Unstuck with Jay Abbasi

Jay Abbasi
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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 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 resilience, mental health, and work life balance. Get unstuck and build the life and career you’ve always wanted.

  1. 1d ago

    197: The 5 Strategies That Make People Trust You

    If you want people to trust you, don’t wait for it to happen. Build it. In this solo episode, Jay breaks down five practical strategies for becoming someone your colleagues, leaders, stakeholders, and direct reports genuinely trust. Because when people see you as credible, they’re more likely to invite you into important conversations, listen to your ideas, and give you a seat at the table. Jay shares why getting results is only the beginning. He explains how to socialize your accomplishments without bragging, build credibility behind the scenes, demonstrate that you’re truly listening through “repeat backs” and “call backs,” and grant trust instead of waiting for others to earn it. If you want to strengthen your influence and become someone people consistently turn to, these five strategies offer a practical place to start. Notable Quotes “The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them.” — Ernest Hemingway “Trust is something that you can't just wait for and hope happens. You have to build it.” — Jay Abbasi “Don't wait for people to trust you. Trust them first and it will be reciprocated.” — Jay Abbasi Resources and Links Jay Abbasi Website: https://jayabbasi.me/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayabbasi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayabbasi_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejayabbasi/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jayabbasipodcast Join Us Next Time On Monday's episode, you'll meet Carl, a successful and ambitious real estate entrepreneur who finds himself riding constant highs and lows. He gets excited about new initiatives but struggles to follow through before becoming overwhelmed by everything he's carrying. Jay is joined by JM Ryerson, founder of Let's Go Win, executive coach, keynote speaker, and bestselling author, to explore how to build a successful business or career without letting the pursuit of success cost you everything.

    197: The 5 Strategies That Make People Trust You

  2. 5d ago

    196: Training Won’t Fix Your People Problem

    Not every performance problem is a training problem. Meet Lucy. She works in learning and development at a nonprofit she believes in, yet leadership repeatedly asks for quick PDFs that rarely change behavior. She wants to stop taking orders, ask better questions, and solve the real issue. In this episode, Jay sits down with Heather Burright, nonprofit learning and development consultant, speaker, and host of the Learning for Good podcast. Together, they explore why training alone rarely changes behavior and how leaders can design learning that produces meaningful, lasting results. Notable Quotes “The goal isn’t training. The goal is change.” — Heather Burright “When you view yourself as a change agent, you’re forced to pause and ask better questions.” — Heather Burright “Learning is uncomfortable because it’s something you’re probably not already good at.” — Heather Burright “When we approach it as a conversation and not a debate we need to win, we’re much more likely to walk away satisfied.” — Heather Burright About Our Guest Heather Burright is a nonprofit learning and development consultant, speaker, and host of the Learning for Good podcast. She helps mission-driven organizations move beyond check-the-box training and build learning experiences that create measurable behavior change. Through Skill Masters Market, Heather works with nonprofit leaders and learning professionals to identify performance barriers, strengthen internal influence, and design practical solutions that support both employees and organizational goals. Resources & Links Heather Burright Skill Masters Market Website – https://www.skillmastersmarket.com/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-burright/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/heather.burright/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@SkillMastersMarket Jay Abbasi Website – https://jayabbasi.me/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayabbasi/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/jayabbasi_/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/thejayabbasi/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@jayabbasipodcast Join Us Next Time On Friday, Jay explores one of the most important ingredients of influence: trust. He explains why some people earn a seat at the table while others struggle to get their ideas heard, regardless of how valuable those ideas may be. You’ll learn how to strengthen your credibility, build more meaningful relationships, and show up in a way that makes others more willing to listen, collaborate, and support your ideas.

