Martin Brooks is the UK’s leading expert in how to use your body language more effectively in business. He is a communications coach, speaker and author of the critically acclaimed, Body Language Decoder.

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 (quoted in a Harvard Business Review article) showed 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 instantly apply. His 20+ years experience as a communications trainer mean his sessions have lasting value to a conference audience. They will not only experience an engaging session, they will also have new body language skills to confidently use. This knowledge that their body language can give them a competitive advantage when communicating, is a key reason behind Martin’s success as a keynote speaker. Martin’s inclusion as a speaker will add significant value to any conference.

Background

Martin has run his own communication consultancy since 2002 following 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 people more effectively. Martin also has extensive experience working in top business schools including; Henley Business School, London Business School, Judge Business School and others. 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 people in both business and politics. 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 receives fantastic feedback from his audiences such as:

“Everyone really enjoyed your session, they have all been talking about how informative it was and how they are going to use your tips.” Karen Winfield, HR Director, Kone Cranes.  2025.

“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.” 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, Alliance Senior Partner UK & Middle East at PwC. 2024

“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.” Gabby Lynch, Capgemini Associate Consultant Strategy & Transformation. 2024.

“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. Martin, THANK YOU – you have the highest recommendation from me!” Danny Fontaine, Strategic Sales at IBM. 2023.

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