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Unstuck with Jay Abbasi

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 unstuck and build the life and career you’ve always wanted.

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S1 · E213
Yesterday · 16 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...
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S1 · E212
Monday · 51 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...
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S1 · E211
October 9 · 15 min
211: 7 Steps to Master Networking
Networking isn't about what you can get. It's about the value you can give. In this solo episode, Jay shares his seven-step approach to building meaningful professional relationships and mastering the art of networking. Drawing from his experience...
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S1 · E210
October 5 · 58 min
210: Reinvent Yourself (Before You Have To)
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 work feels transactional. His...
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S1 · E209
October 2 · 15 min
209: Don’t Be The Duck
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 calm above the water while...
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S1 · E208
September 28 · 51 min
208: AI Can’t Think For You
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 solve problems, protect the...
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S1 · E207
September 25 · 15 min
207: How to Handle a Difficult Employee
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 seems to work. Drawing from a...
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S1 · E206
September 21 · 1 hr
206: Gen Z Isn’t the Problem
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 strategies aren’t working, and...
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S1 · E205
September 18 · 17 min
205: 7 Signs of a Toxic Leader
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 and a truly toxic one. Drawing...
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S1 · E204
September 14 · 58 min
204: Is Your Boss Toxic, or Just Difficult?
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 chipped away at her confidence....
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S1 · E203
September 11 · 18 min
203: Stop Playing the Hero
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 constantly answering questions,...
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S1 · E202
September 8 · 52 min
202: Stop Waiting to Feel Motivated
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 everyone turns to when things fall...
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S1 · E199
September 4 · 12 min
201: What’s Next for Unstuck
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 the types of experts and...
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S1 · E200
August 31 · 16 min
200: 10 Things I Was Wrong About (Part 2)
The more I learn, the more I realize how much I don’t have figured out. In this special 200th episode of Unstuck, Jay continues his countdown of the 10 things he was wrong about and shares the five lessons that have changed him most. After nearly 200...
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S1 · E199
August 28 · 17 min
199: 10 Things I Was Wrong About
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 thinks. In this special two-part...
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S1 · E198
August 24 · 54 min
198: Every ‘Yes’ Costs You Something
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 exhausted. He struggles to delegate,...
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S1 · E197
August 21 · 14 min
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...
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S1 · E196
August 17 · 53 min
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...
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S1 · E195
August 14 · 13 min
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...
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S1 · E194
August 10 · 51 min
194: Your Inner Critic Is Lying to You
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 always be doing more. His instinct...
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