Dr. Jay Cavanaugh
Q What do you do?
“I’m a High-Performance Mindset Coach”
Q What steps did you take to get to where you are now?
I decided in 2017 to go "All-In" on becoming a mental coach for professional athletes. I'm trained as an eye doctor but after about 20 years in the field I knew I wanted to a challenge and started coaching as a side hustle. My results with my coaching clients took off fast and a side business was quickly born.
Q How do you stand out in your field?
I feel the key to standing out in my field has been my daily interactions with clients. Life can get busy and distractions are my #1 enemy. If I keep my clients focused on making daily 1% gains, it's impossible for them to not achieve the success they desire. I send voice messages via WhatsApp with my one-on-one clients and have weekly live calls with my group coaching clients.
Q What are you working on right now?
Right now I'm working on a book on "How to Win an F1 Championship." It's a sport I'd love to get involved with at the highest level. I'm also creating an Oracle Deck based on the principles of The Vibe Mindset. I'm excited about this project as it takes all my years of education and tips and simplifies it in a card deck people can use daily for constant growth and success.
Q What’s your style?
My coaching style is a bit intense. Daily interactions sound like a lot for a client but all my clients get results. Whether it's winning races or setting personal bests, the key is to manage your focus, energy, and attention. My style caters to tremendous growth and success.
Q Out of all your slashies, which one do you wish you could do more often?
I'd like to focus on writing more yet it takes a ton of time away from my busy schedule. Writing was always something I struggled with in the past. I decided to end that narrative by forcing myself to write until I became a much better writer. This strategy worked as I sort of began coaching myself. I used the same strategy to get my YouTube channel started. If you want to get great at something just keep working on it. I have a growth mindset which allows me to always look at things as a challenge and not a threat. I'm very aware that change is possible and we are not born with limits yet we are truly limitless.
Q What is frustrating you right now?
I'd have to say posting more on social media and getting into TikTok has been something on my to-do list that simply isn't getting done. That's about to change next week as it is a necessary part of the new cards and crystals business I have created!
Q If you could hire someone for $20/hour, what would you have them do to make your day easier?
I'd love to have someone writing content for our website! It's a huge opportunity but at the same time a huge time sink. Having more valuable content to help guide our visitors would be a huge help for me and my business.
Q What do you wish you could have told yourself, when, and why?
The one thing I would have loved to tell my younger self is you're gonna be just fine. I feel growing up a lot of kids place way too much pressure on themselves. Whether it's to succeed, make money, or get the girl, it's pressure that's completely unnecessary. This pressure weighs on you and creates undue stress and anxiety.
Q If you could talk to an expert to gain more insight on something, what would it be about?
The one expert I would love to chat with would likely be someone who is amazing at mastering the art and skill of writing. I've taken a lot of courses but feel one day I'll need to suck it up and take my first writing course.
Q What kind of opportunities/projects are you looking for?
If you're into mindset, an athlete, or just want to achieve more success in your life by mastering your emotions and your mindset, I'd love to hear from you.
Q Describe your ideal job/client/collaboration.
My ideal client would be someone is is strong, full of desire, and has an unrelentless pursuit of excellence. Ideally a person who has already experienced a lot of success in their life but has yet to explore the power of the mind.
Q: What is your rate?
My programs start at $3,000/month yet this number will likely be increasing in the next 6 months as my demand has risen and my time available has fallen. I'm in demand and it feels great!
Q How should someone approach you about working together?
Reach out to me through my website or you can reach out to me here.
Q Who is a creative you admire?
There are just too many creatives I'd love to recommend. I'm into Dr. Joe Dispenza the most lately. Check out his work if you want to learn a lot and challenge yourself to create your reality.
Q Oh! and… how do you stay creative?
ABC. Always be creating!
This member profile was originally published in June 2022.