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 them
• Why theatrical body language can skyrocket your stage presence
• The unexpected power of your most embarrassing stories
• What it really means to be your own best friend before a big moment

About Selena Rezvani

Selena 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 @selenarezvani

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