Leadership Keynote Speaker in New York —
Beth Sherman
Employee disengagement costs U.S. companies hundreds of billions each year. Even in fast-paced, opportunity-rich cities like New York, organizations struggle with the same challenge — people are busier, more distracted, and harder than ever to engage.
7x Emmy Award-winning comedy writer and leadership communication expert Beth Sherman helps New York’s leaders bridge that gap — teaching how to communicate with clarity, trust, and authentic human connection so their teams truly listen.
How to Lead So People Will Listen
Most leaders rely on logic alone — but connection is what makes people listen, care, and act.
Beth teaches leadership communication through the lens of humor and storytelling — practical, instantly usable skills that create emotional engagement in any business setting.
Her framework, developed over three decades as a comedian and writer for Letterman, The Tonight Show, and The Oscars, helps leaders communicate with confidence, clarity, and authenticity.
“Brilliant and engaging! Our colleagues went on to use her framework the very next day.”
— CX Director, Heineken
Proven Results for New York’s Business Leaders
New York is home to some of the world’s most competitive and innovative organizations — and even those teams need stronger human connection to perform at their best. That’s why companies bring in Beth Sherman to help leaders build trust, communicate with impact, and engage their people in meaningful ways.
•7-time Emmy Award-winning comedy writer for Letterman, The Tonight Show, Ellen, and The Oscars
• Corporate clients include Heineken, The Marketing Society, AND Digital, and the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising
• Specialist in connection and engagement, helping leaders strengthen communication across teams, departments, and client relationships
Trusted by leading organizations:
Keynotes for New York Conferences
and Corporate Events
Each session blends evidence-based communication strategies with humor and storytelling to help leaders connect authentically and communicate with impact.
Popular keynotes include:
Humor as a Tool for Navigating Change
How humor can transform uncertainty into opportunity. Practical ways to use lightness to boost resilience, foster connection, and keep morale high — even during disruption or transformation.
Leadership Communication 2.0: Creating Connection Through Humor & Storytelling
How to use humor and humanity to energize teams, win buy-in, and make messages unforgettable.
“Beth is incredible! I’ll be recommending her to anyone who asks (and even those who don’t.)
— Head of Talent Development, IPG MediaBrands
About Beth Sherman
Beth Sherman is a 7-time Emmy Award-winning comedy writer, stand-up comedian, and leadership communication expert. She’s written for Letterman, The Tonight Show, Ellen, and The Oscars, and now helps leaders use humor as a tool for connection, trust, and performance.
She’s delivered keynotes for organizations including Heineken, AND Digital, and the Mortgage Bankers Association, helping business audiences learn how to connect instantly and communicate with lasting impact.
Book Beth Sherman for Your Next New York Event
Bring Beth Sherman to your next leadership offsite, conference, or internal communications event to help your New York teams strengthen the one skill AI can’t replace: human connection.
Check Beth’s availability or schedule a discovery call to discuss how she can tailor her message to your uniquely New York audience.
