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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 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. Get

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61:40

Meet Daniela – Toxic Cultures Don't Fix Themselves

Unstuck with Jay Abbasi ·

2025/07/28

Meet Daniela. As the Director of HR and Risk Management for the City of Orlando, she’s staring at a survey that confirms her worst fears: disengaged employees, toxic leadership, and rising turnover. She's spent her career helping people thrive at work, but now she’s burnt out, disconnected at home, and wondering if she can really turn things around. In this episode, Jay is joined by Sherene McHenry, a former counselor education professor turned international keynote speaker. With a PhD, decades of

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11:33

The People Pleasing Trap (And How To Escape It)

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2025/07/25

In our last episode, we met Wendy, a professional drained by constant giving with little in return. Alongside guest Sharon Weinstein, we explored the “disease to please” and its impact on well-being. In this solo episode, Jay opens up about his own journey as a recovering people pleaser, offering a clear 4-step framework for breaking free from self-sacrifice and approval-seeking. With real talk and grounded strategies, he challenges the hidden motivations behind people pleasing and provides

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49:38

Meet Wendy – Overcoming the ‘’Disease to Please’’

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2025/07/21

Meet Wendy. After another busy shift where she had worked so hard yet felt unseen and undervalued, she leaves, tears in her eyes, questioning her worth. She’s an RN case manager in Austin, Texas, who is extremely empathetic, but also exhausted. Between missed follow-ups, passive-aggressive emails, and being excluded by coworkers, she’s lost sight of her value. She doesn’t want to leave healthcare. She just wants to stop feeling like it’s killing her. In this episode, Jay sits down with Sharon

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10:14

The Feedback That Changed Me As A Leader

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2025/07/18

In our last episode, we met Billy, a high-energy leader struggling to connect with his team, alongside guest Dr. Nicole Lipkin, who shared insights on emotional intelligence and leading with empathy. In this solo episode, Jay reflects on a pivotal moment from early in his leadership journey, a piece of feedback from his top-performing rep that completely changed how he managed and connected with his team. What seemed like positivity at the time was actually unintentionally invalidating others’

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51:46

Meet Ellen – How A Federal Prison Sentence Led To A...

Unstuck with Jay Abbasi ·

2025/06/23

Meet Ellen. A senior sales manager juggling endless tasks, she’s known for getting results, but lately, her life feels like a pressure cooker. She’s constantly multitasking, saying yes to everything, and silently falling apart. The calendar is full, but her peace of mind is gone. What used to feel like ambition now feels like survival. In this episode, Jay is joined by Rashmi Airan, a nationally recognized speaker and transformation coach who went from top-performing attorney, to serving time in

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10:26

How I Stopped Being A Slave To My Phone

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2025/06/13

In our last episode, we met Chris, a senior advisor drowning in digital overload. Alongside guest Dr. Mary Donohue, we explored how screen saturation affects our brains and behaviors and how to reset. In this solo episode, Jay shares his personal story of how he broke free from reactive phone habits that left him drained and distracted. After years of constantly responding to dings, buzzes, and notifications, Jay made a series of small but powerful changes to reclaim control of his attention and

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51:49

How To Avoid Digital Overload

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2025/06/09

Meet Chris. He’s a senior advisor at a global consulting firm. A calm leader in high-stakes environments. But lately, Chris has been dragging himself through his days. Zoom fatigue. Slack overwhelm. Sleepless nights. The more time he spends in front of a screen, the less motivated he feels to show up at all. His brain feels scrambled, his emotions frayed. Chris isn’t lazy or uncommitted. He’s digitally overloaded. In this episode, Jay is joined by Dr. Mary Donohue, digital psychologist, TEDx

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52:52

Meet Alina - Train Your Brain. Change Your Life

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2025/06/02

Meet Alina. As Director of Operations at a fast-growing consulting firm, she’s smart, capable, and trusted. But under the surface, she’s overwhelmed. Her micromanaging boss offers constant feedback but little support. Her team sees a leader who gets things done, not the person quietly burning out behind late-night emails and missed personal milestones. Alina doesn’t speak up. She doesn’t set boundaries. She keeps pushing through—until there’s nothing left to give. In this episode, Jay is joined by

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13:58

How High Achievers Actually Spend Their Time

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2025/05/23

In our last episode, we met Julian, a founder who was overwhelmed by the weight of decision-making and constant busyness. Alongside guest Bobby Mascia, we explored how to let go of unnecessary responsibilities and design a life rooted in freedom and intention. In this solo episode, Jay turns his focus to time—our most valuable, yet often mismanaged, resource. He begins with a quote from Jim Rohn: “Don’t confuse activity with productivity. One is noise. The other is music.” From there, Jay walks

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47:11

Meet Layla – Turning Pain Into Purpose And Hope

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2025/05/12

Meet Layla. She stands at the window of her 14th-floor office, haunted by the memory of a team member’s recent death by suicide. As VP of HR, she feels an overwhelming sense of responsibility, questioning whether she missed the signs and if she could have done more. Her inbox is overflowing with wellness initiatives and policy updates, yet none of it feels like enough. The grief in the office is still raw. The silence in meetings is deafening. And Layla doesn’t know where to begin. In this episode,

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13:23

Speak Their Language, Win Their Trust

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2025/05/02

In our last episode, we met Veronica, who felt like she’d lost her spark for the work she once loved. She struggled to get buy-in for her ideas and found herself hitting walls when trying to lead with impact. In this solo episode, Jay builds on that story by unpacking the practical art of influence. Drawing from his experience at Tesla and years of coaching leaders, Jay shares how to use the DISC personality framework to better understand the people around you—and tailor your communication to win

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43:27

Meet Veronica — Lead With Joy: How To Reignite Your...

