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  • 122: 7 Steps to Rid Yourself of Excuses
    In our last episode, Jay spoke with Mitch Bohn, whose story of resilience and refusing to make excuses inspired today’s topic. In this solo episode, Jay explores why excuses keep us stuck, how they limit our potential, and what it takes to break free from the stories we tell ourselves. Drawing from Wayne Dyer’s teachings and a powerful seven-step framework Jay uses in his own coaching, this episode guides you through identifying the excuses holding you back and replacing them with clarity, ownership, and intentional action. Jay explains how excuses are often rooted in old narratives, perceived limitations, or protective behaviors,and how shifting your mindset opens the door to a better future. If you’ve ever felt like your excuses were louder than your belief in yourself, this episode offers a practical and empowering path to let go of what’s holding you back and step into who you’re capable of becoming. Notable Quotes “The only thing an excuse gives you is an option out of the life you'd like to live.” — Wayne Dyer  “Where the excuse ultimately comes from is the decision that you made that this excuse is valid.” — Jay Abbasi “You have to be open to the possibility that what you’ve been telling yourself may not be true.” — Jay Abbasi Resources and Links 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 Get Featured on “Unstuck” Want to have your story featured on “Unstuck”? Submit your story through the link below, and Jay may choose to highlight your story on a future episode and offer you personalized advice on how to overcome any challenge. Submit Your Story  Join Us Next Time In Monday’s episode, you’ll meet Trevor, an oncologist at one of the most prestigious hospitals in the country. Despite his dedication to saving lives, he’s been struggling with imposter syndrome, comparison, and burnout from constantly putting others first. Jay will be joined by Leon Thurston Jr., speaker, coach, and author, whose mission is to help people become their own greatest solution. Together, they’ll explore how someone devoted to saving others can learn to start by saving himself. Don’t miss this powerful and deeply meaningful conversation.
    16 min
  • 121: Loving Something You Can’t Do
    Meet Jerry. He wakes to the sound of hospital machines beeping. The ceiling above him feels foreign. There’s a dull ache in his back and panic rising in his chest as he remembers the ladder, the fall, the shouting voices. At 25, Jerry was a proud construction worker, building homes with his own hands. Now, he can’t lift his arm. The doctors say he might walk again, with time, patience, and relentless therapy, but for now, he can’t even sit up on his own. He tells his family he’s okay, but inside he’s angry, ashamed, and terrified that this is all that’s left. Today, Jay is joined by Mitch Bohn, a podcaster, broadcaster, and TEDx speaker born with spina bifida, a condition that left him unable to walk. Instead of letting his disability define him, Mitch has dedicated his life to amplifying voices in sports and creating accessibility through his nonprofit AccessBillings. He reminds us that life’s greatest impact doesn’t come from what we can’t do, it comes from finding our way to what we love. Together, Jay and Mitch explore how to rediscover meaning when life changes your plans, how to transform frustration into purpose, and how loving something you can’t do might just be the path to fulfillment. Notable Quotes “There’s always a way to do what you love. It’s just going to look different.” — Mitch Bohn “Why dwell on the things you can’t change? Focus on how you can still show up.” — Mitch Bohn “Anger isn’t always bad. It can be the fuel that drives meaningful change.” — Jay Abbasi About Our Guest Mitch Bohn is a podcaster, community advocate, and founder of AccessBillings, a nonprofit organization committed to improving accessibility across Montana. Born with spina bifida, Mitch has undergone more than 20 surgeries yet built a thriving career highlighting athletes, coaches, and advocates through his podcast Wide Left Sports. His story and TEDx talk inspire audiences to overcome adversity with resilience, purpose, and a no-excuses mindset. Resources and Links Mitch Bohn AccessBillings Website – https://accessbillings.org/about/ Wide Left Sports Website – https://wideleftsports.com/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitch-bohn-8293b3157/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/mitch.bohn.2025/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/bohn.2313 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 Get Featured on “Unstuck” Want to have your story featured on “Unstuck”? Submit your story through the link below, and Jay may choose to highlight your story on a future episode and offer you personalized advice on how to overcome any challenge. Submit Your Story  Join Us Next Time On Friday, Jay dives into the power of no excuses, how to recognize when self-limiting stories are holding you back, and how to replace them with empowering beliefs. He’ll share a simple seven-step framework inspired by Wayne Dyer and Byron Katie to help you finish the year strong and start 2026 with unstoppable momentum. If you’ve ever found yourself saying, “I can’t,” this next episode will help you challenge that voice and rediscover what’s possible. Until then, stay resilient, stay resourceful, and stay Unstuck.
