20 minBrené Brown
About this talk
Social psychologist Amy Cuddy asks whether our body language changes how we see ourselves, not just how others see us. She shares her research on "power posing" and her own story of feeling like an impostor. TED notes that some of the findings have since been debated by other scientists.
- 21 min
- Courage
- by Amy Cuddy
Key notes
What to take away.
- 01Others judge us quickly
People make big judgements from body language, and those judgements can shape who gets hired or promoted.
- 02Power opens up, powerlessness closes in
When people feel powerful they take up space; when they feel powerless they make themselves small.
- 03Your body may shape your mind
Cuddy's question was whether holding a confident posture can make us feel more confident.
- 04Two minutes before a big moment
Before an interview or a talk, she suggests two minutes in an open, confident pose somewhere private, instead of hunching over your phone.
- 05Bring your true self
In her study, people judged as strong job candidates stood out for their presence, not for the content of what they said.
- 06Fake it till you become it
Keep doing the scary thing until it becomes part of who you are.
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