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Quick Confidence: Be Authentic, Boost Connections, and Make Bold Bets on Yourself
Hands-on, bite-sized strategies for improving your confidence
In Quick Confidence: Be Authentic, Create Connections and Make Bold Bets On Yourself, best-selling author and renowned leadership speaker Selena Rezvani delivers an effective and eye-opening new approach to building confidence and presence for professionals. In the book, the author walks you through―and helps you leap over―the 9 most common obstacles that stand in the way of building authentic confidence. She offers digestible actions, behaviors, and exercises you can use to change the way you think and the way you present yourself to others.
Relying on sound, scientifically validated data, the book helps you zero in on one actionable method at a time, from making a memorable entrance to stoking confidence in those around you. You'll also find:
Mental, physical, and interpersonal routines that will lock in your new and confident persona for lasting changeTechniques for using silence strategically and refusing to overexplain to enhance your credibility and presenceWays to overcome the intimidation factor that goes hand-in-hand with dealing with powerful peopleA hands-on playbook for professionals at all stages looking for effective confidence-building advice that goes beyond "fake it ‘til you make it," Quick Confidence is a fun and rewarding journey to a renewed self-image and enhanced well-being.
In Quick Confidence: Be Authentic, Create Connections and Make Bold Bets On Yourself, best-selling author and renowned leadership speaker Selena Rezvani delivers an effective and eye-opening new approach to building confidence and presence for professionals. In the book, the author walks you through―and helps you leap over―the 9 most common obstacles that stand in the way of building authentic confidence. She offers digestible actions, behaviors, and exercises you can use to change the way you think and the way you present yourself to others.
Relying on sound, scientifically validated data, the book helps you zero in on one actionable method at a time, from making a memorable entrance to stoking confidence in those around you. You'll also find:
Mental, physical, and interpersonal routines that will lock in your new and confident persona for lasting changeTechniques for using silence strategically and refusing to overexplain to enhance your credibility and presenceWays to overcome the intimidation factor that goes hand-in-hand with dealing with powerful peopleA hands-on playbook for professionals at all stages looking for effective confidence-building advice that goes beyond "fake it ‘til you make it," Quick Confidence is a fun and rewarding journey to a renewed self-image and enhanced well-being.
Editorial Reviews
"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
"To be a force for good in your career, you need the confidence to express your thoughts, share your ideas, and admit to mistakes. Selena Rezvani's Quick Confidence teaches us how to nurture self-confidence, no matter how high the stakes. Substantive and practical, this book will help you inspire confidence in those around you as well -to empower them to use their voices, take courageous risks, and challenge the status quo."
-AMY C. EDMONDSON, PhD., Harvard Business School Professor, author of The Fearless Organization, and Thinkers50 #1 Ranked Management Thinker
"Whether you're navigating a new career move or regaining your footing after a setback, Selena Rezvani's Quick Confidence is the manual we all need to take fearless action. Delivered through powerful and practical tips and stories, Selena lowers the hurdles to help each of us speak up, show up, and lead."
-ANNA RANSLEY...
-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
"To be a force for good in your career, you need the confidence to express your thoughts, share your ideas, and admit to mistakes. Selena Rezvani's Quick Confidence teaches us how to nurture self-confidence, no matter how high the stakes. Substantive and practical, this book will help you inspire confidence in those around you as well -to empower them to use their voices, take courageous risks, and challenge the status quo."
-AMY C. EDMONDSON, PhD., Harvard Business School Professor, author of The Fearless Organization, and Thinkers50 #1 Ranked Management Thinker
"Whether you're navigating a new career move or regaining your footing after a setback, Selena Rezvani's Quick Confidence is the manual we all need to take fearless action. Delivered through powerful and practical tips and stories, Selena lowers the hurdles to help each of us speak up, show up, and lead."
-ANNA RANSLEY...
Readers Top Reviews
Eva L JannottaEri
Reading this book was like a delicious, energy-boosting smoothie to my spirit. Selena shares candid, funny, and heartfelt stories (her own and others) along with practical, actionable ways I can boost my own confidence. I love that her suggestions cover relationships, mindset, and the emotional aspects of habits. Highly recommend for anyone looking to up-level not only their career, but how they relate to themselves and others in any context. This is a dynamite life-skills read.
jloveEva L Jannot
As someone who often felt left out and like an outcast during childhood, I became an adult who is very focused on creating environments (both in my work and personal life) that are positive, kind, and inclusive. I really loved the "Create Belonging Wherever You Go" chapter. Selena can relate to the multiracial experience of feeling like you don't quite belong anywhere, aching to fit in, and then becoming an adult who wants to create belonging for others. I really appreciated her tips on creating self-belonging and improving confidence, from mantras to body language to changes in our everyday language. If you ever feel like you struggle to connect with others or struggle with confidence as an adult, I think this would be a fantastic book for you! (Especially if that struggle comes from being multiracial in a mostly white community.)
Nihar Chhaya, Exe
One of the things I love about Selena’s latest book is the pragmatism and actionable nature of her ideas. Selena is a thought leader who cultivates the ideas managers and organizations need to learn in order to adapt and grow. But she also has a talent many thought leaders don’t: she cuts right to the heart of an issue and lays out options, choices, scripts and quick responses that anyone can use when they are stuck. Watch any of her hundreds of videos on TikTok and read her content on LinkedIn and other platforms and you’ll be amazed at how clearly and succinctly she teaches methods to master some of the most challenging scenarios at work. And this book is a compilation of such practical and noteworthy approaches that simply work. It is a resource you can go to constantly for ideas and inspiration. But perhaps more importantly this book isn’t just for people struggling with confidence. It should be required reading for leaders who would like to have teams and a work culture where employees are advocating for themselves and not being shut down to the point where their confidence suffers. I highly recommend this book to everyone who wants more help developing confidence but also for those who want to improve work life and interactions around them.
Anisa KNihar Chha
This book is a game-changer! Extremely helpful and user friendly tips to increase confidence. I’ve been waiting for an easy to follow guide like this! Thank you Selena Rezvani!
todd dewetttodd d
A must read from an interesting voice. She takes a few classic topics we should always care about and makes them approachable and understandable. This really is packed with essential tips most readers will find very helpful. From building confidence to dealing with negative people, it's a winner front to back. Easy to ready, very applicable, good anecdotes too - highly recommended - and I bet you'll tell your friends about it too :)
