188: The Secrets of the Sensei

What if resilience has nothing to do with pushing harder? Meet Prita. A small cut on her finger sends her into tears. She knows it isn't about the cut. As a project manager navigating a major company acquisition while raising three young children, she's constantly bracing for the next crisis. At work, her manager's unpredictable moods keep everyone on edge. At home, she carries the weight of work, parenting, meal planning, and trying to hold everything together. What Prita wants most isn't less responsibility, it's the ability to feel calm, confident, and in control again. Today, Jay sits down with Jenn Cassetta, international keynote speaker, high-performance coach, author, and third-degree black belt in Hapkido. After surviving 9/11, Jenn discovered how martial arts could build not only physical strength, but emotional resilience. Together, they explore practical ways to regulate stress, replenish your energy, and develop what Jenn calls "the resilience reservoir." Notable Quotes "Calm, confident, relaxed, and ready." — Jenn Cassetta "When your reservoir is full, you can regulate your nervous system." — Jenn Cassetta "Without a practice, everything's going to feel like a tiger." — Jenn Cassetta "You don't have to react. You can breathe first." — Jenn Cassetta About Our Guest Jenn Cassetta is an international keynote speaker, high-performance coach, author, and third-degree black belt in Hapkido. She helps leaders and organizations build resilience, confidence, and personal safety from the inside out. Jenn has worked with companies including Apple, Visa, Uber, and Nike, combining ancient martial arts wisdom with modern leadership practices to help people thrive under pressure. Resources & Links Jenn Cassetta Website – https://jennifercassetta.com/ The Art of Badassy Book – https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Art-of-Badassery/Jennifer-Cassetta/9780757324321 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-cassetta/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/jenncassetta/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/JenniferCassetta TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@jenncassetta YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@jenncassetta 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 explores why so many people sacrifice their own needs to keep everyone else comfortable. He shares a practical framework for recognizing people-pleasing patterns, setting healthier boundaries, and learning how to put yourself first without becoming selfish or disrespectful. If you've ever struggled to speak up, ask for what you need, or stop carrying everyone else's burden, this episode is for you.