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 fail? In this episode, Jay is joined by Kaya Stanley, a growth strategist, CEO, and TEDx organizer who helps high achievers expand their network and unlock exponential growth. Kaya is the creator of the Singularity Circle, a framework built around building the right community to elevate your capacity, overcome doubt, and step into the next chapter of your career or business. Together, they explore Anita’s story and the fears that keep talented professionals from making bold career moves. Kaya shares how expanding your “capacity” by surrounding yourself with aligned, ambitious people can create transformational breakthroughs. She also offers simple, actionable steps to start building your own circle of influence and intention. Notable Quotes “We’re never actually stuck. We’re just at the extent of our current capacity.” — Kaya Stanley “You don’t have to know the goal. You just have to focus on expanding your capacity.” — Kaya Stanley “Surrounding yourself with people who don’t take risks or live abundantly will tune your energy to match theirs.” — Jay Abbasi About Our Guest Kaya Stanley is a growth strategist, author, TEDx organizer, and founder of the Singularity Circle—a transformational framework designed to help professionals create exponential growth by expanding their networks and unlocking new possibilities. Formerly an attorney, Kaya left the golden handcuffs of her legal career to pursue a life of freedom, purpose, and community. Today, she splits her time between Reno and Florida, coaching leaders and entrepreneurs who are ready to level up. Resources and Links Kaya Stanley Website: https://www.kayastanley.com/#about LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayastanley/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kaya.b.stanley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaya_stanley_nv/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KayaStanley 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 will dive into how to navigate the negative energy of difficult people—whether at work, with family, or in your circle of friends. He’ll introduce a powerful analogy called “The Symphony” to help reframe the way you see those around you and how to set boundaries without losing compassion. Stay inspired, stay resilient, and stay connected to what truly matters.