By Laura Rosinska
Founder and CEO of Event Exec https://event-exec.co.uk/
For so much of my life, I felt misunderstood.
Not because I didn’t have anything to say – quite the opposite. I was full of energy, ideas,
and instinct. But growing up in a dysfunctional home and navigating the world with
undiagnosed ADHD meant that my intensity often came across as “too much,” “too loud,”
or “too chaotic.” I internalised that. I tried to mould myself into something more palatable,
more acceptable. In doing so, I lost sight of who I really was.
It’s only now, in my forties, that I can look back with compassion – not just for the younger
me, but for all the versions of myself who were just trying to survive. It took numbing,
burning out, rebuilding, and doing the deep, uncomfortable work of healing for me to
understand what was really missing. Not the understanding of others, but a relationship
with myself.
Owning my voice has meant learning how to hear it first.
When I finally sought an ADHD diagnosis, it wasn’t about labelling myself it was about
unlocking the truth. Understanding how my brain works helped me stop fighting with
myself. The things I once saw as flaws – hyper-focus, sensitivity, intensity, I now recognise
as gifts when channelled with care. Through coaching, and countless hours and
investment in group development work, I learned how to regulate my nervous system,
calm the noise inside, and find clarity. That’s when everything changed. That’s when I
changed.
And from that place of deep self-connection, my business Event Exec, evolved too. It
literally pays to be regulated.
Yes, I’m proud that we’ve grown into a £2.5 million company with access to some of the
most iconic events in the world. But what matters more to me is how we’re doing it. We’re
building something rooted in authenticity and care – not just for our clients, but for
ourselves and each other. The events industry is often all sparkle on the outside and
exhaustion behind the scenes. I want to be part of changing that.
That’s why I’ve begun creating wellness experiences for the people behind the brands.
The powerhouse execs who rarely get a moment to exhale. These events are designed to
help people get present, reconnect with themselves, and rediscover the joy that brought
them to this work in the first place. It’s about rehumanising hospitality and putting true
connection, wellbeing, and presence at the centre.
Owning your voice isn’t just about speaking louder. It’s about knowing who you are
beneath the noise, the masks, and the conditioning. It’s about giving yourself permission to
show up fully – not only in the boardroom or the pitch, but in life.
If my story stands for anything, I hope it reminds others of the power we’re seeking. The
clarity, the confidence, the voice – it’s all already within us. We just need the space, the
safety, and the support to let it out. The real beauty of having started out in li
fe feeling
misunderstood, is discovering that when you more deeply know yourself, the
understanding of others matters far less. It’s lovely to feel seen, but in the end the real gifts
of life kick in when we start to truly see and love ourselves.
And that’s the journey I’ll keep championing, in the events industry and beyond.
