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 unstuck and build the life and career you’ve always wanted.
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Signup to Generate a PitchReal 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.
Recent episodes include "216: Everything Is Low Stakes" (26 October 2026, 60 minutes), "215: 5 Takeaways from the Best Book I Read in 2026" (23 October 2026, 17 minutes), and "214: Your Greatest Strength Is Hurting You" (19 October 2026, 57 minutes).
Unstuck with Jay Abbasi publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 36 minutes.
Booking probability for Unstuck with Jay Abbasi is 43%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Unstuck with Jay Abbasi requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Unstuck with Jay Abbasi's contact route on record: public web form.
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Unstuck with Jay Abbasi is a business podcast.
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Episode #216
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...
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...
Episode #214
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...
Episode #213
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...
Episode #210
Reinvention doesn’t have to begin with quitting. It begins with curiosity. Meet Terrence. He’s a successful senior vice president with a good salary, a wife, two young kids, and plenty of responsibility. But lately, his...
Episode #209
Great leaders don’t pretend to be calm. They learn how to become calm beneath the surface. In this solo episode, Jay challenges a leadership lesson he learned early in his career: “Be like a duck.” While a duck appears...
Episode #208
Just because AI can do it doesn’t mean it should. Meet Michelle. She’s a VP of HR trying to keep pace with a CEO who moves fast. One week it’s AI, the next it’s retention, then recruiting. Everyone expects Michelle to...
Episode #207
When coaching isn’t working, it may be time to stop talking about the work and start talking to the person. In this solo episode, Jay explores what to do when you’ve coached, given feedback, shown empathy, and nothing...
Episode #206
Before you blame the next generation, look in the mirror. Meet Robert. After 25 years in hospital leadership, he’s frustrated. Younger nurses seem distracted, overwhelmed, and resistant to feedback. His usual leadership...
Episode #205
There’s a difference between a difficult leader and a toxic one. Do you know how to spot it? In this solo episode, Jay shares a personal story from his time at Tesla to explore the difference between a difficult leader...
Episode #204
A difficult boss makes work harder. A toxic boss causes harm. Meet Adrina. She’s a successful senior director who loves her work, but something has changed. Her CEO’s constant criticism and subtle comments have slowly...
Episode #203
The best leaders don’t solve every problem. They empower others to solve them. In this solo episode, Jay explores a common leadership trap: playing the hero. Drawing from his own experience as a leader, he explains why...
Episode #202
Motivation doesn’t create action. Action creates motivation. Meet Melissa. She stares through the windshield at the county administration building, overwhelmed by the demands of work, family, and being the person...
Episode #199
The best of Unstuck may still be ahead of us. After 200 episodes of Unstuck, Jay looks ahead to what’s next. In this solo episode, he shares five areas he wants to explore more deeply as the podcast evolves, along with...
Episode #199
Growth begins when you’re willing to admit you were wrong. As Unstuck approaches its 200th episode, Jay looks back at how nearly 200 episodes of conversations, research, and personal growth have changed the way he...
Episode #198
Every time you say yes, you’re saying no to something else. Meet Carl. He’s a successful real estate agent with no shortage of ideas or opportunities. But behind the deals, billboards, and growing business, he’s...
Episode #197
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...
Episode #196
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...
Episode #195
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...
Episode #194
What if being harder on yourself isn’t making you better? 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...
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attorney specializing in family law, elder law, and estate planning, Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs
organizational psychologist, keynote speaker, author, podcast host
leadership and performance coach, international speaker, best-selling author, Let's Go Win
nonprofit learning and development consultant, Skill Masters Market
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