About Me

I work with early-career professionals—including academics—who struggle with self-expression, whether that means speaking up in meetings, setting boundaries, or presenting under pressure. We explore the internal and relational patterns that hold them back, so they can show up with greater clarity, confidence, and presence.

Do you feel like you're constantly trying to prove yourself?
Are you tired of feeling like you're never doing enough?
Do you carry the weight of other people's expectations?

You might be asking yourself:
- Am I doing the right thing?
- Am I communicating clearly enough?

These doubts often come up in high-pressure environments—especially where expectations are high and time to reflect is limited. Coaching offers a pause. A place to think, speak freely, and sort through what matters.

I’m Dr. Krystyna Grabski, a Cognitive Neuroscientist & Psychologist turned coach. Having spent years in academia across multiple countries, I understand not just the pressures of research and publishing but also the challenges that come from the culture of academia itself. As a life-long expat, I also know what it’s like to navigate unfamiliar systems, adapt to new cultures, and balance personal and professional identity.
Now living in my fifth country and raising a child, I’ve experienced firsthand how life transitions can shift perspective—on identity, career, and the paths we choose.

What You Can Expect:
In our sessions, I invite you to approach your challenges with openness, curiosity, and a spirit of experimentation.
Together, we’ll work to:
- Clarify what truly matters to you—beyond external expectations
- Investigate what’s keeping you stuck—and uncover the internal patterns or assumptions that may be shaping your experience
- Integrate new insights into how you show up in real-life situations

Please note that coaching with me is not psychotherapy, not consulting, not mentoring.
It’s a collaborative space for purposeful reflection, emotional awareness and real-life integration.
If you're curious, willing to reflect honestly, and ready to move forward with intention, this space is for you.

If you recognize yourself in any of this and want to explore it further, you’re welcome to reach out. I’d be happy to hear from you.

Specialism

Life transitions
Relationships
Academia overwhelm
Expat life
Personal growth
Presentation and speaking anxiety
Inner conflicts
Interpersonal conflicts

Keywords

Early-career professionals
Academics and scientists
Masters students
PhD candidates
Postdocs
Academia overwhelm
International researchers
Expat wives
Expat moms
Confidence
Finding solutions
Decision making
Clarity
Purpose
Goal setting
Overwhelm management
Limiting beliefs
Presentation Anxiety
Overwhelm
Procrastination
Self-doubt
Relationships