Karolina Sarek

Running a fund with a growing team and a high workload, I found myself constantly behind. Tasks I estimated at 1-2 hours would take 7. Things were hanging over my head, and the stress was affecting my sleep. The planning systems I had tried kept falling apart.

What I found particularly valuable about Adam's approach is how he works with both the practical and the psychological. He helped me see that a lot of what was blocking me wasn't about finding the right tool. It was emotional. Shame around responding late to emails. Not giving myself the same grace I give others. I think tackling both at the same time gives me the highest chance of making things actually work.

One session, we worked through the scariest email sitting in my inbox. It sounds small, but it immediately unlocked me. The rest followed. Adam also noticed when I hadn't filled out the section about what I'm excited about, and he accurately read that as a reflection of my mental state. That kind of attentiveness, paired with practical guidance, makes the coaching feel genuinely personalised.

Adam keeps clear documentation, provides thoughtful reflections after sessions, and maintains accountability between meetings. He also understands the EA context and the realities of running a fund with limited resources.

This has been our best fundraising year in history. We're on track to hit $10M, our grantmaking strategy is finalised, and my team is growing. I feel significantly more capable than I did a year ago.