Selena Rezvani is a recognized author, speaker, and consultant on leadership. Her newest book, the instant Wall Street Journal bestseller, Quick Confidence was born out of a viral newsletter she started in 2020, to help people build their confidence through small actions. Selena is also the author of the bestseller, Pushback: How Smart Women Ask — and Stand Up — for What They Want, which focuses on the unmatched power of negotiation skills in women's career advancement, and was recognized with an Axiom Business Book Award. Selena's first book, The Next Generation of Women Leaders, was published in 2009. Having amassed over 500,000 followers on social media, Selena creates daily video content on leadership and has been recognized by The Washington Post, Bloomberg, as a LinkedIn Top Voice and as a 'Fast Company top career creator'. Her experience and success in the leadership arena make Rezvani a frequent resource for news media and an in-demand business speaker. She has been quoted, interviewed, and profiled by CareerBuilder, The Wall Street Journal, Oprah.com, The LA Times, Marie Claire, NBC television, and ABC television. Selena shares the importance of being an advocate for yourself and how she does that in her own career. She also shares tips that can help you in your own journey to self-confidence. Tune in to listen to your episode.
Bio
Selena Rezvani is a recognized author, speaker, and consultant on leadership.
Cultural Background
Selena is of Pakistani and Ukrainian descent
Favorite Self Confidence Quote
I'm either going to win or I'm going to learn.
Definition of Self Confidence
Self confidence is someone who has a healthy respect for their strengths.
Her Life Before the Discovery of Self Confidence
Selina was more fearful to ask for something. She went through alot of permission seeking, apologizing for taking up space and fearing of failure.
The “AHA” Moment
Selina's AHA moment was during her teen years. She was accepted to a college she applied to and found a way to make it happen. One of the years, her aid funding was alot smaller than usual and she decided to send a letter as to why she needs more funding which was accepted to the school for the rest of her school year. She realized that being direct, assertive and asking is what will get the results she wanted.
Her Life After the Discovery of Self Confidence
Selina dedicated a book to being a self advocate called Pushback because she does the same thing for herself.
The One Self Confidence Tip for the Listener
Don't let self doubt or imposter syndrome as signals that you shouldn't do something.
Interview Links
If you would like to connect with Sheena, here is the following:
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P.S. If you are looking for ways to help women in your company increase their self-confidence to become effective leaders, you can contact me as I hold workshops and talks on this subject. You can contact me here.
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