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That's What She ShedSimon Says - Deven KellingWhat happens when you follow your instincts into unexpected territory? Beth Kelling's journey from bartender to construction leadership at her family's company challenges conventional career paths and redefines what leadership looks like in a male-dominated industry.Beth's leadership awakening began with a simple search for positivity that led her to Simon Sinek's philosophies. Though she had no plans to leave bartending, something about leadership concepts captivated her, as if preparing her for an opportunity she couldn't yet see. When her nephew Deven eventually offered her a role at Sherman Buildings, it was the culmination of a purpose...2025-05-1819 min
Every Conversation CountsLaugh, Lead, Connect: Transforming Communication Through Comedy with Beth ShermanWelcome to Every Conversation Counts!In this episode, 7-time Emmy-winning comedy writer and humour strategist Beth Sherman shares how her journey from stand-up stages to writing for shows like Letterman, Leno, and Ellen shaped her mission to help businesses communicate better through comedy. Beth dives into the conversation that changed her perspective, why humour builds trust and connection, and how leaders can use laughter as a powerful tool for team building, influence, and impact. Insightful, funny, and full of practical tips, this is an episode that proves humour means business.Tu...2025-04-3051 min
Authentic LivingThe Power of Humor in Leadership and Communication with Beth ShermanIn this episode, Roxanne Derhodge welcomes Beth Sherman to discuss the power of humor in business and life. Beth shares her background and achievements, offering insights into crafting humor in the writer's room and the importance of truth and specificity. They examine the use of humor in high-stakes and leadership situations, emphasizing the need for audience awareness and perspective in communication. The conversation explores storytelling, leader awareness, and using humor to address challenges with self-awareness. sharing personal experiences, highlighting humor as a communication tool. The episode concludes with information on Beth Sherman's offerings and final thoughts.
(0:00) Introduction by Roxanne and...2025-04-1141 min
The Farm to School PodcastNOYO Food ForestHave you ever heard of a Food Forest? It sounds something you can find in the woods outside Willy Wonka’s factory, right? Join us as we explore the relationship with Fort Bragg, California’s school district Nutrition Services Director Pilar Gray and Director of Operations for the NOYO Food Forest, Beth Horkman.We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.2025-04-1125 min
The Barefoot Mediator PodcastA Way With Humour with Beth ShermanAccording to Beth Sherman laughter and humour are and should be an essential part of my life and work.
In today’s episode, I am speaking with Beth who is a 7 x Emmy award winning comedy writer and comedian.
We discuss:
· How humour helps us connect with others, allowing us to build trust and inspire action
· Why humour is essential in helping us through challenging times
· How humour is all about amplifying the truth and can help us to address the elephant in the room
Beth shares her wisdom and insight built on many years of observing human nature and those...2025-03-1744 min
The Mountain LifeThe Mountain Life | March 12, 2025Veteran educator Dr. Mort Sherman and accomplished musician and educator Sara Sherman discuss how music can be integrated in our daily lives in a more conscious and purposeful way. Then, Avanto Spa owners Cayden Ottley and Phillippe Mousques highlight the benefits of "Contrast Therapy," a method of temperature-based water therapy.2025-03-1249 min
The Art of Value Whispering Podcast | Meaningful Marketing for Introverts#245: Why Laughter Connects ... and How To Use it for Business SuccessWelcome to the Art of Value Whispering podcast Today I’m joined by Beth Sherman, a former comedian and keynote speaker on better engagement and communication. Beth’s love for comedy started young. She grew up in a humorous household and collected stand-up records from flea markets. Though she admired comedians, she didn’t see herself on stage and pursued a career writing for TV instead, working on major shows like The Late Show with David Letterman and Ellen. Encouraged by fellow writers, she eventually took the leap into stand-up, performing across the U.S. and even...2025-03-0557 min
Experience Leadership - The Small Business PodcastHow to Turn Disengagement Around with the Power of Humour with Beth ShermanFixing Workplace Disengagement with Humor and Connection
with Beth Sherman
Workplace disengagement is draining businesses of productivity, connection, and creativity. With only 33% of the US workforce engaged (Gallup, 2023), the costs are staggering: high turnover, absenteeism, and a workplace culture stuck in survival mode.
