Jay Pottenger on Recharging Your Mind & Redefining Success
Why are so many of us more disconnected, depleted, and burned out than ever before? In this episode, Steve sits down with Jay Pottenger — former elite athlete turned corporate leader and now Director at EQ Minds. Together, they dive into the five pillars of performance, how technology is reshaping our attention and relationships, and what leaders, parents, and high performers can do to restore balance in today’s noisy world.
Jay Pottenger brings a unique blend of sporting discipline, corporate leadership, and neuroscience-backed strategies to help individuals and organizations thrive. After 15 years in finance, Jay transitioned into the world of mental health and performance, joining his wife Chelsea’s company EQ Minds in 2019. Today, he speaks nationally and globally about burnout prevention, resilience, and redefining what true success means.
00:00 - Episode Trailer
01:10 - Introducing Jay Pottenger
02:27 - Disconnection in the digital age
04:00 - The hidden cognitive cost of smartphones
07:39 - Jay’s sporting and corporate journey
10:17 - Transitioning into EQ Minds
13:02 - Rethinking success across life stages
17:02 - Injuries, identity, and post-traumatic growth
23:52 - First steps into mindfulness and neuroscience
29:05 - The Five Pillars of Performance explained
33:21 - Why burnout is rising in workplaces
37:32 - Leadership, accountability & wellbeing
43:06 - Quick fixes vs. lasting behavior change
47:03 - A roadmap to overcome burnout
50:03 - Recommended reads and learning habits
53:38 - Jay’s daily rituals for performance and balance
56:00 - Men’s mental health and connection
58:05 - A truth Jay wants every man to know
59:23 - Lifestyle, women’s health & dementia awareness
01:01:34 - Closing thoughts & where to find Jay
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