Ep 75 - Richard Newman, Founder & CEO at Body Talk: How to Master Your Body Talk to Elevate Your Leadership

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What if you could increase your leadership ratings by over 40%... without saying a word? In this episode of 97% Effective, Michael speaks with Richard Newman, CEO of Body Talk, about executive presence and the impact of our “body talk.” Richard discusses his peer-reviewed research, explains why you should be congruent instead of authentic – and shares how small, but critical changes in your non-verbal communication will elevate how others see you. Incorporate his findings, you’ll surf the waves at work – and not get crushed by them.

• The backstory: From shy introverted child to global keynote speaker
• The feeling: “Looking at a freeway that doesn’t have an on ramp”
• Richard went East to Tibet, Michael went East to Beijing
• His first gig, for a free haircut
• Being diagnosed as autistic at 44
• His first keynote – did he knock it out of the park?
• Setting the record straight on Mehrabian’s body language research
• Richard’s research question: Is there anything that you can do universally, non-verbally, that will improve your impact?
• Findings from his research with Prof Adrian Furney, University College of London
• Improve your leaderships ratings 32% by changing this one thing
• Is this about learning manipulation techniques?
• The surprising influence that race and gender have on how your body language impacts your leadership rating
• Future research: tone of voice
• Addressing misunderstandings about “authenticity” – and why you should think about congruency instead
• “Be a surfer on the ocean”
• How an acting or improv class can help
• The mindset that will most help you improve your communication skills
• “Letting go of the door handle”
• Does body language function the same in impromptu situations, 1-1, or in remote settings?
• Palms down = strong confident
• Height, light and the rule of thirds

 

BIO AND LINKS:

Richard Newman is the Founder and CEO of Body Talk, based in the UK. Over the past 23 years his team has trained over 130,000 business leaders around the world, to improve their communication and impact. Richard started his career working with Tibetan monks in the Himalayas at 18, then worked as a professional actor before becoming a communication coach and keynote speaker. He has won the coveted Cicero Grand Prize Award for Best Speechwriter of the Year, and his research on non-verbal communication was published in the peer-reviewed scientific journal Psychology. Richard is the author of two books, You Were Born to Speak and Lift Your Impact.

• Body Talk: https://ukbodytalk.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardnewmanspeaks/
• Instagram: richardnewmanspeaks
• Prof Albert Mehrabian (whose communication model is frequently misapplied): https://www.psych.ucla.edu/faculty-page/mehrab/
• Richard’s research with Prof Adrian Furnham: https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation?paperid=65469
• Richard’s book, You Were Born to Speak: https://borntospeak.com
• Michael’s book, Get Promoted: https://tinyurl.com/453txk74

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