    48 min
  • 120: 5 Strategies to Conquer Distractions
    In our last episode, we met Dina, a senior director whose racing thoughts made it hard to slow down and focus. Jay was joined by Maura Thomas, a globally recognized productivity expert and author, who explained that it’s not time we manage, it’s attention. In this solo episode, Jay expands on that idea and shares five powerful strategies to help you reclaim your focus and train your attention. Drawing on science and lived experience, Jay explores how attention works like a muscle and offers specific tools to strengthen it. From meditation and mindful movement to setting rules for your devices, each method is designed to help you reduce reactivity, increase presence, and create more meaningful productivity. Jay reveals how simple daily choices, like allowing yourself to be bored, going “monk mode,” or removing unnecessary notifications, can retrain your brain to stay anchored on what truly matters. By applying even one of these practices, you’ll start to notice more calm, clarity, and control throughout your day. If you’ve been feeling scattered or easily pulled off track, this episode will give you the tools to master your attention and make your focus your greatest advantage. Notable Quotes “Attention is a limited resource. So pay attention to where you pay attention.” — Howard Rheingold “You don’t pay attention. Attention pays you.” — Jay Abbasi “Be less reactive, be intentional, and reclaim the power of where your focus goes.” — Jay Abbasi Resources and Links 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 Get Featured on “Unstuck” Want to have your story featured on “Unstuck”? Submit your story through the link below, and Jay may choose to highlight your story on a future episode and offer you personalized advice on how to overcome any challenge. Submit Your Story  Join Us Next Time In Monday’s episode, Jay introduces Jerry, a young man whose life was suddenly upended by tragedy. Struggling with depression and uncertainty, he’s searching for a way forward. Jay will be joined by Mitch Bohm, who was born with spina bifida and turned his own challenges into a mission to amplify stories of resilience through sports. Together, they’ll explore how Jerry can rebuild from within and rediscover purpose after loss. Don’t miss this heartfelt and inspiring conversation!
    16 min
  • 119: You Manage Your Attention, Not Your Time
    Meet Dina. She grips the steering wheel tighter as her phone buzzes in the cup holder. At a red light, she glances down, her daughter’s text flashes on the screen: “How far are you? We’ve been waiting.” Her stomach sinks. She should’ve left the office an hour ago. But one email led to another, and now she’s late for dinner again. Dina is the Senior Director of Customer Service at a fast-growing software company. She’s driven, reliable, and endlessly available. Between long meetings, Spanish classes, and cello lessons, she fills every moment, but still feels exhausted. Beneath her achievements lies a quiet longing for calm, clarity, and time with her family. Today, Jay sits down with Maura Thomas, one of the top time management experts in the world, a TEDx speaker, and author of six books, including Attention Management and Everyone Wants to Work Here. Maura teaches leaders that true productivity isn’t about managing time, it’s about managing attention. Her Empowered Productivity System helps professionals reclaim focus, reduce stress, and accomplish more of what matters most. Together, Jay and Maura unpack how leaders like Dina can break free from distraction, redefine success, and create a life that’s not just full, but fulfilling. Notable Quotes “It’s hard to get somebody to believe something when their livelihood depends on them not believing it.” — Maura Thomas “You can’t solve a distraction problem with a time solution. The antidote to distraction is attention.” — Maura Thomas “Sometimes the best thing you can do for your work is not work.” — Jay Abbasi About Our Guest Maura Thomas is an award-winning speaker, trainer, and author recognized among the world’s top 10 time management professionals. Through her Empowered Productivity System, she helps individuals and organizations regain control of their attention, achieve peak performance, and cultivate work-life balance. Maura’s work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal, and her clients include Google, Dell, and the U.S. Air Force. Resources and Links Maura Thomas Website – https://www.maurathomas.com/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauranevelthomas-productivity-trainer/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/regainyourtime 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 Get Featured on “Unstuck” Want to have your story featured on “Unstuck”? Submit your story through the link below, and Jay may choose to highlight your story on a future episode and offer you personalized advice on how to overcome any challenge. Submit Your Story  Join Us Next Time On Friday, Jay explores five simple strategies to reclaim your attention, practical, evidence-based methods to help you regain focus, cut through distraction, and take back control of your day. If you’ve been feeling scattered or overstimulated, this next episode will help you get grounded, clear, and present in what truly matters most. Until then, stay mindful, stay intentional, and stay Unstuck.
