The BBC series The Traitors is the ultimate murder/mystery game which has gripped audiences not just here in the UK but around the world. The show follows a group of strangers who are brought together to compete in a series of challenges. But what they don't know is that some of them have been chosen as traitors by the producers, and their task is to deceive and sabotage the others without getting caught. The remaining contestants must work together to uncover the traitors and eliminate them...

In this episode of the Body Talk podcast, we're talking about resilience, storytelling, and creative peacebuilding with a remarkable guest. Honey Al Sayed founded Honey&, a leading agency focused on human development and the visionary behind MAP – Media and Arts for Peace. Honey presented "Good Morning Syria" for seven years, captivating over 7 million listeners. But her path hasn't always been smooth. Displaced by war multiple times, Honey's journey is marked by resilience,...

Do you ever feel tense and anxious when an important or difficult conversation arises? Do you then find it hard to express your thoughts and feelings? If this sounds familiar, Talib Fisher’s insights on working through conflict can help you understand how to approach disagreements and conflict at work and in your personal life.  Talib is a therapist specialising in relational and trauma resolutions. In this episode of the Body Talk podcast, he shares his experiences of integrating...

This episode of the Body Talk podcast is all about the power of your voice and how it can make or break your message. We've all experienced those moments when someone walks into a room and effortlessly captures everyone's attention with their voice. But how do they do it? And why do some people struggle to get their message across, even if they're saying all the right things? To answer these questions, Alina spoke to voice expert Emmanuella Grace. Emmanuella has a background in performance...

Here’s a special episode in our podcast series where the founder of Body Talk and this podcast series, Richard Newman, chats to Alina about his new book – Lift Your Impact! Richard has been running his own LIFT podcast alongside this series for well over a year and, at the same time, has been working on the book to support it. LIFT is all about getting yourself in a great place so you can lift yourself and others. The book is aimed at people from all walks of life who want to live a more...

Is 2023 the year you look to gain a promotion or find a new role? Perhaps you've been putting off that discussion about a salary increase. All of these situations require you to be at the top of your communication game because we all know interviews and salary negotiations can be a little uncomfortable and sometimes intimidating.  Someone who has a wealth of insight into these areas is Don Gatewood. Don has led several non-profit initiatives in Detroit and Washington DC over the last 23...

In this episode of the Body Talk podcast, we’re talking about leadership and ways that you can flourish in a senior role and inspire your team. For anyone who is on the leadership path or has been on that journey, we know it’s tough. There are constant hurdles to overcome, not least from the pressures we put on ourselves. Susan Brady is the Deloitte Ellen Gabriel Chair for Women and Leadership at Simmons University in Boston and the first Chief Executive Officer of The Simmons University...

There's lots of talk these days about neurodiversity, and for good reason. As our understanding of the brain grows, we're beginning to see just how complex and varied it can be. But what does that mean for the workplace? How can businesses embrace neurodiversity and create an environment where everyone can thrive? Neurodiversity is the term used to describe the natural diversity of brain function and wiring. It includes conditions like ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and dyslexia. Many...

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a test of resilience for everyone. Loved ones have been lost, lives have been changed, and businesses have gone under. The global economy continues to be in flux, with rising inflation and energy bills putting pressure on finances.  Many of us have had to grapple with the impact of the pandemic, and now there is the potential for further hardships and uncertainty ahead.  But it is possible for businesses and individuals to weather this storm and come out...

Your voice is a powerful tool – you can use it to motivate and inspire change in others. When we use our voice well in business, it can help us to connect with our audience and to get our message across with clarity and confidence. All sounds good, right? But many people don’t like the sound of their own voice. They might speak quietly, quickly, too high, or maybe monotone. If you're not confident about your voice, or you simply want to improve how you sound when speaking to an audience,...

At the age of 55, David Stone was a successful, internationally known marketing consultant pulling down a healthy six-figures. He was also living in his car. Not the “living in his car” as in the road warrior who keeps Hertz in business, but literally, every night pulling into the same highway rest stop, grabbing the pillow out of the back seat, and spending the night with his leg wrapped over the gearshift. How he got to this situation can be summed up in a few words: Anxiety. Self-doubt....

Media skills are more important than ever in today's business world. Effectively communicating with the media can make or break a company's reputation. Good media skills can help build positive relationships with the media, resulting in more favourable coverage. They can also help to avoid potential PR disasters. By training employees on how to handle media inquiries, companies can ensure that their message is always communicated effectively. In a rapidly changing world, media skills are...