    196: Training Won’t Fix Your People Problem

  3. Aug 14

    195: Give Your Inner Critic a Name

    You don’t have to believe everything the voice in your head tells you. In this solo episode, Jay shares an unconventional strategy for dealing with the inner critic: give it a name. Inspired by an experience at a silent meditation retreat, Jay explains how a character from The Incredibles, Jack-Jack, became a powerful way for him to create distance from difficult thoughts and emotional reactions. Rather than fighting, resisting, or judging your inner critic, Jay walks through a practical process for relating to it with compassion. By choosing a character, bringing it to mind when triggered, accepting what arises, and responding with kindness, you can create space between your emotions and your actions. If overthinking or emotional reactions sometimes get the best of you, this episode offers a memorable way to respond more intentionally and make better decisions. Notable Quotes “You have to learn how to accept it and acknowledge that it's there.” — Jay Abbasi “If you could really look at something and observe it, then you're going to make a better choice in the moment.” — Jay Abbasi “Speak to that character like you would speak to the people you love most in this world.” — Jay Abbasi “You will create space within yourself.” — Jay Abbasi Resources and Links Jay Abbasi Website: https://jayabbasi.me/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayabbasi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayabbasi_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejayabbasi/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jayabbasipodcast Join Us Next Time On Monday's episode, you'll meet Lucy, a learning and development professional in the nonprofit world who feels like she's become an order taker for leadership. She knows she has more to offer but struggles to gain the buy-in needed to contribute more strategically. Jay is joined by Heather Burright, nonprofit L&D consultant, speaker, and podcast host, to explore how professionals like Lucy can stop simply reacting to requests and start driving meaningful change.

    195: Give Your Inner Critic a Name

  4. Aug 10

    194: Your Inner Critic Is Lying to You

    What if being hard on yourself is only making you worse? Meet Dwayne. He’s a respected COO who appears calm and confident, but internally he second-guesses himself, replays conversations, and feels like he should always be doing more. His instinct to help also leads him to take on too much, leaving him drained.What Dwayne wants most is to quiet the inner critic, trust himself, and lead with more confidence and authenticity. Today, Jay sits down with Kristen Harcourt, executive coach, keynote speaker, and emotional intelligence expert. Together, they explore how leaders can challenge self-doubt, practice vulnerability, and quiet the inner critic without losing their edge. Notable Quotes “There’s a part of them that believes that inner critic that can be very loud has helped them get to where they are today.” — Kristen Harcourt “Once you make conscious what was unconscious, you get to create a new story and a new way of showing up.” — Kristen Harcourt “You have to start by coaching yourself.” — Kristen Harcourt “Ultimately, we all want to give and receive love.” — Kristen Harcourt About Our Guest Kristen Harcourt is an executive coach, keynote speaker, and emotional intelligence expert who helps leaders become more self-aware, emotionally intelligent, and intentional in how they lead. Her work focuses on helping high performers better understand their internal patterns, quiet their inner critic, strengthen emotional resilience, embrace vulnerability, and create deeper connections with the people they lead. Resources & Links Kristen Harcourt Website – https://kristenharcourt.com/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristenharcourt/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/kristenharcourt/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/kristenharcourt/ X – https://x.com/@kristenharcourt/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmeNVxP4IwkjSdLFpp696zQ Jay Abbasi Website – https://jayabbasi.me/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayabbasi/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/jayabbasi_/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/thejayabbasi/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@jayabbasipodcast Join Us Next Time On Friday, Jay shares the story of "Jack-Jack" and a simple technique he learned years ago on a meditation retreat for dealing with the inner critic. Instead of fighting that critical voice or allowing it to take over, Jay explains how he learned to respond with greater kindness while still maintaining his edge. You’ll learn how to create your own version of this technique to work through self-doubt, stop fighting with yourself, and change your relationship with the voice that constantly tries to put you down.

