Richard Newman has spent his career teaching people how to communicate with more clarity and presence, first through his company Body Talk and now through conversations that go far beyond the boardroom. He joined Sean Kelly on the Digital Social Hour to talk about storytelling, stress, and the personal journey that has shaped how he sees communication today.
That journey includes an autism diagnosis that Newman says changed how he understands himself and connects with others, along with time spent training with monks in India as part of his own search for stillness and perspective.
About Richard Newman
Richard Newman is a communication expert and the founder of Body Talk, a UK-based company built around helping people communicate with greater confidence, clarity, and authenticity. His work draws on storytelling and body language to help clients connect more effectively, both on stage and in everyday conversation.
Later in life, Newman received an autism diagnosis that he describes as reshaping how he understands his own approach to communication and connection. Combined with his experience training with monks in India and his openness about stress, it has given him a personal lens on a subject he has taught professionally for years.
What Richard Newman and Sean Kelly Talked About
- How Richard Newman's autism diagnosis reshaped his understanding of communication
- Why storytelling is central to Newman's approach to connecting with others
- Practical techniques Newman teaches for reducing stress in high-pressure moments
- What Newman learned training with monks in India about stillness and focus
- Newman's openness about his own mental health as part of his story
- How Body Talk helps clients build confidence and clarity in communication
- Why Newman sees his diagnosis as an asset to how he understands people
Why This Conversation Matters
Richard Newman's conversation with Sean Kelly offers a thoughtful, personal look at how a life-changing diagnosis can deepen rather than limit someone's expertise. For anyone interested in communication, storytelling, or simply understanding people better, Newman's perspective is both practical and genuinely human.
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About Sean Kelly & the Digital Social Hour
Sean Kelly is an entrepreneur and the host of the Digital Social Hour, one of the fastest-growing interview podcasts in the world, where he sits down with entrepreneurs, athletes, creators, and cultural voices for candid, long-form conversations. The show draws over 100 million views a month across platforms. Explore more guest features on SeanKelly.io.
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