MENTAL
TOUGHNESS
EXPERTS
Meet Our Global Panel of Mental Toughness Experts
Our expert panel brings together leading voices from around the world — researchers, psychologists, coaches, and business leaders — who share a deep understanding of mental toughness in action. With diverse perspectives and real-world experience, they contribute regular insights on mindset, performance, resilience, and personal growth. Whether it’s applying the latest research or translating theory into practice, our experts help you stay at the cutting edge of what it means to be mentally tough — in work, sport, and life.
Meet the panel and explore their latest insights below.
Sylwia Rybak
Poland
As a Certified Coach, Professional Trainer, and Organizational Development Consultant, Sylwia Rybak holds certifications in Solution-Focused Therapy and Positive Psychotherapy. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in mental toughness, resilience, and psychological well-being. Sylwia is an academic lecturer in postgraduate and MBA programs at WSB MERITO in Warsaw, actively involved in research and designing development programs for corporate and individual clients. Sylwia has been a Business Development Partner at AQR International since 2014 and Managing Partner of AQR Polska since 2021. She is the first Master Trainer in Poland for the MTQ and ILM72 psychometric tools, as well as a licensed practitioner and supervisor.
Mary Kauffman
United States of America
Mary Kauffman is Mentally Tough Mom – Life Coach. She is also a TV Show/Podcast Host, Public Speaker, Children’s Book Author, and PhD candidate. She is in pursuit of excellence, despite setbacks, one small but often rapid step at a time, and she can teach you to do the same in your life.