    194: Your Inner Critic Is Lying to You

  5. Aug 7

    193: Your Brain Needs More Boredom

    Your best ideas may be waiting for you to stop doing. In this solo episode, Jay introduces Mindfreeness, a concept he defines as intentionally freeing your mind to explore, imagine, connect ideas, and discover new possibilities. While mindfulness creates space to observe the present moment, Mindfreeness creates space to explore what your mind can uncover when it isn't constantly occupied. Drawing from neuroscience, his work with leaders, and his own experiences, Jay explains why periods of boredom and mental white space can unlock creativity and new solutions. He shares practical ways to cultivate Mindfreeness through silent drives, showers, household chores, journaling, walks, and even intentionally blocking white space on your calendar. If your mind is constantly in "go, go, go" mode, this episode offers an invitation to do less, and discover what emerges. Notable Quotes “Mindfulness: space to observe. Mindfreeness: space to explore.” — Jay Abbasi “Your subconscious will come to the surface and it will work to solve the problem on its own.” — Jay Abbasi “You need to just be in a state where you can allow for ideas to come to you.” — Jay Abbasi “Make Mindfreeness a part of your life.” — Jay Abbasi Resources and Links Jay Abbasi Website: https://jayabbasi.me/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayabbasi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayabbasi_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejayabbasi/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jayabbasipodcast Join Us Next Time On Monday's episode, you'll meet Dwayne, COO of a mid-sized accounting firm who can't stop replaying something he said during an executive meeting. Although others see him as stoic and confident, beneath the surface he's struggling with self-doubt, overthinking, and immense pressure. Jay is joined by Kristen Harcourt, executive coach, keynote speaker, and emotional intelligence expert, to explore how leaders can quiet their inner critic and lead in a way that feels strong, confident, and human.

    193: Your Brain Needs More Boredom

  6. Aug 3

    192: What Are You Avoiding?

    The distractions aren't the problem. They're symptoms. Meet Fareed. A year ago, he was disciplined. Early mornings. Workouts. Building a side business. Today, he's spending hours scrolling sports news for games he barely cares about while the life he actually wants slips further away. Married with two young children and working as a data manager, he feels disconnected from his goals, his family, and even himself. He tells everyone he's fine, but deep down he's wondering where his drive went, and whether he'll ever get it back. Today, Jay sits down with Dr. Bobby Shelton, executive self-leadership coach, author, and host of The Self Leadership Lab. After transforming his own life through radical honesty, discipline, and self-leadership, Bobby now helps high performers stop performing for everyone else and start becoming the person they truly want to be. Notable Quotes "If you're living for other people, you're never going to serve other people." — Dr. Bobby Shelton "What are you avoiding?" — Dr. Bobby Shelton "I stopped saying, 'I have to.' I started saying, 'I get to.'" — Dr. Bobby Shelton About Our Guest Dr. Bobby Shelton is an executive self-leadership coach, speaker, author, and host of The Self Leadership Lab. Through his coaching, writing, and leadership development programs, he helps individuals strengthen their inner leadership, build lasting discipline, and create meaningful success by aligning their actions with their values instead of external expectations. Resources & Links Dr. Bobby Shelton Website – https://bobbyshelton.substack.com/ Battlecat Coaching Website– https://battlecatcoaching.com/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbobbyshelton/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@TheSelfLeadershipLab Jay Abbasi Website – https://jayabbasi.me/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayabbasi/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/jayabbasi_/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/thejayabbasi/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@jayabbasipodcast Join Us Next Time On Friday, Jay introduces a new concept he calls Mindfreeness. While mindfulness helps you become present, mindfreeness helps create the mental space needed for creativity, insight, and better decision-making. You'll learn practical ways to reduce mental clutter, unlock fresh thinking, and create the conditions for your best ideas to emerge. If you've ever felt mentally overloaded or stuck, you won't want to miss this episode.

    192: What Are You Avoiding?

