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Improvising and Innovating Your Way Through Change

Katie Goodman

Comedian, Author, Life-Coach

Katie Goodman is an award-winning musical comedian, author, speaker, activist and life-coach. She is a nationally touring keynote speaker on the topic of using the tools of improv comedy in everyday life. Her musical comedy show, “Broad Comedy,” runs Off-Broadway and tours across the country. She has been seen on Showtime’s The Green Room With Paul Provenza, on Current TV, and on TruTV. Her comedy videos, having amassed 3 million views, can be viewed online. She received a Time Out New York Critic’s Pick for Best Cabaret, and is signed with Comedy Dynamics, North America’s largest independent record label. Her album “Halfway Closer To Dead” is available on iTunes. Katie holds a philosophy degree from the University of Pennsylvania.


As a keynote speaker, workshop leader and trainer, Katie has taught over 10,000 people the art of improvisational comedy. She has written for O, The Oprah Magazine and is the author of Improvisation For The Spirit: Living A More Creative, Spontaneous and Courageous Life Using The Tools of Improv Comedy. Katie was nominated for the MacArthur Foundation Genius Grant for her unique work in theatre.

"Practice improvising throughout life so you become flexible and courageous and can handle anything."

Katie Goodman

Keynote - Improvising and Innovating Your Way Through Change

Katie is the Author of Improvisation for the Spirit. It will be available for purchase in our conference bookstore and Katie will be available to meet & greet during the post-conference book signing.