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“My primary goal is really to get people to open up and when they feel themselves contracting and collapsing to reduce that, and to know when that happens, "Oh, something's going on that's making me feel this way, and if I force my body open a bit, I will feel less powerless."”

Quote by Amy Cuddy

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Amy Cuddy is a social psychologist known for her research on nonverbal communication and the impact of body language on psychological states. Her work highlights the importance of nonverbal communication in shaping interpersonal relationships and professional success. more

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