Behind Bespoke Bay

Hi, I’m Matthew Kurkjian, the person and passion behind Bespoke Bay Coaching & Consulting.

I’ve spent my career helping people and teams grow, first as a public school educator, then as a multilingual guide, and now as an organizational consultant and PhD candidate in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. My path hasn’t been linear, but it’s been deeply human, and that’s what shapes my work today.

With Bespoke Bay, I aim to combine real-world experience with research-backed insight to help individuals and organizations navigate change with clarity and integrity. My work is grounded in research on emotional intelligence, experiential learning, and values-based leadership, not buzzwords or expensive pre-packaged solutions. I build custom solutions at a realistic scale, cited by the best research available.

Whether I’m coaching one-on-one or consulting with a leadership team, I prioritize action. That means you’ll walk away from every engagement with practical steps, not a pitch for more services.

I'm based in the Bay Area and am committed to helping people thrive in culturally diverse, high-growth environments. If you’re ready for honest insight and real progress, let’s talk.