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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 starts with a true story of modern professional challenges, followed by expert insights to help you thrive at work including practical advice on resilience, mental health, and work life balance.
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- Today17 min
219: 5 Steps to Finally Follow Through
Knowing what to do isn't the problem. Actually doing it is. In this solo episode, Jay tackles one of the most common challenges high achievers face: knowing exactly what needs to be done but struggling to follow through. Drawing from his personal experiences and years of coaching, he shares a practical five-step framework for turning good intentions into consistent action. From claiming your identity and setting realistic, process-focused intentions to managing your environment, adapting with conviction, and reflecting on your progress, Jay explains how to build lasting habits without relying on motivation or willpower. If you're tired of breaking promises to yourself and want to become someone who consistently follows through, this episode offers a clear path forward. Notable Quotes “The problem is that we know exactly what we're supposed to do and we just don't do it.” — Jay Abbasi “Don't rely on your willpower. Don't rely on motivation. It will not work.” — Jay Abbasi “Don't make it about the goal so much. The goal will come. Make it about the process.” — Jay Abbasi “If you make a change to your plan, trust yourself. You made the right decision.” — 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 Kelly, a VP of marketing and communications at a specialty insurance company who has achieved tremendous professional success but feels disconnected, unfulfilled, and without purpose. Jay is joined by Dr. Dan Peters, licensed psychologist, executive coach, and published author, to explore how high achievers can rediscover what makes them feel alive, reconnect with their purpose, and create a life that feels truly their own.
- 4 days ago51 min
218: Are You Afraid of Success?
What if the thing holding you back isn't fear of failure, but fear of success? Meet Bonnie. She launched her HR consulting business six months ago. She's experienced, knowledgeable, and ambitious, but when potential clients push back, she freezes. Despite hours of preparation, she second-guesses herself, people-pleases, and walks away from opportunities she knows she's capable of winning. In this episode, Jay sits down with Paul Salter, high-performance hypnotherapist, mindset coach, and keynote speaker, to explore why we sabotage our own success, how limiting beliefs shape our behavior, and what it takes to build lasting self-trust. Notable Quotes "There's always a point in every high performer's journey when the cocktail of intangibles that afford them success go from superpower to kryptonite." — Paul Salter "Your beliefs are not your fault. They are, however, your responsibility." — Paul Salter "If you do not keep the promises you make to yourself, specifically the ones nobody else knows, you're just quietly eroding self trust." — Paul Salter "When did you stop believing that you are enough exactly as you are?" — Paul Salter About Our Guest Paul Salter is a high-performance hypnotherapist, mindset and performance coach, and keynote speaker with over 17 years of experience helping high achievers overcome limiting beliefs, self-sabotage, and performance challenges. Drawing from his personal journey and experience coaching thousands of individuals, Paul helps entrepreneurs and leaders build confidence, strengthen self-trust, and achieve sustainable success. He is also the host of The Cost of Success podcast. Resources & Links Paul Salter Website – https://thepaulsalter.com/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-salter-coaching/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thepaulsalter Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/paul.salter.319 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@TheCostofSuccessPodcast/ 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 knowing what to do isn't enough to create lasting change. If you've ever committed to building healthier habits, setting new goals, or making positive changes only to fall back into old patterns, this episode is for you. Jay shares practical strategies to set realistic expectations, follow through on commitments, and build the self-trust needed to create lasting results.
- 1 weeks ago17 min
217: Beware Of These 7 Leadership Monsters!
What if the biggest threat to your workplace is the leadership habits you don't even realize you have? In this Halloween-themed solo episode, Jay explores seven common leadership monsters that can quietly damage workplace culture, drain team energy, and affect how people experience their leaders. From the Ghost who avoids difficult conversations to the Vampire who drains everyone's energy, Jay breaks down the behaviors that leaders should recognize in themselves and others. Through the Zombie, Frankenstein, Werewolf, Mummy, and Mad Scientist, Jay highlights how disengagement, controlling behavior, emotional unpredictability, resistance to change, and constantly chasing new ideas can affect a team. The goal is to become more self-aware and intentional so you can serve your people better. Notable Quotes “People want to feel understood and heard and validated.” — Jay Abbasi “We can't change other people as much as we'd love to. We can change ourselves.” — Jay Abbasi “Your people shouldn't have to suffer because of that if you're no longer in.” — 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/@jayabbasipodcas Join Us Next Time On Monday's episode, you'll meet Bonnie, who recently launched her HR consulting business but struggles with people-pleasing, standing up for herself, and speaking her mind, especially when dealing with authority figures. Jay is joined by Paul Salter, high-performance hypnotherapist, mindset and performance coach, to explore how people like Bonnie can stop letting pressure hijack their performance, build greater self-trust, and execute at the level they know they're capable of, even when the pressure is on.
