

Selena Rezvani: How to Master Conversations with Intimidating People
11 snips Feb 9, 2025
Selena Rezvani, a bestselling author dedicated to empowering women and underrepresented groups in leadership, shares her expertise on navigating intimidating conversations. She discusses empowering language shifts to boost authority and persuasiveness. Listeners learn media training techniques to handle tough questions and strategies for engaging confidently with challenging personalities. Selena emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and a growth mindset in enhancing negotiation skills, providing transformative advice for professional relationships.
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Power Up Your Words
- Replace tentative language like "if" with decisive "when".
- Swap hedging words like "could" with stronger "should".
Own Your Ideas
- Elevate your contributions with "I" verbs like "I recommend" or "I propose".
- Show ownership and take a clear stance on your ideas.
Certitude and Ownership
- Speak with conviction to project certainty and inspire confidence.
- Take ownership of your ideas and communicate them clearly.