Jacob Styburski

Jacob Styburski is an executive coach and organisational consultant in Irvington, New York, who works with senior leaders in design and technology. His coaching draws on somatic and contemplative practice, and as a certified psychedelic coach he can discuss with clients how psychedelics might fit into their coaching.

Approach

Styburski spent more than 20 years in product and design leadership at frog design, PayPal, American Express, JPMorgan Chase and Meta. His work included the launch of Disney’s MagicBand and a worldwide overhaul of the design language PayPal uses for consumers. He trained as an ICF-certified executive coach at Columbia University, is a certified Leadership Circle Profile practitioner and holds a Psychedelic Coaching Institute certification. He is also completing a PhD in organisational development and change at Fielding Graduate University, on teams of humans and AI. Sessions follow a three-step structure he learned at Columbia: what is going on now, what matters, and what comes next. He may also use tools such as the Neethling Brain Instrument. Away from coaching, he co-founded Revenge BBQ, a Texas-style barbecue restaurant in Irvington, where he was pitmaster.

Who it is for

His coaching is aimed at senior product, design and technology leaders, especially those working through AI-driven change in their organisations, and at leaders who have reached a plateau. Organisations can also hire him for assessments and workshops on how work is divided between people and AI.

Practical details

Coaching starts with a 25-minute introductory call, then a 45-minute session to define what success looks like. Engagements usually run two to three months with weekly or fortnightly 45-minute sessions, and he aims to finish within three to six months. Sessions have been priced at $175 to $350, and he also works remotely.