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  • Ep 115: Why Resilience Isn’t Just Pushing Through with Jay Abbasi on The Sarah Centrella Show

    In this episode of The Sarah Centrella Show, I sit down with Jay Abbasi, former Tesla leader, TEDx speaker, corporate resilience expert, and host of The Reframe & Reset Show, for a conversation that could not be more relevant right now. We talk about burnout, uncertainty, leadership, emotional regulation, meditation, psychological safety, and what it actually takes to stay steady when everything around you feels like it keeps changing. Jay shares the turning point that changed his life: losing his father unexpectedly to a heart attack on June 22, 2014. At the time, he was working in finance, newly married, raising a young daughter, going to grad school, carrying debt, gaining weight, and feeling completely disconnected from the life he wanted to live. That loss became the wake-up call that forced him to look at everything differently. From there, Jay began studying personal development, meditation, mindfulness, and human behavior. Eventually, he left finance, joined SolarCity, rose through the ranks after the company was acquired by Tesla, and realized the same tools that helped him rebuild his own life were exactly what leaders and teams needed inside high-pressure corporate environments. This conversation gets into the real stuff. Not the polished leadership advice that sounds good on paper, but what actually happens when people are burned out, overwhelmed, scared to be honest, afraid to speak up, or constantly reacting from stress. Jay breaks down why resilience is not about pushing through forever. Real resilience requires rest, recovery, emotional awareness, and knowing how to recharge before you crash. We also talk about how meditation helps you separate yourself from your thoughts and emotions, so you can respond instead of react, especially when you are under pressure. We also get into leadership, and why emotional safety is one of the biggest missing pieces inside companies right now. When people don’t feel safe telling the truth, sharing ideas, giving honest updates, or admitting they are struggling, the whole team suffers. But when leaders are willing to be honest, vulnerable, grounded, and clear, they create the kind of environment where people actually want to contribute. If you are leading a team, navigating burnout, trying to stay grounded through uncertainty, or simply trying to become more aware of the way your thoughts and emotions are running your life, this conversation is for you. In this episode, we talk about: How Jay’s father’s sudden death became the wake-up call that changed his life Why so many high performers burn out without realizing it What meditation actually does for your mind and emotional regulation Why you are not your thoughts, and why that realization is so powerful How leaders can respond instead of react under pressure Why resilience is not the same thing as constantly pushing through The connection between rest, recovery, and high performance What burnout can look like inside a team before it becomes obvious Why psychological safety matters so much in leadership How honesty, vulnerability, and emotional safety build real loyalty What leaders can do right now to create a healthier team culture This is such a powerful conversation for anyone working in corporate, leading a team, navigating change, or trying to stay grounded in a season of pressure and uncertainty. About the Host: Sarah Centrella is a keynote speaker, executive mindset coach, and multi–bestselling author of four books, including Think It. | Book her to speak. Listen to her podcast | Follow on Insta Sarah Centrella Book a private coaching session with me to get help, my proprietary tools and advice based on 15 years of coaching thousands of people around the world, on anything you are working through right now.

  • EP 114: When Your Body Forces You to Stop | Mental Health, Vertigo & Finding Your Way Back with Helene Beck

    Welcome back to The Sarah Centrella Show Watch it on YouTube What happens when your body forces you to stop — completely? Helene Beck, host of the Coming From the Heartpodcast, joins me for one of the most honest conversations I've had on this show. Helene opens up about the day vertigo took over her life so severely that she had no choice but to walk away from her career, and what it felt like to face a mental health battle she never saw coming. For someone who had always been the one showing up, pushing through, and holding it together, suddenly being unable to function was its own kind of grief. Helene shares what the darkness of that season actually looked like, and more importantly, what pulled her through it, the mindset shifts, the tools, and the decision to fight for herself even when she didn't fully believe she could. This episode is for anyone who has ever had the rug pulled out from under them, whether by illness, loss, burnout, or circumstance, and wondered how they were supposed to find their way back. Helene's story is proof that the way back exists, and that it starts in the mind. In this episode we cover: How debilitating vertigo forced Helene to quit her job and upended her identity. Experiencing mental health struggles for the first time as an adult. What it actually looks like to hit a dark place and not know how to get out. The mindset tools and practices that became her lifeline. How her own recovery led her to the work she does today on Coming From the Heart. About the Author: Sarah Centrella is a keynote speaker, executive mindset coach, and multi–bestselling author of four books, including Think It, and has worked with professional athletes, executives, corporate teams, entrepreneurs, and organizations around the world. Book her to speak at your next event. Sarah is also a top 2% global podcast host Follow Sarah on Insta Sarah Centrella follow me on Substack Thoughts. Stories. Life.

