Chad Coe, our proprietor here at MasterMind Connections, is shown (right) at a recent moment of triumph. As an auctioneer, he raised over $1 million at a black tie fundraiser. There is a name for this triumphant position. It’s called a “Power Pose”. Chad learned this “move” at Improv Classes and applied it as an auctioneer with great success.
It turns our that power posing can be applied to help us build confidence in advance of potentially stressful meeting situations, like job interviews. Skeptical? Consider this quote Then consider investing 21 minutes to gain an expert opinion on the topic.
People’s minds are like parachutes – they only function when they are open. -Leanne Hastie
Amy Cuddy is a Harvard Business School Professor and a social psychologist known for her research on stereotyping and discrimination, emotions, power, nonverbal behavior, and the effects of social stimuli on hormone levels. Her Ted Talks video is a must-view if you’re interested in improving the way you project yourself. And she shares another surprising benefit from what she calls power posing…
Consider taking Professor Cuddy’s Power Pose recommendations:
