Mastering the Art of Communication with Richard Newman

In this podcast episode, Belinda Ellsworth interviews Richard Newman, an expert in communication and storytelling. Richard shares his journey of discovering his passion for communication and non-verbal cues, teaching English to Tibetan monks, and eventually becoming an accidental entrepreneur. He discusses the importance of storytelling in communication and how it can make any topic engaging and relatable. Richard also emphasizes the significance of delivery style, body language, and mindset in effective communication. He shares his experiences and offers advice on starting a business and living by personal values. The episode concludes with Richard discussing his latest book, "Lift Your Impact," and offering free resources to listeners.<br /><br /><b>Key Learnings from the episode:</b><br />The Journey to Communication [00:03:35] <br />Teaching English to Tibetan Monks [00:05:11]<br />Accidental Entrepreneurship [00:07:02] <br />The Power of Storytelling [00:09:51] <br />Finding a meaningful life and defining one's identity [00:33:45] <br />The journey of growth and transformation [00:36:42]<br /><br /><b>About Richard Newman:</b><br />Richard Newman is an award-winning expert in leadership communication, storytelling, and influence, and founder UK Body Talk Ltd, the global leader in evidence-based training on the science of communication. As an introvert on the autism spectrum, he has dedicated decades to understanding and improving communication, for himself and his clients. At 18, he lived in the foothills of the Himalayas teaching English to Tibetan monks, and went on to work as an actor, keynote speaker, coach, and speechwriter, winning the coveted Cicero Grand Prize for Speechwriter of the Year. He created one of the largest studies on non-verbal communication and influence ever, published in the scientific research journal Psychology, and is author of the bestselling book, You Were Born to Speak. Clients of his work include Virgin, Microsoft, Expedia, 3M, London Business School, NYU, Columbia Business Sch