Contract Mental Performance Coach

Dreamfuel; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Dreamfuel is looking for a part-time Mental Performance Coach to work with high-impact founders and executives. The role involves delivering personalized coaching sessions, facilitating mental exercises, and collaborating with clients to enhance their performance. Candidates should have an advanced degree in a relevant field and experience coaching high-performing individuals. This remote position offers competitive contractor rates and the potential for long-term collaboration.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience coaching high-performing individuals.
• Deep understanding of neuroplasticity and stress physiology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 mental performance coaching sessions.
• Facilitate guided visualizations and mindset exercises.
• Lead occasional group workshops.

Skills

Communication

Facilitation

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Education

Advanced degree in Performance Psychology

Advanced degree in Neuroscience

Advanced degree in Sport Psychology

Advanced degree in Counseling

Tools

HeartMath

EEG/HRV biofeedback

Nervous system tracking tools

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Co-Founder & CEO at Dreamfuel | The Mental Performance Platform for Founders & CEOs | 3x Inc. 500 Founder

Job Title: Contractor – Mental Performance Coach

Location: Remote (US-based preferred)

Type: Part-Time / Contract

About Dreamfuel:

Dreamfuel is a high-performance coaching company that helps mission-driven CEOs, founders & execs perform at their peak—mentally, emotionally, and strategically. Grounded in neuroscience and elite sport psychology, we deliver practical mindset tools to leaders navigating high-stakes environments. Our work combines somatic techniques, visualization, breathwork, and evidence-based cognitive training to build adaptive, resilient, and focused minds.

Role Overview:

We’re seeking a highly skilled Mental Performance Coach to support our growing roster of high-impact founders and executives. As a contract coach, you’ll work 1:1 with clients and lead small-group sessions, helping them access flow states, regulate stress, and cultivate the psychological edge required for leadership at the highest level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver 1:1 mental performance coaching sessions with startup founders and executives

• Facilitate guided visualizations, somatic breathwork, and mindset exercises rooted in neuroscience and performance psychology

• Customize coaching based on client goals, cognitive-behavioral tendencies, and leadership challenges

• Track progress and contribute to high-level performance strategies in collaboration with the Dreamfuel team

• Lead occasional group workshops and support our weekly “mental reset” sessions

Requirements:

• Advanced degree in Performance Psychology, Neuroscience, Sport Psychology, Counseling, or related field

• 2+ years of experience coaching high-performing individuals (founders, pro athletes, special forces, executives)

• Deep understanding of neuroplasticity, stress physiology, and evidence-based behavior change strategies

• Strong facilitation skills in breathwork, visualization, and somatic awareness

• Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort navigating ambiguous, fast-paced environments

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Experience:

• Background as an executive or in competitive athletics or elite performance environments

• Experience working with startup CEOs or VC-backed founders

• Familiarity with tools like HeartMath, EEG/HRV biofeedback, or nervous system tracking tools

Compensation:

Competitive contractor rates based on experience, with opportunity for long-term collaboration and high-impact client work.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

• Industries

  Professional Training and Coaching

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