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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

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150: 10 Tips for My Younger Self (Part 1 – Birthday...

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2026/03/06

“If you could go back 20 years, what advice would you give yourself?”In this special birthday episode, Jay reflects on turning 40 and shares the first half of a two-part series: ten lessons he would give his 20-year-old self. These insights are not abstract ideas, but practical principles shaped by experience, adversity, growth, and years of studying personal development. In Part 1, Jay explores five actionable lessons that can help anyone build resilience, deepen relationships, and live with

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56:55

147: The Second Act Nobody Prepares You For

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2026/02/23

A high salary with a prestigious job title doesn't necessarily mean you're successful.Meet Lauren. A respected VP in tech with over 20 years of experience, Lauren has built a career many would admire. But lately, the work feels hollow. Meetings feel repetitive. Motivation has faded. With her children grown and life shifting, a question she hasn’t asked in years starts to surface… is this really how she wants to spend her next chapter? In this episode, Jay sits down with Colleen Pimentel, former

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53:28

145: Stop Reacting, Start Responding

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2026/02/16

Great leaders don’t react emotionally; they respond logically. Meet Maya. A Chief Supply Chain Officer at a major beverage company, Maya once had a strong partnership with a senior VP. After one tense disagreement, every conversation now feels loaded. She snaps, avoids conflict, replays meetings in her head, and loses focus. What she wants most is to feel grounded and confident during difficult conversations. In this episode, Jay sits down with Darcy Luoma, leadership coach and creator of the

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13:13

142: 4 Keys to Unlocking Unwavering Persistence

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2026/02/06

“We must all suffer from one of two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret.”In this solo episode, Jay explores why persistence feels so difficult and what truly drives our ability to follow through. Drawing from psychology, coaching experience, and real-world leadership challenges, he explains how our emotions, not our environment, often determine whether we stay consistent or give in to distraction. Jay introduces four practical keys to help you work through resistance, stay focused

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27:40

141: My Journey to the TEDx Stage

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2026/02/02

Some dreams don’t start with a plan. They start with a feeling you can’t ignore.This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at what that journey actually required. In 2014, after the sudden passing of Jay’s father, he became deeply curious about how to live better, healthier, and more intentionally. He read relentlessly, attended workshops, worked with coaches, and watched countless TED and TEDx talks. Somewhere along the way, a quiet idea took hold: one day, he would stand on that red circle and

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53:11

139: Get Back in the Driver’s Seat

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2026/01/26

When life feels overwhelming, it’s often because no one is actually driving.Meet Hannah. She’s a driven single mom with two young boys and a demanding leadership role in retail operations. Her days are filled with meetings, fire drills, and constant pressure to perform. Despite strong reviews, promotions keep passing her by. At home, guilt sets in. At work, doubt creeps closer. Hannah isn’t lazy or unmotivated. She’s exhausted from reacting to everything around her and wants to prove to her sons

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17:08

136: 7 Tricks to Mastering a PowerPoint Presentation

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2026/01/16

“A great presentation uses slides to support the message, not compete with it.”In this solo episode, Jay shares seven practical, field-tested techniques to help your PowerPoint or keynote presentation truly shine. Drawing from years in learning and development, as well as his work as a keynote speaker, Jay explains how to design slides that enhance your message rather than distract from it. From deciding whether you even need slides to using high-resolution imagery, clean layouts, intentional

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58:22

135: From Anxiety to Executive Presence

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2026/01/12

Anxiety doesn’t mean you’re not ready. It often means you care.Meet Gloria. Confident one-on-one but anxious in high-stakes rooms, Gloria freezes when presenting to senior leaders. Despite being capable and respected, anxiety hijacks her focus, causing her to avoid visibility and stall her growth. What she wants most is presence, confidence, and the ability to speak up when it matters. In this episode, Jay speaks with Stephanie Richardson, a certified speaking coach, former therapist, keynote

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15:38

134: The 7-Step Formula for Better Meetings

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2026/01/09

A meeting without a clear desired outcome is a scheduled chit chat devoid of purpose.In this solo episode, Jay breaks down why so many meetings feel exhausting, unproductive, and unnecessary, and what to do instead. Drawing from his corporate background and years of leadership experience, Jay shares a 7-step blueprint for running meetings that are focused, efficient, and actually move work forward. From deciding whether a meeting is needed in the first place to setting clear outcomes, managing

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57:57

133: Don’t Be a ‘Know-It-All’ Leader

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2026/01/05

Being great at the job doesn’t mean being ready to lead.Meet Gerard. A top performer turned manager, Gerard knows how to execute but struggles to earn buy-in from his team. Meetings feel heavy. Feedback feels forced. The harder he pushes, the quieter the room gets. He doesn’t want control, he wants trust. In this episode, Jay sits down with Damon Lembi, former Division I athlete, CEO of Learn It, bestselling author, and host of The Learn-It-All Podcast. Damon breaks down why many high performers

