Presence by Amy Cuddy -- Summary & Analysis

“Live boldly”


Please Note: This is a summary and analysis of Amy Cuddy’s “Presence” not the original book. We summarize and analyze each chapter to help you better understand the original and help you discover the best books on the market.


Presence is a book about how to become your best self, and how to make sure that your best self is present in every moment of your life. It outlines numerous strategies for dealing with anxiety and building confidence, most notably the practice of positive posing. The focus is on building personal power that lets us live in the moment to build more success in our lives. All of the recommendations in the book come from psychological research, and the methods are proven to be very effective.