Non-Verbal Communication In Amy Cudd's Ted Talk

Amy Cuddy’s Ted Talk hits home with me in several ways. First, I agree wholeheartedly that our non-verbal communications can be as powerful as verbal ones. As concepts, “Body Language” and “Eye Contact” are not new to us. We have been introduced many times to the idea that poor body language and/or lack of eye contact affect how others see us. The idea that they affect how we see ourselves, however, is a new twist. We can all agree that we feel better, stand taller, and are more confident while wearing our favorite clothes, having a good hair day, or feeling a little slimmer. Who knew that this actually had a physiological impact on our bodies: the raising of testosterone and lowering of cortisol? This is real science that is proving