Body Talk Richard Newman and Alina Jenkins

The BBC series The Traitors is the ultimate murder/mystery game which has gripped audiences not just here in the UK but around the world.

The show follows a group of strangers who are brought together to compete in a series of challenges. But what they don't know is that some of them have been chosen as traitors by the producers, and their task is to deceive and sabotage the others without getting caught. The remaining contestants must work together to uncover the traitors and eliminate them from the game, ultimately hoping to win up to £120,000.

Originally created in the Netherlands, The Traitors combines elements of reality TV, game shows, and whodunnit mysteries. As the contestants battle it out in challenges, alliances are formed and broken, secrets are revealed, and tensions rise throughout the castle.

We're fascinated with the programme as it highlights so many areas which we talk about in our training. From body language (what are their non-verbal cues revealing?) to their communication skills (does being defensive mark them out as traitors when they're not?)

If you're a fan of the show, or if you're just interested in how human behaviour can change when we're under pressure, have a listen to the latest Body Talk podcast with Richard and Alina. 

We talk about the stress signals the contestants are showing, why the traitors were slipping under the radar at first, how the contestants built trust but so easily destroyed it and why certain personality types were misunderstood.

In this episode of the Body Talk podcast, we're talking about resilience, storytelling, and creative peacebuilding with a remarkable guest.
Honey Al Sayed founded Honey&, a leading agency focused on human development and the visionary behind MAP – Media and Arts for Peace.

Honey presented "Good Morning Syria" for seven years, captivating over 7 million listeners. But her path hasn't always been smooth. Displaced by war multiple times, Honey's journey is marked by resilience, determination, and commitment to improving the world.
In 2012, Honey relocated to the United States, where she became a sought-after speaker at academic institutions across the US and Europe, all while advocating for women's leadership, youth empowerment, and the transformative role of media and arts in building lasting peace.

We delve into Honey's incredible life journey and explore key themes that have shaped her path:
Staying resilient after being displaced: Discover how Honey has turned adversity into a source of strength.Experience as a broadcaster: The power of storytelling through the eyes of a seasoned broadcaster.Pivoting through different roles: How Honey transitioned between diverse roles and industries.Creative peacebuilding: Using media and the arts to foster peace and understanding.

Do you ever feel tense and anxious when an important or difficult conversation arises? Do you then find it hard to express your thoughts and feelings? If this sounds familiar, Talib Fisher’s insights on working through conflict can help you understand how to approach disagreements and conflict at work and in your personal life. 

Talib is a therapist specialising in relational and trauma resolutions. In this episode of the Body Talk podcast, he shares his experiences of integrating understandings from Eastern and Western philosophies to help us find areas of opportunity in the way we communicate, our emotional intelligence and how we can be more empathic.

This episode of the Body Talk podcast is all about the power of your voice and how it can make or break your message. We've all experienced those moments when someone walks into a room and effortlessly captures everyone's attention with their voice. But how do they do it? And why do some people struggle to get their message across, even if they're saying all the right things?

To answer these questions, Alina spoke to voice expert Emmanuella Grace. Emmanuella has a background in performance and psychology and is a coach, speaker, and facilitator in the mental, physical, and creative skills to speak up and communicate with clarity, confidence, and poise.

In this episode, Emmanuella shares her insights on how to use your voice in the world of business and covers everything from speed and pitch to mindset and vocal fry.

Here’s a special episode in our podcast series where the founder of Body Talk and this podcast series, Richard Newman, chats to Alina about his new book – Lift Your Impact!

Richard has been running his own LIFT podcast alongside this series for well over a year and, at the same time, has been working on the book to support it. LIFT is all about getting yourself in a great place so you can lift yourself and others.

The book is aimed at people from all walks of life who want to live a more purposeful and fulfilling life, leaving a legacy they are proud of. We talked about the hero’s journey, taking risks, mindset, influence and much more!

Use this link if you’d like to pre-order your copy of the book:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1265086141?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_KCPGRTKQ5PP209G02YD0

You can also book your place at our inspiring LIFT Retreat. For two decades, we have delivered professional development at Body Talk. Last year we launched personal development with the LIFT retreat to help you overcome challenges and lift your life. Use this link for more information and to book and use code LIFT950 for a huge discount! https://liftyourimpact.com/

Is 2023 the year you look to gain a promotion or find a new role? Perhaps you've been putting off that discussion about a salary increase. All of these situations require you to be at the top of your communication game because we all know interviews and salary negotiations can be a little uncomfortable and sometimes intimidating. 

Someone who has a wealth of insight into these areas is Don Gatewood.

Don has led several non-profit initiatives in Detroit and Washington DC over the last 23 years. He’s led large teams, program operations, strategic planning, accounting, communications, compliance regulations as well fundraising for several organizations including American Red Cross and Goodwill Industries. Don is also the co-founder and CEO of The Initiative Baltimore; a Professional Leadership Consultant, and the host of the podcast-- Leadership and Professional Development.

In this episode of the Body Talk podcast, Don lends his expertise to best practices for job interviews and salary negotiations, staying resilient through challenging times, and also his experience as a distinguished toastmaster.