Lecture on Nonverbal Communication and Power Posing by Shalini Sharma
Introduction
- Life Hack Introduction: Simple changes in posture for two minutes can impact life outcomes.
- Body Language Audit: Observing how we make ourselves smaller or bigger.
Body Language and Nonverbals
- Fascination with Body Language: Interest in others' body language and its implications.
- Nonverbals as Communication: How body language communicates to others and ourselves.
- Impact of Nonverbals: Can predict life outcomes such as hiring and dating.
Research on Body Language
- Judgments from Body Language:
- Physician-patient interactions can predict lawsuits based on nonverbal cues.
- Quick judgments on political candidates can predict election outcomes.
- Power Dynamics and Nonverbals:
- Expression of power and dominance involves making oneself bigger.
- Universal expression of pride observed even in congenitally blind individuals.
Power Posing
- Concept of Power Posing: Expanding body posture to feel and project power.
- Biological Impact:
- High-power poses increase testosterone and decrease cortisol.
- Low-power poses have the opposite effect.
Experiment on Power Posing
- Experiment Setup: Participants adopt high or low-power poses.
- Findings:
- High-power posers exhibit increased risk tolerance.
- Hormonal changes observed after two minutes of posing.
Application of Power Posing
- Practical Use: Ideal before interviews or evaluative situations.
- Misunderstandings: Not to be used during interactions but as a preparation.
- Behavioral Outcomes: Increased confidence and assertiveness.
Real-life Applications and Stories
- Personal Story:
- Overcoming feelings of being an imposter after an accident.
- "Fake it till you become it" narrative.
- Influence on Students:
- Encouraged a student who felt like an imposter to use power posing.
Conclusion
- Power Posing Benefits: Tiny tweaks in posture can lead to significant changes.
- Call to Action: Share the science of power posing, especially with those who lack resources.
- Final Encouragement: Use power posing to present your true self authentically.
Note: This summary captures the essence and key points discussed by Shalini Sharma on the impact of body language and power posing in various life situations.