About

Richard Newman: Founder of BodyTalk | Bestselling Author | Speaker on Communication, Storytelling and Influence

Why Book Richard Newman?

Richard Newman helps people communicate so their ideas are heard, understood, and acted on. The founder and CEO of BodyTalk and author of You Were Born to Speak and Lift Your Impact, he brings more than 25 years of experience teaching communication skills to business audiences.

Richard combines engaging demonstrations with practical tools for storytelling, body language, voice, and confidence under pressure. His keynotes show audiences how to make their message clearer and more compelling in the conversations that matter.

Why Is Richard Newman Right for Your Audience?

Richard is a strong fit for leadership conferences, sales meetings, client-facing teams, and events where people need to present ideas or influence decisions. He is especially valuable when an organization wants its people to communicate complex information with greater confidence and impact.

Book Richard when your audience needs to:

• Make presentations and pitches more memorable
• Explain complex ideas with clarity
• Use stories to move people toward action
• Strengthen presence in important conversations
• Adapt body language and voice to support a message
• Perform more confidently in high-pressure moments

Audience Takeaways

Attendees will leave:

• Better able to shape a clear, compelling story around an idea
• More aware of how nonverbal behavior affects a message
• Equipped with practical ways to improve their speaking presence
• Ready to prepare for high-stakes meetings and presentations
• Focused on communicating in a way that helps others listen and respond

Keynote Programs

Stories that Win
Richard shows audiences how to turn ideas and complex information into stories people can follow and remember. He introduces his PRO Story System™ to help attendees communicate with greater clarity and encourage action in meetings, presentations, and conversations. Ideal for leaders, sales teams, and anyone presenting important ideas.

The Science of Personal Impact
Richard draws on his research into nonverbal communication to demonstrate how body language and voice affect the way a message is received. Interactive exercises give audiences techniques they can apply to communicate with greater presence and influence. Ideal for leadership and client-facing events.

Peak Performance Mindset
Richard explores how to prepare for presentations, pitches, and conversations when the stakes feel high. He shares techniques for managing pressure and staying focused so people can put their communication skills to work when it matters most. Ideal for sales, leadership, and high-performance teams.

Is Richard Newman Right for Your Event?

Tell us what your audience needs to communicate more effectively and where the stakes are highest. We can help select Richard’s most relevant program, discuss customization, and confirm his availability and fee.

Contact The Sweeney Agency 1-866-727-7555 or [email protected] for more information on this speaker.