Body Talk

What Body Talk does

Body Talk (legal entity: UK Body Talk Limited, registered in England, company no. 04851892) is a UK-headquartered communication skills training company founded in 2000 by Richard Newman. The business develops and delivers proprietary communication training to corporate teams, executives, and individuals, addressing presentation, storytelling, influence, objection handling, leadership communication, and difficult conversations. Its core IP is the 'Body Talk Way' — a two-decade methodology codified into named frameworks (PRO storytelling, GRID for message structuring, ECPC for objection handling, P.I.T.C.H. for storytelling) and supported by published research with UCL's Head of Psychology (2014, 2,000+ participants) demonstrating a 44% uplift in leadership ratings and 59% uplift in persuasion. Content is delivered by a curated network of trainers sourced from BBC, West End, and journalism backgrounds, who are trained on the Body Talk Way over 12-18 months.

The company's revenue model is a mix of professional services and lightweight recurring/transactional streams. Enterprise delivery is the dominant line, with custom-priced corporate team training, virtual team training, conference keynotes, and personal executive coaching sold to FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 clients; an open-course programme is offered in London at £650+VAT (1-day) and £990+VAT (2-day). Two trade books ('You Were Born To Speak', 2018 UK #1 bestseller; 'Lift Your Impact', 2023) generate one-off revenue and top-of-funnel content, and a self-paced eLearning course provides a modest subscription stream. Go-to-market is primarily direct enterprise field sales with bespoke curriculum design, supplemented by individual open courses, inbound from content (podcasts, blog, books, social, TEDx/PR), and conference speaking for large-audience events of 100-1,000+.

Body Talk reports it has trained 150,000+ professionals across 46 countries in 5 languages, claims an 87 NPS from training clients and 89 NPS from book readers, and states its clients have generated an additional £1.6 billion in business through its coaching. The company is bootstrapped, founder-led, with no external funding rounds; recent operational hires include a COO (2021) and Managing Director (2024), and primary verticals served include financial services, pharmaceutical/healthcare (where it claims 15 of the top 20 global pharma companies as clients), corporate leaders/executives, business schools, sales teams, engineering, marketing agencies, and retail. The model is constrained by its small in-house team (11-50 employees) and dependence on a qualified contractor/trainer network to scale delivery.

Name

Body Talk

Legal name

UK Body Talk Limited

Website

https://ukbodytalk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Body Talk is a UK-based communication skills training company founded in 2000 that delivers proprietary in-person, virtual, and eLearning programmes on presentation, storytelling, influence, and leadership communication to FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 corporate clients and individuals across 46 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Communication and Presentation Skills Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

akta.pro primary industry

Coaching, Feedback & Mentoring Skills (EDABAMAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

1:1 Speech, Rhetoric & Communication Coaching (EDAMAOAK)

Keywords

• Corporate communication training
• Presentation skills training
• Leadership communication programs
• Business storytelling courses
• Executive communication coaching

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Corporate Training Services: B2B communication skills training delivered to enterprise clients including FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 companies. Training is delivered through various formats including in-person team training, virtual sessions, eLearning, masterclasses, and personal coaching. Revenue is generated through course fees, coaching fees, and conference/keynote speaking engagements.
2. Open Courses for Individuals: Public training events open to individuals, hosted in-person over 1 or 2 days in London, or delivered virtually in 90-minute sessions. Pricing is per-person with tiered options (1-day at £650 + VAT, 2-day at £990 + VAT).
3. Books and Publications: Sale of communication skills books authored by founder Richard Newman, including 'You Were Born To Speak' (2018 UK bestseller) and 'Lift Your Impact' (2023). Books are available on Amazon UK and Amazon US.
4. eLearning Subscriptions: Self-paced online communication courses with up to 5 hours of core content plus 9 hours of bonus content. Includes digital workbooks and optional add-on live virtual coaching sessions.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Body Talk is a communication and presentation skills training company that delivers in-person team training, virtual training, eLearning, masterclasses, one-to-one executive coaching, and conference keynotes to enterprise clients and individuals globally. Its curriculum spans storytelling, influence and persuasion, leadership communication, advanced presentation skills, objection handling, team development, and personal impact, built around the proprietary 'Body Talk Way' methodology. The company also publishes books and a podcast to extend its content reach.