- 1 weeks ago1h 0m
216: Everything Is Low Stakes
What if the pressure you're feeling is pressure you're creating? Meet Peter. He's a successful chief marketing officer at a major EV company. His campaigns deliver results, but his team feels disconnected. His meetings lack energy, watching another executive effortlessly connect with his team, Peter realizes something is missing. He wants to create a culture where people genuinely enjoy working together, but his own insecurity and fear of judgment keep getting in the way. In this episode, Jay sits down with Scott Bloom, comedian, keynote speaker, professional emcee, and author of The Atomic Morning Miracle. Together, they explore how humor can transform workplace culture, why we make everything feel so high stakes, and how letting go of the need for approval can help us become more confident, connected, and joyful. Notable Quotes "The fact of the matter is everything's low stakes. We make everything high stakes." — Scott Bloom "Get rid of the to-do list, focus on a to-be list." — Scott Bloom "Laughter lowers our defenses, our resistance, allows us to engage a little bit more with other people." — Scott Bloom "This is not about you. This is about your team. This is about your audience. What are you there to give?" — Scott Bloom About Our Guest Scott Bloom is a comedian, keynote speaker, professional emcee, and author who uses humor to help organizations strengthen relationships, build connection, and create more engaging workplace cultures. Having worked with organizations including FedEx, Pfizer, Ford, IBM, PepsiCo, and Verizon, Scott brings decades of entertainment experience to the corporate world. His book, The Atomic Morning Miracle, blends comedy, personal development, and practical exercises to help people release unnecessary pressure, embrace uncertainty, and experience more joy. Resources & Links Scott Bloom Website – https://www.scottbloomconnects.com/ The Atomic Morning Miracle Book – https://www.ballastbooks.com/ballast-bookstore/the-atomic-morning-miracle LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottbloomconnects/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/scottbloomconnects/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/scottbloomconnects X - https://x.com/BloomConnects YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/Fugazzi1 Vimeo – https://vimeo.com/scottbloom 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 has a special Halloween episode featuring The 7 Leadership Monsters. From intimidating bosses to destructive leadership habits, Jay explores seven frightening leadership patterns, how they show up in the workplace, and practical ways to make sure you never become one of them. It's a fun, thought-provoking look at the behaviors that can turn even well-intentioned leaders into workplace monsters.
- 2 weeks ago16 min
215: 5 Takeaways from the Best Book I Read in 2026
What if creating the life you want isn't about trying harder, but learning to stop forcing it? In this solo episode, Jay shares five powerful lessons from Reality Transurfing by Vadim Zeland, his favorite book of 2026 so far. Drawing from the book's unconventional approach to visualization, intention, and personal growth, he explores how our thoughts, choices, and emotional states can shape the way we experience life. From recognizing the power of choice and avoiding energy-draining distractions to reducing importance, practicing visualization, and aligning heart and mind, Jay breaks down five concepts into practical takeaways. If you want to pursue meaningful goals with greater clarity, less resistance, and more fulfillment, this episode offers a fresh perspective on creating the life you want. Notable Quotes “The world is but a mirror of your attitude toward it.” — Vadim Zeland “You have so much power in your choices.” — Jay Abbasi “Making things too important creates resistance.” — Jay Abbasi “You want your mind to serve your heart, not the other way around.” — 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 Peter, the chief marketing officer at an EV charging company who struggles to create the same energy, connection, and excitement he sees in other leaders. Jay is joined by Scott Bloom, comedian, professional MC, keynote speaker, and author of The Atomic Morning Miracle, to explore how leaders can bring more humor, warmth, and humanity into the workplace while creating a culture people genuinely enjoy being part of.
