Richard is the Founder of Body Talk. In the past 24 years his team has trained over 130,000 business leaders around the world, to improve their communication and impact. One client gained over $1 Billion in just one year, using Richard’s techniques, winning 100% of their new business pitches for large government contracts. Richard’s clients include many Fortune 500 companies, such as Expedia, 3M and Microsoft, as well as teaching the MBA students at London Business School.

Yet, these skills did not come naturally. Richard was a shy child, an introvert and is autistic. All of this has given him a unique lens on communication. He has dedicated his life to discovering the core principles of successful communication, for his own development and to teach leaders around the world.

Aged 18, Richard went to live in the foothills of the Himalayas with Tibetan monks, who spoke no English. They had to communicate non-verbally to understand each other. He then studied as a professional actor, before becoming a communication coach and keynote speaker. Richard has also won the coveted Cicero Grand Prize Award for Best Speechwriter of the Year. Richard’s unique scientific research on non-verbal communication was published in the peer-reviewed journal Psychology. His study proved that you can increase your leadership ratings by 44% and win 59% more votes in an election by changing a few elements in your communication style. He is the author of two popular books, ‘You Were Born To Speak’ and ‘Lift Your Impact’.