Katie Goodman

Katie Goodman

Keynote Speaker: Award-Winning Comedian, Musician & Author; Self Help Guru; Known for Teaching Stand-Up Comedy as a Coping Mechanism

Katie Goodman Biography

Katie Goodman is an award-winning comedian, author, and international speaker. Goodman's work in comedy has amassed over 3 million online views. She can be seen on Showtime, “Impractical Jokers,” and her show "Broad Comedy" which plays Off Broadway and tours nationally.

Goodman holds a degree in Philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania and was nominated for the MacArthur Genius Grant for her work in theater. With over 20 years of experience in training and speaking, she has taught over 30,000 people how to use the tools of improv comedy in their lives to handle absolutely anything, fostering creativity, courage, and confidence. Goodman is the author of "Improvisation For The Spirit" and co-wrote the children's book "The Night Our Parents Went Out" with Soren Kisiel.

When she's not at home in New York City, Goodman can be found traveling the country for speaking events, comedy shows, and corporate workshops and trainings. She specializes in interactive keynote speeches and breakout sessions using improv comedy tools for workplace innovation and collaboration. Her expertise covers a range of topics including embracing change, overcoming creative ruts, and silencing the inner critic to enhance productivity and personal growth. Goodman also offers executive coaching and virtual keynotes tailored to specific company needs.

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Katie Goodman Speaking Topics

The 8 Tools Of Improv Comedy

Katie Goodman uses her 8 Tools Of Improv Comedy to create fun, lively and interactive keynotes, leading her audience through exercises specifically focused on helping participants connect, gain confidence, and adapt to change. Skills of improv include: collaboration, not being “thrown” by the unexpected, discovering how constraint breeds creativity, and adopting a culture of "yes, and!" Attendees will learn how to excavate their authentic selves, cultivate flexibility and gain confidence.

Authentic Leadership

Have you ever had that moment when you're laughing together at work and you think, "This is why I like working here.” As leaders, it's our authentic moments of sharing and humor that make us relatable and build trust quickly and deeply with employees. These are the moments when they see who we really are. In this interactive keynote (workshop), you will learn to connect with the most authentic part of yourself so that you can better engage with people as a leader at work and in life.

Gag Your Inner Critic

Our Inner Critic keeps us from reaching our potential and living our best life. In a company, it keeps people from taking creative and innovative leaps, from supporting each other, and slows down progress. We can learn to transform our Inner Critic to a helpful Inner Coach that blazes the way for our personal growth and allows us to show up fully and reach our potential.

Ready, Go, Set: How To Use Creative Innovation For Success

Nothing exciting or new happens in business or life without creative risks. Improv games and exercises inspire teams to become people who are comfortable taking creative risks for our businesses and personal lives and to end up with something new and brilliant. We are all being called upon to work in new and innovative ways now. Katie will teach your employees how.

Get Lost: How To Thrive In The Unknown

Adapting and innovating as you move forward is crucial for a business and for our personal lives in a quickly-changing world. Katie will lead you through learning how to actually love the stages of being lost and the thrill of coming out the other side with new ideas and ready for action.

Katie Goodman Videos

Katie Goodman Acting Reel 2024
TEDxPhoenix - Katie Goodman - Finding Your Voice for a Change
Katie Goodman Corporate Workship Reel

How do I book Katie Goodman to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Katie Goodman for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Katie Goodman, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Katie Goodman or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Katie Goodman for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Katie Goodman, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Katie Goodman are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Katie Goodman, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Katie Goodman speak about?

Katie Goodman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Comedy, Social Activism, Feminism, Women, Empowerment, Women's Empowerment, Inspirational, Motivational, Creativity, Acting and Workshop.

Where does Katie Goodman travel from?

Katie Goodman generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Katie Goodman?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Katie Goodman for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Katie Goodman for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Katie Goodman or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Katie Goodman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Comedy, Social Activism and Feminism. The estimated speaking fee range to book Katie Goodman for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Katie Goodman generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sasheer Zamata, Alonzo Bodden and Helen Hong. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Katie Goodman for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/11/2024.

Katie Goodman Speaking Topics

  • The 8 Tools Of Improv Comedy

    Katie Goodman uses her 8 Tools Of Improv Comedy to create fun, lively and interactive keynotes, leading her audience through exercises specifically focused on helping participants connect, gain confidence, and adapt to change. Skills of improv include: collaboration, not being “thrown” by the unexpected, discovering how constraint breeds creativity, and adopting a culture of "yes, and!" Attendees will learn how to excavate their authentic selves, cultivate flexibility and gain confidence.

  • Authentic Leadership

    Have you ever had that moment when you're laughing together at work and you think, "This is why I like working here.” As leaders, it's our authentic moments of sharing and humor that make us relatable and build trust quickly and deeply with employees. These are the moments when they see who we really are. In this interactive keynote (workshop), you will learn to connect with the most authentic part of yourself so that you can better engage with people as a leader at work and in life.

  • Gag Your Inner Critic

    Our Inner Critic keeps us from reaching our potential and living our best life. In a company, it keeps people from taking creative and innovative leaps, from supporting each other, and slows down progress. We can learn to transform our Inner Critic to a helpful Inner Coach that blazes the way for our personal growth and allows us to show up fully and reach our potential.

  • Ready, Go, Set: How To Use Creative Innovation For Success

    Nothing exciting or new happens in business or life without creative risks. Improv games and exercises inspire teams to become people who are comfortable taking creative risks for our businesses and personal lives and to end up with something new and brilliant. We are all being called upon to work in new and innovative ways now. Katie will teach your employees how.

  • Get Lost: How To Thrive In The Unknown

    Adapting and innovating as you move forward is crucial for a business and for our personal lives in a quickly-changing world. Katie will lead you through learning how to actually love the stages of being lost and the thrill of coming out the other side with new ideas and ready for action.

Katie Goodman Videos

Katie Goodman Acting Reel 2024
TEDxPhoenix - Katie Goodman - Finding Your Voice for a Change
Katie Goodman Corporate Workship Reel
Katie Goodman Speaking Reel
  • How do I book Katie Goodman to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Katie Goodman for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Katie Goodman, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Katie Goodman or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Katie Goodman for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Katie Goodman, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Katie Goodman are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Katie Goodman, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Katie Goodman speak about?

    Katie Goodman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Comedy, Social Activism, Feminism, Women, Empowerment, Women's Empowerment, Inspirational, Motivational, Creativity, Acting and Workshop.
  • Where does Katie Goodman travel from?

    Katie Goodman generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Katie Goodman?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Katie Goodman for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Katie Goodman for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Katie Goodman or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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