🛎 In this episode of Marc Haine Live, we’re joined by Beth Sherman, a seven-time Emmy Award-winning comedy writer, speaker, and comedian, to explore how humour can transform workplace communication and engagement. From writing for The Late Show with David Letterman and Ellen to performing for troops in Iraq, Beth shares her expert insights on how...2025-02-1851 min
Jewish Ideas to Change the WorldSherman Minkoff Memorial Lecture: The Constitution and its Demand for Radical EmpathyA hybrid event (in-person and virtual) by Rabbi Jack MolineThe event was co-hosted by Congregation Beth Israel About The Event: We live in a time in which the acquisition and deployment of political power has overshadowed the values of civic engagement and public service. What is the essential message of the defining document of the United States, and how can it help us to restore a sense of authenticity to both the left and the right? Rabbi Jack Moline will draw on his years as a successful congregational rabbi, prominent in...2025-02-0749 min
Spill The SpiritualityBeth Sherman - The Person Behind The Funniest People You KnowHey Y'all,In this episode we have the incredible Beth Sherman on the pod!!Beth is a notable figure in the entertainment industry, primarily known for her sharp wit and comedic writing. Her career spans writing for major awards shows, late-night television, and other high-profile events, including working for the Academy Awards, The Ellen Show, and her contributions to "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno."In this podcast, Beth shares the secrets of crafting humour for high-stakes stages, the art of turning truth into comedy, and what it’s like to work in th...2025-01-2346 min
The UpswingThe End of DEI as We Know It with Beth RidleyWas 2024 the end of the Department of Equity and Inclusion (DEI)? WTMJ host Jeff Sherman was joined in-studio by Beth Ridley from the Ridley Consulting Group to talk about DEI initiatives.
On the macro level, Jeff asked Beth for her thoughts on moving DEI initiatives forward in 2025.
Jeff and Beth discussed the big move of return to office orders at organizations of various sizes that were happening at the time and how to approach it correctly.2025-01-1413 min
If Money Were EasyThe Power of Gratitude in This Season with Spencer ShermanIn this episode special guest, Spencer Sherman, a celebrated financial advisor, author, and co-founder of Abacus Wealth Partners, shares his insights on integrating mindfulness into money management. Spencer explains that practicing gratitude can help with decision-making by reducing the tendency to ruminate over negative experiences. He discusses human survival wiring, which naturally directs attention to potential threats, leading people to dwell on negatives like critical emails or market losses. Throughout the discussion, various practical examples of incorporating mindfulness are provided. The concept of "microdosing" mindfulness is introduced as a way to build a more consistent practice. The c...2024-12-1838 min
Wedding Business SolutionsBeth Sherman - We laughed, we cried... of yeah, it was the wedding speech!Beth Sherman - We laughed, we cried... oh yeah, it was the wedding speech!How do you navigate the art of wedding speeches to ensure they are memorable and engaging? Are your speeches concise and filled with genuine details? Do you know how to incorporate humor effectively without alienating your audience? In this episode, we explore the importance of creating personal connections through storytelling and how to set speakers up for success by considering factors like positioning and mic handling. Dive into practical tips on making every word count and keeping your audience captivated.Listen...2024-12-0937 min
DoFollow PodcastMaximizing Impact with Minimal Resources: Crafting Effective SEO Strategies for Budget-Conscious ClientsIn this episode, Signify Digital’s Managing Partner Beth Sherman explains how to create impactful SEO strategies on a tight budget. Learn how to tackle key challenges for budget-conscious clients, focus on areas with the highest ROI, and use the most cost-effective SEO tools and techniques. Beth also shares her approach to prioritizing tactics, involving clients, and leveraging local SEO to deliver results.2024-12-0331 minThe UpswingDowntown Milwaukee Gets Festive with Beth WeirickMilwaukee Holiday Lights Festival is coming to Pere Marquette Park this week; Jeff Sherman is joined in-studio by Beth Weirick from Milwaukee Downtown to talk about it.
More on Holiday Lights and what’s new this year.2024-11-1908 min
Smash Your Own Ceiling104 - How to be funny - with Beth ShermanWelcome - I'm so excited to share this conversation with 7 times Emmy award winning Beth Sherman.
You're going to LOVE this chat!!