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2025/04/28

Meet Veronica. Her heart sinks as her CEO once again shelves her latest initiative to rebuild trust and boost morale. Though she pours her energy into her team's engagement and growth, the wider organization feels drained, skeptical, and detached. With each rejection, Veronica questions if her work even matters anymore. The spark that once fueled her is flickering — and she is desperate to reignite her sense of purpose, not just for herself, but for everyone quietly losing faith in what work could

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9:40

How To Ask For Help Without Feeling Weak

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2025/04/25

In our last episode, we met Andy, a capable leader struggling in silence. Despite the pressure of high performance, Andy avoided asking for help—afraid it would make him look weak or incompetent. Like many professionals, he believed he had to carry the burden alone, unsure how to reach out without risking his credibility. In this solo episode, Jay shares a practical and empowering seven-step formula for asking for help effectively—without fear, guilt, or misperception. Through this framework,

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53:23

Meet Andy – Don’t Eliminate Awkwardness, Train for It

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2025/04/21

Meet Andy. He’s a software program manager with years of experience and a team that counts on him. But lately, he feels like he’s barely holding it together. His mornings are chaotic, he isolates himself at work, and he keeps important thoughts to himself—afraid to speak up, afraid to ask for help. Andy is smart, capable, and well-read, but his confidence is waning. He’s stuck in the rhythm of just getting by, and his default mode has become managing everything alone. What he really wants is to

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49:19

Meet Gary – The Down And Dirty Truth Of Transformation

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2025/04/14

Meet Gary. He’s rinsing dishes in the kitchen while his mind can’t let go of what’s going on at work. A new CEO, major structural shifts, and an overwhelming sense that everything he once knew is rapidly changing. As CFO, Gary’s job is to be a steady hand, but he feels anything but steady. He’s tired. Disconnected. Unsure of how to lead his team through the chaos when he’s questioning everything himself. In this episode, Jay is joined by Rachel Burr, transformation coach and author of Butterfly

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8:33

The Symphony: How To Deal With Negative People

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2025/04/11

In our last episode, we met Anita, who felt torn between launching her own venture and staying stuck in familiar thought patterns. Jay chatted with Kaya Stanley, who spoke about surrounding yourself with people who reflect the growth you seek. But what happens when the people around you—those you can’t easily distance yourself from—seem to pull you down? In this solo episode, Jay explores a common but difficult question: How do you handle the negative voices in your life, especially when they come

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44:44

Meet Anita - The Singularity Circle: Growth Through...

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2025/04/07

Meet Anita. The warmth of Jamaica lingers on her skin as she boards the flight back to London, but the dread of returning to work tightens its grip. Her role in agile transformation feels increasingly stagnant. She's tired of the office politics, the clients who don’t listen, and leadership that doesn’t lead. Mid-flight, an article catches her eye—how a woman just like her walked away from corporate life to start a successful consultancy. Anita is inspired, but one thought won’t leave her: What if I

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11:11

How To Make Fear Your Friend

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2025/04/04

In our last episode, we met Diego, a marketing director who finds himself frozen by fear whenever he’s expected to step into high-stakes situations. The physical toll of stress and fear weighs heavily on him, limiting his growth and eroding his confidence. Despite his desire to lead boldly, Diego feels stuck—and unsure how to break through. In this solo episode, Jay shares a five-step process to help reframe fear and use it as a catalyst for growth. Drawing inspiration from last week’s guest Chad

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47:01

Meet Diego – Fear Is The Direction Of Travel

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2025/03/31

Meet Diego. It’s late evening in Madrid, and the glow of his laptop is the only light in the room. He’s a senior leader at a global firm, known for his sharp insights and cool demeanor. But lately, behind closed doors, he feels stuck. The pressure is mounting, not from his boss or his team, but from a persistent inner voice. He's consumed by fear: fear of not having the right answers, fear of failure, and fear of not being enough. Even as his children laugh in the next room and his wife checks in

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45:38

Meet Dylan – Embracing Change and Making Better...

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2025/03/24

Meet Dylan. It’s past midnight, and he’s still awake, staring at the TV while his thoughts spiral. In just a few days, he’ll start a new job—a fresh opportunity—but instead of feeling excited, doubt creeps in. What if I mess up again? What if this job is just like the last one? He left his previous role because of a toxic manager, but now he wonders—was it just the company, or is he the problem? His mind replays every past mistake, convincing him that history will repeat itself. The stress lingers

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