- 2 weeks ago56 min
214: Your Greatest Strength Is Hurting You
What made you successful might be the very thing holding you back. Meet Kyle. He's the CEO of a thriving renewable energy company with over 150 employees. He's brilliant, driven, and relentlessly focused on results. But his demanding schedule, impatience, and constant overthinking are taking a toll. His company is winning, but he's exhausted, his relationship is suffering, and he's terrified that slowing down could cost him everything he's built. In this episode, Jay sits down with Christina Lecuyer, former professional golfer, executive coach, and host of Decide It's Your Turn. Together, they explore how your greatest strengths can become your biggest weaknesses, why success doesn't have to require suffering, and how to achieve more without sacrificing what matters most. Notable Quotes "The thing that makes you super successful is oftentimes the thing that really hurts you." — Christina Lecuyer "I don't understand why people don't realize that time is the greatest asset on the planet." — Christina Lecuyer "I was petrified that if I was nice to myself and if I was kind to myself, I wasn't going to try as hard." — Christina Lecuyer "What are you so afraid will happen if you start doing it a different way?" — Christina Lecuyer About Our Guest Christina Lecuyer is a former professional golfer, executive coach, podcast host, and trusted advisor to high-achieving entrepreneurs and business leaders. Drawing from her own journey of overcoming perfectionism and redefining success, Christina helps CEOs and founders gain clarity, overcome limiting beliefs, and create success that aligns with their personal values. Through her coaching and Decide It's Your Turn podcast, she empowers people to take action, trust themselves, and build lives that feel as fulfilling as they look. Resources & Links Christina Lecuyer Website – https://www.christinalecuyer.com/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinalecuyer/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/bechristinaa Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/bechristina/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6LYaHUVwD9kkepqf1Zfcyg 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 dives into five powerful lessons from Reality Transurfing, a book that challenges how we think about achieving our goals and creating the lives we want. From releasing resistance to shifting your mindset and taking intentional action, Jay breaks down practical takeaways to help you stop forcing outcomes and start moving toward the future you want to create.
- 3 weeks ago16 min
213: 7 Steps to Avoid Running Bad Meetings
Great meetings aren't about filling time. They're about making every minute count. In this solo episode, Jay tackles one of the most common workplace frustrations: unproductive meetings. Drawing from his leadership experience at Tesla and his work coaching leaders, he shares a practical seven-step framework for running meetings that respect people's time, create clarity, and drive meaningful results. From questioning whether a meeting is necessary and defining clear outcomes to setting agendas, managing distractions, and establishing accountability, Jay walks through how to make every meeting more effective. If you want to eliminate wasted time, improve team engagement, and turn conversations into action, this episode offers a clear path forward. Notable Quotes “Great work is happening between the meetings.” — Jay Abbasi “We want to be really considerate about how we're spending our time, very intentional about the time we're putting on other people's calendars.” — Jay Abbasi “Knowing what the end goal is of the meeting is crucial for you to be able to communicate well with your people at the start of the meeting and throughout.” — Jay Abbasi “You don't just ignore them, nor do you feed them.” — 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 Kyle, the CEO of a fast-growing renewable energy company whose overthinking, packed calendar, and relentless drive are beginning to affect his marriage and personal life. Jay is joined by Christina Lecuyer, former professional athlete and executive consultant, to explore how leaders can quiet the mental noise, trust their decisions and teams, and build success without carrying the weight of everything themselves.
- 3 weeks ago51 min
212: We've Been Promoting the Wrong Leaders
Just because someone delivers results doesn't mean they can lead people. Meet Ganesh. He's a successful senior product manager at a major airline. Executives love him, his team delivers results, and his career is thriving. But when one of his best employees unexpectedly resigns, he starts questioning his leadership. His team rarely speaks up, and feedback suggests he's intimidating. He's been so focused on performance that he may have forgotten the people behind it. Today, Jay sits down with Marcel Schwantes, executive coach, keynote speaker, and author of Humane Leadership. Together, they explore why organizations promote the wrong leaders, how trust drives performance, and what it really takes to lead with both accountability and humanity. Notable Quotes "If you really want to initiate that cycle of trust, starts with you, the leader." — Marcel Schwantes "They have to make sure that people know that they matter, that they have a voice." — Marcel Schwantes "You have to have not only, yes, you have to hold people accountable, but what about the caring side?" — Marcel Schwantes About Our Guest Marcel Schwantes is an executive coach, keynote speaker, author, and leadership expert who helps organizations build healthier, more human workplaces. Drawing from his experience in HR leadership and his own encounters with toxic management, Marcel advocates for a leadership approach grounded in trust, authenticity, and developing others. His book, Humane Leadership: Lead with Radical Love, Be a Kick-Ass Boss, challenges traditional leadership practices and explores the behaviors that create stronger teams and sustainable performance. Resources & Links Marcel Schwantes Website – https://www.marcelschwantes.com/ Humane Leadership Book – http://www.marcelschwantes.com/book-humane-leadership LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelschwantes/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/marcel.schwantes/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9fO2r_ZQ3wy5ie522f-DTQ?view_as=public X – https://x.com/MarcelSchwantes 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 practical meeting hacks that can transform how you lead your team. From starting meetings effectively and encouraging honest feedback to keeping employees engaged and communicating difficult news, Jay reveals simple strategies he's used and taught leaders to make meetings more productive, meaningful, and effective.
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