Jason Cyrus

JASON CYRUS

Keynote Speaker | Motivational Hypnotist | Mental Performance Coach | Author | Naturopath (N.C.)

Born in the small coal mining village of Minto, New Brunswick, and the son of country music legend Joey Knight, Jason Cyrus is known for his big heart, quick wit, strong family values, and commanding stage presence.

A proud Canadian and lifelong competitor, Jason’s discipline was forged on the ice. Playing AAA hockey, earning MVP honors, and securing a Junior A opportunity in Ontario, he developed the mental toughness, resilience, and performance focus that now define his work on stage and with clients.

Jason discovered his passion for theatre, magic, and hypnosis at a young age, officially making his stage hypnosis debut on October 19, 2007. Since then, he has become one of Canada’s most recognized live performers, earning the nickname “Canada’s Stage Hypnosis King.” His high-energy, family-friendly productions consistently sell out theatres and casinos nationwide, while major corporations book him as headline entertainment.

Jason is the creator of the highly acclaimed keynote Unlocking Business Brilliance, now his most requested presentation across industries. While originally developed for corporate audiences, the message has proven universally powerful for business leaders, entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, educators, and athletes alike. Blending world-class entertainment with applied performance psychology, Jason teaches practical tools to strengthen belief systems, regulate emotion under pressure, internalize goals at the subconscious level, and activate sustained high performance. Dr. David Scott, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology and sports psychologist for the Montreal Canadiens, calls Jason’s message “life-changing,” noting that his presentations leave audiences “spellbound.”

Jason’s expertise is grounded in advanced training across hypnosis, neuroscience, and performance psychology. He is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist (C.H.), trained in Neo-Ericksonian Hypnosis through the Mike Mandel Hypnosis Academy, and a certified Naturopath (N.C.) through the Academy of Naturopaths and Naturotherapists of Canada.

In 2021, Jason became a Certified Neuro Change Practitioner (NCP) through the Neuro Change Institute. His training included applied neuroscience, belief systems, neuroplasticity, emotional regulation, and subconscious processing under doctoral-level faculty, including leading subconscious mind researcher Prof. John A. Bargh, PhD (Yale University), along with experts in cognitive neuroscience and behavioral science from internationally recognized institutions.

Jason also trained with leading mental performance authority Brian Cain to become a certified Mental Performance Coach, further strengthening his ability to work with high performers and competitive athletes.

Today, Jason works with entrepreneurs, executives, and athletes to rewire limiting beliefs, sharpen focus, and elevate performance. While he thrives on the big stage, he finds equal fulfillment working one-on-one with clients seeking measurable, lasting transformation.

In 2024, Jason released two books: Mental Mirrors: Reflecting on Mastering Your Mind and Unlocking Business Brilliance, both focused on practical tools to master mindset, build resilience, and translate potential into performance.

Outside of his professional life, Jason enjoys hockey, weightlifting, and golf - but his greatest pride is his wife Catherine and daughter Chloe, who remain the center of his world.