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Every single one of us has moments when we feel intimidated, scared, not good enough or even like an impostor. It’s a struggle that we all deal with, some of us more often than others. This state of uneasiness can surface in all sorts of situations. A job interview, public speaking, the first day/week/month at a new job or graduate program, and launching a new business are just a few of the many examples. But, how amazing would it be if you could magically turn off that feeling, and activate your awesomeness? If you could, within two minutes, transform your feelings of inadequacy into genuine self-empowerment? Thanks to social psychologist and Harvard Business School Associate Professor Amy Cuddy, you can. It’s called “power posing.” And power posing can change your life! Continue reading →