Power is expressed through highly evolved non-verbal displays. Putting your feet up or spreading your arms out conveys authority, while making yourself look small creates the feeling and impression of powerlessness. Body language differs greatly between those who engage and those who sit back, but what if there was a simple way to trick the body into acting and feeling more powerful?

In this issue of The Pulse, we share a video from TIME featuring the incredibly interesting body language research of Amy Cuddy. She discusses how taking the time to assume a high power pose for just a few minutes before any potentially intimidating interaction can yield startling results of increased confidence.