{"podcast":{"title":"Unstuck with Jay Abbasi","slug":"unstuck-with-jay-abbasi-7051050","podcast_index_feed_id":7051050,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6233703/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unstuck-with-jay-abbasi--6233703","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1b397f8d4822dd1dabc23bcc5b98ce5a.jpg","author":"Jay Abbasi","episode_count":193,"summary":"Real people. Real stories. Real solutions. I’m Jay Abbasi, host of Unstuck, and as a former leader at Tesla, I understand the whirlwind of challenges in the modern work scene. In this podcast, we reveal how to thrive in demanding work environments through relatable, real-life stories. Each episode starts with a true story of modern professional challenges, followed by expert insights to help you thrive at work including practical advice on resilience, mental health, and work life balance. Get unstuck and build the life and career you’ve always wanted.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T16:20:37.484361+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unstuck-with-jay-abbasi-7051050"},"episode":{"title":"166: Confidence Isn’t What You Think","slug":"166-confidence-isn-t-what-you-think","published_at":"2026-05-04T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unstuck-with-jay-abbasi-7051050/166-confidence-isn-t-what-you-think","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unstuck-with-jay-abbasi-7051050","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/166-confidence-isn-t-what-you-think--71850543","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71850543/pdy5195478921.mp3","summary":"What if confidence isn’t something you have… but something you build? Meet Gabriel. He spots a senior leader he admires and immediately looks away. Another missed opportunity. At work, he’s sharp, reliable, and trusted to solve complex problems. But when it comes to speaking up, especially around authority, his confidence disappears. He knows it’s holding him back, not his ability, but his voice. In this episode, Jay sits down with Erik Dominguez, a communication expert who transformed from a shy, ridiculed kid into a sought-after speaker and trainer. Together, they break down what confidence actually is, and why most people misunderstand how to build it. From separating safety from comfort to practicing communication under pressure, Erik shares practical tools to help you speak up, trust yourself, and lead with greater impact. Notable Quotes “Confidence is the ability to respond.” — Erik Dominguez “Nothing good happens in your comfort zone.” — Erik Dominguez “Communication nerves are selfish.” — Erik Dominguez “Other people can only trust you to the extent that you trust yourself.” — Erik Dominguez About Our Guest Erik Dominguez is a keynote speaker, communication trainer, and public speaking consultant with over 25 years of experience. After overcoming his own fear of speaking, he now helps leaders and teams build confidence, communicate with clarity, and develop the skills needed to lead and influence effectively. Resources & Links Erik Dominguez Website – https://erikdominguez.com/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikjdominguez/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/erik.j.dominguez/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/erikjdominguezspeaksup YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/ErikDominguezSpeaks Jay Abbasi Website – https://jayabbasi.me/ LinkedIn – http…","meta_description":"What if confidence isn’t something you have… but something you build? Meet Gabriel. He spots a senior leader he admires and immediately looks away. Anothe…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3451,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/unstuck-with-jay-abbasi-7051050/episodes/166-confidence-isn-t-what-you-think/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unstuck-with-jay-abbasi-7051050/166-confidence-isn-t-what-you-think.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}