Listen "Quick Confidence in Speaking, with Selena Rezvani"
Episode Synopsis
If you’ve ever looked at confident people and thought, “That could never be me,” this episode might flip your whole narrative.This week, Jess sits down with Selena Rezvani a LinkedIn Top Voice, TEDx speaker, and bestselling author of Quick Confidence, to dismantle the myth that confidence is something you’re born with. Spoiler: it’s not. It’s something you build, one rep at a time.Selena shares the uncomfortable story of being pushed into public speaking before she was ready and how that terrifying blur of a moment unlocked a career she never saw coming. She talks about the hard truth of over-preparing, why winging it is a form of self-sabotage, and how to turn stage fright into fuel.You’ll also hear:How to make friends with your nerves instead of fighting themWhy theatrical body language can skyrocket your stage presenceThe unexpected power of your most embarrassing storiesWhat it really means to be your own best friend before a big momentAbout Selena RezvaniSelena is a speaker, author, and leadership consultant whose work focuses on helping women and marginalized professionals show up with more confidence and self-advocacy. She’s the author of Quick Confidence, Pushback, and a LinkedIn Learning instructor, reaching millions with her content on leadership, confidence, and communication.Resources & Links:Read Selena’s Book – Quick Confidence: https://www.amazon.com/Quick-Confidence-Authentic-Connections-Yourself/dp/1394160941 Watch her TEDx Talk – "Interrupting gender bias through meeting culture": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AX3GuacF6l8 Catch her daily content – Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn @selenarezvaniAmplify with Jess is produced by Walk West and brought to you by Mic Drop Workshop.
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