About Dr Adam

"Dr. Adam Szlezak, PhD., is a name synonymous with profound insights into human emotion and behavior, and his work is a testament to the power of personal struggle transformed into professional mastery" (EP Wired, 2025).

"Hi, I’m Dr Adam,

As a young athlete, I used to get so overwhelmed before competing, I often physically vomited my guts up, and struggled to perform when it really counted. 

That experience changed my life, and I took a deep interest in the mind-body connection and nervous system. I became the Australian Under 18 and Under 20 Sprint Hurdle Champion (with a number 5. World U18 ranking), I completed two Doctorates – the first a Doctorate in Physiotherapy and the second a PhD in Applied Psychophysiology, and I also become a Japanese Ju Jitsu Black Belt. 

Through my focus on the nervous system, mind-body connection, and the psychophysiology of human emotion, behaviour and performance, my opinion and skills became increasing sought across the spectrum of mental health, occupational health, elite sport, business, organisational performance, and risk-management. I gradually transitioned from my clinical (therapeutic) and coaching roles into the role of a Consultant, where I assist CEOs, founders, leadership teams, HR executives, organisations, and a multitude of professionals to navigate human emotion (nervous system), behaviour and performance at individual and organisational levels.

I also serve as a key Consultant in Behaviour Risk Management and Performance with Panoptic Solutions - a leader in Corporate Security and Executive Protection."

Dr Adam practicing what he preaches: Training Self-Awareness of how the BODY responds with conflict, emotion, and pressure.

 

 

What's Dr Adam's Professional Background?

Key Summary of Dr Adam's formal training and education:
  • Bachelor degree in Biomedical Science - Studies in the Psychosocial and Human Biosciences (Griffith University)
  • Undergraduate Training in High-Performance Science (Bond University)
  • Doctoral Degree in Physiotherapy (DPT) - Biopsychosocial Studies in Wellbeing and Human Potential (Bond University)
  • Doctoral Degree (PhD) - Appl. Psychophysiology (stress/emotion & mind-body connection | Human Performance & Wellbeing) (Griffith University)
  • Specialised Training in Behaviour Analysis and Behaviour Change (ACT, RFT, PBT and CBS - Professor Steve Hayes)
  • Specialised Training in Science of Relationships, & Relationship Coaching (Drs John and Julie Gottman - Gottman Institute)
  • Training in Strength-Based CBT (Beck Institute)
  • Accreditation as a Level 2 Sports Scientist (Expert Level accreditation to support the Capabilities, Goals and Wellbeing of High-Performance individuals and organisations; ASpS2 - ESSA)
  • Japanese Ju Jitsu Black Belt and Instructor Dan (International Jui Jitsu Foundation [IJJF], founded by Prof Kam Hock Hoe)

Developing & deploying the Mind-Body Connection as a PRACTICAL TOOL involves practice & dedication.