Conference speaker · Perth, Western Australia
David Julian Price is a Perth-based conference and keynote speaker, Australian Speakers Hall of Fame inductee and Certified Speaking Professional. He speaks on communication, leadership, meetings and storytelling at conferences, association events and corporate functions across Australia and internationally, with humour, practical ideas and content tailored to your audience.
“You’ll learn, you’ll laugh, you’ll learn some more.”
More than a speaker
I’ve been delivering keynotes for more than 40 years, to audiences in Perth, across Australia and around the world. I speak on leadership communication, meeting effectiveness and professional presence. My sessions are practical, interactive and built to be the highlight of your event, not a placeholder between lunch and afternoon tea.
Built around your audience, your industry and the outcomes you want. No recycled presentations. No generic motivational speeches.
Real stories, humour and audience interaction, designed to inform, inspire and equip people to act long after the conference finishes.
People should leave with more than a notebook full of ideas. They should leave thinking differently about how they lead, communicate and work with others.
The Walk Tall Conference Collection
Each one is designed to challenge assumptions, broaden perspectives and give audiences ideas they can apply straight away. If your conference has a specific theme, I can shape any of them to fit your program.
High performance doesn’t happen by accident.
Audiences discover what separates good from exceptional, both professionally and personally. They leave with practical strategies to lift their standards, strengthen their influence and take greater ownership of their results.
A humorous look at why some people think one way and others think completely differently.
A safe, respectful look at why everyone is different. Not psychological or academic, quite the reverse. Understanding those differences builds stronger teams, better communication and greater trust.
What really keeps organisations moving, and what holds them back.
For any organisation, large or small, commercial or not-for-profit. Invisible forces work 24/7 to keep you going or hold you back. Any leader, at any level, gets it once the invisibility cloak is removed.
Watch David
Raising the Bar keynote, London
Decisioneering
David Julian Price on stage
What my keynotes actually look like
Here’s the honest answer. People often tell me they laughed, they learned and they left looking at things differently.
The best keynote isn’t the one people enjoy on the day. It’s the one they’re still using months later.
What you get
The right speaker for the toughest slot
Energy is low, attention wanders and an average speaker loses the room in minutes. Running late is the other test. One event had me as closing speaker at 3pm. I walked on stage at 4pm. The two speakers before me had both run over, and the audience was restless. My opening line: “We’re an hour behind and I know you’re keen to close. Would you like the full hour, or something shorter?”
They chose 40 minutes. I restructured on my feet, delivered a tight, high-energy close and sent them home on a high.
I’ll always keep to my allocated time. And when the program slips, I’ll help you win it back.
Why event organisers choose me
Choosing a keynote speaker is about more than finding someone who speaks well. You need someone who understands your audience and delivers every time. Clients value the balance: energetic without being over the top, informative without becoming a lecture, engaging without gimmicks.
What event organisers say
“By gauging the audience with their different learning types, David’s speaking and learning style connects with all.”Stuart Jamieson · Governance and Risk Manager, City of Albany
“David is a five star trusted advisor and thought leader. His generosity is matched in size only by his intellect and sense of humour. He genuinely is a consummate professional and a gifted communicator.”Dr Troy Hendrickson · Global Educator, Speaker, Facilitator, Adjunct Professor
“I’m incredibly impressed by David Julian Price, a man who, along with his tremendous background, wisdom and sense of humour, has the ability to match the market with his message.”Joel Bauer · Author
Who I speak to
Available throughout Perth and beyond. Why pay for airfares and accommodation when the speaker you need is already here? I’m based in Perth and present regularly throughout Western Australia, and I travel across Australia and internationally. Keynotes, conference presentations, after-dinner speeches, leadership forums and conference Master of Ceremonies.
A guide for organisers
Your speakers carry the weight of your event’s reputation. One who misses the mark can undo months of planning. One who delivers can make your conference the one people talk about for years. Here’s what to look for.
Emcee tip: how to stop a speaker who won’t stop. Move closer to the stage so the speaker can see you. If they miss the hint, move closer still, then start walking across the stage towards them. At a natural pause, step to centre stage, thank them warmly and start applauding. The audience will follow your lead. It takes courage the first time. It gets easier with practice.
Questions
Yes. Every keynote is tailored to your audience, industry, conference theme and desired outcomes. I spend time understanding your event so the presentation feels like it belongs there.
No. Based in Perth, Western Australia. Working across WA, Australia and internationally, in person and online.
Most run 30 to 90 minutes. I also present conference workshops, breakout sessions and half-day programs.
Absolutely. It’s the slot many speakers dread and one I enjoy. Interaction, stories and humour keep the energy up when it would normally sag.
I’ll offer your audience a shorter version and restructure on the spot, so you get back on schedule without losing the message.
Often, yes. If it aligns with leadership, communication, meetings or professional development, I’m happy to discuss a presentation built for your event.
Yes. Many organisers engage me to facilitate discussions, moderate panels or serve as Master of Ceremonies, giving the whole event a consistent thread.
David is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), a Global Speaking Fellow and Past World President of the Global Speakers Federation, and a member of the Australian Speakers Hall of Fame. He brings more than 40 years of real-world experience, plenty of humour and practical ideas people can use straight away.
Let’s make your next conference memorable
If you want someone who brings experience, humour and practical ideas, with a genuine commitment to your audience’s success, I’d love to hear about your conference.
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