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Praise for QUICK confidence "The perfect clapback to the ultimate existential crisis of not feeling enough. This is a beautifully written manual for the self on how to get there from here when it seems too far and too hard."
--MARGARET CHO, comedian and actor "This book delivers an instant injection of inspiration. Writing with both wit and compassion, Rezvani shows how to stop playing it safe and live a life of greater boldness. Whether making meaningful first impressions, pitching your next big idea, or staying resilient in the face of rejection,
Quick Confidence is insight, persona, and best of all, actionable."
--DANIEL H. PINK, #1
New York Times bestselling author of
The Power of Regret, Drive, and
To Sell Is Human "If you want to move, speak or think with more confidence, this is the book for you. Selena Rezvani masterfully distills the most essential confidence-building habits, so you can go after your biggest, boldest goals."
--JASON FEIFER, Editor-in-Chief,
Entrepreneur magazine "By the time you finish Selena Rezvani's book, you'll have kicked your limiting beliefs to the curb. Her stories are relatable, her tips are relevant and fresh--you'll be inspired to believe in yourself more and to keep reaching higher."
--COBY MILLER, 2x U.S. Olympian and Medalist, Track and Field "A powerful, thought-provoking book about how we can develop self-belief in our careers and beyond."
--MIKA BRZEZINSKI, Morning Joe co-host and Know Your Value founder "If you want to feel unstoppable and supremely inspired, read this book. Selena Rezvani shows us how to conquer the moments that matter most by multiplying self-belief--one action at a time."
--ANN ANAYA, SVP and Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at AmerisourceBergen
List of contents
Introduction 1
1 Make Strong First Impressions 11
2 Create Belonging Wherever You Go 33
3 Rebalance Power Dynamics 57
4 Release Overdoing, Overthinking, and Over explaining 81
5 Negotiate Your Success 105
6 Harness High- Stakes Moments 129
7 Overcome Toxic People and Cultures 153
8 Rise above Fails and Setbacks 175
9 Scale Your Confidence 203
Endnotes 229
Acknowledgments 235
About the Author 237
Afterword 239
Index 241
About the author
Selena Rezvani is a sought-after speaker, content creator, and commentator on leadership. She is focused on helping emerging leaders build confidence and self-advocacy skills, enabling them to elevate their presence-and others-along the way. She is the author of
Pushback and
The Next Generation of Women Leaders.
