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Mark Bowden | |
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Born | 1970 (age 54–55) Northampton, England, United Kingdom |
Education | Weston Favell Academy |
Occupation(s) | Top-Ranked Keynote Speaker, Communication Expert, Body Language Professional, Author |
Website | https://truthplane.com/ |
Mark Bowden is an English keynote speaker, author, and globally recognized authority on communication, body language and human behavior. He is the founder of the communication training company TRUTHPLANE [1] . Bowden is ranked as a Global Gurus #1 Body Language Professional (multiple times) and ranks in the World's Top 30 Communication Professionals for 2025. [2] [3] His expertise is highly sought after by leadership and sales organizations, and his techniques have been used by figures such as Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper. [4]
Bowden's highly acclaimed TEDx talk, "The Importance of Being In-Authentic," has reached millions of viewers. [5] He is also a regular instructor for the Kellogg-Schulich Executive MBA program and the President of The National Communication Coach Association of Canada. [6] [7]
His work is derived from evolutionary psychology, behavioral psychology and embodied cognition. [8] [9] His core methodology is the GesturePlane System, advocating the specific use of open palm hand gestures in the "TruthPlane" [10] [11] [12] (the horizontal plane at navel height) to build instant trust and credibility in communication. This concept was introduced in his 2010 book, Winning Body Language. [13]
Bowden is a frequent commentator for national news networks on body language analysis, solidifying his reputation as a top communication keynote speaker for corporate audiences. [14] During US Presidential and Canadian Federal elections and debates, along with subsequent diplomatic meetings, he has commented in the press and on network news on the body language of Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Justin Trudeau, and Andrew Scheer. [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] Bowden contributes to GQ magazine on modern male culture and behavior. [20] [21]
Bowden was trained at Middlesex University, London, graduating 1991 (BA Hons, Performing Arts). [22]
From 1991 to 2007 Bowden performed in:
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