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Unstuck with Jay Abbasi
Real people. Real stories. Real solutions. I’m Jay Abbasi, host of Unstuck, and as a former leader at Tesla, I understand the whirlwind of challenges in the modern work scene. In this podcast, we reveal how to thrive in demanding work environments through relatable, real-life stories. Each episode begins with a story based on real life professional challenges (some details are changed to protect anonymity), followed by expert insights to help you thrive at work including practical advice on…
Episodes
Unstuck with Jay Abbasi44: How To Free Up Time For What Matters Most
Time is the most valuable resource, yet so much of what fills the day isn’t necessary. Between distractions, unnecessary obligations, and misplaced urgency…
Unstuck with Jay Abbasi43: Ikigai: Living A Life Of Purpose
Meet Sandy. She sits on the edge of her sofa, laptop perched beside her, as her daughter, Emily, looks on with eager anticipation. Emily, fresh out of college…
Unstuck with Jay Abbasi42: How NOT To Practice Gratitude
In our last episode, we met Michael, who was grappling with a tough breakup that left him questioning his purpose. Dr. Al joined us to share his powerful story…
Unstuck with Jay Abbasi41: How To Live A Fantastic Life
Meet Michael. It's 2:30 PM on a Tuesday, and he’s sitting at his desk, surrounded by piles of papers and sticky notes, yet he’s glued to his phone, scrolling…
Unstuck with Jay Abbasi40: Why Sleep Needs To Be A Top Priority
In our last episode, you met Ariana, a professional running on fumes, struggling to take care of herself amidst the chaos of life. Her relentless schedule was…
Unstuck with Jay Abbasi39: Building A Healthier High-Performance Mindset
Meet Ariana. It's 9 PM on a Wednesday. She's sitting on her living room sofa balancing her laptop on her knees. Her husband walks in, carrying two mugs of tea…
Unstuck with Jay Abbasi38: The Pale Blue Dot
In a world where daily pressures and personal challenges can feel overwhelming, it’s easy to lose perspective. How often do we let fear, stress, and limiting…
Unstuck with Jay Abbasi37: Releasing Fear And Limiting Beliefs
Meet Phil. It's 10 PM on a Thursday, and he sits at his desk with a heating pad draped over his shoulders, staring at a blinking cursor on his laptop. A…
Unstuck with Jay Abbasi36: How To Control Your Devices (So Your Devices Don’t Control You)
In our last episode, you met Tyler, a senior VP of marketing, grappling with impatience and restlessness driven by the pull of instant gratification. Tyler…
Unstuck with Jay Abbasi35: Mastering Delayed Gratification For Success
Meet Tyler. It’s late on a Thursday night, and he’s slumped in his office chair, exhausted from endless hours of work. As the senior vice president of…
Unstuck with Jay Abbasi34: The 4-Step Process To Gain Clarity On Your Purpose
As we step into 2025, it’s the perfect time to align your actions with your higher purpose. In this solo episode, Jay shares a powerful four-step process to…
Unstuck with Jay Abbasi33: Breaking Patterns To Unlock Your Leadership Potential
Meet Megan, a driven COO of a fast-growing tech company who finds herself stuck in a frustrating loop. Deadlines are being missed, tensions run high within her…
Unstuck with Jay Abbasi32: How To Be At Ease With Whatever Happens
As we step into the new year, Jay reflects on the concept of equanimity—a state of calm acceptance, regardless of life’s uncertainties. Building on lessons…
Unstuck with Jay Abbasi31: Tapping Into Necessity, Purpose, and Equanimity
Meet Edward, the CFO of one of the largest insurance companies in the U.S. As a single father raising a son with developmental challenges, Edward feels the…
Unstuck with Jay Abbasi30: Avoid This Trap When Setting Goals for 2025
As we approach the end of the year, it’s time to reflect on 2024 and set meaningful goals for 2025. In this solo episode, Jay discusses a common mistake people…
Unstuck with Jay Abbasi29: Creating Encore Experiences for Employees
Meet Helen, a dedicated chief HR officer at a financial services company in Chicago. Helen is stuck, grappling with low employee engagement, high turnover, and…
Unstuck with Jay Abbasi28: The Deceitful Nature of Worries
In our last episode, we met Steven, a newly appointed CEO struggling with self-doubt and team dynamics, alongside guest Eva Minkoff, who shared insights on…
Unstuck with Jay Abbasi27: Being Bold and Cultivating Authenticity
Meet Steven. A newly appointed CEO at a healthcare organization in North Carolina, Steven is full of visionary ideas but feels stuck and disconnected. His…
Unstuck with Jay Abbasi26: 8 Steps To Mastering Beliefs
In our last episode, we met Carlos, a high-performing professional grappling with anxiety and panic attacks stemming from workplace stress. With the help of…
Unstuck with Jay Abbasi25: Accessing Your Zone Of Excellence
Meet Carlos, a high-performing senior manager at a motor vehicle manufacturer in Michigan. The relentless pressure at work recently culminated in a terrifying…
Unstuck with Jay Abbasi24: Ask THIS To Stay Connected To Purpose
In our last episode, we explored Rachel’s story—feeling disconnected from purpose in her role—and heard from executive coach Jennifer Hill on how to navigate…
