Why Gen Z Grads Struggle at Work—What they need to Lead and Thrive at Work

The Backstory Behind VISIONx™

Kasi’s journey began with a crash. After years of academic excellence, his father’s business collapse left him unable to function under pressure. But one teacher’s question—“What is happening?”—sparked a shift. It wasn’t about avoiding stress. It was about meeting it with structure.

Today, that shift has become a system empowering students and early professionals to thrive under pressure with clarity, not chaos.

“Most people believe they’ll rise to the occasion,” Kasi explains. “But as James Clear (Atomic Habits) puts it—you don’t rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems. And under pressure, your mental preparation is your system.”

That’s why his work matters now more than ever. In a world where performance demands are rising—and attention spans are shrinking—students and young professionals need more than technical skills. They need mental fitness. They need systems for resilience.

VISIONx™ is that system.

Final Thought

When pressure hits, the real you shows up. You won’t rise to the level of your goals—you’ll fall to the level of your mental preparation.

Whether you’re a rising professional navigating pressure—or a leader looking to equip your team with next-gen mental skills—this isn’t just about talent. It’s about training.
Kasi partners with forward-thinking companies, universities, and individuals to coach Gen Z talent using the VISIONx™ method—turning emotional chaos into confident, strategic action. To bring VISIONx™ to your team, campus, or leadership event,connect with Anjan below. Let’s build the next generation of confident, pressure-ready leaders—starting now.

Connect with Anjan

🌐 Website: www.anjankasispeaks.com
📱 Instagram: @anjansampath
💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/anjan-kasi-sampath

Source

Crum, A. J., Salovey, P., & Achor, S. (2013). Rethinking stress: The role of mindsets in determining the stress response. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 104(4), 716–733. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0031201

Dr. Izdihar Jamil

Dr. Izdihar Jamil, Ph.D.—A 21x Bestselling Author of “Speak With Influence”, “Are You Visible?”, “Money Makers” and other books. Izdihar is a TV Show Host and Visibility Expert—has appeared on FORBES, FOX TV, and TED.com. She helps leaders to be bestselling authors, get featured in the media and speak on the TEDx stage. She’s also the Curator and Organizer for TEDxHuntingtonBeach. Izdihar is featured in the book “Heroes, Leaders and Legends” with Oprah, Jack Canfield and Deepak Chopra. She lives in California with her husband and children, she loves baking and reading.

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