    57 min
  • 118: 7 Lessons From Your Favorite Halloween
    In our last episode, we met Natalie, a VP of Business Development who was overworking herself at the expense of her health and personal life. Jay spoke with Lisa Pechence, a master-certified coach and executive mentor, about how high achievers can redefine success and build a more sustainable way to thrive. In this special Halloween episode, Jay explores seven surprising life lessons hidden inside some of the most iconic horror films and characters. From Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees to Michael Myers, Beetlejuice, Frankenstein, Dracula, and Jigsaw, Jay reveals how even the scariest stories can teach us something powerful about self-awareness, resilience, and gratitude. Each character offers a reflection of the human experience, our fears, our patterns, and our potential to grow beyond them. From learning that nightmares aren’t real to realizing the importance of gratitude for life itself, this episode invites listeners to find meaning in the unexpected and take inspiration from the unlikeliest of places. If you’ve ever loved a good Halloween movie or found yourself facing a few of your own “monsters,” this fun and thought-provoking episode will leave you entertained and inspired. Notable Quotes “Nightmares aren’t real. They’re just stories you tell yourself, and once you see that, you’re free.” — Jay Abbasi “You’re going to get knocked down, but like Michael Myers, you keep getting up. That’s resilience.” — Jay Abbasi “Be grateful for your life. Don’t wait until something shakes you to appreciate it.” — Jay Abbasi Resources and Links 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 Get Featured on “Unstuck” Want to have your story featured on “Unstuck”? Submit your story through the link below, and Jay may choose to highlight your story on a future episode and offer you personalized advice on how to overcome any challenge. Submit Your Story  Join Us Next Time In Monday’s episode, Jay introduces Dina, the Senior Director of Customer Success at a fast-growing software company. She’s passionate about her work but struggling to slow down, constantly feeling overbooked and overwhelmed. Jay will meet with Maura Thomas, ranked among the top 10 time management professionals in the world, TEDx speaker, and author of six books, to explore how Dina can reclaim her attention and create a life that doesn’t just feel full, but fulfilling. Don’t miss this insightful and actionable discussion!
    18 min
  • 117: What’s the Game You’re Playing?
