Human-Centered Business Consulting. Powered by the Science of Human Performance.

At stoked.live, our consulting and organizational psychologists work alongside health and wellness professionals to develop stronger leaders, healthier cultures, and sustainable high performance across industries.

Driving Employee Effectiveness Through Doctoral-Level Psychology, Multidisciplinary Expertise, and Organizational Science.

Behind every successful organization are people making decisions, solving problems, building relationships, and working toward shared goals.

At stoked.live, our doctoral-level consulting and organizational psychologists work alongside health and wellness professionals to apply the science of human behavior to the challenges businesses face every day.

We combine decades of expertise in leadership development, organizational psychology, neuroscience, and workplace wellbeing to build stronger leaders, more effective teams, healthier cultures, and sustainable high performance.

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Our Philosophy

The most successful organizations understand that performance begins with people.

Clear leadership provides direction.  Healthy cultures build trust and collaboration. Employees who feel supported and equipped to succeed bring greater focus, creativity, and energy to their work.

At stoked.live, we bring these essential dimensions together through evidence-based leadership and organizational development, and workplace wellness through engaging learning experiences.

Our focus is Employee Effectiveness: helping every person contribute meaningfully to the success of their organization.

"Dr. Jacob Engelskirger has a deep understanding of the unique psychological demands faced by firefighters and public safety professionals. He brings a thoughtful, evidence-based approach to mental health programming that is practical, culturally competent, and trusted by those who do the work. His ability to connect clinical insight with the real-world realities of the fire service makes him an invaluable resource for departments and organizations focused on supporting their members."
Jerry May
President San Jose Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 230

The Science of People. The Practice of Performance.

Human behavior shapes every workplace decision, relationship, and outcome.

Our team brings expertise in organizational psychology, clinical psychology, behavioral science, leadership development, and workplace well-being.

We translate scientific research into practical strategies that leaders and employees can use in everyday situations—from navigating difficult conversations and organizational change to building trust and sustaining performance under pressure.

We believe meaningful organizational improvement begins with understanding people and the environments in which they work.

Three Dimensions. One Integrated Approach

Stoked Leadership

Great leadership creates clarity, trust, and momentum. We help executives, managers, and emerging leaders strengthen self-awareness, communicate effectively, navigate complexity, and inspire people around shared goals. Our approach connects leadership behavior to the everyday decisions, relationships, and actions that shape organizational success.

Stoked Culture

Great cultures make collaboration a shared strength. We help organizations strengthen communication, build psychological safety, navigate conflict, and align teams around common priorities. By understanding the human dynamics of work, organizations can reduce friction, strengthen relationships, and create environments where people contribute their best ideas and efforts.

Unlock Your Inner Stoked

Sustainable performance begins with understanding what helps people thrive. We give employees practical, science-informed strategies for strengthening focus, managing stress, maintaining energy, and building resilience. Through engaging workshops and experiential learning, people develop skills that support effectiveness, personal well-being, and long-term professional growth.

Fuel your drive and elevate your career with personalized, science-backed strategies designed for Bay Area innovators.

Human-centric, evidence-based executive coaching

and workplace wellness tailored for tech

Human-centric, evidence-based executive coaching

and workplace wellness tailored for tech

Led by behavioral science experts, we apply cutting-edge research to deliver science-driven coaching, training, and consulting.

Empowering Bay Area tech leaders and teams to achieve their highest potential.

Led by behavioral science experts, we apply cutting-edge research to deliver science-driven coaching, training, and consulting.

Empowering Bay Area tech leaders and teams to achieve their highest potential.

It is with immense pleasure and confidence that I recommend Dr. Jacob Engelskirger. Over the past 14 years, Dr. Jacob and I have built a relationship founded on mutual trust and respect, working closely as trusted colleagues. Throughout this time, I have consistently been impressed by his dedication, integrity, and the quality of his work. Dr. Jacob’s extensive, 14-year background in clinical behavioral health practice, research, teaching, and training provides him with a unique and invaluable perspective. His deep understanding of both human behavior and organizational dynamics serves as a strong foundation for his expertise in executive coaching, leadership development, and team and organizational culture consulting. His ability to effectively guide leaders and teams toward achieving their full potential is truly remarkable. Jacob's insightful approach to giving strategic guidance serves his clients well. I have complete trust and confidence in his capabilities and wholeheartedly recommend him to any organization seeking exceptional leadership and consulting services.
Dr. Sara Hall
Licensed Clinical & Forensic Psychologist

Lead with confidence / Scale with purpose 

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Transform how you lead, innovate, and collaborate.  Our science-backed coaching services are designed to help you scale with confidence and agility.  Turn your high-performing teams into market disruptors.

Our consulting services combine deep data insights with personalized strategies to accelerate startup success.