Networking training · Perth, Western Australia
Networking training for people who hate networking. David Julian Price runs practical workshops in Perth and online that turn awkward small talk into genuine conversation, with simple ways to start, join and leave conversations, introduce yourself well and follow up, so networking feels less like a chore and more like connection.
You know you should network. Everyone tells you it’s important. And yet the thought of walking into a room full of strangers, making small talk and handing out business cards makes you want to fake a dental appointment.
“The best networkers in the world aren’t the loudest people in the room. They’re often the quietest.”
If you hate networking
Most people find networking uncomfortable. The difference between the people who do it well and the people who avoid it isn’t confidence or personality. It’s having the right approach. That’s exactly what this program gives you.
Why most networking advice makes it worse
Networking doesn’t have to feel like a performance. It doesn’t have to mean working the room like a politician at a fundraiser. And it certainly doesn’t have to feel fake, forced or exhausting.
What networking actually is
And building relationships is something you already know how to do. You’ve been doing it your whole life with neighbours, colleagues, teammates and friends. This program shows you how to bring those natural skills into a professional setting, without feeling like you’ve had a personality transplant.
Stop thinking about networking as networking. Everything changes.
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What you’ll actually learn
A practical, participative program. No theory for theory’s sake.
Simple ways to open a conversation with a complete stranger.
Never run out of things to say, because you’re asking, not performing.
No more awkward shuffle backwards towards the exit.
Without feeling like you’re working a room.
Stay in touch in a way that feels genuine rather than desperate.
Why the best networking often happens nowhere near a networking event.
The inner game
It’s the voice in your head that says you’re not interesting enough, senior enough or successful enough to be talking to that person. We tackle that voice head on, with practical techniques that quieten it for good.
Spoiler alert: that voice is wrong.
The benefits are real, and they last
Not because you were the most polished person in the room. Because you were the most genuine. And walking into your next event with confidence instead of dread is worth the price of admission on its own.
Questions
Absolutely. The best networkers are often the quietest people in the room. Good networking is about building relationships: listening, asking good questions and following up. Introverts are often naturally good at all three.
Ask about them. People love talking about what they do and why. Have a short, clear answer ready for “So, what do you do?” too. If yours needs work, see Elevator Pitching.
Use a simple, graceful exit line. Thank the person, mention a next step if there is one, and move on. The program gives you ready-made ways to do it.
No. Networking isn’t about collecting contacts. It’s about giving people the chance to know, like and trust you. The cards are the least important part.
Keep it personal and useful. Mention something from your conversation and offer something of value, like an article, an introduction or an idea, rather than a sales pitch.
Both. The program runs as a practical, participative workshop for teams and groups, and as one-to-one coaching if you’d rather build your confidence privately.
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 40+ years of real-world experience, plenty of humour and practical ideas people can use straight away.
You don’t have to love networking
Getting good at it is a lot easier than you think, with the right guide. After all, even the short guy can walk tall in a room full of strangers. If he can do it, so can you. Let me show you how.
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