Charlie Lawson – The Unnatural Networker. Professional relationships speaker and trainer, especially for people that don’t like to network.
Charlie is a very Unnatural Networker.
Most networking speakers believe it is easy to talk to strangers. Charlie helps other Unnatural Networkers gain confidence by putting networking across from the point of view of someone who’d rather avoid it completely.
His first book, The Unnatural Networker, was released in 2014, and has helped countless business owners learn how to network effectively. His second book, The Unnatural Promoter, was released in 2021, and focuses on helping people that don’t like to blow their own trumpet to be brilliant at self-promotion.
Charlie is a renowned and highly regarded keynote speaker, and gained his expertise from 13 years as national director for BNI in the UK & Ireland. He now trains other unnatural networkers, particularly those in the legal sector, to achieve success from networking.
In his spare time, he’ll mostly be found doing triathlons, while keeping his fingers crossed that Spurs will one day finish above Arsenal in the league.
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Testimonials
Charlie came highly recommended as a speaker, so we asked him to do a session called 'From small talk to big impact: Turning conversations into results' at our Law Firm Ambition 2025 conference.
I did not expect to hear anything that I had not heard or read before, yet Charlie's talk was transformational for me and the people around me in the room. Things clicked into place for us. Having been told that I am a good networker all my life, for the first time I properly understood how and why networking can work so well.
Furthermore, Charlie is a nice person who is easy and enjoyable to work with. I have no hesitation in recommending him as a speaker, a consultant, or a trainer.
Rory MccGwire, Founder, Law Firm Ambition Conference
We were delighted to welcome Charlie to Mishcon to deliver his workshop, "From Small Talk to Trusted Advisor – Building Influence Through Better Networking."
Charlie quickly put everyone at ease and created a comfortable, engaging environment from the outset. He is an energetic and compelling speaker, bringing his ideas to life through relatable stories and practical examples.
The session was highly interactive and genuinely thought-provoking, encouraging participants to reflect on their own approach to networking and how they build meaningful professional relationships.
I would highly recommend Charlie to any organisation looking to highlight the value of effective networking and equip their people with the confidence to do it well.
Jan Holmes, Mishcon de Reya
I had the pleasure of working with Charlie Lawson when we invited him to speak at our recent conference, where networking was a key theme. Charlie came highly recommended, and he more than lived up to his reputation.
Charlie delivered an engaging and insightful session on "Help, I'm an Introvert and I Don't Like Networking" - a topic that resonated deeply with our audience. Charlie's message was both relevant and universally applicable.
As someone who has been networking for over 20 years, I was genuinely impressed by Charlie's ability to simplify complex ideas and reframe the way we approach networking. His talk was not only thought-provoking but also practical, providing actionable strategies that I, and many others, could immediately implement. The impact of his session was evident during our networking event afterwards, where attendees enthusiastically put his advice into practice.
Charlie is an engaging, approachable, and fun speaker who has a real talent for bringing people together and making everyone feel included. He has a unique ability to take his audience on a journey, ensuring that everyone—regardless of experience or confidence level—feels empowered to connect with others.
I would highly recommend Charlie Lawson to any organisation or event looking for a dynamic speaker on networking or related topics. His expertise, warmth, and professionalism make him an asset to any sector or industry.
Nick Hazell, Hazell Forums & Conferences