  • 5 Proven Strategies to Beat Overwhelm and Take Control of Your Life

    How to Beat Overwhelm Feeling overwhelmed? Welcome to the club! Feeling regularly overwhelmed is something most people struggle with, and it can negatively impact your quality of life. Over the years, I've helped my clients regain their sanity, organization, and boundaries to beat the constant feelings of overwhelm. Here are my top 5 tips to beat overwhelm that have worked for my clients for YEARS! 1. Stop speaking it into existence! Watch your words. Instead of saying things like "I am so overwhelmed," say, "I got this!" Remember, the words you speak are creating your future reality. The more you talk about and focus on being overwhelmed, the less in control you’ll feel, and the more life will throw at you to exacerbate that feeling. It becomes an endless cycle. So, to break the cycle, start speaking into existence the new reality you wish to create, one where you feel calm, in control, and efficient. Here are some affirmations to help you do that... 2. Use affirmations to break the cycle. Every day, tell yourself these things, and repeat them several times while taking three deep breaths during moments when you feel overwhelmed. - I am capable. - I am able to get things done quickly and efficiently. - I no longer take on more than I can handle. - I know my limits, my capabilities, and strengths. I plan accordingly. - I am focused and organized. - I get shit done! - I am getting ___________ off my plate now! - I am proud of how far I’ve come. I’m getting better at this! - I am calm and in control of my emotions. - I am controlling what’s within my power and letting the rest GO! - I can do this! 3. Set yourself up for success. Keeping your daily task goals manageable is key. Make a master list of all the things you’re working on and what needs to get done to help you see the big picture and stay organized. Keep it handy, but every morning, write down just 3 things you KNOW you can accomplish today. Keeping that daily list small is the key. We want to create a culture of WINNING that encourages us to stay focused and accomplish what needs to be done. Keep it simple and keep your promise to yourself to get those 3 things checked off no matter what. This will build your confidence in your ability to follow through and achieve your goals. 4. Clean up your plate! Start saying no to things you know you can't commit to or deliver on time. If your plate is full, it's full. Period. Stop saying yes to everything! Stop volunteering for things you don’t need to raise your hand for. Understanding your current obligation load and managing your time is key. This will help you avoid taking on more than you can deliver and get things off your plate that you don’t NEED to be committed to. Simplify wherever possible. Just because you've always done something or forced a task or activity into your schedule doesn’t mean it’s healthy for you to continue doing it. Reevaluate your priorities and focus on those exclusively until you have realistic openings on your plate. 5. Calm your mind. Meditation is key to a healthy, calm mind and a fulfilled life. Its benefits have been proven for decades (or longer). Start using a tool that has been PROVEN to work for some of the most successful people on the planet (LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Oprah, etc.). It’s one of the best ways to combat mental overload and overwhelm. Commit to doing a 10-minute meditation every day—it’s simple and easy. Pick a guided meditation for any topic that fits how you’re feeling that day. There are ones for calming your mind, healing, energy cleansing (my favorite), abundance, and much more. When you start your day in a place of calm, gratitude, and by saying your affirmations, you’re setting yourself up for success. If you found this post helpful, please share! And if you'd like to work with me personally to help you achieve the life you desire, you can learn more about my coaching HERE.

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  • Testimonials | Sarah Centrella

    Sarah Centrella life coaching testimonials. Work with master life coach and best selling author Sarah Centrella to get RESULTS! Real Audience Reactions and Client Feedback A collection of unfiltered feedback from audiences, clients, and event partners, reflecting the real-world impact of Sarah’s keynotes, workshops, and coaching. Load More

