open body language & confidence Ted talk...

groovygrl

Has anyone watched it? I found it so interesting and started being more cognizant of my body language in meetings & others' as well...I seriously DID feel differently when I opened up my arms or spread out. She doesn't talk about gender but I feel like men are much more likely to assume these postures in meetings, etc than women and the post about the confidence gap made me think of it (I admittedly didn't read the article in that post though)...  I actually posed a few at home & asked MH how he would read someone in a meeting sitting like that- his response was "they're comfortable?".heehee.

Tell me what you think & if you try it, post about whether you felt there was any truth to it...
https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_shapes_who_you_are   (it is 21 min long)

welly01

I actually just watched this last night.  I found it really interesting that we can potentially affect our minds just by changing the way we sit, stand, etc.  Also, the next time I have an interview, I may definitely be in the bathroom with my arms stretched out, lol!

dashofreality

Yes, I love TED talks. I've always found stuff like this interesting. I will definitely try it, can't hurt. Along the same lines, forcing yourself to smile can also improve your mood. And if you are on a phone interview you are suppose to smile because it will supposedly come through in your voice.

MommaP12

I saw this too and enjoyed it.   I need to sit better in meeting, LOL!   I got teary at the end with the "I don't belong here" part.  

groovygrl

LibraryChica said:

I'll have to watch this! I have a bad habit of crossing my arms and I know it makes me look defensive/not receptive. I'm curious to learn more.

Can't wait to hear what you think & if you try it! I do the same!