Product overview

Body Talk is a UK-based communication skills training company offering a comprehensive portfolio of courses, coaching services, and learning formats. The core training methodology (the 'Body Talk Way') spans six key communication areas: Advanced Communication Skills, Business Storytelling, Influence & Persuasion Skills, Objection Handling & Difficult Conversations, Team Development Skills, and Leadership Communication Skills. Training is delivered through multiple formats: in-person Masterclasses for Large Groups (50-5,000 people), Team Training Courses (1:4 ratio), Virtual Team Training Courses (3x2-hour Learning Journeys), Personal Executive Communication Coaching (1:1), Individual Training Courses/Open Courses (London-based), and self-paced eLearning. The company also publishes books ('You Were Born To Speak' 2018 and 'Lift Your Impact' 2023) and produces a podcast series. Key methodologies include the GRID method for storytelling, PRO storytelling method, P.I.T.C.H. system, ECPC framework for objection handling, and the Hero and Mentor approach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Team Training (In-Person) In-person training delivered at client locations globally, spanning 90-minute masterclasses through multi-day communication events for smaller groups with a maximum 1:4 coach-to-delegate ratio. Targeted at enterprise L&D teams.
• Virtual Team Training Live, interactive online training delivered as 3x 2-hour sessions over 3 weeks for remote and hybrid teams to build confidence and effective communication skills.
• Dynamic Presenter Open Course (Individual) Public training events held in London or virtually over 1 or 2 days that teach practical techniques for calm, credible, and impactful communication in meetings, pitches, and presentations. Priced £650 1-day or £990 2-day + VAT per person.
• eLearning Online Communication Courses Self-paced online courses with up to 5 hours of core video content plus 9 hours of bonus material, including a digital PDF workbook. Optionally add a live virtual personal coaching session.
• Personal Executive Communication Coaching Tailored one-on-one coaching for senior leaders and executives preparing for high-stakes events, pitches, or meetings, providing real-time feedback and personalised skill development. Typically 2-3 sessions with optional on-the-day support.
• Communication Skills Masterclasses for Large Groups High-energy 60-90 minute masterclasses for audiences of 50 to 5,000 people that introduce core communication skills through dynamic, practical group instruction.
• Keynotes & Conference Sessions World-class conference speaking engagements delivered globally, bringing energy, inspiration, and practical communication skills to events of 100 to 1,000+ attendees. Sessions run 60-90 minutes or as 3-4 hour masterclass formats with optional breakout workshops.
• Leadership Communication Skills Training Communication training specifically designed for leaders to build trust, empathy, and authority when managing teams, leading meetings, and inspiring change.
• Business Storytelling Training Training that transforms complex information into compelling narratives using the PRO storytelling method, drawing on techniques from ancient myths to modern business communication.
• Influence & Persuasion Skills Training Training that teaches body language, emotional intelligence, and psychological techniques to connect with others, shift perspectives, and inspire change.
• Advanced Communication and Presentation Skills Training High-impact training for captivating audiences and ensuring messages leave lasting impressions, covering advanced presentation and communication techniques.
• Objection Handling & Difficult Conversations Training Training that teaches the ECPC framework to handle challenging situations, address concerns without defensiveness, and turn difficult conversations into win-win scenarios.
• Team Development Skills Training Training that inspires, motivates, and unites teams through communication and leadership skills that improve collaboration and peak performance.
• You Were Born To Speak (Book) A 2018 UK bestseller by Richard Newman that encapsulates Body Talk's communication strategies, filled with client stories and practical takeaways for transforming communication success.
• Lift Your Impact (Book) Richard Newman's 2023 book documenting vital communication techniques for business leaders, covering mindset, influence, and future elevation of work, team, and life.
• Scientific Communication for Pharmaceutical Teams Specialized training for pharmaceutical sector professionals to improve insight gathering, scientific communication, and business relationships with healthcare practitioners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 44% increase in leadership skills ratings through behavioral changes
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Tibetan Children's Education FoundationminorOthers · 1 January 2012Body Talk supports a school set up by the monks Richard Newman taught in 1995, helping to pay the salaries of teachers working with over 70 children in remote villages. Also supports building maintenance.
• AfrikidsminorOthers · 1 January 2004Internationally award-winning child rights and community development organisation working in northern Ghana. Body Talk has supported them for over ten years, making multiple visits to Ghana to train the Afrikids team and provide communication coaching to children.
• Room to ReadminorOthersGlobal nonprofit focused on literacy and gender equality in education. Works with communities and local governments across Asia and Africa. Body Talk supports their mission.
• UCL (University College London)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGroundbreaking research collaboration with UCL's Head of Psychology in 2014. The study involved over 2,000 people from around the world and proved that small changes in communication behaviors can increase leadership skills ratings by 44% and convince 59% more people. Results published in the Journal of Psychology.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ginger Leadership Communications: UK-based corporate communication and leadership training firm offering similar presentation, influence, and storytelling coaching to enterprise clients. Closely comparable in geography, target customer (FTSE-style corporates), and delivery formats (in-person, virtual, coaching).
• Speexx: Global corporate digital training provider offering business communication and language skills to enterprise L&D buyers. Comparable in targeting Fortune 500 / FTSE-style enterprise clients with blended digital and live coaching, though Speexx is more digitally-led and language-focused.
• Influence Training: UK-based corporate training firm offering presentation, communication, and influence skills courses for professionals and teams. Directly comparable in geography, audience, and course catalog to Body Talk's open and in-house offerings.
• Performance Development Group: UK corporate learning and development provider delivering communication, leadership, and influencing skills training to enterprise clients. Comparable in audience, content focus, and direct B2B field sales model.
• Authentic Education: UK-based corporate training firm focused on presentation and communication skills for professional audiences. Directly comparable in geography, content offering (presentation skills, body language, storytelling), and target market of mid-market and enterprise clients.

Broad incumbents

• Dale Carnegie Training: Globally established corporate training franchise offering communication, presentation, leadership, and sales courses to enterprise clients for over a century. Comparable content area and customer base, but a much larger and broader incumbent rather than a niche specialist.

Others

• Toastmasters International: Global nonprofit membership organization helping individuals practice public speaking and communication skills through local clubs. Comparable end-skill focus (communication and presentation), but a community/peer-learning model rather than a paid corporate training provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ukbodytalk
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/UKBodyTalk
• Facebookfacebook.com/ukbodytalk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/communicationskillstraining
• Instagraminstagram.com/ukbodytalk
• TikToktiktok.com/@ukbodytalk

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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