  • Executive & Mindset Coach Sarah Centrella

    Work privately with Executive & Mindset Coach Sarah Centrella to create a clear vision for your next chapter, strengthen your mindset and mental fitness, and elevate your performance, wellbeing, and fulfillment in work and life. Executive & Mindset Coaching for Leaders with Sarah Centrella Speaking Books Client Feedback Press Helping leaders build clarity, resilience, and the mental fitness to excel in work and life Executive Coaching Private, in-depth coaching for leaders operating in high-pressure, high-impact roles. Sarah works with executives, founders, and senior leaders to strengthen how they think, make decisions, and lead, especially during periods of growth, transition, or increased responsibility. Using her proven Centrella Method™ clients build the mental fitness, clarity, and resilience required to navigate complexity, expand their capacity, and execute at a higher level across both their professional and personal lives. Backed by 15 years of coaching leaders, four bestselling books, and her proven Centrella Method, Sarah's work blends mindset, vision-setting, and practical personal and professional development tools that help you thrive at work and at home. Coaching Focus Areas Leaders Sarah works with are focused on elevating how they think, lead, and operate across every area of their lives. Lead with Confidence: Strengthen presence, communication, and influence Navigate Change with Clarity: Stay grounded and focused under pressure Define Your Next-Level Identity: Build confidence and step into how you want to lead and show up Advance or Pivot Your Career: Gain clarity and create a strategic path forward Build High-Performance Habits: Establish structure and discipline for consistent results Reduce Stress and Reclaim Focus: Apply real-time tools to manage thinking and maintain control WHAT Clients Are Saying... Keri Bartileno Communications & PR Director | Amazon I've learned so much from Sarah and already experienced so many powerful mindset shifts and big wins. I've started working on my passions again, have improved personal relationships, built my confidence, and even got a promotion!" Tahitta Diaz, MBA Managing Director Principle Financial Working with Sarah has been a huge factor in taking my life and career to the next level. She has taught me how to make changes immediately by changing my mindset, and mental story around specific work tasks that were draining my energy and hindering my success. With simple yet powerful techniques and discipline I have been able to make major, measurable improvements to my life and business. Brandi Fray Global VP of Marketing | Qorvo “Sarah’s coaching and tools have been invaluable for me and my entire global team. Using her Centrella Method has helped us gain clarity on our personal and professional goals, learn new communication skills, and strengthen our mindset. We’re so grateful.” More Client Feedback testimonials Results You Can Expect Sharper decision-making, the ability to stay steady under pressure, and a clear, aligned vision for what’s next. Clients learn how to manage their thinking in real time, reduce stress and reactivity, and lead with greater confidence, focus, and consistency, creating meaningful results without sacrificing their overall wellbeing. WHAT Clients SAY Wale Elegbe Principle | Deloitte "I’ve had the privilege of working with Sarah across multiple organizations, and the impact of her work has been consistent and extraordinary. Through her mindset and vision-setting tools, I gained clarity and a more effective way to lead through complexity. Sarah has a unique ability to understand the real challenges leaders face and provide practical, actionable guidance that creates immediate and lasting results. Partnering with her has elevated my leadership and helped me achieve meaningful outcomes both personally and professionally." Derrick Malone Jr, Sr. Talent Partner | Netflix "Through her mentorship, I’ve experienced a transformation in my confidence, clarity, and self-worth. Sarah goes beyond offering strategies; she genuinely cares about the growth and success of her clients. Her holistic approach, combining relationships, sales, mindset, and personal development, has helped me gain clarity and achieve tangible results." Amanda Cahill EVP of Sales | Branch Communications "Sarah Centrella has been my executive coach for several years, and her mastery in mindset, resilience, and strategic leadership has been the catalyst behind the mental strength I’ve cultivated as an executive leader. Her proven coaching methods and clarity-building tools have helped me navigate high-pressure decisions and elevate both my personal and professional performance. Through working with her I've gotten multiple promotions, raises and advanced my career in ways I never imagined when I first hired her. I’m deeply grateful for her insight, support, and unwavering commitment to helping leaders think bigger and lead with confidence." About Sarah Centrella Sarah Centrella is an executive coach, keynote speaker, and bestselling author with over 15 years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies, senior leaders, and high-performing professionals. Her proprietary Centrella Method and Think It framework have been used by leaders at organizations including Nike, Verizon, Sony, and Pinterest to strengthen decision-making, resilience, and performance. Learn More Work with Sarah Privately The first step is to book an initial private coaching session. This gives us the opportunity to work together directly, identify what you need most right now, and use the session to give you focused coaching, strategy, and clear next steps. If it makes sense to continue working together, Sarah will walk you through the best coaching options from there. Book Your Session

