Presentation skills coach | Keynote speaker | Meetings expert
Helping Leaders Speak with Confidence, Run Better Meetings and Elevate Their Influence
David Julian Price CSP GSF is a Perth-based keynote speaker, presentation skills coach, meetings expert and facilitator who helps leaders speak with confidence, run productive meetings and communicate with clarity.
CSP • GSF • Australian Speakers Hall of Fame • Past World President, Global Speakers Federation
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David Julian Price
For more than 40 years, David has helped leaders, teams and organisations communicate more effectively, lead better meetings and present with confidence.
Speaking with confidence, influencing decisions and leading with impact.
Strengthening governance, improving decision-making and advancing their mission.
Building confidence, communication skills, clarity and credibility.
Helping elected members and officers communicate effectively, govern well and achieve results.
Developing the leadership and communication skills that drive business growth.
Developing the confidence, skills and influence needed for the next step in their career.
“David is an expert in his field, and he has a great personality as well. I was so nervous and he really made me feel at ease. I was surprised and delighted with the result.”
Kelli Dabelstein
CEO, Northern Insurance Solutions
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David Julian Price has spent more than 40 years helping people speak with confidence and run better meetings. He has qualifications as long as your arm and has received awards and accolades including the Australian Speakers Hall of Fame and serving as World President of the Global Speakers Federation. But what matters most is his ability to help people communicate with confidence, influence others and own the room whenever they speak or lead a meeting.
From boardrooms to remote communities, David has worked with CEOs, Australians of the Year, local government councillors, managers, business owners and people from all walks of life. Regardless of title or position, people resonate with his practical approach, his quirky sense of humour and his genuine desire to help them succeed.
He’s practical, not theoretical
He’s entertaining and engaging.
You’ll learn & you’ll laugh!
He’s genuine — he cares about people and their success
He walks his talk
He makes the complex simple so everyone “gets” it
“My group all raved about the learnings and insight they came away with, not to mention the newfound confidence they now have.”
Kate DeJong
Business Coach
“David trained our whole team and the impact was immediate. His presentation skills are on another level, and the techniques shared – especially around storytelling – can be applied straight away. Highly engaging, highly practical, and highly recommended.”
“David developed a program for us to address some challenging communication issues. He developed a program which was both fun and informative. His interactive and collaborative style of coaching energised the whole team to communicate better, whether writing or speaking.”
“David is an expert – that’s obvious from the moment you meet him – but most importantly, David makes everything FUN! …. and that always makes things easier to learn. He’s also a really awesome guy! If you want to learn to be more confident in your public speaking – I can’t recommend him highly enough! 6 stars!!!!”
“As a recognised expert in the field of meetings and governance, I engaged David when the board had differences of opinion around meetings and procedure. He listened and explained about robust governance and with great clarity he gave strategies to achieve the outcomes the board wanted.”
“David is an engaging speaker with lots to offer. Through his use of humour, practical examples, and engaging all participants in the process, I (and every other participant) left with valuable skills that can be utilised every day.”
“Prior to the Young Person’s World Lecture Competition in South Africa, I had a session with David. He was able to take my speech to the next level, by breaking down my delivery and content. I went on to win the world final. It’s one of my proudest achievements, which I could not have done without David’s coaching.”
“The thing I liked about David’s presentation today was that it was simple, yet effective. And man, I laughed! I laughed and laughed! But I remembered what he said.”
“David Price blew me away with the clarity of his message. He took something that many of us have heard before and he made it impactful, significant, and effective for us to apply. I just love his laid-back sense of humour.”
“David worked with me to distil some complex concepts into short, punchy ones and honed in on the power of storytelling as a communication tool. I was thrilled when our organisation’s pitch was successful and grateful for the part David played in helping us get there!”
“Thank you so much for giving my self-confidence such a boost. I felt like I climbed Mount Everest.”
What does David actually do?
David helps leaders, teams and organisations communicate more effectively. Through keynote speaking, presentation skills coaching, impartial facilitation, executive coaching and meetings expertise, he helps people build confidence, run better meetings and communicate with greater clarity and influence.
He works with people one-on-one and in small and large groups. He also works online. When he coaches, it is either at his studio, in the clients’ premises, or online.
Yes. While based in Perth, David works throughout Australia and internationally, both in person and online.
David combines more than 40 years of experience with practical ideas, humour and a genuine commitment to helping people succeed. Clients often describe him as engaging, approachable and refreshingly practical.
David works with CEOs, executives, managers, business owners, boards, local government councillors and officers, not-for-profit organisations and emerging leaders.
