Business Networking Coaching
One-to-one and group coaching that removes the fear of networking and teaches the art and science of building meaningful business relationships.
The King of Business Networking
Turn your network into your net worth.
Eric Obwaka helps entrepreneurs, sales professionals and leaders master strategic networking — turning handshakes into revenue and contacts into contracts.
- People mentored
- 2,500+
- Clubs trained
- 100+
- Training sessions
- 75+
- Countries
- 3
Meet Eric
From fear of networking to mastery.
Eric Obwaka is a Kenyan entrepreneur, business coach and motivational speaker, and founder of The King of Business Networking Academy. Once apprehensive about networking events, he overcame his fears through training and experience — and now helps others do the same.
He is a Rotarian with Rotary Club Nairobi Magharibi, an active BNI member, and founder of Computer Doctors, a security solutions company.
Read Eric's storyWhat I offer
Services that connect & convert.
Corporate Training
Virtual and in-person workshops for sales teams, entrepreneurs and associations on turning contacts into contracts.
Keynote Speaking
Energising talks on social capital, visibility and networking for life, career, business and Rotary.
Advisory & Mentorship
Strategic guidance on relationship building, negotiation and leveraging your network for maximum business impact.
Strategic Introductions
Curated connections to decision-makers, investors and partners who align with your business goals.
Business Matchmaking
Precision matching of complementary businesses — a supplier seeking a distributor, or a startup seeking enterprise clients.
Why Eric
Verified credentials.
Proven track record
Over 2,500 individuals mentored and 100+ clubs trained across Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda.
Real connections
The exact strategies Eric used to overcome his own fear of networking events.
Recognised
BNI award winner and Rotary Positive Peace Activator, speaking across East Africa.
Immediate impact
Virtual or in-person, every session ends with takeaways you can use the same day.
Best BNI Member Kenya — BNI Convention East Africa 2023
Best Member, BNI Pearl — 2023
Rotary Positive Peace Activator — IEP, 2023 & 2024
Speaking & training
Bring Eric to your stage, club or boardroom.
Rotary clubs, BNI chapters, associations and corporate teams across East Africa have hosted Eric on networking, social capital and visibility.
Insights
Networking insights.
Networking
Don't Be in a Rush to Sell — Network Slow
Why patience and genuine relationships outperform aggressive sales tactics every time.
Social CapitalBuilding and Leveraging Social Capital
How strategic relationships unlock business opportunities and accelerate career growth.
MasteryTop Secrets for Business Networking Mastery
What separates average networkers from networking kings.
Your next big connection starts here.
Join 2,500+ professionals who have turned their network into net worth.