Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are | Amy Cuddy | TED - YouTube
Body language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. Social psychologist Amy Cuddy argues that "power posing" -- standing in...
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March 5, 2026
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The Science of Power Posing
- Core Thesis: Body language not only influences how we are perceived by others but also fundamentally alters our own self-perception and internal state.
- Key Concept: "Power posing" involves adopting expansive, open physical postures.
- Psychological Mechanism: Adopting these poses can trigger hormonal and psychological changes that increase feelings of confidence and dominance.
- Speaker: Amy Cuddy, social psychologist.
- Primary Takeaway: By intentionally changing our physical posture, we can influence our brain chemistry and behavior, effectively "faking it until we become it."
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