speaking up at work

Selena Rezvani is a recognized consultant, speaker, and author on leadership and self-advocacy. 

Named by Forbes “the premier expert on standing up for yourself at work,” she’s the author of the Wall Street Journal bestselling book Quick Confidence and also wrote the award-winning Pushback and The Next Generation of Women Leaders, all about ways to make your voice heard and negotiate your needs at work. 

Selena addresses thousands of professionals each year at places like The World Bank, Under Armour, Microsoft, P&G, and many others. Today, she’s a columnist for NBC News’ Know Your Value. Selena is based in Philadelphia where she lives with her husband Geoff and 11-year-old boy-girl twins.

In this interview with Selena, you'll learn: 

• What "healthy tension" is and how it can lead to better decisions and strengthened relationships at work 
• How to reframe discomfort in speaking up for yourself, so you can gain a bigger perspective and get heard in meetings 
• How to reaffirm your sense of belonging and competence when faced with microaggressions as a woman and minority in the workplace 
• Why having a prepared response is useful, and how to use it when you face pushback on your ideas or when you're treated as a subordinate by a colleague 
• What actually builds lasting confidence, no matter what's happening at work 
• How to shift your mindset and energy so you can see yourself on equal footing with others when you go to advocate for what you want in your career 

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Ep #82: The Difference Between ‘Speaking Up More’ and Actually Being HEARD

All too often, ‘speaking up’ simply means adding more noise to the conversation. But when you implement strategies that will actually help you be HEARD, you: A) Ensure the leadership team actually hears you, and… B) You build powerful, impactful relationships along the way. In this episode of Maximize Your Career with Stacy Mayer, I am skipping the usual “speak up” rhetoric and diving straight into actionable advice that will help you have a real voice at the leadership table.

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