Can adopting a confident posture actually change your brain chemistry?
In short: Social psychologist Amy Cuddy explores the concept of 'power posing' and its potential to influence both how others perceive us and how we perceive ourselves.
The video examines how standing in a posture of confidence, even in the absence of true confidence, may impact our biological state. Specifically, research suggests that power posing can affect levels of testosterone and cortisol in the brain, which might ultimately influence an individual's chances for success.
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