Stephen E. Lagerberg, Ph.D.
Clinical-grade burnout tracking and cognitive exhaustion analytics for high-tempo operations.
Launch DashboardCircadian-aware rostering and cognitive recovery planning tool designed for shift-work environments.
Launch OptimizerDynamic watch-bill generation for high-intensity operational environments.
Launch OptimizerDrawing on over a decade of military air traffic control and active civilian airspace management, we bridge the gap between psychological theory and zero-margin execution. We offer specialized human factors consulting for aviation and enterprise operations, auditing Safety Management Systems (SMS) and designing human-centric workflows that actively mitigate risk and eliminate human error.
The future of high-stakes operations relies on seamless human-machine collaboration. By developing robust human-AI teaming strategies and leveraging advanced certifications in Generative AI, we guide organizations in safely integrating automated tools. We optimize the human-computer interface to ensure technology accelerates human performance, effectively managing cognitive load in rapid decision-making pipelines.
High operational output is only valuable if it is sustainable. Grounded in rigorous Ph.D. level research, we design evidence-based fatigue management frameworks focused on burnout prevention for executives and specialized teams. We help enterprise leaders protect their human capital, sustain peak cognitive output, and build lasting operational resilience in high-tempo environments.
I specialize in the most critical variable of any complex system: human performance under pressure.
I hold a Ph.D. in General Psychology with an emphasis in Performance Psychology, but my expertise was not solely built in a classroom. It was forged in zero-margin environments. Serving over a decade as a U.S. Navy Air Traffic Controller and currently directing complex airspace as an Air Traffic Manager, I have spent my career managing intense cognitive load and mitigating operational fatigue where split-second decisions matter most.
I combine this boots-on-the-ground operational experience with rigorous academic science. As an Adjunct Professor teaching Cognitive Neuroscience and Sports Psychology, I translate the latest research into actionable, battle-tested strategies for my consulting clients.
Whether I am helping an aerospace organization integrate AI safely into their workflows, or providing performance psychology for high-stakes teams to help an operations executive prevent organizational burnout, my goal is the same: to protect your human capital, eliminate mental friction, and sustain elite output when failure is not an option.
Ph.D. in General Psychology
Emphasis in Performance Psychology
Grand Canyon University (2021)
Adjunct Professor teaching Cognitive Neuroscience, Sports Psychology, Lifespan Development, and Leadership.
Air Traffic Controller Health and Well-Being (2023)
A Descriptive Study of Burnout in Military Air Traffic Controllers (2021)
American Psychological Association (APA)
Integrating the latest in Generative AI and UX Design to streamline workflows, enhance human-computer interaction, and maximize organizational productivity.
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