    Meet Natalie. It’s late in the evening, and her office light is still on. Next to her sits a cold cup of coffee as unread emails pile up on her screen. Another meeting looms tomorrow, and her team is stretched thin. Natalie wants to lead well, to be the kind of leader her people deserve, but lately, she feels like she’s pouring from an empty cup. For years, Natalie has thrived as the VP of Business Development for a national defense research organization. Her relentless drive has fueled her success, but the cost is undeniable. Most nights, her husband eats dinner alone. Her personal education goals are indefinitely on hold. And every time she tries to rest, her mind races with deadlines and demands. She tells herself, “If I just push through this quarter, things will ease up.” But they never do. In this episode, Jay speaks with Lisa Pachence, Master Certified Coach and executive mentor who helps high-achieving leaders break free from burnout and redefine success on their own terms. Lisa is a “recovering overachiever” who now helps others trade perfectionism for peace and productivity for purpose. Together, Jay and Lisa explore the difference between therapy, mentoring, coaching, and how coaching helps people rise above the stories they tell themselves. Lisa reveals how to identify the “game” you’re playing in life, where your sense of worth really comes from, and why redefining success is less about balance and more about self-awareness. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of achievement without fulfillment, this episode will help you slow down, realign your values, and play a new game, one that actually feels like winning. Notable Quotes “Overachievers often follow a winning strategy that isn’t based on their own values, it’s designed to avoid failure.” — Lisa Pachence “What’s the game you’re winning at, even if you don’t want to be playing that game?” — Lisa Pachence “The first step to change is rising above your story, becoming aware you’re even telling it.” — Jay Abbasi About Our Guest Lisa Pachence is a Master Certified Coach, executive mentor, and recovering overachiever who helps leaders redefine success, reclaim their time, and lead with authenticity. With a background in HR and recruitment for Fortune 100 companies, Lisa brings real-world insight to the pressures leaders face and the courage it takes to choose fulfillment over exhaustion. Through her company, Coaching with LP, she empowers professionals to break free from burnout, protect their energy, and lead lives that are not just successful, but deeply satisfying. Resources and Links Lisa Pachence Website – https://www.coachingwithlp.com/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisapachence/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/groups/CoachesCreatingCommunity/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/coachingwithlp/ 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 Get Featured on “Unstuck” Want to have your story featured on “Unstuck”? Submit your story through the link below, and Jay may choose to highlight your story on a future episode and offer you personalized advice on how to overcome any challenge. Submit Your Story  Join Us Next Time On Friday’s episode, Jay’s getting into the Halloween spirit, exploring seven life lessons from scary movies. From Friday the 13th to Beetlejuice, Jay will share what these stories reveal about fear, courage, and the human condition. It’s a lighter, more playful episode that still offers powerful insights into personal growth. Until then, stay inspired, stay resilient, and stay connected to what truly matters.
    54 min
  • 116: The Formula to Creating Impactful Presentations
    In our last episode, we met Zahir, a leader struggling to inspire his team. Jay was joined by Russ Peterson Jr., who shared insights on how to deliver messages that motivate people and drive real behavior change instead of putting them to sleep. In this solo episode, Jay takes listeners behind the scenes into his personal process for crafting and delivering powerful presentations. He shares his Program Charter, a blueprint that helps speakers and leaders design talks that move audiences to action. From defining the audience’s current challenges to mapping their desired outcomes, Jay reveals how to create content that’s relatable, memorable, and truly transformational. He also introduces the Three S’s Framework: Stories, Studies, and Simulation, to help presenters connect emotionally, back up their points with credible research, and get audiences actively engaged. Whether you’re leading a team meeting, presenting new ideas, or preparing for a keynote, this episode provides a step-by-step approach to make your message land with lasting impact. If you’ve ever wanted to speak in a way that informs, inspires, and drives change, this episode gives you the exact structure to make it happen. Notable Quotes “Begin with the end in mind means to start with a clear understanding of your destination.” — Stephen Covey “What people want is ultimately to be heard, to be recognized, to be valued. They want to feel a part of something.” — Jay Abbasi “Stories capture emotion, studies provide logic, and simulation creates experience. When you combine all three, your message sticks.” — Jay Abbasi Resources and Links Jay Abbasi Program Charter Template 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 Get Featured on “Unstuck” Want to have your story featured on “Unstuck”? Submit your story through the link below, and Jay may choose to highlight your story on a future episode and offer you personalized advice on how to overcome any challenge. Submit Your Story  Join Us Next Time In Monday’s episode, Jay introduces Natalie, the VP of Business Development for a resource organization supporting national defense. She’s a high achiever who keeps pushing through heavy workloads at the expense of her health and personal life. Jay will be joined by Lisa Pechacek, a master-certified coach and executive mentor who helps high performers break free from burnout and redefine success on their own terms. Don’t miss this powerful and inspiring discussion!
