Meet Sunny. After years of high performance, he’s blindsided by a performance review that praises his results but flags his stakeholder relationships. As his company prepares for a merger, the uncertainty leaves him frustrated and unsure of his future. He doesn’t just want recognition; he wants to feel seen, respected, and valued.
In this episode, Jay is joined by Cassandra Worthy, keynote speaker and founder of Change Enthusiasm, to explore how emotional agility transforms how we navigate change. Cassandra shares how a challenging acquisition in her own corporate career led to the breakthrough insight that emotions are not barriers to overcome but signals to engage with.
Together, they unpack how feedback can be reframed as data and how authenticity and influence can coexist, even in high-stakes environments. Whether you’re in the midst of workplace change or leading others through it, this episode will equip you with the mindset and tools to rise with resilience.
Notable Quotes
“You can either get bitter, or you can get better. It’s your choice.” – Cassandra Worthy
“Your emotions are signals. They’re not something to fight, but something to work with.” – Cassandra Worthy
“Feedback is data. You don’t have to take it personally—but you do have to consider it.” – Jay Abbasi
About Our Guest
Cassandra Worthy is the founder of Change Enthusiasm Global, a keynote speaker, and the author of Change Enthusiasm: How to Harness the Power of Emotion for Leadership and Success. Drawing from her engineering background and executive experience, Cassandra helps organizations build cultures that thrive during change by embracing emotional intelligence as a core leadership competency.
Resources and Links
Cassandra Worthy
Change Enthusiasm – https://a.co/d/6uvuvzg
Website – https://cassandraworthy.com/
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandra-worthy-802ab623/
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/cassandra_worthy_speaker/
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/wearechangeenthusiasts/
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRSgcTNQnQPCTF_0ydJdZvw
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
On Friday, Jay breaks down how to strengthen the skill of curiosity, both inward and outward. If you want to connect more deeply, influence more effectively, and understand others with greater empathy, this episode will help you cultivate the mindset that makes it possible.
Stay present, stay empowered, and stay connected to what truly matters.
