"Fake it until you become it," social psychologist Amy Cuddy tells us, as she explains how our non-verbals govern how we think about ourselves. In her Ted Talk, "Your body language shapes who you are," Cuddy dives into her research on body language and its power to transform our confidence. Cuddy found that when people strike a "power pose", or a stance that portrays confidence, the results are nothing short of mood-changing. When held for a mere 2 minutes, a power pose triggers hormonal changes that configure the brain to become more "assertive, confident, and comfortable." This means our … [Read more...]
Powerful Body Language of Leaders- How are you portraying yourself?
I recently got hooked on www.thescienceofpeople.com for the psychology they provide that can help you with your marketing, leadership presence, website, and people skills. I started my professional career in marketing, and always had the intention of getting my masters to become a therapist. But long story short, I got halfway through my degree and ended up deciding that marketing satisfied my itch for human psychology, and a business setting is where I thrive. So www.thescienceofpeople.com is totally up my alley! You might be thinking, well psychology is NOT my jam- but, it … [Read more...]