  7. Jul 31

    191: The 3 Sources of Energy

    Your success depends less on managing your time and more on managing your energy. In this solo episode, Jay explores why energy, not time, is one of the most overlooked drivers of resilience and high performance. Reflecting on his own struggles with afternoon crashes and burnout, he shares the practical shifts that helped him sustain greater focus, consistency, and productivity throughout the day. Jay introduces three essential sources of energy: body, mind, and connection, and explains how each one contributes to your ability to perform at your best. Rather than encouraging listeners to overhaul their lives overnight, he offers a simple framework for identifying one area to improve, choosing one energy-producing habit, and creating a system that makes it easier to stay consistent. If you want to feel more energized, resilient, and capable of navigating life's challenges, this episode offers a practical place to start. Notable Quotes “Energy is everything.” — Jay Abbasi “We do not perform well in isolation over long periods of time.” — Jay Abbasi “It's not an escape from. It's a fuel for.” — Jay Abbasi “Pick one area, pick one activity, and create a first this, then that sequence.” — Jay Abbasi Resources and Links Jay Abbasi Website: https://jayabbasi.me/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayabbasi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayabbasi_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejayabbasi/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jayabbasipodcast Join Us Next Time On Monday's episode, you'll meet Farid, a data manager at an energy company who has lost the discipline and consistency he once had. As distractions, procrastination, and unhealthy habits begin to take over, Jay is joined by Dr. Bobby Shelton, executive self-leadership coach, author, and host of the Self Leadership Lab, to explore how leaders can overcome self-sabotage, build lasting discipline, and become the person they know they're capable of being.

    191: The 3 Sources of Energy

  8. Jul 27

    190: The 5 Culprits of Overwhelm

    Overwhelm isn't the problem. It's the symptom. Meet Sandani. It's Saturday morning, but she can't get out of bed. Her three children are full of energy while she's running on empty. As a management accountant navigating uncertainty at work and constant financial worries at home, she never truly stops thinking. Even weekends meant for rest become consumed by anxiety about the future. Sandani isn't lazy. She isn't unmotivated. She's simply carrying more than her mind and body were designed to hold. What she wants most is to stop surviving and start feeling like herself again. Today, Jay sits down with Corrie LoGiudice, keynote speaker, executive coach, TEDx speaker, and author of The 5 Overwhelm Culprits. After navigating extraordinary personal adversity, Corrie developed a practical framework to help leaders identify what's really driving their overwhelm so they can regain clarity, confidence, and the energy to move forward. Notable Quotes "Overwhelm is data." — Corrie LoGiudice "Confidence is an inside job." — Corrie LoGiudice "Goals are your GPS." — Corrie LoGiudice "Build your systems for your worst days, not your best days." — Corrie LoGiudice About Our Guest Corrie LoGiudice is a keynote speaker, executive coach, TEDx speaker, and author of The 5 Overwhelm Culprits. Drawing from her own journey through profound personal adversity, she helps leaders uncover the hidden patterns that lead to stress and overwhelm so they can build resilience, gain clarity, and lead with greater confidence and purpose. Resources & Links Corrie LoGiudice Website – https://corrielo.com/ The 5 Overwhelm Culprits Book –https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-5-Overwhelm-Culprits/Corrie-LoGiudice/9780757326103  LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo X – https://x.com/iamcorrielo YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo Pinterest – https://www.pinterest.com/iamcorrielo/ Jay Abbasi Website – https://jayabbasi.me/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayabbasi/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/jayabbasi_/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/thejayabbasi/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@jayabbasipodcast Join Us Next Time On Friday, Jay explores why energy, not time, is often the biggest obstacle to consistency. You'll discover three categories of energy-producing activities, how to identify the practices that recharge you most, and practical strategies for building routines that help you stay energized even during life's busiest seasons. If you've ever felt like you simply don't have the energy to follow through, this episode will give you a new way to think about sustainable performance.

    190: The 5 Culprits of Overwhelm
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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 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 resilience, mental health, and work life balance. Get unstuck and build the life and career you’ve always wanted.

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  • Creator
    Jay Abbasi
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    202
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