    18 min
  • 115: 5 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller
    Meet Zahir. The conference room is silent as he clicks through his slides. As Director of Global Supply for an international tech company, he’s presenting a new strategy to unify operations across three continents. The numbers are solid, but he can feel the energy slipping away. Eyes drift to phones. Nods are polite, not passionate. Zahir knows his data is strong, but his message is falling flat. After the meeting, he lingers by the window, staring at the city skyline. He’s known for solving complex problems, but the one thing he can’t seem to solve is how to inspire his team. He wonders, “How do I get them to care?” In this episode, Jay is joined by Russ Peterson Jr., co-founder of iSpeak and award-winning communication coach who has trained leaders worldwide on how to influence through powerful storytelling. Russ helps professionals move beyond bullet points and data to craft messages that resonate and inspire action. Together, Jay and Russ explore how storytelling transforms leadership communication, turning facts into feelings, information into inspiration. Russ shares his five-step storytelling framework, breaks down the difference between influence and manipulation, and reveals why great leaders always make their audience the hero. If you’ve ever struggled to get buy-in for your ideas, motivate your team, or make your message memorable, this episode will teach you how to engage hearts and minds through the art of story. Notable Quotes “When you make your audience the hero, you inspire them to take action.” — Russ Peterson Jr. “Start with your audience, not yourself. Influence begins when you make them the hero.” — Russ Peterson Jr. “Stories are what allow us to internalize cause and effect.” — Jay Abbasi About Our Guest Russ Peterson Jr. is the co-founder of iSpeak, an award-winning communication training company that helps professionals master the art of influence and presentation. A lifelong student of communication, Russ discovered his passion for speaking after witnessing Zig Ziglar captivate an audience without a single slide, just words and body language. Since then, Russ has trained leaders across the world on how to connect through storytelling, communicate with confidence, and move audiences to action. His work focuses on helping people go beyond information sharing to truly inspire change through their message. Resources and Links Russ Peterson Jr. Website – https://www.russpetersonjr.com/ iSpeak Website – https://www.ispeaku.com/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/russpetersonjr/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/russpetersonjr Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/russpetersonjr/?hl=en X – https://x.com/russpetersonjr 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 Get Featured on “Unstuck” Want to have your story featured on “Unstuck”? Submit your story through the link below, and Jay may choose to highlight your story on a future episode and offer you personalized advice on how to overcome any challenge. Submit Your Story  Join Us Next Time On Friday, Jay will take you behind the scenes to share how he prepares for a presentation from start to finish. He’ll walk through his Program Charter process, a step-by-step framework he developed during his years in learning and development and explain how it helps him design talks that are relevant, customized, and action-driven. Whether you’re delivering to your team, your company, or a global audience, this episode will give you practical tools to craft presentations that connect and inspire. Until then, stay curious, stay intentional, and keep telling stories that move people.
    1 hr 3 min
  • 114: 7 Quotes That Changed My Life
    In this solo episode, Jay reflects on the wisdom of seven timeless quotes by the 13th-century poet Rumi. Each quote has shaped his perspective on resilience, growth, and the way we relate to ourselves and others. From embracing pain as a teacher to recognizing the interconnectedness of all things, Jay unpacks the deeper meaning behind Rumi’s words and shares how they can be applied in everyday life. Jay dives into each quote with practical reflections, encouraging listeners to reframe challenges, recognize their potential, and move through life with greater clarity and purpose. Whether you’re facing setbacks, striving for growth, or simply seeking inspiration, this episode offers timeless lessons to help you expand your perspective and strengthen your resilience. If you’ve ever wondered how ancient wisdom can guide modern challenges, this episode will leave you with insights that inspire and tools you can carry forward. Notable Quotes “You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop.” — Rumi “The wound is the place where the light enters you.” — Rumi “You were born with wings. Why crawl through life?” — Rumi “Beyond notions of wrong and right, there is a field. We’ll meet there.” — Rumi “The moon remains bright when it does not shun the night.” — Rumi “If you are irritated by every rub, how will you become polished?” — Rumi “What you seek, seeks you.” — Rumi Resources and Links 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 Get Featured on “Unstuck” Want to have your story featured on “Unstuck”? Submit your story through the link below, and Jay may choose to highlight your story on a future episode and offer you personalized advice on how to overcome any challenge. Submit Your Story  Join Us Next Time In Monday’s episode, Jay introduces Zahir, the director of global supply for an international tech company. Zahir is struggling to inspire his team and spark motivation. Jay will be joined by Russ Peterson Jr., co-founder of iSpeak and an award-winning communication coach, to explore how leaders can use storytelling to influence, inspire, and rally their teams behind a shared vision. Don’t miss this insightful and practical conversation!
