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Looking for someone who can speak to the psychology of entrepreneurs with real authority? I'm a psychologist who's raised capital, run the company, and felt the weight of it. Media kit below - or email hello@byronmccaughey.com directly.
Recent appearances
As featured in
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Computer Says 'No'
HERALD SUN · June 2026
Expert commentary on AI-led recruitment and what's lost when a chatbot, not a human, reads the room.
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Leaders on the Brink: Why Psychological Capital Is HR's New Frontline Against Burnout
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR · Apr 2026
Lead expert commentary on psychological capital as a business metric and why sport is five years ahead of business.
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Lived It, Then Studied It: Founder Psychology from Both Sides
BIG BETS & BAD CALLS · Mar 2026
Conversation on founder psychology, drawing on Byron's own years as a VC-backed founder.
- Article↗
Can Being Passionate About Your Job Harm Your Health? Psychologists Explain
BODY + SOUL · Jan 2026
Expert commentary on when drive tips into obsession - and why the antidote is values, not caring less.
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The $220 Billion Mind Gap: Meet the Startup Founder Tackling Entrepreneurial Burnout
FORBES AUSTRALIA · Nov 2025
Feature profile on Byron's founder-to-psychologist journey and the launch of Sublime Studio.
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Sublime Studio Launches Australia's First Mental Fitness Membership for Entrepreneurs
MELBOURNE INSIDER · Nov 2025
Launch coverage of Sublime Studio and its approach to training psychological capital.
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How to Use Anxiety as Fuel and Make Stress Work for You
MOVE YOUR MIND WITH NICK BRACKS · Aug 2025
Conversation on reframing anxiety, sustainable performance and values-led decision-making.
Media kit
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Title
Psychologist for Entrepreneurs
Short bio
Byron McCaughey is a former VC-backed startup founder turned registered psychologist. Through Sublime Studio, he helps entrepreneurs build the psychological capital required to run and scale their businesses sustainably. His work reframes mental wellbeing from a reactive fix to a proactive performance advantage - positioning the mind as one of the most critical assets in any company.
Topics
Founder psychology · psychological capital · performance under pressure · founder burnout · co-founder relationships · decision-making · founder identity · anxiety and performance
Quick facts
Registered Psychologist (AHPRA) · Former VC-backed startup founder · Founder of Sublime Studio · Master of Professional Psychology, University of Melbourne · MBA, Imperial College London · Based in Melbourne, Australia · Twin dad, Vizsla dad