It’s easy. Call, email or complete the contact form below. David will have a chat with you about what you need and whether he’s the right fit to help. Whenever practical, he prefers to meet face to face, but is equally comfortable working online.
David’s keynote presentations focus on leadership, communication, confidence and influence. His two signature keynote presentations are Raise the Bar and The Magic of Momentum. He also speaks on presentation skills, public speaking, productive meetings, governance, chairmanship, communication, leadership and team effectiveness.
Yes. No two audiences are the same, so no two presentations are exactly the same. David takes the time to understand the audience and tailor his content so it is relevant, practical and memorable.
David believes people learn best when they’re engaged. That’s why his presentations combine practical ideas, real-world experience and plenty of humour. Clients often describe him as approachable, down-to-earth and genuinely invested in their success. There’s no fluff. Just useful ideas delivered in a way people remember.
How does presentation skills coaching work?
David provides one-on-one and small-group coaching, either face to face or online. Using his “Hot Seat Coaching” approach, he helps people quickly improve their confidence, clarity and impact. Rather than simply telling people what to do, David explains why it works so they can continue improving long after the coaching session.
Anyone who wants to communicate with more confidence. David has coached CEOs, politicians, business owners, Australians of the Year, emerging leaders and people from all walks of life. Whether you’re presenting to thousands or speaking up in the football club meeting, the principles are remarkably similar.
Yes. Many people come to David because they lack confidence when speaking. Through practical coaching, encouragement and proven techniques, he helps people become clearer, more confident communicators. One client described the experience by saying, “I felt like I climbed Mount Everest.”
Yes. David regularly delivers coaching online and finds it to be an effective, practical and convenient way to help people improve their confidence and communication skills.
Yes. David regularly works with people who have an important presentation coming up. He can help design a presentation from scratch, improve an existing presentation or provide coaching to strengthen confidence, clarity and impact. Whether you need a complete overhaul or a final polish, David can help.
Yes. David coaches both beginners and experienced speakers. Some clients are speaking in public for the first time, while others are senior leaders and executives. Holding a senior position doesn’t automatically make someone an effective speaker. Speaking has its own set of skills, and there is always room to become more confident, engaging and influential.
Yes. David regularly works with teams and leadership groups. One of the great benefits of team coaching is that people learn from each other, support each other and develop a common understanding of effective communication. David has worked with teams ranging from three people to twenty-five.
Yes. David is an experienced independent facilitator who regularly facilitates strategic planning workshops, executive retreats, problem-solving sessions and idea generation workshops. One of his strengths is helping groups simplify complexity, have better conversations and make meaningful progress.
Absolutely. David is often engaged when a meeting is particularly important, sensitive or challenging. With more than 40 years of experience chairing meetings and a deep knowledge of meeting procedure, he helps groups navigate conflict, difficult personalities, complex issues and competing viewpoints while keeping discussions respectful and productive.
Yes. David works with boards, committees, elected members, local government and not-for-profit organisations. His focus is helping groups make better decisions, run better meetings and achieve better outcomes. He also coaches chairs, board members and elected representatives to help them perform their roles with confidence and effectiveness.
David helps organisations have fewer meetings, shorter meetings and more productive meetings. Drawing on more than 40 years of experience, he helps teams improve meeting processes, increase participation, make better decisions and ensure meetings lead to meaningful action rather than simply more discussion.
Yes. Good governance doesn’t happen by accident. David works with boards, committees, chairs and elected members to improve governance, decision making and meeting effectiveness. He also coaches chairs and board members to help them lead meetings confidently, fairly and in accordance with good governance principles.
Absolutely. Local government is one of David’s specialist areas. He has sat in on more than 50 local government meetings including all 39 councils in Perth. As he often says, he’s seen it all. David works with elected members, CEOs and officers to improve governance, meeting effectiveness and decision making. He also delivers highly engaging workshops on meeting procedure, chairmanship, advocacy and public speaking, helping elected members perform their roles with confidence and professionalism.
An independent facilitator brings neutrality, objectivity and impartiality to the table. Their role is not to take sides, but to help the group have the best possible conversation. A skilled facilitator can manage disagreement and conflict, maintain the energy in the room, keep discussions moving forward and simplify complex issues. This allows participants to focus on contributing their ideas while the facilitator focuses on the process and the outcomes.
Whether you’re looking for a keynote speaker, presentations skills coach, help with making meetings more productive, an impartial facilitator or an independent chair, or some short, sharp engaging training for your people, let’s talk about how David can help.
Perth, Western Australia