    15 min
  • 113: True Resilience is Not About “Bouncing Back”
    Meet Reggie. The alarm blares again as steam rises from the conveyor belt. Some employees shout over the noise while others stand idle. As plant manager of a mid-sized food processing facility, Reggie has held this place together for more than 25 years. But lately, he feels like he’s plugging holes in a dam that’s about to burst. Veteran workers are burning out. New hires quit after a few weeks. Corporate demands more efficiency, more output, more results. And in the middle of it all, Reggie’s stress boils over. In one meeting, after hearing complaints about impossible quotas, he snaps: “You think you have it hard? Try running this place.” The silence that followed stung worse than his outburst. Walking the plant alone that evening, Reggie realized he hadn’t been caring for his people, or himself. In this episode, Jay is joined by Mark Black, resilience expert, coach, and award-winning author of The Resilience Roadmap. Born with a life-threatening heart defect, Mark received a rare heart and double-lung transplant at 24. Against all odds, he went on to run four marathons, build a thriving career, and dedicate his life to teaching resilience. Together, Jay and Mark explore why resilience isn’t about bouncing back to who you were before, but about growing through adversity to become stronger. Mark shares his seven-step framework for resilience, explains why acceptance and adaptability are the twin pillars of growth, and reveals how to close the gap between “oh no” and “now what”. If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying the weight of the world or resisting changes you can’t control, this conversation will give you a new perspective on resilience, and the tools to cultivate it every day. Notable Quotes “Resilience isn’t about bouncing back. It’s about growing through adversity and becoming stronger.” — Mark Black “When you’re healthy, you have dozens of priorities. When you’re sick, you have one.” — Mark Black “The best version of you already exists. Resilience is choosing to show up as that version, even on hard days.” — Jay Abbasi About Our Guest Mark Black, CSP is a resilience expert, coach, and award-winning author of The Resilience Roadmap. After surviving a rare heart and double-lung transplant at age 24, Mark went on to run marathons and build a career inspiring leaders and organizations worldwide. His powerful story, combined with practical strategies, helps people reframe adversity as an opportunity for growth. Mark has spoken to thousands across North America, equipping them with tools to adapt, persevere, and thrive in the face of constant change. Resources and Links Mark Black Website – https://markblack.ca/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/IAmMarkBlack Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/IAmMarkBlack X – https://twitter.com/IAmMarkBlack 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 Get Featured on “Unstuck”Want to have your story featured on “Unstuck”? Submit your story through the link below, and Jay may choose to highlight your story on a future episode and offer you personalized advice on how to overcome any challenge. Submit Your Story  Join Us Next Time On Friday, Jay will do something a little different. Jay will explore the timeless words of Khalil Gibran and the 13th-century Sufi poet Rumi. He’ll share seven of his favorite Rumi quotes, unpack what they mean, and explain how they’ve shifted his own perspective on resilience, happiness, and purpose. These words have shaped Jay in countless ways, and now he’ll break down how you can apply their wisdom to your own life. Until then, stay strong, stay adaptable, and keep growing through the challenges.
    51 min

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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…