E 185 How Body Language Impacts Your Leadership & Executive Presence with Richard Newman

Today’s guest on Speak Up with Laura Camacho specializes in helping leaders leverage their body language for impact. Join Laura in this bracing conversation with speech-writing award winner Richard Newman. After high school, Richard wasn’t sure what career he wanted to pursue and ended with his spending time in a Tibetan monastery teaching the resident monks English. This wildly unique experience taught Richard how to communicate with others beyond words and sparked his interest in authentic and effective communication principles. While working as a professional actor, Richard started helping hairdressers with their communication. His workshops were so successful that he founded UK Body Talk Ltd. In 2014 he won the Cicero Grand Prize for Best Speechwriter of the Year. His research with University of the City London highlights the immense impact of your body language on your leadership and influence, later published in You Were Born to Speak. In this fascinating episode Richard and host Laura cover: - The importance of congruence in communication - Understanding and working through our protective mechanisms - Why being too serious can undermine your message - How to trust your instincts when it comes to body language - How your nonverbal behavior can dramatically influence how others respond to you - The most effective gestures that persuade - The key to becoming a better story-teller This episode of the Speak Up with Laura Camacho podcast is brought to you by The Practical Guide to Effective Communication: Get Recognized for the Value You Already Contribute.