Martin Brooks is a leading communications coach, author and speaker who specialises in how to use your body language more effectively when communicating.

He is obsessed with how the world’s top communicators use their body language to convince, influence and motivate us – and with good reason. Studies done at Erasmus University show that using gestures effectively can an increase and audiences’ interest in what you have to say by up to 12%. Martin uses his expertise to engage and educate his audiences with tools and tips they can apply immediately. This awareness of how their body language can give a conference audience a competitive advantage when communicating with their customers, stakeholders or colleagues. This knowledge ensures Martin’s inclusion as a speaker will add significant value to any conference.

Background

Martin has run his own communication consultancy since 2002 after a successful career in sales and sales leadership. He has advised business executives and entrepreneurs worldwide on how to use their body language to engage their audiences more effectively. Martin also has extensive experience working in top business schools including; London Business School, Chicago Booth Business School, Pearson Business School and Cass University. He has also been a Course Director at The Chartered Institute of Marketing since 2008. Martin is frequently called on by the media to analyse business people and politicians alike. He has been featured on BBC radio, LBC radio and appeared on BBC2 during elections.  Martin has also provided live analysis on the Discovery channel of Mark Zuckerberg answering some tough questions in the US Senate.

Books

Martin is the author of Body Language Decoder and creator of the online course, Body Language Communication Mastery – 101 ways you can communicate with more confidence, credibility, and charisma.

Motivational speaker

Martin is a motivational speaker with an inspirational story that will inspire any person, team or organisation of lessons on how to be successful in challenging circumstances and how to develop greater impact for professional and personal success. Feedback includes:

“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 60-minute post-lunch session. Martin customized his training program to meet the needs of the audience and had multiple rehearsal sessions to have them internalize his tips. I and my team had great experience working with him, and the Irish / British accent makes the sessions even more engaging” Tapan Buch, Vice President & Assistant Treasurer at Procter & Gamble December 2024

“Outstanding coaching and advice – Martin is one of the most effective communications specialists I’ve ever worked with.” Marco Amitrano, UK Managing Partner PwC 2024

“As a keynote speaker Martin was eloquent and inspiring, and at the same time thoughtful, balanced and measured in his remarks. It is quite a skill to pitch comments at the right level for an audience, and to balance one’s personal perspective with the need to give a more generally applicable message. Martin definitely achieved this balance. Martin’s contribution was key to the success of the conference. I would have no hesitation in recommending him to others.” David Silverman, Strategy Manager, Herts County Council.

“ Martin gave an inspiring keynote speech to an audience of communications professionals in Sweden that I was also speaking at. Martin also showed me the skills and techniques to overcome a few bad habits and strengthen my talks – it’s been fun putting them into practice. I have noticed a difference! “
Safia Minney MBE FRSA, Founder & Director People Tree.

“Martin came in to deliver a session on Business Body Language for our team at Capgemini.  Martin delivered a highly engaging presentation, a testament to his expertise in effective communication.  He laid out a clear business case for better body language and we all felt we came out with immediately actionable and pragmatic ways to enhance our own communication skills. Thanks Martin!” Gabby Lynch, Capgemini Associate Consultant Strategy & Transformation 2024

Make an Enquiry