business School and the Harvard Business Review show, used intentionally, humor not only builds trust, it improves retention of information, increases audience engagement, and strengthens relationships.
Beth’s keynotes, group sessions, and one-to-one presentation coaching sessions give participants frameworks for adding humor that supports their message — instead of distracting from it.
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What Bookers Say
“Beth recently spoke at the IoIC Festival and from our first email to our last goodbye she was fantastic. Beth is warm, very likeable, humorous (maybe that’s obvious but not every LinkedIn bio tells the truth!) and knowledgeable. Her talk was one of our most popular and I could hear the laughter from the Green Room. Would highly recommend Beth.”
“Beth is that rare combination of engaging storyteller, sharp thinker and natural connector. Her humour and warmth created a truly safe, uplifting space where our attendees could lean in, reflect, laugh, and actually connect with one another (not just passively listen).”
“Beth’s session was a high point of the conference!”
“Beth’s talk was much more than entertaining; it was thought-provoking and highly practical. She managed to challenge conventional thinking while keeping the room laughing, engaged, and motivated.”
“Beth’s talk was a masterclass in using humor to connect and persuade. She delivered practical, memorable tools that resonated deeply with our audience of advertising professionals—helping them appear more competent, relatable, and confident. Feedback was glowing, with one attendee calling it ‘a brilliant investment of an hour.’”
“If you are looking for an inspirational, authentic, and funny keynote, look no further than Beth Sherman.”
“Beth’s unique approach to blending humour with professional development resonated deeply with the audience. ”
Complete list of television writing credits:
STAND OUT: AN LGBTQ+ CELEBRATION - Netflix - Head Writer
SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS TBS - writer
YOU BET YOUR LIFE WITH JAY LENO FOX - writer
28th ANNUAL SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS TBS - writer
TINY TALK SHOW Quibi - writer
92nd ACADEMY AWARDS ABC - writer
27th ANNUAL SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS TBS - writer
ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURE ARTS & SCIENCES GOVERNORS’ AWARDS - writer
LOS ANGELES LGBT CENTER 50TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW - writer
MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS MTV - writer
LAUGH IN: THE STARS CELEBRATE Netflix - writer
91st ACADEMY AWARDS ABC - writer
COUNTRY MUSIC TELEVISION AWARDS CMT - co-producer
STAND UP AND AWAY WITH BRIAN REGAN Netflix - writer
THE TALK CBS - writer/producer
ANIMAL NATION WITH ANTHONY ANDERSON Animal Planet - producer
AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS ABC - writer, special material
WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENTS DINNER contributing writer
YOU CAN DO BETTER TruTV - producer
FIRST IMPRESSIONS WITH DANA CARVEY USA - producer
iHEART RADIO MUSIC AWARDS - writer
THE QUEEN LATIFAH SHOW syndicated - writer/ segment director
ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW syndicated - writer/ producer
TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO NBC - writer/ segment director
THE ROSIE PEREZ SHOW HBO - writer
LATE SHOW W/ DAVID LETTERMAN CBS - writer
THE ROSIE O'DONNELL SHOW syndicated - writer
POLITICALLY INCORRECT ABC - writers’ assistant
Awards
DAYTIME EMMY AWARDS - Ellen Degeneres Show (6 wins) + The Talk (1 win)
PRIMETIME EMMY AWARD NOMINATION - Late Show With David Letterman (CBS)
WRITERS GUILD AWARD NOMINATION - Late Show With David Letterman (CBS)
WRITERS GUILD AWARD NOMINATION - Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration (Netflix)