In this episode of Affinity for Infiniti, Chaya Abelsky sits down with leadership strategist and author Angela Burgess to explore one of the most powerful questions in leadership and life: Are you sitting in the right seat on the bus?

Drawing from the principles in her book Sitting in the Right Seat on the Bus, Angela shares how individuals and organizations can unlock their highest potential by aligning strengths, purpose, and role. When people are positioned correctly, work becomes more meaningful, teams function more effectively, and impact expands.

Together, Chaya and Angela discuss:
• Why talent alignment is one of the most overlooked leadership strategies
• How leaders can recognize when someone is in the wrong seat
• Practical ways to reposition people so they thrive
• The connection between personal clarity and organizational excellence

This conversation is especially relevant for leaders, coaches, and nonprofit professionals seeking to build stronger teams and create environments where people can bring their full gifts forward.

If you have ever asked yourself “Where do I best contribute?” or “How do I build a team where everyone thrives?” — this episode offers powerful insights and practical wisdom.

Listen and reflect:
Are you — and the people around you — sitting in the right seat on the bus?

In this episode of Affinity for Infiniti, host Chaya Abelsky sits down with Shmuly Rothman of Rothman Consulting, a seasoned fundraising strategist who works with nonprofits and Jewish organizations to strengthen their development efforts and build sustainable fundraising strategies.

Together they explore the deeper principles behind successful fundraising—why relationships and trust are at the heart of philanthropy, how leaders can mobilize their communities, and what it takes to inspire people to support a meaningful mission.

Drawing on years of experience guiding organizations and campaigns, Shmuly shares practical insights about donor engagement, community-driven fundraising, and how thoughtful leadership can create momentum that turns generosity into lasting impact.

Affinity for Infiniti brings conversations with leaders and practitioners who are shaping the way people grow, lead, and create meaningful change in their communities.

What does leadership look like when capacity is stretched, compassion is high, and everyone is tired?

In this episode, Chaya Abelsky sits down with Esther Margalit to explore Motherhood as Leadership Intelligence—a model of leadership forged not in ideal conditions, but in real life: responsibility without opting out, boundaries without guilt, and strength defined as stability rather than force.

Drawing from Esther’s work at Northwell Health and the ideas in Mother Leads Best, the conversation reframes burnout, emotional labor, and presence, offering leaders a language for care without collapse and authority without hardening.

This episode is for leaders navigating exhaustion—at work, at home, and within themselves—and looking for a way to lead that actually sustains.

You’ll hear about:

• Why the old leadership playbook breaks down under chronic pressure

• What motherhood teaches about responsibility, decision-making, and containment

• The invisible emotional load many women (and leaders) carry

• How to hold care and authority at the same time

• One grounded practice you can use immediately when things feel too much

Key takeaway:
Leadership today isn’t about doing more. It’s about holding better.