How to Stop Being the "Nervous Nice Girl" at Work with Selena Rezvani | EP #46

Do you ever catch yourself going quiet, acquiescing, or somehow shooting yourself in the foot — right in the exact moment you needed to speak up? This week's guest gets it. Jay sits down with leadership expert Selena Rezvani on how to stop people-pleasing, overcome the "Nervous Nice Girl" archetype, and advocate for yourself at work.

Selena Rezvani is a leadership speaker, four-time author, and premier self-advocacy expert who brings deep insight into finding your voice, setting boundaries, and mastering confidence in the workplace.

In this episode, you'll hear: ► The origin story of the "Nervous Nice Girl" archetype and how hypervigilance develops as a survival strategy. ► Live roleplaying actionable scripts for turning over-explained language into simple, clean boundaries ► The power of "selective excellence" and why trying to be excellent at everything leads to burnout. ► Simple mindset shifts and daily mantras that help you back yourself in high-stakes negotiations.

Learn more about Selena Rezvani: https://selenarezvani.com

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Credits: Produced by Viv – First Click VA | Original Music by Dalton Grant