Unstuck with Jay Abbasi23: Staying Connected To Purpose
Meet Rachel. When her husband asks, “How was your day?” she hesitates, replying, “It was fine,” though she knows it’s not. As a senior director at a software…
Unstuck with Jay Abbasi22: How Your Toes Can Make You More Charismatic
In our last episode, we explored Dimitri’s journey as a high-performing leader struggling with interpersonal anxiety, particularly around authority figures…
Unstuck with Jay Abbasi21: Mastering Charisma and Connection
Meet Dimitri. He leaves the company event thinking, Why can’t you just be normal? A talented Scrum Master, Dimitri excels in his leadership role, earning…
Unstuck with Jay Abbasi20: The Formula For Happiness
In our last episode, we learned about Elliott’s struggles with emotional awareness and rigid expectations about his career and relationships. We featured Sara…
Unstuck with Jay Abbasi19: Mastering Emotional Awareness
Meet Elliott. He puts his pen down and feels a sharp twist in his stomach. After a brief call with his director, Elliott, a top-performing account executive…
Unstuck with Jay Abbasi18: The 4 Criteria For Any Career Decision
In our last episode, we followed Tara, an account manager at a critical career crossroads. Geoffrey Roche, a leader in workforce transformation, joined us to…
Unstuck with Jay Abbasi17: How To Make The Best Career Decisions
Meet Tara. She feels the tension at the Christmas dinner table as her father repeatedly questions her about leaving her stable job of six years. With a…
Unstuck with Jay Abbasi16: Build Unwavering Confidence With The Priming Effect
In our last episode, we met Erica, the VP of Human Resources who faced challenges in articulating her ideas to executive leadership. We welcomed expert Brielle…
Unstuck with Jay Abbasi15: Being A More Confident Communicator
Meet Erica. It’s the end of the quarterly budget meeting, and with a forced smile, she says goodbye to her peers and CEO. As she heads to her office, head…
Unstuck with Jay Abbasi14: 2 Proven Methods To Overcome Imposter Syndrome
In our last episode, we met Maria, who was struggling with negative self-talk and imposter syndrome. Jay spoke with author and TEDx speaker Kristel Bauer to…
Unstuck with Jay Abbasi13: Overcoming Negative Self-Talk
Meet Maria. It’s 10 p.m. on a Tuesday, and as she stares at an empty wine bottle, she questions, “What am I doing with my life?” On the surface, her career…
Unstuck with Jay Abbasi12: The REAL Source of Happiness / Detaching From Outcomes
In our last episode, we met Adam, an ambitious sales leader whose mental health is deteriorating. Jay met with bestselling author and keynote speaker Ambreen…
Unstuck with Jay Abbasi11: Balancing Ambition With Wellbeing
Meet Adam. It’s 1 a.m. on a Monday, and he’s staring blankly at his Salesforce dashboard. After ten flights in 30 days, exhaustion has set in, and his team’s…
Unstuck with Jay Abbasi10: Detaching From Career Identity
Meet Danesha. It’s 11 p.m. on a Monday, and she’s sitting at her kitchen table, laptop open, staring blankly at her LinkedIn profile. Three months have passed…
Unstuck with Jay Abbasi9: Dealing With Difficult Leaders
Meet David, a Senior VP at a telecommunications company, who’s at his breaking point. After a frustrating Zoom call, he loses his temper, accidentally…
Unstuck with Jay Abbasi8: Pairing Personal Development & Eastern Philosophy
Meet Jay. This is a special episode where I’m telling you my story. On the morning of June 22, 2014, my life changed forever. I got a phone call from my mother…
Unstuck with Jay Abbasi7: Overcoming High Pressure And People Pleasing
Meet Madison. It’s dinner time, and her family is taken aback by her sudden outburst. Her daughters fall silent, and her husband, with a concerned look, gently…
Unstuck with Jay Abbasi6: Making Time To Build A Side Hustle
Meet Ali, a data scientist in Dallas, Texas, who’s been dreaming of starting his own business for over a decade. At a family dinner, Ali listens to his…
Unstuck with Jay Abbasi5: Burnout and Personal Relationships
Meet Tim. It’s Friday night, and Tim is still at the office, grappling with a harsh reality. Earlier in the day, he discovered his colleague, with just two…
Unstuck with Jay Abbasi4: Setting Boundaries When You're Overworked
Meet Natalia. It’s 6 p.m. on a Friday, and she’s still at the office, gritting her teeth and holding back tears. She has just replied “yes” to her manager’s…
Unstuck with Jay Abbasi3: Cultivating A Balanced Mind
Meet Bryant. He’s just landed a new Senior Director role at a pharmaceutical company, but instead of feeling elated, he’s staring out the window, consumed by…
Unstuck with Jay Abbasi2: The Thief Of Joy We Call "Comparison"
Meet Sal, a Program Manager, who’s filled with self-doubt, sinking into the sofa after reading a LinkedIn notification on his phone. It’s 6:30 p.m., and after…
Unstuck with Jay Abbasi1: The Link Between Anxiety and Cardiovascular Health
Meet Priya. A dedicated palliative care physician and single mother who finds herself lying in a hospital bed completely baffled by how everything spiraled out…
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Real people. Real stories. Real solutions. I’m Jay Abbasi, host of Unstuck, and as a former leader at Tesla, I understand the whirlwind of challenges in the…