Best known for her ‘Power Posing’ ideology, Amy Cuddy is a social psychologist, author and empowering public speaker. Her self-improvement techniques are world-renowned, sought after by corporate audiences for her success-driven strategies. As a faculty member at Rutgers University, Kellogg School of Management and Harvard Business School, Amy pioneers the study of stereotypes, psychology and negotiating. Her academic papers and speaking engagements invite businesses to use psychology to their advantage, including topics like social perception and trends of cognitive science.
Taking to the prestigious TED talk stage in 2012, Amy’s speech titled ‘Your Body Language Shows Who You Are’ empowered audiences to value their own potential. Amassing over 50 million views to date and named by The Guardian as ‘One of 20 Online Talks That Could Change Your Life’, it’s no surprise Amy’s discussion is continually ranked in the Top 5 Most Popular TED Talks of all time. Awarded the 2011 PopTech Annual Conference's 'Talk of the Day', Amy’s impressive contributions to the speaking circuit are internationally recognised. Exploring a range of topics from non-verbal communication to the power of prejudice, Amy is changing the corporate climate one keynote speech at a time.
An accident during her university degree changed the course of Amy’s life. Told she would endure permanently reduced brain capacity after a car accident, Amy saw it merely as a setback and through resilience has developed world-renowned techniques and currently teaches at Harvard Business School. As a qualified social psychologist Amy’s infamous ‘Power Posing’ strategy is transforming the path of success for individuals and preparing them to physically represent the power they want.
At events, she expands on this field of study inviting audiences to grasp a comprehensive understanding of confidence, intentions and behaviour. In celebration of her work, Amy has been recognised with several awards; including the 2014 World Economic Forum Young Global Leader, 50 Women Who Are Changing the World and Top 5 HR Thinkers. Having taught courses on several psychological disciplines during her academic career, she uses her experience to enlighten audiences on skills like negotiating, leadership and influence and has gone on to publish the New York Times Bestseller ‘Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges.
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- 2015 – Published the New York Times Bestselling Book ‘Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenge’
- 2014 – Named the World Economic Forum Young Global Leader
- 2013 – Ranked on Business Insiders 50 women Who Are Changing the World List
- 2012 – Top 5 TED Talks of All Time - Your Body Language Shows Who You Are
- 2010 – Developed the Concept of Power Posing
- 2008 – Present – Award-Winning Lecturer at Harvard Business School
