Speakers’

Comedy Intensive

Your opportunity to learn from an expert craftsman, on the tools that keep audiences engaged and our clients happy, over and over again.

What to expect -

  • Each term is comprised of a 10 person team of speakers who support one another and grow together.

    Our cohort will meet virtually in three separate two-hour sessions across a tri-monthly term, wherein we will cover our session topic and invite open discussion for larger feedback from Pat and your teammates.

    Additionally each cohort participant will be expected to meet with their assigned cohort partner on a limited basis throughout the term.

    Though session dates are set (please see below), session times will be selected based on majority availability, prior to our first session.

    Upcoming Term:

    Session 1 - Wednesday, March 13, 2024 - time TBA

    Session 2 - Wednesday, April 3, 2024 - time TBA

    Session 3 - Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - time TBA

  • More than story structure, we will also tackle the intricacies of joke structure. Then, by looking at our programs holistically, look for ways to tell our story better.

  • The connection with our audience begins from 20 feet away. Dissecting the skills that grant us the ability to reach them, utilizing purposeful movements that earn us the trust of our audience.

  • Moving the front of our stage to the back of the house is one of the most difficult feats we undertake as live performers, but it’s also about allowing each of our programs to live on its own. We won’t just break the 4th-Wall, we’ll examine how to tear it down, live in the moment and let our presentations do the same.

    • One hour of virtual individual 1:1 session time with Pat to work on your material

    • Opportunities online and off to connect with your cohort

    • An assignment of a cohort partner, to support one another throughout the term

  • Cost: $3000*

    Please know: A deposit of half will be required to hold your spot within the term’s cohort. Final payment will be due two weeks prior to the first session of the term - which means it’s due on February 28th, 2024.

    *Availability will be a first come, first spot secured basis.

  • Once our term is complete, Pat will be hosting an event in Chicago where we will be attending a professional improv or sketch comedy show. This will be followed by a breakfast the next morning where we will discuss the show, what we saw, the craft of its construction and how these may apply to what we do as speakers.

    We might even be joined by a special guest or two. *wink

    EVENT: June-ish 2024, date/time TBD

    *please note that the price of the show will be picked up by Pat. The rest will be up to you.

What the Experts are Saying:

  • "Lots of people think they’re funny. Pat Dwyer is funny. There’s a huge difference. You know it. I know it. Most of all, your audience knows it. Pat knows how to help you to be funnier. And as they say in the biz, 'Funny IS Money.'"

    Bruce Turkel, CSP, CPAE

  • “One scoop friend, one scoop coach, one scoop expert. Pat Dwyer delivers direct and helpful comedic edits, nudges, tips and suggestions in a way that is both profoundly supporting and more challenging than money can buy. My use of the spoken word is stronger while also still being ME because of my work with Pat.”

    Jess Pettitt, CSP, MBA, MEd

  • “Pat Dwyer is a comedic genius with the heart of a mentor and the credibility and track record to prove it.”

    Clint Pulver, CSP

  • "Pat Dwyer is hilarious! He may have the secret formula for unlocking the funny in all of us."

    Anton Gunn, CSP

  • "Pat Dwyer understands comedy on an extremely deep level. He knows what is funny and why, but more importantly— he knows how to make something (and someone!) FUNNIER. Whether you are a corporate executive or a professional speaker in your own right, Pat can dramatically improve your stage presence and your ability to connect with your audience through humor."

    Jeff Civillico, CSP, CPAE

  • "Pat Dwyer is the guy to go to. He's not just a humor coach; he's a laughter guru who will have you rolling on the floor with his own jokes and then showing you how to craft your own."

    Mimi Brown, CSP

  • "When I want to punch up the stories and comedic moments and my talks, there are a few people I trust more than Pat Dwyer. It’s more than his wit and comedic background; it’s his ability to teach the why behind the funny."

    James Robilotta, CSP

  • "With his knack for making a mere sentence or a keynote segment effortlessly funny, he's shown me how to make even the driest business concepts come alive with laughter. If you're seeking someone who is naturally funny and truly understands the essence of humor, Pat is your guy."

    Karen McCullough, CSP

  • "Pat Dwyer? Honestly, he's super talented. He understands humor better than anyone I know. He's a good friend of mine. Now, will you stop calling me?"

    David Newman, CSP

  • "Not only is he fun to work with, but he is highly professional and understands humor and how to engage audiences brilliantly. He helped me craft a keynote that lands every time!"

    Anne Bonney, CSP

  • "Working with Pat Dwyer as my speech coach has resulted in standing ovations for my keynote. I believe that working with Pat has been one of the best investments I could make for my speaking business."

    Dima Ghawi

  • " Pat knows how to make others funnier, an even rarer skill than just being funny. He also smells like expensive meats. Like a charcuterie board."

    Sean Bott

  • "Pat's super power is getting everyone in the room to laugh and be engaged in a way that breaks down the barriers of your normal stuffy presentation. I always look forward to the Pat Dwyer experience!"

    Rob Ferre, CSP

  • "He has an excellent stage presence and understands how humor works. I highly recommend Pat’s Speaker's Comedy Intensive!"

    Amy Climer, Ph.D., CSP