Our postures communicate information about our internal state. Postures that express pride or power, such as standing tall with open limbs, are associated with higher levels of testosterone and risk-taking behavior. In contrast, closed or slouching postures that indicate feeling powerless are linked to higher amounts of cortisol. Research shows that adopting expansive, high-power poses can influence hormones and make people feel more powerful and confident in situations like job interviews. Gender may also play a role, as observations found that women tend to slouch more than men. Overall, our body language provides cues about our mindset and level of empowerment.

1. What our postures say about us.

2. What do our postures talk about
us?

3. Expression of Pride

4. Being Powerless (Closing Up)

5. Expression Of Power In Humans
 People look up to boss-difference in power leads to non
verbal changes in body posture.

6. Can Gender Play a Role?
 Observations show that females tend to slouch more than
men. Hence, men seem more powerful than women.

7. Do Bodies Change Our Minds?
 Let us see how.

8. The Cause-Hormones
 The major hormones that control our minds are
testosterone and cortisol.

9. The Effects
 Testosterone-Produced in higher amounts in
minds of powerful people characterised by taking
risks and are abstract in nature.
 Cortisol is the oppositte.

10. High Power Poses vs Low Power
Poses

11. The Observation
 People with High Power Poses more desirable in
interviews.
 High Power Poses Increase Production of Testosterone
and reduce production of cortisol.

12. Disclaimer
 Created by Siddhant Ahuja, Siddaganga Institue Of
Technology, during an internship by Prof. Sameer
Mathur, IIM Lucknow.