Brain Friendly Systems

Do you actually need a diagnosis, or can you keep going the way you are? In this episode, Aga sits down with clinical psychologist Dr. Sara Delia-Menon to unpack one of the most common questions late-diagnosed and high-performing adults ask themselves. They talk about what's really underneath that question, the genuine pros and cons of pursuing a formal diagnosis, how ADHD, autism, and giftedness...

What do you do when you've built a beautiful system, used it for two weeks, and quietly abandoned it, again? In this first episode of Brain Friendly Systems, Aga Gajownik unpacks her own "systems graveyard," fifteen years of color-coded trackers, bullet journals, and morning routines that worked until they didn't, and the realisation that the problem was never discipline. Aga introduces the three...

A LinkedIn Live conversation about the pivot, what's ending, and what's launching on 30 June 2026   Innotainment is closing, and Brain Friendly Systems with Aga Gajownik launches soon.   In this solo episode, Aga walks through the year of running Innotainment: the operational learning curve, the decision to track qualitative signal over download numbers, and the personal rebuilding that came with...

In this finale episode, Aga Gajownik is joined by Denise Shillito , founder of Purple Circle and former CHRO, to close out the season with the perspective of someone who has spent decades in the room where the decisions actually get made.   A conversation about what it actually takes to lead through AI transformation, and why the organisations getting it right are asking fundamentally different qu...

In this bonus episode, Aga Gajownik is joined by Karyen Chai , psychologist, lecturer and PhD candidate researching ADHD and sleep, for a conversation that sits underneath all the noise about tools and productivity.   Because what's rarely being asked is what rapid AI change is actually doing to us: to our thinking, our sense of value, our emotional regulation and our identity as professionals. Ka...

In this bonus episode, Aga Gajownik is joined by Victoria Weimark , AI and Data Transformation Director, to slow down and have an honest conversation about what AI transformation actually looks like on the ground for organisations, and the humans living through it.   A conversation that goes beyond hype and asks what we actually want from all of this, and whether we're designing for that.   Topics...

In this episode of Innotainment, Aga Gajownik sits down with Hazel Hua , a recent graduate, community builder and multi hyphenate young professional to explore what the job market actually looks like from the candidate's side.   Following the inclusive hiring conversation with Cara Norkett, Aga wanted to hear from someone living the experience right now. Hazel brings a sharp, honest perspective on...

In this episode of Innotainment, Aga Gajownik gets personal about what it means to be autistic in a world that didn't expect it, and what that reveals about how we work with, support and design for neurodivergent colleagues.   Drawing on over a decade of working with neurodivergent brains, her own late-identified autism, and emerging research that challenges how we understand neurodivergence altog...

In this episode of Innotainment, Aga Gajownik sits down with Andy Skipper , founder of CTO Craft , to explore one of the most common and least discussed transitions in tech: what happens when your best engineer becomes a leader and nobody prepares them for it.   Andy brings a grounded, practitioner perspective built from his own experience as a first-time CTO and years of coaching senior technolog...

In this episode of Innotainment, Aga Gajownik sits down with Cara Norkett , Talent Acquisition, Diversity & Inclusion Lead at Charles Taylor, to explore what inclusive hiring really looks like in today’s AI-influenced recruitment landscape.   Cara brings a grounded, practitioner perspective from inside medium-sized global organisations navigating talent shortages, generational shifts and risin...

In this episode of Innotainment, Aga Gajownik is joined by Pei Ying Chua - Head Economist @ LinkedIn APAC to explore what really happens cognitively, emotionally, and logistically when mothers return to work.   Together, they unpack what is often left unnamed in professional settings: brain fog during breastfeeding, dopamine suppression, shifting identity, cognitive overload, and the invisible emo...

In this bonus episode of Innotainment, Aga Gajownik sits down with Jennifer Costigan , founder of The Parent Consultancy, to explore one of the most misunderstood profiles in education, parenting and the workplace: twice exceptionality. Twice exceptional, also known as 2E describes individuals who are gifted and at the same time navigating challenges like ADHD, autism, dyslexia or other learning d...

In this episode, Aga Gajownik is joined by Dr Samantha Hiew , scientist, storyteller, and founder of ADHD Girls, to explore ADHD and Autism in women through the lenses of neuroscience, hormones, trauma, and workplace systems.   Together, they unpack what is often misunderstood or left unnamed: the cost of long-term masking, performance variability, nervous system overload, and why so many high-per...

