Make IMPROVments: Lessons from the World of Comedy to Improve Your Programs and Delivery

What if being a more engaging, confident, and connected speaker or trainer didn’t require being naturally funny? What if you can learn tips, tools, and tricks to think like a comedian and add comedic elements to your speaking? In Make IMPROVments, veteran speaker and comedy pro Pat Dwyer draws from over 20 years of experience in improv and sketch comedy to show how the principles of improv can help you take your keynotes and programs from predictable to powerful, from uninspiring to engaging. Whether you want to break the ice, handle hecklers with grace, or breathe new life into your delivery, this session brings practical, entertaining strategies to help you make every audience interaction feel personal, meaningful, and even fun.

Learning Objectives:

• Amplify your unique ability to connect with any audience.

• Learn how to make every session feel like a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

• Discover the core tenets of improv and how to apply them to your speaking.

• Master new techniques to spark authentic audience engagement.

• Infuse more humor and humanity into your message for impact that lasts.

Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or just looking to sharpen your communication edge, this high-energy, interactive session will leave you laughing, learning, and ready to “improv” your delivery.

 About Pat Dwyer

For over two decades, Pat Dwyer has captivated and motivated audiences worldwide in keynotes and workshops. He pulls from his background in Improv and Sketch Comedy with legendary institutions like: The Second City, iO Theater, and ComedySportz, among others. Pat has merged his various talents in training and performance with the strategic mindset he cultivated during the early days working at startups like Groupon and Ignite. As a sought-after speaker at conferences, events, and association meetings, Pat brings his energetic, hilarious and wildly engaging approach to better communication. He’s definitely a speaker you don’t want to miss because he’s going to teach us how to incorporate some of these skills he’s honed, too.