Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are | Amy Cuddy | TED

Amy Cuddy explains how body posture can influence confidence levels, hormone levels, and overall success.

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 a posture of confidence, even when we don't feel confident -- can boost feelings of confidence, and might have an impact on our chances for success. (Note: Some of the findings presented in this talk have been referenced in an ongoing debate among social scientists about robustness and reproducibility. Read Amy Cuddy's response here: ideas.ted.com/inside-the-debate-about-power-posing-a-q-a-wit…) Join us in person at a TED conference: tedtalks.social/events Become a TED Member to support our mission: ted.com/membership Subscribe to a TED newsletter: ted.com/newsletters Follow TED! Instagram: instagram.com/ted LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/ted-conferences TikTok: tiktok.com/@tedtoks Facebook: facebook.com/TED X: twitter.com/TEDTalks The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes (or less) — plus originals, podcasts and exclusive content. Look for videos on Technology, Entertainment and Design as well as science, business, global issues, the arts and more. Visit TED.com for our entire library, transcripts, translations and personalized recommendations. youtu.be/Ks-_Mh1QhMc TED videos may be used for non-commercial purposes under a Creative Commons License, Attribution–Non Commercial–No Derivatives (or the CC BY – NC – ND 4.0 International) and in accordance with the TED Talks Usage Policy: ted.com/about/our-organization/our-policies-terms/ted-talks-…. For more information on using TED for commercial purposes (e.g. employee learning, in a film or online course), submit a request at media-requests.ted.com #TED #TEDTalks