Today’s Issue is inspired by my National Days Calendar and a notification that it is Superman Day. I am reminded of one of my favourite TED Talks from American social psychologist, author and speaker Amy Cuddy.
Cuddy introduces us to “power posing” or getting your body into a superhero pose as a way of inducing confidence and a feeling of power. Whilst the scientific validity of her technique has been questioned, I think it’s a really interesting concept. Her technique is one I’ve used in training sessions, firstly getting a group of learners to walk around the room with drooped shoulders and “low” body posture then inviting them to pose as a superhero, feel the “power” and then walk around the room again. The difference in energy and positivity is quite something!
You can watch Amy Cuddy’s TED Talk by clicking here or on the image below and I’m wishing you a super (hero!) Day!
