Martin Brooks helps leaders communicate with confidence, credibility and charisma through the intelligent use of body language.
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I attended a course which Martin ran at Henley Business School and Honestly best course I have been on for ages! I Loved it - I do many presentations as part of my role and I will definitely put everything I learnt into practice moving forward.
Carla Brian, Head of Partnerships
Biffa
Martin Brooks is one of the most respected voices on body language in business. As a keynote speaker, communications coach and author, he helps leaders and teams communicate with greater confidence, credibility and charisma. Martin combines deep curiosity about top communicators with more than two decades of hands-on experience training senior professionals around the world. His sessions are energetic, practical and grounded in research, ensuring audiences leave not just inspired, but equipped with skills they can use immediately to improve their impact.
Martin Brooks is a leading expert on how body language shapes influence, trust and engagement in business. He works with leaders who want to be taken seriously, connect more authentically and communicate with authority. His approach is practical and evidence-based, showing how small changes in posture, gesture and movement can significantly improve how messages are received.
Martin’s fascination with body language comes from a simple question: why do some people command attention the moment they start speaking? Research from Erasmus University, cited in the Harvard Business Review, shows that effective gestures alone can increase audience engagement by up to 12%. Martin brings this research to life, helping audiences see and feel the difference that strong non-verbal communication makes.
Martin launched his communication consultancy in 2002 after a successful career in sales and sales leadership. This commercial background shapes everything he does. He understands the pressure leaders face when they need to persuade, influence and inspire, whether they are addressing a boardroom, a conference hall or a media audience.
Since launching his consultancy, Martin has advised business leaders and entrepreneurs around the world. His focus is clear: helping people use body language to connect more powerfully and communicate with intention. Clients value his ability to translate complex research into clear, usable tools that work in real business situations.
Martin’s keynote sessions are designed to ignite curiosity and create immediate shifts in thinking. He brings insight, energy and clarity to every stage, encouraging audiences to notice how they already use body language and how they can use it more effectively.
What sets Martin apart is his commitment to practical value. Delegates do not just watch and listen; they learn techniques they can apply straight away. His 20+ years as a communications trainer ensure sessions deliver lasting impact, not just a memorable moment. This ability to give people a genuine competitive edge is a core reason why organisations repeatedly book Martin for conferences and corporate events.
Alongside his speaking work, Martin teaches at leading business schools. At Henley Business School, his course Body Language for Leaders has received outstanding reviews from participants, reflecting both the relevance and quality of his teaching.
Martin is also a trusted media commentator on body language and communication. He is frequently invited to analyse business and political figures on BBC Radio, LBC and BBC2, including during election coverage. His media appearances also include the Discovery Channel, features in The Times, and reviewing the BBC programme Traitors for The Standard. This visibility reinforces his reputation as a credible and authoritative voice in his field.
Martin is the author of the critically acclaimed Body Language Decoder, published in 2021. The book reflects his clear, engaging style and his focus on real-world application, making body language accessible without oversimplifying it.
His client list includes organisations such as IBM, PwC, KPMG, Procter & Gamble and The Financial Times, among many others. Across industries, clients praise Martin for delivering sessions that add lasting value and genuinely change how people communicate.
When you book Martin Brooks for your event, you book a speaker who combines insight, credibility and practicality. His sessions help leaders communicate with confidence, connect with authenticity and leave a stronger impression every time they speak. Martin’s work consistently boosts confidence, sharpens presence and enhances impact, making him a powerful addition to any conference or leadership programme.
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I attended a course which Martin ran at Henley Business School and Honestly best course I have been on for ages! I Loved it - I do many presentations as part of my role and I will definitely put everything I learnt into practice moving forward.
Carla Brian, Head of Partnerships Biffa
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Martin came in to do a talk at IBM for over 100 colleagues in consulting - and it was phenomenal. Informative, funny, and absolutely packed with real body language techniques that we will all be putting into practice immediately.
Danny Fontaine, Experiential Sales IBM
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Martin is always a pleasure to work with. An expert in his field - he is professional, dedicated, curious, and committed to the success of his clients.
Fiona Spooner, Managing Director, Consumer Revenue The Financial Times
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Martin brought some very relevant and actionable insights to our workshop. Certainly, stirred some thoughts and left the group with many useful tips.
Anuj Vadehra, Associate Partner KPMG
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Martin is a high-energy and high-impact body-language communications coach. As a speaker at US Asian Pacific American network's annual event, he instigated the audience with pragmatic, easy to implement tips to be impactful & confident communicators. He kept the 650+ audience highly engaged in a post-lunch session.
Tapan Buch, Vice President & Assistant Treasurer Proctor & Gamble
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Outstanding - Martin is one of the most effective communications specialists I’ve ever worked with.
Marco Amitrano, Alliance Senior Partner PwC UK and Middle East
Keynote by Martin Brooks:
Top communicators know that for the best chance of success, their great messages need to be supported by great body language.
This session shares specific body language tools enabling leaders to be perceived as confident, credible and charismatic communicators.
Keynote by Martin Brooks:
To be able to influence customers and peer colleagues, the ability to be able to build trust is essential.
This session shares specific body language tools to show listening, engagement and curiosity that creates trust.
Keynote by Martin Brooks:
An agenda and PowerPoint free session with audience members deciding the content.
Delegates can ask anything about how to best use body language in business. Using his 20+ years as a "soft skills" trainer and coach, Martin can answer and demonstrate how to use body language to create more impactful outcomes when Presenting, Running meetings, Negotiating or informal influencing in 1 to 1 conversations.
Perfect for Leaders or Sales Teams looking for a competitive advantage.
Keynote by Martin Brooks:
The ability to read deceptive tells helps businesses avoid losses or delays due to promises that couldn’t be kept, or deadlines that couldn’t be met.
This keynote will better enable you to spot and therefore avoid, the pitfalls of being deceived.
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