
Selena Rezvani
Writer at Freelance
Speaker on self-advocacy; Author of the WSJ Bestseller “Quick Confidence”; Tweeting tips on amplifying your voice & fueling confidence
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1 month ago |
msnbc.com | Selena Rezvani
A director I coach recently shared her frustration with a Gen Z employee. “It’s a respect thing,” she told me. “Some of it is the casualness with which he approaches the job... and some of it is the fact that he talks to me like he’s chatting with his friends on the weekend.” While her concerns were valid, I explained that this isn’t about disrespect — it’s about shifting workplace norms.
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Oct 2, 2024 |
msnbc.com | Selena Rezvani
Have you ever felt completely overlooked by your manager? Maybe you’ve worked late nights, taken on more projects than you can count, and even initiated new strategies to improve the team’s performance—but somehow, none of it seems to matter. The promotions, recognition, and raises just never seem to come your way. It’s frustrating, to say the least. I remember one particular moment when I felt utterly resentful and unseen.
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Sep 13, 2024 |
msnbc.com | Selena Rezvani
A close friend and I were chatting recently at brunch when she shared with me that she was excited about a job offer she’d just received. Naturally, she was eager to make the right decision. When she mentioned the offer to her mom in passing, and asked if she should negotiate for more, her mom responded firmly: “Absolutely not! You’ll probably lose the opportunity.”I was horrified by this advice.
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Sep 13, 2024 |
nbcnews.to | Selena Rezvani
Sept. 13, 2024, 4:45 PM UTCBy A close friend and I were chatting recently at brunch when she shared with me that she was excited about a job offer she’d just received. Naturally, she was eager to make the right decision. When she mentioned the offer to her mom in passing, and asked if she should negotiate for more, her mom responded firmly: “Absolutely not! You’ll probably lose the opportunity.”I was horrified by this advice.
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Jun 3, 2024 |
nbcnews.to | Selena Rezvani
June 3, 2024, 10:08 PM UTCBy We’ve all been there: hesitating to speak up about our accomplishments, fearing we might come across as boastful or self-serving.
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How is it that a man says one thing and it’s “professional” but when a woman says the same thing, it’s “rude”? Have you ever encountered this double standard at work?🤔 #corporatelife #corporatetiktok #doublestandards #genderbias #corporatebias #careeradvocacy #selfadvocacy https://t.co/huYyARNZeu

Confidence doesn’t always show up on cue. But what if you didn’t need to feel confident to act confident? This week’s #QuickConfidence is all about using body language, voice, and mindset to send “I’ve got this” vibes even when your nerves say otherwise: https://t.co/krjLqOwHle https://t.co/DQ70cxXWUL

Here are 5 classic signs of a condescending colleague — and a calm, confident response you can use to shut it down without raising your voice. Have you ever dealt with someone like this at work?🤔 #condescendingboss #condescendingcoworkers #toxiccoworkers #toxicboss https://t.co/Vvr8FJB5ys