Throughout her career, Amy Cuddy has been a trailblazer for the research of psychology. In 2002 she developed a content model surrounding stereotypes. Within the research, she discussed how humans make judgements of each other and how these judgements affect intentions, behaviour and social emotions. Her most famed ideology was documented in 2010, titled Power Posing. This ideology discusses the effect that power has on human emotions, hormones and ultimately behaviour. As a competent and eloquent speaker, Amy draws upon her research to help audiences grasp a better understanding of emotion and how certain situations impact working life. Her Power Posing ideology is frequently a topic of her keynote speeches, helping executives and employees alike to harness self-confidence.
A pioneer in the study of negotiating, psychology and stereotypes, Amy has enriched students at a number of high-calibre schools. In 2005 she was appointed as the Assistant Professor of Psychology at Rutgers University. In 2006 she was appointed as an assistant professor at the Kellogg School of Management, where she led lectures pivotal to leadership in organisations. In 2008 she was made an assistant professor at Harvard Business School, delivering lectures in several subjects from power and influence to leadership and negotiations.
Also a highly sought after TED speaker, Amy has delivered a number of renowned talks capturing the attention of entrepreneurs worldwide. Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are has been viewed 50 million times, earning the title of the second most viewed TED Talk. The talk is pivotal to how employees can become more influential and satisfied with their professional lives, discussing non-verbal behaviour, trustworthiness, psychological and physical wellbeing. She has been a guest on numerous TV shows, such as Good Morning America, BBC World News, The Today Show and CBS This Morning. Her distinguished research has also been published in several reputable publications, including The New York Times, Wired, Wall Street Journal and Economist.
She has claimed countless awards during her illustrious career, including the Harvard Excellence in Teaching Award, Young Global Leader 2014, Rising Star 2011 and the Michele Alexander Early Career Award 2008. She has also been recognised in lists such as the BBC’s 100 Women of 2017, Business Insiders 50 Women Who are Changing the World and Thinkers50 World’s Top 50 Management Thinkers. Empowering in her keynote deliveries, Amy utilises her extensive research and academic experience to enrich audiences worldwide. Able to cover a multitude of subjects from negotiation to leadership Amy is the perfect choice for a range of corporate events. Guaranteed to be an influential figure, Amy leaves a lasting impression on all those lucky enough to attend her keynotes.