My professional path has never been linear — and I think that is part of what makes my work meaningful today 😊

Over the years, I have worked across academia, neuroscience research, education, business, leadership, linguistics, training, and coaching, in both Poland and Australia. Looking back, it probably makes sense that I eventually found my way into ADHD and neurodiversity work. Curiosity, creativity, intensity, and juggling multiple interests have followed me everywhere.

I hold two PhDs: my first PhD, in Linguistics, was completed in Poland in 2009, and my second PhD, in Neuroscience, was completed at Macquarie University in Australia in 2026. My Australian doctoral research explored how ADHD relates to auditory processing, emotional wellbeing, and real-world functioning, using clinical hearing assessments, EEG-based investigations, behavioural measures, and self-report approaches. 

To undertake this research, I was awarded the Macquarie University Research Excellence Scholarship and contributed to research conducted within the Australian Research Council (ARC) Laureate Fellowship in Auditory Neuroscience, including work connected with The Listening Brain initiative at Macquarie University’s Hearing Research Centre.

My doctoral thesis, Auditory Processing and Spatial Listening in Adults with ADHD: Electrophysiological, Behavioural, and Subjective Perspectives, examined how adults with ADHD process sound, particularly spatial listening and auditory timing cues, and how these processes relate to everyday listening experiences and emotional wellbeing, including stress, anxiety, and depression. This work contributes to growing evidence that sensory and auditory processing differences may play an important role in ADHD, and highlights the value of advanced auditory measures in understanding listening challenges in adults.

Before moving into neuroscience research, I held academic and leadership roles in Poland, including Lecturer at the University of Lodz and Principal roles in post-secondary education. I taught, mentored students, supervised academic work, coordinated educational programs, and worked with people from many different backgrounds, cultures, learning styles, and life experiences. These experiences deeply shaped the way I understand communication, education, learning, and human behaviour.

Alongside my research and coaching work, I also hold qualifications in business, education, training, and early childhood. I am a trauma-informed coach and collaborate with neuropsychologists and clinics across Sydney. This combination allows me to move comfortably between research environments, educational settings, workplaces, clinical conversations, and one-on-one support. I enjoy translating complex neuroscience and psychology concepts into practical, accessible strategies that people can actually use in everyday life.

I currently work primarily with neurodivergent adults, supporting challenges related to executive functioning, emotional regulation, overwhelm, anxiety, burnout, procrastination, organisation, self-esteem, and everyday functioning. My coaching style is strengths-based, neuroscience-informed, practical, and compassionate. I care deeply about helping people understand themselves with less shame and more self-awareness.

I am particularly interested in the relationship between ADHD and mental health, especially anxiety, emotional regulation, sensory processing, stress, and everyday functioning. I also care about under-recognised ADHD presentations, and about creating supportive, inclusive approaches that help people work with their brains rather than constantly fighting against them. My interests also extend to adolescent development, metabolic health, brain function, energy, emotional wellbeing, and the many factors that shape human behaviour, motivation, identity, and quality of life.

I also bring a cross-cultural perspective to my work, having rebuilt my career after migrating from Poland to Australia (2010) and learning to navigate entirely new systems, cultures, languages, and professional environments. That experience strengthened my belief that challenges should not be viewed only through the lens of deficits, but also through creativity, adaptability, resilience, and innovation.

Outside of work, I love bushwalking, nature, deep conversations, good coffee, and meeting new people. I am also very talkative and genuinely enjoy connecting with others, exchanging ideas, learning, and working on projects that create positive change.

I regularly share research, reflections, and ADHD-related topics on LinkedIn, so feel free to connect with me there as well. If my approach resonates with you, I’d love to hear from you 😊