  • Transformation Bootcamp | Sarah Centrella

    Transform your life with Sarah Centrella's Transformation Bootcamp life coaching course. Learn actionable tools and strategies to shift your mindset and empower you to create you dream life, filled with purpose, passion and fufillment. The ultimate personal development program. Online Course Transformation Bootcamp™ Welcome! I am S arah C entrella Transformation Bootcamp Online Course I am the creator of the Centrella Method™ life coaching system and the Futureboards™ manifesting method. And for the very first time, I'm opening the doors to my complete online Transformation Bootcamp™ 9-step coaching system to all you self-learners who are ready to learn my mindset tools, strategies for success in business and life, and my manifesting hacks. This course packs in all the proven tools, deep-dive coaching, and insider secrets I've shared with private clients and in my small group coaching bootcamps. The best part? You get access to this life-changing curriculum at a fraction of the cost! Imagine having the power of these transformational tools at your fingertips, without needing to work with me one-on-one. That's the flexibility and convenience you'll get, allowing you to learn and grow at your own pace. So, are you ready to take the leap and transform your life? Let's make it happen! you will learn my entire centrella method™ in this 9-module online coaching course... Skill: Master visualizing your desired outcome DreamIT: Teaches you how to break free from daily monotony and tap into the true desires of your heart, it helps you answer the million-dollar question... What do I want? You'll learn the skills to turn an idea into a 3-dimensional visualization of its future reality, one that pushes past your blocks and helps you scope what could be possible without the limitations of your present reality. This is how you find and focus on the best-case scenario so you can manifest it. AND you'll learn how to visualize it's impact on your daily reality and quality of life, BEFORE it happens. Skill: Recognizing and removing Subconsious blocks Un-BlockIT: Teaches you how to identify and remove what's holding you back. Overcoming subconscious blocks can be challenging and frustrating because we can't change what we don't recognize. These blocks show up in different areas of our lives, stopping us from reaching our goals and manifesting new outcomes. They are the ultimate sabotagers! The two most common types are abundance blocks, known as the "lack mindset," and worthiness blocks. In Un-BlockIT, you'll learn how to remove both. Skill: Mindset training ThinkIT: Teaches you how to change your thoughts, and that alone will change your life! Your thoughts serve as the blueprint for your future, shaping your beliefs and ultimately influencing your outcomes. If you want to change anything about yourself, or your life, it all begins with your thoughts. Since your thoughts directly impact your results, mastering your mind is a crucial step toward achieving brand-new outcomes. Skill: How to use your words to get what you want SayIT: Teaches you how to use your words to get what you want. Learn to change what you say to effectively manifest what you want and to stop manifesting what you don't! Your words hold immense power—they predict and shape your reality. Are you intentionally using them to craft the person you want to be and the life you deserve? Skill: Effective Goal Setting WriteIT: Teaches you how to write your life plan and how to set effective goals. Learn the secret to setting goals that genuinely inspire and motivate you to achieve them! Many people get this wrong and then wonder why they're not reaching their goals. You'll also learn how to identify next steps for ANY goal or dream, even ones that seem out of reach. My WriteIT Benchmarks will guide you in creating an actionable plan to bring your dream life to reality, starting now. Skill: Manifesting with #FutureBoards SeeIT: Teaches you how to manifest your dream future life! My Futureboards Method is unlike any traditional "vision board," you've ever made! This method is purposeful, specific, and gets RESULTS! It's based on my bestselling book #Futureboards and is a method I've been teaching and coaching since 2014. It's a personalized visual representation of your goals, dreams, and clarity from your LifePlan and course journey. Skill: How to take daily Action DoIT: Teaches you how to identify the daily action steps needed to make your life plan and Futureboard come to life. Learn how to take consistent, daily action toward your dreams—the step that often intimidates people because they're unsure of what to do, but don't worry I'll help you get those answers! DoIT is all about pinpointing the immediate next steps that bridge the gap between where you are now and where you want to be. Skill: Resilience Training BelieveIT: Teaches you how to become resilient. Learn the proven strategies to build genuine belief in yourself, your envisioned future, and your ability to make it a reality. You'll learn tools to silence doubt and fear, help you overcome the unavoidable obstacles, setbacks, and disappointments that will come on your journey to achieving everything you desire. Skill: How to avoid plateaus and continue growing your success LiveIT: Teaches you how to continue growing your success for a lifetime. This step is all about steering clear of plateaus and instead, maintaining a dynamic approach to dreaming and planning for your future. It's about aligning your goals with your current self and constantly pushing your boundaries to think bigger. Additionally, LiveIT teaches you how to embrace and welcome your manifestations, ensuring you don't miss them, and how to find joy in every step of your journey. What Clients are Saying... I've been coaching the tools you'll learn in this course since 2015 and it has literally changed thousands of lives. I know it can do the same for you. More Client Testimonials Jillian Rogers USA "If you want your entire world to level-up, take this course! I can't preach this enough, I have