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View video – Ted Talks Amy Cuddy: Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are [21:02 min.]
Not only does body language affect how others see us, but research suggests that our body language may also change how we view ourselves. Social psychologist Amy Cuddy discusses how ‘power’ body postures can affect brain chemistry, personal experience of confidence, and success outcomes. In her research, she found that practicing these ‘power poses’ for a few minutes before entering into a job interview or public speaking situation can boost noticeably reduces stress and boosts confidence.