Social Psychologist · Author · TED Speaker
Power. Performance. Bullying. Bravery.
Amy Cuddy studies the hidden social forces — the people around us, the audiences in our heads, the cultures we're part of — that decide whether we choke or perform, freeze or flow, stay silent or speak up. Her work reveals how we rise — and lift one another — through connection, trust, and bravery.
Recognition
“[Cuddy's] presence itself — her openhearted desire to help the insecure and the uneasy in this age of anxiety — shines through. Presence feels at once concrete and inspiring, simple but ambitious — above all, truly powerful.”
— New York Times
BBC
Named one of the BBC 100 Women — among the most inspiring and influential women in the world.
Society for Experimental Social Psychology
Winner of the Scientific Impact Award — for one of the most influential papers in social psychology of the past 25 years.
World Economic Forum
Named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum — recognizing leaders shaping the future.
TED · 2026 · New Talk
Bullying shapes who we become.
It's time to talk about it.
Amy's new TED Talk confronts one of society's most misunderstood forces — and the science of reclaiming power, dignity, and belonging.
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About Amy
The scientist who taught the world to stand tall.
Amy Cuddy is a social psychologist, bestselling author, and award-winning former Harvard Business School professor best known for her research on body language, power dynamics, and the science of presence. Her 2012 TED Talk — the third most-watched TED Talk of all time with over 70 million views — introduced millions to the concept of "power posing" and the idea that our bodies shape our minds as much as our minds shape our bodies.
Her research explores the connections between body language, power, and presence — and how small physical changes can have profound psychological effects.
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Stop performing confidence.
Start feeling it.
New York Times Bestseller · 500,000+ copies sold · 35 languages
The book that shows you how to stop worrying about the impression you're making and start bringing your boldest self to the moments that matter most.
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TED · 70M+ Views · 3rd Most-Watched TED Talk of All Time
Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are
The talk that sparked a global conversation about body language, power, and confidence.
Areas of Work
What Amy thinks about.
Presence & Body Language
How the way we hold ourselves — literally — shapes our psychology, our performance, and how others perceive us. The science behind small physical changes that produce real results.
Explore the research →Confidence Under Pressure
Why high-stakes moments make us feel like impostors — and what the research says about showing up as your fullest self when it matters most.
Read Presence →Leadership & Trust
Two decades of research on warmth, competence, and power in the workplace — why trust must come before authority, and how the best leaders earn both.
Explore the research →Bullying & Social Bravery
Bullying doesn't stay in the schoolyard. It follows us into workplaces, relationships, and our sense of self. Amy's forthcoming book confronts the full scope of this force in American life.
Pre-order Bullied →Published Works
Books by Amy Cuddy
Grounding groundbreaking science in deeply human stories.
2015 · Little, Brown and Company
Presence
Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges
The New York Times bestseller that teaches you to stop worrying about the impression you're making and focus on the impression you're making on yourself — transforming the way you approach every high-stakes moment.
Bullied
2027 · HarperCollins
Bullied
The Untold Story of How Bullying Shaped America — and How We Can Reclaim Our Power
A groundbreaking exploration of the pervasive, often invisible impact of bullying on individuals and society — and a powerful guide to reclaiming dignity, safety, and the capacity to thrive.
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