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 Anne Grady, bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and expert in resilience and emotional intelligence. Anne shares her deeply personal story and introduces her Mindset, Skillset, Reset framework to help high performers like Alina break the cycle of chronic stress and redefine what success truly means. They discuss the science behind burnout, how the stories we tell ourselves shape our biology, and why cultivating recovery is just as important as productivity. Anne offers real strategies to regulate stress, shift thinking patterns, and rewire the nervous system—so leaders can perform at their best without sacrificing their health. Notable Quotes "Your resume and your eulogy should not be the same document." — Anne Grady "Stress isn’t the problem. It’s the chronic busyness that becomes the trap." — Anne Grady "The goal isn’t to stop discomfort. It’s to change your relationship with it." — Jay Abbasi About Our Guest Anne Grady is a renowned keynote speaker, author, and resilience expert. With a background in organizational communication and a personal journey shaped by extreme challenges, Anne brings practical science-backed strategies to help leaders and teams thrive under pressure. Her work focuses on emotional intelligence, stress regulation, and brain-based behavior change—and her clients include some of the world’s largest organizations. Resources and Links Anne Grady Website – https://www.annegradygroup.com/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/annegrady/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/AnneGradyGroup Facebook – https://facebook.com/annegradygroup X (formerly Twitter) – https://twitter.com/annegradygroup YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU8shqCISYnwLzf650HBwcA/featured Books by Anne Grady Mind Over Moment – https://a.co/d/9Q4sRbg 52 Strategies for Life, Love & Work – https://a.co/d/aB0zmSA Strong Enough – https://a.co/d/73OEl9f 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 the concept of neutral thinking—a mindset approach used by top athletes to manage pressure and performance. You’ll learn how to replace unhelpful narratives with grounded focus and how to interrupt spiraling thoughts in real time. If you’ve ever felt trapped between toxic positivity and negative self-talk, this episode will give you the clarity to respond with purpose.