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12:18

131: 4 Simple Steps to Achieve Your Goals in 2026

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2025/12/19

“It’s not just the goal that matters, it’s the quality of life you experience along the way.”In this solo episode, Jay breaks down why most people get goal setting wrong and how leading with emotion, excitement, or long wish lists often leads to burnout and discouragement. As the year winds down, Jay offers a simple, grounded framework to help you set goals that actually stick and support the life you want to experience in 2026. Rather than chasing outcomes or milestones for their own sake, Jay

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12:05

129: 10 Lessons I’m Taking Into 2026 (Part 2)

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2025/12/12

“The lessons that resonate most are the ones we’re meant to carry forward.”In this solo episode, Jay shares the top five lessons he’s taking into 2026, insights shaped by his keynotes, workshops, coaching sessions, and personal experiences throughout 2025. These lessons explore how to channel anger for meaningful change, prioritize social connection, improve inner dialogue, recharge consistently, and take bold, timely action. This closing chapter of the two-part series invites you to reflect on

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15:55

128: 10 Lessons I’m Taking Into 2026 (Part 1)

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2025/12/05

“The lessons we carry forward shape who we become next.”In this solo episode, Jay reflects on 2025 and shares the first five lessons he found most impactful, both from his own growth and from what resonated most with audiences, workshop participants, and coaching clients. These lessons highlight where leaders are growing, where they’re struggling, and what is most needed to thrive in 2026. From embracing AI with clarity instead of fear to mastering the power of deep breathing, feedback language

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52:31

125: Dancing in the Comfort Zone

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2025/11/24

Discomfort isn’t danger. It’s data. Most people misread that signal and pull back. But discomfort is often pointing us toward growth.Meet Gabriella. After 25 years in marketing, she’s never experienced this much change at once. New metrics. New leadership. New priorities that contradict last week’s priorities. The constant shift has shaken her confidence and left her second-guessing every move. At home she feels grounded, but at work she’s overwhelmed, replaying conversations, hesitating in

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14:49

124: A 5-Step Framework To Be More Consistent

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2025/11/21

Consistency isn’t hard because we’re incapable, it’s hard because instant gratification keeps winning. Today, Jay breaks down why distractions pull us off track and introduces a five-step framework, inspired by Wayne Dyer, to help you delay gratification, understand your triggers, and follow through on the meaningful actions that create long-term results.If you’ve ever wondered why staying consistent feels so hard, or how to train your mind to delay gratification, this episode gives you the

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48:59

123: Stop Lying to Yourself

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2025/11/17

Meet Trevor. It’s past midnight, and Trevor is still in his office, finishing charts under the dull glow of fluorescent lights. As an oncologist at one of the country’s top hospitals, he carries a heavy emotional load delivering devastating news to families, forcing a hopeful tone for others, and holding the weight of life-and-death decisions every day.On the outside, Trevor is accomplished and respected. On the inside, he feels exhausted, disconnected, and increasingly fraudulent. His routines

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15:40

120: 5 Strategies to Conquer Distractions

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2025/11/07

In our last episode, we met Dina, a senior director whose racing thoughts made it hard to slow down and focus. Jay was joined by Maura Thomas, a globally recognized productivity expert and author, who explained that it’s not time we manage, it’s attention.In this solo episode, Jay expands on that idea and shares five powerful strategies to help you reclaim your focus and train your attention. Drawing on science and lived experience, Jay explores how attention works like a muscle and offers

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17:14

118: 7 Lessons From Your Favorite Halloween

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2025/10/31

In this special Halloween episode, Jay explores seven surprising life lessons hidden inside some of the most iconic horror films and characters. From Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees to Michael Myers, Beetlejuice, Frankenstein, Dracula, and Jigsaw, Jay reveals how even the scariest stories can teach us something powerful about self-awareness, resilience, and gratitude.Each character offers a reflection of the human experience, our fears, our patterns, and our potential to grow beyond them. From

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53:25

117: What’s the Game You’re Playing?

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2025/10/27

Meet Natalie. It’s late in the evening, and her office light is still on. Next to her sits a cold cup of coffee as unread emails pile up on her screen. Another meeting looms tomorrow, and her team is stretched thin. Natalie wants to lead well, to be the kind of leader her people deserve, but lately, she feels like she’s pouring from an empty cup.For years, Natalie has thrived as the VP of Business Development for a national defense research organization. Her relentless drive has fueled her

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17:12

116: The Formula to Creating Impactful Presentations

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2025/10/24

In our last episode, we met Zahir, a leader struggling to inspire his team. Jay was joined by Russ Peterson Jr., who shared insights on how to deliver messages that motivate people and drive real behavior change instead of putting them to sleep. In this solo episode, Jay takes listeners behind the scenes into his personal process for crafting and delivering powerful presentations. He shares his Program Charter, a blueprint that helps speakers and leaders design talks that move audiences to action

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