Selena Rezvani

Philadelphia

Speaker on self-advocacy; Author of the WSJ Bestseller “Quick Confidence”; Tweeting tips on amplifying your voice & fueling confidence

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Why Gen Z won’t call you ‘Boss’ — and why that’s OK

Mar 17, 2025 | 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.
How to let your boss know you have other job options — without quitting

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.
5 big truths for negotiating job offers

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.
5 big truths for negotiating job offers

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.
5 ways to promote your work accomplishments - without the ‘ick’ factor

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.
5 ways to promote your work accomplishments - without the ‘ick’ factor

Jun 3, 2024 | msnbc.com | Selena Rezvani

We’ve all been there: hesitating to speak up about our accomplishments, fearing we might come across as boastful or self-serving. Take Jessica, one of my coaching clients who was a software engineer at a mid-sized tech company. She’d been working on a project to improve the company’s internal tool for managing customer feedback. After weeks of research and development, Jessica created a new feature that significantly streamlined the feedback process, saving time and reducing errors.
5 ways to promote your work accomplishments - without the ‘ick’ factor

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. Take Jessica, one of my coaching clients who was a software engineer at a mid-sized tech company. She’d been working on a project to improve the company’s internal tool for managing customer feedback.
"Quick Confidence: Be Authentic, Boost Connections, and Make Bold Bets on Yourself" eBook

Apr 25, 2024 | dealnews.com | Guarav Agarwal |Selena Rezvani |Jeff Prosise |Sara Perrott

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Two words that give your ideas instant credibility

Jan 19, 2024 | msnbc.com | Selena Rezvani

Diverse perspectives and moonshot thinking are what propel organizations forward. The need to explore new ways of doing things pushes us out of stale ruts, expands our minds, and helps us experiment with different approaches. That’s why your ideas — no matter how unconventional — deserve to be heard and seriously considered. Here’s the thing though. Even the best ideas get glazed over when you don’t properly communicate them.
Two words that give your ideas instant credibility

Jan 19, 2024 | nbcnews.to | Selena Rezvani

Jan. 19, 2024, 7:17 PM UTCBy Diverse perspectives and moonshot thinking are what propel organizations forward. The need to explore new ways of doing things pushes us out of stale ruts, expands our minds, and helps us experiment with different approaches. That’s why your ideas — no matter how unconventional — deserve to be heard and seriously considered. Here’s the thing though. Even the best ideas get glazed over when you don’t properly communicate them.