
Bernette Sherman
MPA, CFEI®, CPC
GA, USMost people fail at change because they try to do too much at once, triggering a stress and sabotaging their progress. I show audiences how to stop fighting their biology and instead build lasting results using a simple, layered approach that fits the reality of a demanding career and family life.
Most audiences are overwhelmed by information overload. They’ve heard the trends, but they’re still stuck. Bernette doesn't just add more to their to-do list; she provides the 1-Thing Way philosophy and framework to help them identify the single, highest-impact move that shifts their reality. She helps your audience bridge the gap between "knowing" and "doing" without triggering the burnout response.
Bernette bypasses biohacker fluff and wellness-bro jargon. Her insights are grounded in the physical reality of life. Whether she’s speaking to a room of corporate leaders, creative professionals, or busy parents, her message is centered on aligning personal goals with personal energy management, for better focus, energy, and results.
With a Master of Public Administration and a career managing multi-million dollar health initiatives at Kaiser Permanente and Emory University, Bernette brings the rigor of a high-level strategist. She combines this institutional expertise with the relatable, direct tone of a multi-genre author and guide to create an immediate connection with every person in the room.
- The Guard: How to identify the mind and nervous system’s "safety responses" that sabotage change, and how to calm the alarm.
- Incremental Layering: The practice of building a foundation that lasts, one behavior at a time to avoid burnout.
- Energy Profiles and Management: A new way to view our energy through a personal lens that keeps us from burning out while staying focused.
Bernette brings a grounded, common-sense approach that cuts through the noise of influencer culture. Her diverse background allows her to work fluidly across the personal and strategic challenges that keep people stuck.
- Education: Master of Public Administration and B.B.A. from Georgia State University.
- Certifications: Level 1 Precision Nutrition Coach; Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI).
- Author: A multi-genre author of over twelve books, including Money Skills for Your Rich Life.
- Community Impact: A dedicated philanthropist, Bernette has served with the Atlanta Women’s Foundation and the Junior League of Cobb-Marietta, and continues her legacy through a private family donor fund.
Bernette Sherman doesn't just offer a "blueprint," she provides a strategic action plan for reality.
Most audiences are overwhelmed by information overload. They’ve heard the trends, but they’re still stuck. Bernette doesn't just add more to their to-do list; she provides the 1-Thing Way philosophy and framework to help them identify the single, highest-impact move that shifts their reality. She helps your audience bridge the gap between "knowing" and "doing" without triggering the burnout response.
Bernette bypasses biohacker fluff and wellness-bro jargon. Her insights are grounded in the physical reality of life. Whether she’s speaking to a room of corporate leaders, creative professionals, or busy parents, her message is centered on aligning personal goals with personal energy management, for better focus, energy, and results.
With a Master of Public Administration and a career managing multi-million dollar health initiatives at Kaiser Permanente and Emory University, Bernette brings the rigor of a high-level strategist. She combines this institutional expertise with the relatable, direct tone of a multi-genre author and guide to create an immediate connection with every person in the room.
- The Guard: How to identify the mind and nervous system’s "safety responses" that sabotage change, and how to calm the alarm.
- Incremental Layering: The practice of building a foundation that lasts, one behavior at a time to avoid burnout.
- Energy Profiles and Management: A new way to view our energy through a personal lens that keeps us from burning out while staying focused.
Bernette brings a grounded, common-sense approach that cuts through the noise of influencer culture. Her diverse background allows her to work fluidly across the personal and strategic challenges that keep people stuck.
- Education: Master of Public Administration and B.B.A. from Georgia State University.
- Certifications: Level 1 Precision Nutrition Coach; Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI).
- Author: A multi-genre author of over twelve books, including Money Skills for Your Rich Life.
- Community Impact: A dedicated philanthropist, Bernette has served with the Atlanta Women’s Foundation and the Junior League of Cobb-Marietta, and continues her legacy through a private family donor fund.
Bernette Sherman doesn't just offer a "blueprint," she provides a strategic action plan for reality.
The 1 -Thing Way: Why Your Strategy for Success is Actually Creating Your Burnout
Format: 30-60 minute Keynote or Breakout
This program is perfect for:
- Nonprofit Leaders and Staff
- Small businesses
- Businesses
- Entrepreneurs
- Parents
- Parent and teacher organizations
- Local and community organizations
The audience will leave with:
- The 5 Energy Profiles and Why They Matter
- How to Use the...
Ghost Stories: How Old Stories Keep You Stuck and How to Rewrite Them
Format: 45-60 Minute Keynote, 60-90 Minute Workshop or Breakout
Our stories run around in our heads constantly, exhausting our energy to move forward and create lasting change. How and why do these ghost stories show up? How do they steal your future? And how can you put them to bed so you can sleep better and dream again? We’ll cover all of this.
This program is perfect for:
- Nonprofit Leaders and...
Stop Hacking Your Time: Why You Can't Keep Up with Your To-Do List
Format: _ minute [keynote, workshop, breakout, etc..]
This program is perfect for:
- Nonprofit Leaders and Staff
- Small businesses
- Businesses
- Entrepreneurs
- Parents
- Parent and teacher organizations
- Local and community organizations
The audience will leave with:
- Why hacking their time leads to failure
- The...
The Smart Spender (Financial Literacy)
Format: 45-60 Minute Financial Literacy Talk, 60 Minute Workshop or Breakout
No one likes to budget. It feels restrictive and like you have to deny every joy. What if there was a different way that let you spend your money smarter without sacrificing every joy? There is and I’ll show you. This can be a workshop or talk.
This program is perfect...
Dealing with Debt (Financial Literacy)
Format: 45-60 Minute Financial Literacy Talk, 60 Minute Workshop or Breakout
Debt is an epidemic in America and many people are drowning under the weight. This talk gives you a practical real-life understanding of why debt management is important and how to create a personal plan to deal with debt.
This program is perfect for:
- Entrepreneurs
- Couples
- Nonprofits
- Small...

