David James

Management Trainer • Target Training

David James

Communication has been at the heart of David’s entire career. He is an experienced trainer and consultant, with 15 years’ delivering high-impact communication, management and leadership training. He has a very broad range of experience across different sectors, from law to finance, and from academia to the media. And with 23 years in Luxembourg, and having delivered training across the world, David is adept at producing excellent results for participants from many different cultures and different mother tongues.

David is a natural communicator with a long track record of successful training in every type of communication. He is passionate about training and is reputed for his engaging and high-energy delivery style, and for the ease with which he is understood by non-native English speakers. His experience ranges across the private, public and third sectors.

  • 11 September 2025, 14:00 – 17:30

  • Grand Prix B, Fairmont Monte Carlo

EPTDA Leadership Academy Workshop

Leveling Up Your Networking Skills

The main objective of this ½ day workshop is to build confidence and competence when networking at large events. Specifically, the participants will:

  • Identify personal to dos before joining the conference.
  • Reflect and evaluate their attitudes, behaviors and assumptions in a professional socializing and networking context.
  • Develop a meaningful and human process for identifying, connecting, exploring and qualifying contacts.
  • Prepare core questions for creating rapport, connecting, qualifying and transforming.
  • Embrace the power of attentive listening!
  • Identify and developed powerful stories that connect and reflect you and your organization.
  • Acquire practical tips, techniques and phrases.
  • Practice, practice and practice!