Published Works

Books by Amy Cuddy

Rigorous science. Human stories. Practical tools for the moments that matter most.

Published

Presence
New York Times BestsellerWall Street Journal Bestseller

Presence

Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges

The New York Times bestseller that teaches you to stop worrying about the impression you're making and focus on the impression you're making on yourself — transforming the way you approach every high-stakes moment.

Key Themes

Power posing & body languageConfidence under pressureAuthenticity vs. performanceImposter syndromeHigh-stakes communicationThe mind-body connection

Forthcoming

Bullied

The Culture of Cruelty and the Promise of Social Bravery

Amy Cuddy

Forthcoming February 2027

Bullied

The Culture of Cruelty and the Promise of Social Bravery

A groundbreaking exploration of the pervasive, often invisible impact of bullying on individuals and society — and a powerful guide to reclaiming dignity, safety, and the capacity to thrive.

Key Themes

The psychology of bullyingPower and dominance dynamicsTrauma and recoverySocial belonging & ostracismResilience and reclaiming identitySystemic change and policy

What people are saying

Amy Cuddy is making the world a braver place with her book, Presence. Weaving together science, practical examples, and storytelling, Cuddy shows us how bringing our boldest, most authentic selves to challenging situations inspires others to do the same. This book is a game-changer!

Brené Brown

Daring Greatly · Rising Strong

Amy Cuddy is the high priestess of self-confidence for the self-doubting. In Presence, she uses her warmth, empathy, and laser-sharp intelligence to decode the mysteries of presence under social pressure. A must-read for — well, for everyone.

Susan Cain

Quiet: The Power of Introverts

There is one thing that separates those who do from those who don't: power. Amy Cuddy helps us understand what it means to build our personal power, keep it strong when it falters and help us steer clear of arrogance. This book is a must read for every doer out there.

Simon Sinek

Leaders Eat Last · Start with Why

A captivating, charming read on harnessing confidence and poise. Demystifying a century of science, Amy Cuddy shows how we can achieve greater success and sincerity by changing the way we carry ourselves.

Adam Grant

Originals · Give and Take

Cuddy brings an abundance of humility and charm to the page. Her presence itself — her openhearted desire to help the insecure and the uneasy in this age of anxiety — shines through. Presence feels at once concrete and inspiring, simple but ambitious — above all, truly powerful.

Heather Havrilesky

The New York Times Book Review

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