We talk about all things comedy and:
- How the truth is funny
- How to use comedy as a seasoning
- And also how to make a great tea and coffee 💁♀️
You can find more about Beth here:
Website
LinkedIn
Free PDF: "A Comedian...2024-11-0747 min
Rethinking Aging Club PodcastMarketing Tips for Founders with Tricia Norton of Discover Live, Lori Beth Irvin of LBIngenuity, Ross Gray of Cloud Campaign and Bernie Borges of Midlife Fulfilled PodcastIn this episode of the Rethinking Aging Club Podcast, we explore how innovators are reshaping engagement, marketing, and fulfillment in the AgeTech space. From live travel experiences and emotional marketing to platform-specific content strategies and early-stage startup advice, our panel of marketing experts shares practical insights for connecting with older adults in meaningful ways. Whether you're building a product, a brand, or a movement, these conversations offer actionable ideas for reaching the 50+ audience with purpose and clarity.Tricia Norton emphasized the power of collaborations with non-competitors to reach shared audiences. Discover Live uses live demos in assisted...2024-10-191h 05
Engage with Jamie Wolfer: Wedding Planning PodcastHow to Write An Authentically Funny Wedding Speech with Beth ShermanGet a Speech Written by Beth HereTwo other episodes like this one:Toast with Confidence: Mastering Your Wedding SpeechDIY Wedding Venue Logistics - Wedding Q&A with Jamie WolferWant to ask Jamie your wedding planning questions? Join her in The Master Plan!What did you think about this episode? What were your takeaways? I want to hear your feedback! Screenshot the episode and post your thoughts on Instagram and tag us @wolferandco. You can get your Perfect Wedding Timeline - HERE!Be sure to grab your ultimate Wedd...2024-10-0728 min
Life Beyond The NumbersSense of Humour - Beth Sherman"Don't be funny, be human - you don't have to force it. Have a sense of humour. Have the ability to look at situations and see the humour that you do when you're outside of work. How often do you go home from work and you're sitting at the dinner table saying to your partner, or your family, you just wouldn't even believe what happened today..." Beth Sherman
Beth Sherman and I place a lens on the transformative power of humour in our work-lives. Beth shares insights from her career as a comedy writer and st...2024-09-2847 min
The Craig Silverman ShowEpisode 234 - Denver District Attorney Beth McCannRundown -
Intro - 00:35
Beth McCann in the Inner Sanctum of Craig's Lawyers' Lounge - 08:07
Troubadour Dave Gunders - 01:25:32
"Some Days" by Dave Gunders - 01:28:04
Outro - 01:33:35
Denver District Attorney Beth McCann makes a historic trip into the Inner Sanctum of Craig’s Lawyers’ Lounge. She’s about to conclude two terms and will be stepping off the public stage, but not without some public expressions, as you will hear.
Beth McCann is a t...2024-09-211h 35
The Dragon Con ReportThe 2024 Dragon Con Report Episode 8Surprise! A special edition to this year's DCR
A project near and dear to our hearts here, The Dragon Tales Anthology: Stories, essays, memories, etc. all celebrating the con we love. This book is not officially associated with Dragon Con. This is purely an independent production. Published by New Legend Books edited by Michael Gordon.
A benefit project with proceeds going to two great charities in honor of two great gentle souls:
American Heart Association - Thom Trainor
Lost N Found Youth - Darren Nowell
The theme of the anthology...2024-08-141h 15
News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging ClubWhat Your Hands Tell You About Your Health, Actor De-aging Tom Hanks There, Unpaid Caregiver Career Costs, Sense of Smell and Brain Health 7-9-24Presented by Ray Gordon, Architect / Urban Planner / Futurist AARP Magazine June/July 2024 Your Hands Can Tell You A Lot About Your Health by Beth Howardhttps://www.aarp.org/publications/magazines/aarp-the-magazine-june-july-2024/page23Apple News Access: https://apple.news/AginXEAg5ShebSRcLJEPyjwComment from Ellen Khalifa - I'm a big fan of Harvard psychologist Ellen Langer. She's famous for the counterclockwise study. She's big on mindfulness. She says, we go through our lives, just not paying attention to anything. We need to pay attention to our senses, look at our fingers...2024-08-021h 01
Mindset KitchenEpisode 17 - Beth Sherman: Comedian & Emmy-winning Hollywood comedy writerBeth Sherman is a speaker, comedian, and Emmy-winning Hollywood comedy writer. As a comedian, she has performed at clubs and universities across the United States, and on behalf of the US Army’s Department of Morale, Welfare and Recreation, at combat outposts and forward operating bases in Iraq. As a television writer, she has written for the biggest shows in American comedy, including Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show With Jay Leno and Ellen. As a writer for the Academy Awards (the Oscars,) and the Screen Actors Guild Awards, she has re...2024-07-231h 00
CAREER-VIEW MIRROR - biographies of colleagues in the automotive and mobility industries.Side Mirror: Beth Sherman, Emmy-winning Hollywood comedy writer, on harnessing humour to create meaningful connection and genuine engagement with clients, colleagues and audiences.In this episode I'm joined by Beth Sherman.Beth is a speaker, comedian, and Emmy-winning Hollywood comedy writer who's written jokes for the biggest names in entertainment.As a speaker, she helps individuals and organizations harness the power of humour to create meaningful connection and genuine engagement with clients, colleagues and audiences.In our conversation we talk about how she found her way into writing and performing comedy and how skills required for comedy writing and stand up can be used to enhance communication, connection and business building in other domains including the...2024-07-0154 min