About Me – Jay Abbasi, Resilience Keynote Speaker
I graduated college and did exactly what I thought I was supposed to do.
- Get a job.
- Work hard. Get promoted.
- Sooner or later, be happy and successful.
So I worked crazy hours trying to make something of myself.
I put on 20 pounds. My marriage was falling apart. And I had no idea I was on the path to burnout.
(I didn’t even know what that word meant.)
Then my life changed.
My father passed away before I reached the hospital.
His sudden death forced a question I couldn’t ignore:
“Is this really how I want to live?”
So I went looking for answers. I woke up at 4 a.m. every day, reading everything I could on personal development, neuroscience, and psychology. I became obsessed with learning how to live better and become what I now call a happy high-performer.
- I left my finance job.
- My marriage came to an amicable end.
- And I joined Tesla.
Within four years, I was promoted six times.
I went on to lead national training programs at Tesla, training and coaching more than 1,000 professionals across the U.S. and Canada.
And you know what I saw?
How unrelenting pressure affects good people.
I saw the toll of constant change and uncertainty firsthand. And I knew I could help.
I took what worked at Tesla and started coaching.
I went on to coach leaders at some of the world’s most demanding workplaces, including
- Amazon
- TikTok
- IBM
- Wells Fargo
- & many more
The same formulas that helped me thrive at Tesla were now helping professionals perform at a high level without burning out.
Coaching hundreds of leaders was incredibly fulfilling.
But something was missing.
I needed to get out of the house!
So I decided to pursue my calling of engaging audiences through interactive, practical, high-energy keynotes. It’s an honor that I get to share these messages on stages all over the world, inviting people to take care of themselves so they can best serve others.
You don’t need to sacrifice happiness for success.
You can have both.
The question isn’t how hard you can push.
It’s how well you can adapt.
Becoming a happy high-performer doesn’t require you to change who you are or work yourself to the bone.
You just need the right strategies to adapt through change, chaos, and uncertainty.
Let me show you how.
Beyond the Stage
Girl Dad.
Podcast Host. Soon-to-Be Author.
My daughter keeps me honest about what really matters, and reminds me why this work is worth doing well.
Two new episodes every week with real stories and expert insight on resilience, mental health, and work-life balance. Listen to Unstuck →
My first book: how to perform at your best without burning out. Join the S.O.S. newsletter below to hear about it first.
Let’s Work Together
Bring Jay to Your Next Event.
Tell Jay about your event, your audience, and what’s weighing on them. He’ll tailor a keynote that meets your people right where they are.
