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In this episode, Marcel talks with Jay Abbasi about resilience, conscious leadership, and navigating pressure. Jay shares lessons from Tesla, introduces his resilience formula of energy, space, and choice, and explains how leaders can handle conflict, empower others, and focus on what they can control.
Bio:
Jay Abbasi is a sought-after speaker, trainer, and coach specializing in mindfulness, resilience, and leadership development. He has worked with Fortune 500 companies and coached leaders from Google, Amazon, and Wells Fargo, combining corporate experience with deep psychological insights. His practical strategies help individuals and teams thrive under pressure.
Timestamp:
[00:00:04] – Reintroducing the Marcel Podcast and Guest Jay Abbasi
[00:02:02] – From Burnout in Finance to a Wake-Up Call
[00:03:49] – SolarCity, Tesla, and Learning Adaptability Under Pressure
[00:06:00] – Inside Tesla: Chaos, Change, and Emotional Leadership Stories
[00:09:09] – The Roller Coaster of Entrepreneurship and Trusting Intuition
[00:16:48] – The Resilience Formula: Energy + Space + Choice
[00:19:14] – EPAs: Energy-Producing Activities for Body, Mind, and Connection
[00:22:23] – Creating Space: Boundaries, Mindfulness, and “Mind FREENESS”
[00:30:00] – What Is Conscious Leadership?
[00:32:17] – Be the Captain, Not the Hero
[00:34:04] – How AI Fits into Human-Centered Leadership
[00:36:31] – Navigating Conflict with Curiosity and Psychological Safety
[00:45:37] – Letting Go of Control and Owning Your Power of Choice
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The Marcel Podcast (formerly the Love in Action podcast) ranks in the top 2% of all podcasts globally and is distributed in 160 countries. The show features deep conversations with the world's top leadership experts, authors, scientists, and thought leaders about what it means to flourish as leaders and human beings. Episodes are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts. If you like what you hear, be sure to follow us and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.
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Website - https://jayabbasi.me/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayabbasi/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jayabbasipodcast
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