Meet Edward, the CFO of one of the largest insurance companies in the U.S. As a single father raising a son with developmental challenges, Edward feels the pressure of balancing personal responsibilities with his demanding professional role. Recent changes in leadership and mounting workplace expectations have left Edward feeling stretched thin and struggling to maintain clarity and focus. In this episode, Jay is joined by Julie Hruska, elite high-performance coach and founder of Powerful Leaders. Julie shares her insights on how leaders like Edward can reconnect with their sense of necessity, purpose, and equanimity to thrive in both their personal and professional lives. Drawing on her personal journey and years of experience coaching executives, Julie provides actionable strategies for taking radical responsibility, creating harmony, and finding resilience amidst life’s challenges. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by competing priorities or unsure how to step into your full potential, this episode offers the tools and mindset shifts you need to navigate life with intention and purpose. Notable Quotes “Equanimity is learning to stay grounded no matter what life throws at you.” — Julie Hruska “Necessity is the engine that drives us—it’s why we do what we do.” — Julie Hruska “If you want different results, you must take radical responsibility for your actions.” — Julie Hruska About Our Guest Julie Hruska is a certified high-performance coach and the founder of Powerful Leaders. Named Holistic Life Magazine’s High Performance Coach of the Year in 2024, Julie specializes in helping executives and entrepreneurs create clarity, purpose, and balance in their lives. Combining her expertise in high-performance principles with her own story of overcoming adversity, Julie empowers her clients to take radical responsibility and achieve lasting success in all areas of life. Resources and Links Julie Hruska Website: https://powerfulleaders.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hruska/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliehruska1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julie.hruska1/ 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 In Friday’s episode, Jay will share the story of a transformative parable and guide listeners through practical exercises to cultivate equanimity in their daily lives. If you’ve ever struggled to find balance and maintain peace amidst life’s challenges, this episode is for you. Stay connected, stay inspired, and stay resilient!