
Jay Floyd helps professionals stop riding in life’s backseat and take the wheel. As a strengths-based coach, he works with individual contributors, new managers, and mid-career professionals to turn their natural talents into a competitive edge. His coaching is action-oriented, direct, and built on the High 5 Test methodology to maximize strengths.
Beyond coaching, Jay is Manager of Data Platforms at Zapier, where he has led major data transitions, optimized AI-driven automation, and negotiated a seven-figure contract to improve efficiency. He is the author of The Driver’s Seat and creator of One of One, a workshop designed to help professionals leverage what makes them rare.
He also runs OpenBook Media and hosts the On Everything podcast, blending leadership, storytelling, and personal development. Passionate about helping people own their story, move with purpose, and take control of what’s next, Jay ensures his clients don’t just navigate change—they drive it.