manifested so many big things because of what I learned in this bootcamp, it has changed me forever!" Tascha Buenzen, Germany "DO IT. This course is worth every penny, I loved every step of this bootcamp. I have manifested so much since earning Sarah's Method including the relationship I'd longed dreamed of. Do this work, it will change your life!" Melissa Rodriguez USA "This bootcamp coaching is pure gold. Sarah's books are amazing, but actually learning the tools from her in this course is a game changer. It helps you dig much deeper than you could ever do on your own. Do yourself a favor and invest in yourself, take the course, your future life will thank you!" Here's a journal assignment that I'd like you to take seriously. Answer each of the following questions that apply to you as completely and honestly as you can. What do I REALLY want in my life? I've achieved many of my past goals and had some success, but now what? What is my purpose? What am I passionate about? If I knew those answers, could I turn that purpose and passion into something real? Maybe my next chapter, or next career? Do I know how to do that? If I took a leap and pursued my passion, how would I make it successful? What would that new life look like? If I could change________ about myself and _________ about my life, how would that improve my life? Do I know how to make those changes? I'm tired of stressing about money! Tired of worrying about it and feeling like there's never enough, I want to change this mindset because I know it's only making things worse, but what can I do? I'm not unhappy, but, isn't there more to life than THIS? What's missing? Sometimes I feel so overwhelmed with daily life, is there something I'm missing that could make life run smoother, help me feel more in control and be more rewarding? I'm a big-time dreamer, I can imagine a different life, but I've never been good at actually making the things I want a reality? Why can't I execute on my big ideas? I have the best of intention when it comes to writing goals and making life changes, but I just keep putting it off, some days I feel motivated, but not sure of what to do that will make a difference. So then I tend to just push it off for another day. How can I stop doing that? Why do I do that when I know it's not helping me get what I want? I've manifested cool stuff before, but how do I do it again for this new thing I want? Why do I keep making the same self-sabotaging "mistakes" and finding myself reliving old negative patterns, even when I want to change them? My life is so crazy busy all the time, I feel like it's just passing me by and I'm not making the most of it, how can I be more present, balanced, and happy on a regular basis? I've struggled with self-confidence, setting boundaries, speaking my mind, feeling anxious, and/or people pleasing, I want to change so that I feel confident, respected, calm, and appreciated. What do I need to do? I don't remember the last time I felt truly happy, joyful, and present... that's not how I want to live anymore, what do I need to do to change this? I've tried to change things in the past, but something keeps holding me back and I'm not sure what it is, it seems like all my efforts are always just a waste of energy because nothing ever changes. How can I figure this out? The biggest thing about my relationships that I would love to change is ___________. How do I change that? Sometimes I feel so negative and down on myself, or about my job, life, or career and I don't know how to get out of these ruts, what should I do? If I felt confident, capable, secure, calm, and happy... how would that change my daily life? Real talk... If you could honestly and completely answer every one of the above questions that apply to you... you don't need me, you don't need this course and you don't need to spend another penny on personal growth! ...But if you Could'nt You Answer Them All or if you've struggled to find and implement tools to achieve measurable change, then... YOU NEED THIS COURSE, Period! You need these tools and you need to start getting the results you deserve! GET INSTANT ACCESS! Enroll NOW to start learning and applying the Centrella Method to YOUR life all for ONLY $295! Begin Course Now pricing Prefer LIVE Coaching? See my private life coaching options and book a consultation. LEARN MORE FREE Coaching Video Get a sneak peek inside this course, watch one of my coaching videos from DreamIT. Got Questions? How much does it cost? $295 for *lifetime access Is it refundable if I change my mind? Nope! No refunds. Do I need to complete the course in a specific time frame? No. You can go through it on your own time. However, I do suggest that you start it immediately and that you set a schedule for yourself to complete it. Those who do this have the best results. Also, it is set up to open one module a week, this helps you stay focused and keep the same pace my personal clients take. This course is updated annually, so be sure you are going through it from start to finish at least once a year. Each time you do the homework you will get new and deeper answers from yourself, this is how you continually up-level your life and your dreams. How much time does the course take to complete? It's totally up to you. There are 10 modules each with several lessons and homework, I suggest taking at least 10 weeks to complete it. When can I get started? Right now! As soon as your payment is processed you will receive a welcome email with all the details and the course will be open for you to login and begin. If for some reason you don't see the email right away, check junk and spam filters and email us at team@sarahcentrella.com for any help. Do I need your book for the course? Yes, you will need a copy of my book #futureboards and Hustle Believe Receive for this course, it's the assigned reading. You can grab a copy on Amazon Is the workbook included? Yes, the entire workbook and worksheet are included in the course. It's also broken up as worksheets in each section, whichever you prefer.

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