International Women's Day
- Former Senior Vice President at ViacomCBS managing iconic entertainment brands
- Comedian who transitioned from corporate career at age 45
- Television personality appearing on QI and Live at the Apollo
Cally Beaton is a comedian, keynote speaker, and business leader who combines sharp wit with corporate savvy to deliver entertainment that resonates with audiences across media, business, and live performance. As Senior Vice President at ViacomCBS, Cally managed multi-million-dollar budgets for iconic brands including Nickelodeon, MTV, and Comedy Central. Her television appearances include BBC2's QI, Live at the Apollo, and The Apprentice: You're Fired, while her writing features in The Guardian and Financial Times. Cally brings a refreshing perspective to comedy, drawing from her unique journey from corporate boardroom to comedy stage at age 45 after encouragement from Joan Rivers. Her incisive humor tackles topics with authenticity that has garnered over 150 million views on social media and a following of 450,000 fans. Her performances blend business acumen with comedic timing, creating shows that are both thought-provoking and hilarious. Audiences leave Cally's performances feeling entertained and empowered, with practical insights delivered through laughter. Her ability to connect with diverse crowds makes her particularly popular among women seeking authentic representation in comedy and business. Book Cally Beaton for an unforgettable blend of corporate wisdom and stand-up brilliance that will leave your audience inspired long after the laughter fades.
Cally's showreel and videos
Topics, sessions and talks
Invisible Women: Break The Bias
Gender balance is not solely a women's issue but an economic issue. Cally looks at how we can work collectively to eliminate bias and remove obstacles in women’s career paths. It is Cally’s belief, based on her many years of experience first in an all-boys school and later in male-dominated boardrooms, that we can all choose to challenge - calling out inequality and celebrating women's achievements and how the rise of women is not about the fall of men.
Stand Up, Stand Out: Ambition And Reinvention
Cally explores the relationship between change, ambition and the unexpected. With people living longer, economics getting tougher and ever-increasing uncertainties affecting our daily lives, the need for reinvention and adaptation is relevant to us all. Whatever challenges you face and your reason for change, the process doesn't have to be limiting; it can instead be daring to do things differently and in a way that creates meaningful and positive change.
Getting Out Of The Weeds: Daring To Lead
What is leadership today? We can look around and see what it isn’t, but how can we cultivate braver, more daring, authentic leaders? From her many years at the top of the media industry and as an executive coach to some of the most high-profile people in the world, Cally Beaton knows that leadership is not about titles, status and power over people; rather, it is about vision, values and influence. Cally looks at what it takes to choose courage over comfort, make a difference and lead - whatever your business or background.
Imposter Syndrome: How Not To Get Found Out
Cally Beaton explores the complexities of impostor syndrome, drawing from her experiences as the only female board member in a male-dominated environment. She addresses the struggle of reconciling our internal selves with external perceptions, emphasising the importance of celebrating flaws and embracing vulnerability. Attendees will learn about the nature of impostor syndrome, techniques for managing self-doubt, and strategies for befriending their inner critic, ultimately empowering them to accept and enhance their authentic selves.
Engaging Millennials And Gen Z In The Workplace
In this talk, Cally Beaton explores the working priorities and expectations of Millennials and Gen Z. As a Gen X leader in the media industry, she emphasises the importance of adapting leadership styles to engage younger generations. Cally discusses themes such as work-life balance, the significance of empathy, and the value of vulnerability in leadership. Attendees will learn how to motivate and retain diverse talent, foster inclusive work cultures, and embrace change to empower the next generation of leaders.
Why we recommend booking Cally
Book Cally Beaton to experience a rare mix of sharp business insight and stand-up comedy that entertains while delivering real-world takeaways. Secure your event’s success by inviting a speaker who connects, inspires, and leaves audiences talking.
Very positive. Fab prep and engagement up front, Cally put the time in to get to know Aviva and use familiar terminology on the day. She was extremely professional and personable in terms of how she interacted with the comms team. A pleasure to work with. Really engaged, good balance of key messages mixed with humour.
Cally's session on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion was amazing - funny, topical, authentic and in tune with the needs of the event and the audience.
Superb and inspiring, the highlight of our event.
Capgemini, Capgemini
Capgemini, Capgemini
