About
She's one of the most-watched TED speakers of all time, whose research on body language and confidence has been cited thousands of times in academic literature.
Signature moves
Two minutes, big shift
A high-power pose changes hormones before it changes others.
Take up space
Confidence is a posture you adopt, not a trait you wait for.
Fake it 'til you become it
The body leads. The mind follows. Then it sticks.
Videos
Your Body Shapes Your Mind
Amy Cuddy
Main idea
Your posture doesn't just signal confidence to others — it actually changes your own hormone levels. Two minutes in a high-power pose raises testosterone and lowers cortisol, making you think more clearly and feel genuinely bolder before a high-stakes moment.
