Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are — Amy Cuddy
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Amy Cuddy's 2012 talk on power posing and the relationship between body language and confidence.
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Amy Cuddy discusses how body language influences not only how others perceive us but also how we perceive ourselves, suggesting that adopting powerful postures can lead to significant changes in confidence and outcomes.
Key insights
- •Changing your body posture for just two minutes can alter your feelings of power and confidence.
- •Nonverbal cues significantly impact how we are judged in various situations, including job interviews and social interactions.
- •High-power poses increase testosterone levels and decrease cortisol levels, enhancing feelings of assertiveness and reducing stress.
- •The way we carry ourselves can influence our behavior, leading to better participation and outcomes in evaluative situations.
- •Cuddy emphasizes the importance of "faking it till you become it," suggesting that consistent practice of powerful postures can lead to genuine internal change.
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