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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.

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.

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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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. 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Recent press for Sarah Centrella, author, motivational speaker, life coach. Featured in The New York Times, Cosmopolitian, Women's World, see all new press. Sarah Cen trella Press | Official short Bi o Bestselling Author, Keynote Speaker, Executive & Mindset Coach Sarah Centrella is an internationally recognized keynote speaker, executive coach, and the bestselling author of four personal growth books, including Think It, Hustle Believe Receive, and #Futureboards. For nearly 15 years, she has coached Fortune 500 companies, C-suite executives, professional athletes, and high-performing teams, including leaders at Nike, Pinterest, Verizon, and Sony. Sarah has shared the stage with Ed Mylett, Alex Rodriguez, and Lori Harder, and her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Good Morning America, ABC News, Cosmopolitan, Prevention Magazine, Inc. Magazine, The New York Times, and more. 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