About Uncommon West Experiences
We created Uncommon Experiences because we dislike networking but love connecting. Talking to interesting people who are interested in us. If we couldn't find this then others must be having the same issue. We eliminated everything people dislike about conventional networking to make an intimate, highly curated invitation-only experience and community. Complete with a connection framework designed to accelerate the building of relationships and mutual understanding without being “sold to.” This is Un-Networking.
It’s Common Sense yet almost every other networking event doesn’t understand the audience attending. Who they are as a person or what’s most important to them. People want to work with those that they like, and to like someone you must know them. The stronger the relationship the more connected you are. The more connected you become the longer business relations will last. We understand you are more than what you do and celebrate and showcase this. We don’t guarantee leads we enhance relationships. We remove the uncertainty around who you should be introduced to and why. We eliminate superficial small-talk like “So what do you do?” to go beyond the mundane talk about COVID, sports, or house prices. We focus on ensuring everyone quickly builds deep connections and high levels of trust. You will not be met with hundreds of business cards thrown at you or a room of people selling, and no one listening. We call this Business Relations (BR). We are told we are different. We like to think everyone should receive this level of respect.
Our promise is that at each Uncommon Experience you attend, you will leave us more inspired energised, connected, and motivated than when you walked in - When was the last event you attended that offered this kind of promise?
Upcoming Uncommon West experiences
Friday 7 March 2025
Status:
Confirmed
Location:
Morning Star Hotel
We eliminated everything people dislike about conventional networking to make an intimate, highly curated invitation-only experience and community.
Friday 4 April 2025
Status:
Confirmed
Location:
To Be Announced
We eliminated everything people dislike about conventional networking to make an intimate, highly curated invitation-only experience and community.
Friday 2 May 2025
Status:
Confirmed
Location:
To Be Announced
We eliminated everything people dislike about conventional networking to make an intimate, highly curated invitation-only experience and community.
Friday 6 June 2025
Status:
Confirmed
Location:
To Be Announced
We eliminated everything people dislike about conventional networking to make an intimate, highly curated invitation-only experience and community.
Who attends these experiences?
This experience is for experts, leaders, thinkers and strategists from the west who wants to:
- Stay up to date with industry trends and innovation
- Connect and collaborate with the best minds in Victoria
- Increase their influence in the industry
- Learn how to deal with suppliers, internal management and customers in such a demanding role
- Engage with like and unlike-minded individuals
Pedigree of our Club
Respected members of our community who have attended one or more of the Uncommon Experiences include:
Callister Consulting & Contracting Managing Partner - Brendon Callister
Brendon is a business leader with the self-awareness and experience to drive your company through innovation, stabilisation and continuous improvement. He comes with the people and technical skills to realise your team’s potential and lead them on the journey to success.
Smith Strategic Founder - Tully Smith
Tully Smith is a Melbourne based businessman who currently holds a number of directorships across the technology, finance and advisory sectors. He is the Founder and Managing Director of advisory and investment firm Smith Strategic. Tully built a career in strategic communications, corporate affairs and strategy. He has held senior positions across government, sport, and the private sector, including working for top ten ASX listed companies like Telstra. Success as a strategist has seen Tully twice included in the Ipsos Global Reputation Council, considered the definitive list of the world’s most influential communicators. With only around 100 people included globally each year, Tully is one of only a small number of Australians to make the list.
Reviews & feedback
Some feedback from people who have attended our experiences:
I needed this, I haven't laughed so hard in ages.
When is the next one? I'm booking in now!
Can Anyone Attend This Experience?
Not exactly. This day experience is by invitation ONLY. We are happy to review anyone you think would be a good fit but it is a private lunch and they can come to a future experience. If you’d like to invite a guest to join:
Please check that he/she meets the following key criteria and then extend the invitation:
- Is somebody you’d willingly invite to dinner at your own home
- Someone who actively helps others
- Has an abundance mindset
- A friend/colleague you feel you can rely on in any situation
Got questions? Please contact us
What Uncommon West experiences looks like