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• Join our Live Fortnightly Online Meetings with Richard Thomas & our International Industry Expert Community

Join us on ZOOM @ https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83800125952

Wednesday 3PM MELBOURNE TIME - Please check against your own local time zone!

** We have Waiting Room enabled, so please book in at the link and use your full name when signing in.

Hosted by Richard Thomas, the Digital Mechanic.

Please log in at least 5 minutes before the event itself begins, just in case of any tech troubles. Then you can still contact Richard before the event beings (once it starts, he will be tied up helping everyone get smarter).

This event is about you, and making new connections. Make sure to be prepared to share your tips or pitch and your winning ideas for the group to take away at the end.

Please reach out to Richard over LinkedIn prior and it's so great to have you with us. Friends and guests are most welcome too!

BYO drinks and snacks, and prop for our photo!

Do you find it uncomfortable meeting new people? We've all been there.

This is a simple, structured space to practice one thing: getting comfortable talking to someone you’ve never met before.

No pressure. No performance. No expectations.

Just real conversations with real people.

What to expect

• We’ll keep things light and practical.
• You’ll be paired with another participant in a breakout room
• Each conversation lasts about 10 minutes

Then you’ll switch and meet someone new

By the end of the session, you’ll have spoken with several different people.

How it works

The goal is not to impress or “get it right.”

It’s simply to:

• get words out of your mouth
• stay present in a conversation
• get more comfortable starting and continuing interactions

If the conversation stalls, you’ll have a few simple prompts to help keep things moving - but feel free to let it flow naturally.

A quick note on boundaries

This is a practice space for conversation skills, not a dating or networking event.

• Keep interactions respectful and low-pressure
• No need to share personal details or contact information
• If a question or topic doesn’t feel right, simply steer the conversation elsewhere

Who this is for

• If you sometimes feel unsure how to start a conversation
• If you find small talk awkward or draining
• If you just want a low-stakes way to meet new people

You’re in the right place.

Come as you are.

You don’t need to prepare anything. Just show up and be willing to try.