Adam Szlezak
Dr ADAM Coaching
Accredited Sports Scientist & Doctor of Physiotherapy focussed in Mental & Behavioural Health & Performance
Gold Coast, Queensland
Australia
Highest Degree Held: Ph.D.
Specialties: Behaviour Change & Coaching to achieve Goals & Build Quality of Life
Types of Clients: Adults, Couples, Organizations
Languages spoken: English, Norsk
Licensures/Certifications: ESSA Accredited Sports Scientist | Doctor of Physiotherapy (AHPRA)
ACT/CBS Background and Training: My depth of understanding of ACT, RFT and CBS was really enhanced through training with Professor Steve Hayes.
ACT/CBS Experience: see above
Additional Information: Who is Dr Adam?
"Hi, I’m Dr Adam (Szlezak, PhD) | Psychophysiologist & Behaviourist!
I provide Mental & Behavioural Solutions to Practical Problems in business, career and life. Academically, I'm an Accredited Sports Scientist (Level 2) & Doctor of Physiotherapy, with a PhD in Appl. Psychophysiology & a clinical background in Mental & Behavioural Health & Performance."
What inspired YOU to do this work?
"As a driven young athlete, I’d become so overwhelmed (& tense) under pressure (e.g., competition), I'd really struggle to function & perform at my best when it counted...I'd often even VOMIT my guts up before competing!!! Sound like fun??? At the time, certain people would say it was all in my head, BUT I can tell you it was much more…it was VERY physical...very real…very challenging...it wasn’t just ‘something in my head’.
ANYWAY...instead of giving up or avoiding my GOALS, I developed a real practical interest in the Mind-Body Connection, Behaviour & Performance. Through my own 'trial and error', I worked on 'becoming comfortable being uncomfortable' and supporting my capabilities towards my goals (particularly in challenging & overwhelming situations such as competition)!"
Did things get easier?
"NO....but I did become MORE CAPABLE...and I really started enjoying my GOALS!
I eventually even became a 2x Australian Champion in Athletics (U18 & U20) with a No. 5 World Age Ranking (IAAF - U18 110mh).
You could say that my own life experiences really set the foundation for my future career, & I then went on to study the Mind-Body Connection for over a decade at University, earning two Doctorates & building my own Practice."
So why Coaching?
"I’ve always had a passion for helping people get what they want in life, and I could see that practical problems often required mental & behavioural solutions…"
Weren’t you a Medical Student at one point?
"YES I was! Whilst studying for my second doctorate, after sitting GAMSAT and Med School interviews, I was fortunate to be accepted into some highly competitive Australian Medical Schools (including the University of Sydney)…But after receiving my PhD…I faced a VERY TOUGH dilemma…
Do I still choose a Career as a Medical Doctor – with an excellent & stable financial future (for myself & family), OR, do I embrace career-uncertainty & BACK MYSELF - to empower people with SUPER Important LIFE & Career capabilities...I Chose the latter!
So ask yourself this...Do YOU really need more Technical Solutions in YOUR Business (and Life), or do you need Mental & Behavioural Solutions?".
"Hi, I’m Dr Adam (Szlezak, PhD) | Psychophysiologist & Behaviourist!
I provide Mental & Behavioural Solutions to Practical Problems in business, career and life. Academically, I'm an Accredited Sports Scientist (Level 2) & Doctor of Physiotherapy, with a PhD in Appl. Psychophysiology & a clinical background in Mental & Behavioural Health & Performance."
What inspired YOU to do this work?
"As a driven young athlete, I’d become so overwhelmed (& tense) under pressure (e.g., competition), I'd really struggle to function & perform at my best when it counted...I'd often even VOMIT my guts up before competing!!! Sound like fun??? At the time, certain people would say it was all in my head, BUT I can tell you it was much more…it was VERY physical...very real…very challenging...it wasn’t just ‘something in my head’.
ANYWAY...instead of giving up or avoiding my GOALS, I developed a real practical interest in the Mind-Body Connection, Behaviour & Performance. Through my own 'trial and error', I worked on 'becoming comfortable being uncomfortable' and supporting my capabilities towards my goals (particularly in challenging & overwhelming situations such as competition)!"
Did things get easier?
"NO....but I did become MORE CAPABLE...and I really started enjoying my GOALS!
I eventually even became a 2x Australian Champion in Athletics (U18 & U20) with a No. 5 World Age Ranking (IAAF - U18 110mh).
You could say that my own life experiences really set the foundation for my future career, & I then went on to study the Mind-Body Connection for over a decade at University, earning two Doctorates & building my own Practice."
So why Coaching?
"I’ve always had a passion for helping people get what they want in life, and I could see that practical problems often required mental & behavioural solutions…"
Weren’t you a Medical Student at one point?
"YES I was! Whilst studying for my second doctorate, after sitting GAMSAT and Med School interviews, I was fortunate to be accepted into some highly competitive Australian Medical Schools (including the University of Sydney)…But after receiving my PhD…I faced a VERY TOUGH dilemma…
Do I still choose a Career as a Medical Doctor – with an excellent & stable financial future (for myself & family), OR, do I embrace career-uncertainty & BACK MYSELF - to empower people with SUPER Important LIFE & Career capabilities...I Chose the latter!
So ask yourself this...Do YOU really need more Technical Solutions in YOUR Business (and Life), or do you need Mental & Behavioural Solutions?".