Michael Gervais

Michael Gervais is a psychologist focusing on high-performance in various demanding fields. His work involves training mindset skills and practices inside high-stakes environments. He collaborates with a diverse group of clients, including individuals who have achieved world records, Olympic athletes, artists, musicians, MVPs across major sports, and CEOs from Fortune 100 companies. Gervais works to help these individuals pursue and develop their full potential.

His academic background includes an undergraduate degree from Loyola Marymount University. He completed his Ph.D. under the guidance of Dr. Bruce Ogilvie, a significant figure in American applied sport psychology, at San Diego University, Integrative Studies. Gervais has contributed to publications and is a recognized speaker on topics related to optimal human performance. His insights have been featured across multiple media outlets, including NBC, ABC, FOX, CNN, ESPN, NFL Network, Red Bull TV, The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Outside Magazine, WIRED, and ESPN Magazine.

In addition to his direct client work, Dr. Gervais is a co-founder of Compete to Create, a digital platform that provides mindset training to help individuals achieve their best. He also hosts the “Finding Mastery” podcast, where he interviews successful individuals about their psychological frameworks and mindset skills. Through these avenues, Gervais shares his expertise extensively, applying psychological principles to enhance performance in both professional and personal contexts.