Beth Sherman | Leadership Communication Speaker in London
Helping London-based and global teams build trust quickly to accelerate decisions, influence, and outcomes
In any interaction, people decide within seconds to engage fully — or not. In leadership and professional settings, those early moments shape trust, influence, and how effectively people work together long after the conversation ends.
Drawing on 30 years as a professional comedian and 7x Emmy Award-winning comedy writer, Beth Sherman teaches teams the principles entertainers use to create emotional connection in seconds, and how to apply them to build clarity, trust, and momentum at scale.
Why this work resonates with audiences in London and internationally
London-based organizations operate in fast-paced, high-stakes, and often global environments. Leaders and teams are expected to communicate clearly, build trust quickly, and influence across cultures, functions, and time zones.
Beth’s work focuses on the moments that matter most — the start of conversations, meetings, and presentations — equipping teams with practical tools to establish credibility, connection, and alignment immediately, without relying on scripts or performance.
Where this work has the most impact
Beth’s keynotes and workshops are designed for moments where trust needs to form quickly and communication must land clearly, especially in complex or high-visibility settings.
Leadership & Executive Teams
When alignment, decision-making, and influence need to happen faster across senior stakeholders.
Sales, Marketing & Client-Facing Teams
When trust and credibility must be established early to move conversations forward and win buy-in.
Internal Communications, HR & Culture Events
When organizations need practical, human tools for connection and clarity during change, growth, or transformation.
Most-requested keynotes
Sessions are tailored for leadership conferences, internal events, and offsites across the UK and Europe.
Accelerate Influence and Outcomes with Really Really Rapid Rapport (Really!)
Drawing on three decades as a comedian and 7x Emmy-winning writer, Beth Sherman teaches the essential leadership skill of the moment: building trust at speed. This keynote focuses on how trust actually forms in the first moments and how leaders can use humanity and intentional communication to create instant rapport at scale. Attendees learn a clear, repeatable framework for converting early trust into faster decisions, wider influence, stronger collaboration, and more effective outcomes across the organization.
Best for : Leadership, HR, culture and alignment events, executive audiences.
Have Them at Hello: Why Humor and Storytelling Build Trust and Influence Fast
In high-stakes conversations, leaders don’t have time to warm up a room. In this engaging keynote, 7-time Emmy-winning comedy writer and comedian Beth Sherman focuses on how humor and storytelling work in the first moments of an interaction to create connection and earn early buy-in. Attendees learn practical, immediately usable techniques for opening conversations, framing messages, and communicating with greater influence when it matters most.
Best for : Marketing, internal communications, sales audiences
Win the Room, Win the Deal: Selling with Trust at Speed
Sales conversations often start with skepticism. In this focused keynote, 7-time Emmy-winning comedy writer and comedian Beth Sherman shows how the same rapid rapport skills comedians use to win over skeptical audiences can be applied to sales. Attendees learn practical techniques for opening stronger, earning trust quickly, and creating the kind of human connection that accelerates decisions and drives better sales outcomes.
Best for : Sales kickoffs, revenue teams, client-facing roles, growth-focused events.
Optional add-ons:
Interactive masterclasses are available for all of the above as post-keynote or member-only deep-dive sessions.
About Beth Sherman
Beth Sherman is a leadership communication keynote speaker who works with teams and organizations to build trust quickly and communicate with greater clarity and influence.
A 7x Emmy Award-winning comedy writer and veteran comedian, Beth brings a rare, real-world understanding of how emotional connection is created under pressure and how those skills translate directly to business settings.
Her work helps teams reduce friction, earn buy-in earlier, and create momentum from the very first moments of interaction.
Is this the right fit for your London event?
Choosing the right speaker is about fit. Audience, objectives, timing, and context all matter.
If you’re planning a London-based or UK event and want to assess whether this approach is right for your audience, this Speaker Fit Scorecard offers a quick, practical way to decide.