JayFormer Tesla Leader
Who Beat Burnout
Keynote Speaker
Girl DadAbbasi
Who Beat Burnout
Keynote Speaker
Girl DadAbbasi
Former Tesla Leader
Who Beat Burnout
Keynote Speaker
Girl Dad
Who Beat Burnout
Keynote Speaker
Girl Dad
Resilience Keynote Speaker
The Answer to More Pressure
Isn't More Pushing.
High-energy, highly interactive keynotes that help leaders and teams protect their energy, think clearly, and adapt to change without burning out.
TEDx Speaker · MPI WEC 2026 · American Bankers Association · RBC
“
A dynamic, engaging, and genuinely inspiring speaker.”
— Sheila Arquette
President & CEO, National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP)
The real problem
The problem isn't the pressure. It's that no one taught us what to do with it.
Resilience keeps showing up in your engagement surveys for a reason. Change has no finish line. Teams are asked to do more with less. And your best people are quietly burning out, or walking out.
And the usual advice? “Just push through.”
What “push through” is costing you
Feel burned out
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Two in three U.S. employees say they experience burnout at work at least some of the time.
More likely to quit
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Burned-out employees are 2.6x as likely to be actively looking for a new job.
Support change
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%
Only 38% of employees are willing to support organizational change, down from 74% in 2016.
Engaged at work
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%
Only one in five employees worldwide is engaged at work, the lowest level since 2020.
It’s not a willpower problem. It’s a skills problem. And skills can be taught.
Why this is personal
We don’t fear the unknown. We fear losing the known.
I know what happens when pushing through becomes a way of life. I spent years chasing results, meeting expectations, and convincing myself I could handle whatever came next.
Until I couldn’t.
The road from burnout to the TEDx stage taught me what most change training misses. When change hits, people aren’t afraid of what’s ahead. They’re afraid of losing what they have: their security, their comfort, their sense of control.
Pushing harder doesn’t fix that. Feeling safe enough to adapt does. That’s what I teach.
TEDx Speaker
What if we could become more adaptable without becoming less human?
Without grinding harder, losing ourselves, or burning out along the way.
The Resilience Formula
Energy+Space+Choice
A simple, human-centered framework that helps people protect their energy, make space to think clearly, and choose how they respond when everything around them is changing.
This approach leads to
Less burnout
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When people feel cared for, the odds of serious burnout drop by more than two-thirds.
Fewer job seekers
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Your best people are far less likely to be looking for the exit.
More engaged
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Three times as likely to show up fully engaged at work.
More trust
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Five times as likely to strongly trust the people leading them.
Source: Gallup, 2022
Watch Jay In Action
Real rooms. Real reactions. See the energy, humor, and interaction your audience will experience.
I’m Jay
I spent years leading national training at Tesla, where change wasn’t an event. It was the job.
Then burnout taught me what no leadership program ever did.
- Stress isn’t the enemy. Not knowing what to do with it is.
- Resilience isn’t pushing harder. It’s a skill anyone can learn.
Now I help rooms full of leaders turn pressure into clarity, energy, and better choices, with real stories, real interaction, and tools they actually use on Monday.
Less pushing. More clarity. A lot more human.
Signature Keynotes
Keynotes Built for Real Pressure
Every keynote is tailored to your audience after conversations with your team, so it lands like it was written for them. Because it was.
01Best for: Summits · Conferences · RetreatsLeading at the Speed of ChangeNeuroscience-backed strategies to build unshakable resilienceYou can’t control change. But you can choose how you navigate it.Explore this keynote 
02Best for: Emerging Leaders · Sales · Cross-Functional TeamsSpeak Their LanguageHow to influence without authorityInfluence isn’t about your title. It’s about your ability to connect.Explore this keynote 
03Best for: Executives · People Managers · Team LeadersRaise the StandardHow high-performing leaders build accountability without losing trustAccountability shouldn’t feel like confrontation. It should feel like commitment.Explore this keynote What Audiences Are Saying
Chat participation was out of control in the best possible way thanks to Jay’s innovative thinking. We… have him on our speaker list for future events!
Kimberly ChancySenior Director, Conferences & ProgrammingAmerican Bankers Association
A natural story teller with great stage presence and energy coupled with practical, digestible content.
Dr. Rasheed Joseph-YoungDirector of Leadership DevelopmentRBC Royal Bank of Canada
He is an absolutely amazing speaker! Attendees were engaged and actively participating throughout the training.
Shaunda RaglandSenior Director of Education & TrainingPublic Risk Management Association
His delivery was thoughtful, engaging, and entertaining, striking a rare balance that kept everyone both reflective and energized.
Brooke A. BrownDirector of Marketing & Business DevelopmentBowles Rice LLP
There was a buzz of ideas following his keynote [that] added significant ROI to the event.
Wendy ParkerExecutive DirectorFlorida Solar Energy Industries Association
Having Jay Abbasi on your stage will make your event memorable!
Heidi DunstanEvent ManagerbLU Talks
I know it when I see it, and Jay Abbasi was it. Participant feedback and survey results were exceptionally strong.
Kat Ortiz, M.S.Manager, Learning & Organization DevelopmentNextUp
His ability to connect, listen, and deliver with purpose is rare and incredibly impactful.
Meredith Anastasio, J.D.Managing Director, Emerging Technology ConferencesOpal Group
The sessions were both highly engaging and very well rated by all attendees.
Meghan MarschallVP, Global Employee Experience CommunicationJohnson & Johnson
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Ready when you are
Your people are under pressure. Let’s give them a better way through it.
Talk to Jay about your event, your audience, and what’s weighing on them. Jay will tailor a keynote that meets them right where they are.
- 01Check availabilityShare your date and a few details about your event.
- 02Quick call with JayTalk through your audience, goals, and challenges. Jay builds a custom Program Charter for your event.
- 03A keynote built for your peopleCustomized, interactive, and ready to land on the day.
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The Podcast
Unstuck with Jay Abbasi
Real people. Real stories. Real solutions.
Each episode opens with a real-life workplace challenge, then brings in expert insight on resilience, mental health, and work-life balance you can actually use.
Latest episodes
The SOS Blog
Short Stories. Big Shifts.
Quick, story-driven lessons on stress, leadership, and getting unstuck, pulled from the stage, the coaching room, and real life.
SOS: My Client Couldn’t Stand His Boss
November 9, 2026
11/9/26 – I challened him to do something he wasn’t comfortable with.
SOS: The Woman In Row 34
November 2, 2026
11/2/26 – I couldn’t believe what I was witnessing.
SOS: My Manager At Tesla Challenged Me
October 26, 2026
10/26/26 – I took his feedback seriously. Here’s what happened.