ADHD at work is still one of the most misunderstood neurodivergent experiences especially in Singapore. We don’t talk about it enough.     So this week on Innotainment, ⁠Aga Gajownik⁠  is joined by ⁠Moonlake Lee⁠ , founder of Unlocking ADHD, to unpack what ADHD really looks like in the workplace beyond stereotypes, labels, and “special treatment” myths.     In this episode, they explore: Why ADHD...

In this solo episode of Innotainment, Aga Gajownik reflects on the first half of Season 2 and brings together the most important lessons from conversations with neuroscientists, HR leaders and organisational practitioners while sharing what’s ahead for 2026. What started as a short experiment turned into a deeper exploration of what it really takes to build brain-friendly organisations. Drawing on...

In this episode of Innotainment, Aga sits down with Feng Ling Li, a seasoned HR leader helping organisations across Singapore and the region develop true learning cultures that drive performance, resilience and innovation. Together, they unpack why learning is no longer “a yearly training budget exercise” but a daily practice that requires psychological safety, experimentation, and leadership empa...

In this episode, Aga Gajownik sits down with veteran benefits leader and founder Andrea Toh to explore what modern employee benefits really mean in today’s workplace. Beyond insurance plans and surface level perks, Andrea reveals how meaningful benefits are built through culture, communication, and human connection, not just budgets. With 20 years of experience shaping benefits systems across Sing...

In this episode, Aga Gajownik sits down with Brian Slattery , founder of Teamwork Unlocked and former Head of Culture Club at Google, to explore what really happens inside teamwork when different brains, strengths and cognitive styles collide. From late ADHD diagnosis and leadership quirks to building escape-room-powered leadership programmes, Brian shares a refreshingly honest look at how trust,...

In this episode, Aga Gajownik sits down with Larissa Murmann , Digital Chief HR Officer at Unilever International, to unpack how leaders can navigate change, support their teams and adapt new technologies without burning people out. Larissa offers a candid, insider perspective on what's actually changing inside global organisations, from AI adoption and hybrid team design to fractional roles and w...

In our first episode of Innotainment Season 2, Aga Gajownik brings back applied neuroscientist Naomi Glover to dive deep into what’s really happening inside our workplaces and inside our brains. From burnout and disengagement to the challenges of introducing psychological safety, this episode explores how outdated structures, rigid office mandates, and untrained managers are quietly costing organi...

In this final bonus episode of season 1, ⁠Aga Gajownik⁠ sits down with ⁠ Lu Li - entrepreneur, author, and founder of Content Gym . They dive into the reality of professional development through entrepreneurship - the pivots, the letting go, and the art of turning “failure” into fuel for growth. They talk about what it really means to evolve professionally, how to know when it’s time to change dir...

In this special episode, ⁠Aga Gajownik⁠ sits down with ⁠Romka Walkowiak⁠ - fractional CRO and founder of ⁠GroWise⁠ - to break down the different revenue streams that can fuel your business model. We’ll explore how to diversify your income, build a sustainable flow of cash, and ensure your financial strategy aligns with your values and energy. This is about finding the revenue streams that work for...

Being a guest on someone else’s podcast is a great marketing tool for your business, BUT only if you’re strategically reaching out to shows that align with your expertise. In this bonus episode, ⁠Rhianne Lovell-Boland ⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Aga Gajownik⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  discuss why guesting works best when there’s a clear connection between the value you can add to the host’s audience. Aga shares the vague pitches she’s...

In this bonus episode, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Rhianne Lovell-Boland and Aga Gajownik⁠⁠⁠ break down how to turn your podcast concept into episode topics that actually serve your business. They discuss content pillars, building an idea bank, and creating repeatable formats to save you time, stay consistent, and avoid the dreaded “what should I record this week?” stress. Listen in to learn how to plan smarter, not hard...

It’s great to have a catchy podcast idea, but without a clear concept, your show can fail to connect with your audience or support your business. In this bonus episode, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Rhianne Lovell-Boland⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠Aga Gajownik⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ discuss what a podcast concept is and how creating one is a lot like mapping your brand with the Business Model Canvas. Because once you get clear on your podcast p...