You may be familiar with the idea of self-sabotaging behaviours that can keep us trapped in a cycle of self-doubt and self-defeat. But what exactly is self-sabotage, and why do we do it? Self-sabotage can be defined as any behaviour or thought pattern that stands in the way of our success or happiness. Often, it is driven by our inner critic, the part of us that tells us we're not good enough, we don't deserve happiness, or we'll never achieve our goals. For some of us, self-sabotage may also...

We've all had to adapt to different ways of working in the last few years. Initially, it was mastering the tech behind virtual communication and more recently this has expanded to hybrid interactions. It's been a tricky transition for many and there remains some discomfort around the idea of what hybrid is or isn't. Workers are disengaged or feel disconnected and there's a common complaint that ideas are not being heard because people feel excluded from the conversation. So, we thought how...

Do you have great ideas but struggle to get yourself heard? Or perhaps you say yes when you mean no? It could be you find it hard to assert yourself, and many of us find this a challenge. Yet, being more assertive can help you become a better communicator, reduce stress, and increase your confidence. Body Talk trainer Katy Lewis has been helping clients be more assertive for many years, and she shares some easy techniques to be more self-assured and decisive both at work and at home.

Richard Newman is the CEO of Body Talk and is an award-winning expert in Leadership Communication and Storytelling. He's taught body language techniques and communication skills for over 21 years, helping over 100,000 people worldwide improve their personal impact. In this episode of the podcast, he explains why his early struggles with confidence inspired him to start the company and how anyone can improve their impact by making simple changes to their body language.

The ability to negotiate and resolve conflict can bring many positive changes, from stronger leadership and better decision-making to building rapport and having more meaningful conversations. Chris White and Martin Richards have spent most of their careers as hostage and crisis negotiators. They share some of their techniques for dealing with difficult conversations, hostile staff, and crises situations.

In this episode, we talk to psychologist Dr Peter Hughes. Peter is the co-founder of digital marketing agency Cognition, and he’s appeared on TV many times, including Addicted to Pleasure and the Secrets of Superbrands. He’s also an author and has recently been shortlisted for the 2021 business book awards for 65 Roses and a Trunki, Defying the Odds in Life and Business. He explains how storytelling can help grow your business and build better relationships with your clients.

Robert McKee is the master of storytelling, he’s been lecturing and teaching it for over three decades. His former students include 63 Academy Award winners and 164 Emmy winners, and he is the author of what is now considered the screenwriters bible, Story. In this latest podcast with Alina Jenkins he explains how companies can harness the power of top screenwriters to create a compelling business narrative.

How do get your team in the best shape possible so you can deliver a great bid or business pitch with confidence and impact? Andy Williams and Katy Lewis are experts in helping teams prepare for critical pitches and in this podcast with Alina Jenkins they discuss effective collaboration, the importance of being authentic and other top tips to make your presentation stand out!

Did you know it’s estimated around 1 in 7 people experience mental health problems in the workplace? The 10th of May sees the start of Mental Health Awareness Week, and in this episode of our podcast Alina Jenkins is speaking with Simon Nichols from Thrive Mental Health and Wellbeing. We discuss simple ways to improve your mental health and build mental strength, so instead of just surviving you can begin to thrive.

For some businesses the art of storytelling is a struggle. How do you take something which might be dry, complicated, or even dull and turn it into something which engages an audience and brings customers to your door? In our latest podcast with Alina Jenkins and Darren Slade we discover some of the journalistic secrets used by newspaper editors to help you tell your business story in a way which can captivate, persuade, or even inspire your audience.

The charity 'Mind' says we are currently living through a mental health emergency and according to the ONS, 57% of us have said our wellbeing has been affected by the COVID pandemic. In these stressful and uncertain times how can we keep our mental health in the best shape possible? In our latest podcast, Alina Jenkins talks to author and coach Terry Sidhu about meditation and how it can help you find peace, confidence and clarity in your life.

With a rise in virtual communication during the last year it's become so easy to connect with clients and colleagues wherever they are in world. But can we be sure our conversations and messages are always being understood and translated in the right way? In our latest podcast, Alina Jenkins speaks to intercultural communications specialist Desta Hailé about the importance of intercultural communication in business and what steps we can take to make sure all of our interactions are positive...