{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6267f7c313981800145b06aa/6849f43b86b5e77739096769?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Dr Amy Cuddy - How to Improve confidence and assertiveness  using the power of presence (E35)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6267f7c313981800145b06aa/1749677063406-fa68af70-20ee-43ce-a4f5-e1565adcd1e7.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>What if standing differently could change your life?</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Dr. Amy Cuddy is a world-renowned social psychologist, bestselling author of <em>Presence</em>, and the mind behind one of the most-watched TED Talks of all time. Her research on body language, personal power, and self-efficacy has transformed how people show up in high-stakes moments—from job interviews to leadership roles.</p><p>In this raw and insightful conversation with Dominic Broad, Amy reveals how nonverbal behaviour can shape how we think, feel, and connect with others.</p><p>She discusses:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Why confidence is about presence, not pretending</li><li>The power of self-affirmation to reduce stress and improve performance</li><li>The dangerous collapse in confidence many girls experience in adolescence</li><li>How we can help kids—and ourselves—take up more space</li><li>Why kindness and trust matter more than strength in leadership</li><li>Her journey through bullying, Harvard, and parenting</li><li><br></li></ul><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong> 00:00 Introduction and Personal Insights</p><p>03:04 The Power of Body Language</p><p>05:56 Stereotypes and Gender Dynamics</p><p>08:48 Encouraging Empowerment in Children</p><p>11:58 Self-Efficacy vs. Self-Confidence</p><p>15:02 The Role of Body Language in Relationships</p><p>17:52 The Impact of Power Poses</p><p>20:53 Cultural Perceptions of Power</p><p>24:11 The Importance of Personal Networks</p><p>26:55 Psychology in Everyday Life</p><p>29:59 Leadership and Personal Power</p><p>33:00 Navigating Relationships and Kindness</p><p>36:01 Reflections on Bullying and Support</p><p>38:59 Conclusion and Final Thoughts</p><p>45:24 Teaching Excellence at HBS</p><p>47:35 Building Trust as a Leader</p><p>52:02 Understanding Trust Cues</p><p>57:03 Embracing Opportunities and Risks</p><p>01:01:40 The Journey of Leadership</p><p>01:06:08 Overcoming Procrastination</p><p>01:11:39 Finding Purpose and Passion</p><p>01:14:23 Advice for Young Leaders</p><p>01:17:00 Nurturing Children's Agency</p><p><strong>Sound Bites:</strong> \"You're not a noun, you're a verb.\" \"Girls start to collapse.\" \"Trust before strength.\" \"Personal power activates the approach system.\" \"You can't please everyone.\"</p><p>dyLanguage #Confidence #SelfEfficacy #Presence #Leadership #Trust #PowerPoses #Kindness #Mindset #Empowerment</p>","author_name":"Dominic Broad"}