You built a successful life. It should feel better than this.
I help high-achieving professionals understand what's quietly draining their energy and clarity, and change the pattern underneath it.
Kasia Biernacka · Organisational psychologist and leadership advisor · 20+ years across HR, talent, leadership and organisational development, including AXA, Bridgestone and the European Climate Foundation · Based in Belgium, working internationally
Do any of these resonate for you?
That's the clue. The problem may not be how much you're doing. It may be the way your system has learned to operate.
What working on a pattern can look like
You finish work, but keep checking messages because leaving someone waiting feels irresponsible. We look at what drives that response, choose one boundary you can realistically test, and review what happens when you try it.
Not more advice. One pattern at a time, tested in your real week — starting with the diagnostic, so it is the pattern that is actually yours.
If rest isn't restoring you, exhaustion may not be the real problem. The pattern underneath it is.
You've probably already tried fixing the symptoms.
Better routines. More rest. Exercise. Boundaries. Meditation. Holidays. Maybe therapy.
They can all help.
But if the same exhaustion, mental noise or pressure keeps returning, there's another question worth asking:
What pattern keeps recreating the problem?
That's where my work starts.
Find out what is quietly draining your energy.
The Energy Drain Diagnostic™, built on the LOAD Model™, helps you identify the pattern underneath in 15 minutes.
Most high-functioning professionals spend years managing symptoms. The exhaustion. The inability to switch off. The feeling that rest does not restore you. The diagnostic looks at the mechanism — the pattern that willpower alone rarely changes.
- ✓ Shows which of the four dimensions — mind, emotions, identity or body — drains most of your energy
- ✓ Personalised PDF report by email within minutes of finishing
- ✓ Shows the patterns in your answers and suggests a practical first step
“I was honestly surprised by how helpful this was. It gave me a lot of clarity and helped me understand some of my patterns in a way that felt very accurate and grounding.”
— Bianca, European Commission · on the diagnostic
Testimonials
"Kasia guided me through a challenging period in my personal life with great professionalism and empathy. She quickly gets to the heart of the matter and provides clear, practical tools that I could immediately apply. Her sessions are always well-prepared and thoughtfully structured, and she asks critical questions when necessary to help broaden my perspective. I highly recommend Kasia to anyone looking for a results-driven and compassionate coach."
Dirk Public Services"Kasia really listens — not just to your words, but to what you think and feel underneath them. She has a calm, thoughtful way of guiding you through your thoughts, helping you see things from different angles. Whenever I talk with her, I come away with more clarity and a better understanding of myself and whatever situation I'm facing."
Bianca European Commission"She doesn't judge or impose ready-made solutions, but asks questions that encourage reflection and help you come to the best conclusions on your own. Whenever I think there is no way out of a given situation, talking to her reveals that there is. Her approach is both matter-of-fact and empathetic — practical, rational support that helps you take concrete action."
Agnieszka Essilor
Hi, I'm Kasia Biernacka
I know what it's like to be successful on the outside but running on empty inside. To push through exhaustion, tell yourself to "just keep going," and ignore the warning signs until stress takes over. I didn't just learn these strategies — I had to use them myself to break free from that cycle.
I personally understand the struggles of being ambitious, driven, and stretched too thin. My methods aren't just things you read about — they're things I've applied, tested, and know work in the real world.
The answer isn't more productivity hacks. It's learning how to understand the mechanism that's making everything so hard — and change it at the source.
I understand why you feel stuck — because stress and self-doubt aren't just "mindset" problems. The brain can be wired to stay on high alert, and no amount of willpower or "thinking positive" will fix that.
Where that comes from: twenty years inside corporate HR and leadership — Bridgestone EMIA, AXA, the European Climate Foundation — a psychology degree, MIT neuroscience, and the LOAD Model™ I built from all of it.
One path. You decide how far to go.
Start with the diagnostic, or talk to me first. The extended report and the group programme are optional, separate purchases.
Energy Drain Diagnostic™ · €29
15 minutes. A personal report by email that names your pattern.
Extended Clarity Report · €47
Ten pages from the same answers: why the pattern formed, your leakage map, a 14-day reset.
Walk-through call · free
30 minutes with me, free. We read your report together and decide what, if anything, comes next.
30-Day Energy Rebuild™ · €590
Small founding group. Four weeks of changing the pattern under real-life pressure. Dates and places announced to the diagnostic list first.
Prefer to talk first? Book a 30-minute conversation. · For organisations: leadership resilience programmes →
Experience and credentials
Organisations I have worked with
Training and accreditations
Cognitive & Behavioral Neuroscience, MIT Executive · Resilience Coach, Resilience Institute (New Zealand) · Accredited in the LSI leadership diagnostic (London) · Insights Discovery · Strategic HR Business Partner, Dave Ulrich, RBL Group (Barcelona) · Coaching training at CoachU, an ICF-accredited programme
Frequently asked questions
Who do you work with?
I work with high-achieving professionals who are still getting things done but feel increasingly drained, overwhelmed or disconnected from what they actually want. You might struggle to switch off, carry everyone else’s needs, or feel that the life you worked hard to build no longer feels good. I also support people navigating career changes, leadership challenges and major life transitions. You don’t need to wait until you can no longer cope to ask for support.
What makes your approach different?
I look at what keeps recreating the difficulty. If you keep overthinking, taking on too much or feeling responsible for everyone, another productivity tip may leave that pattern untouched. My work draws on psychology, neuroscience and more than 20 years in HR, leadership and organisational development. Together, we identify how the pattern shows up in your everyday life and work on practical changes. The aim is to have more energy, clearer choices and room to enjoy your life.
What is the Energy Drain Diagnostic™, and what will I receive?
The Energy Drain Diagnostic™ is an online questionnaire that takes around 15 minutes. Built around my LOAD Model™, it explores patterns across four areas: mind, emotions, identity and body. Your answers lead to a personalised PDF report showing your main overload pattern, how it may appear in everyday situations and one practical first step. The report is sent automatically by email after completion. It is a tool for self-understanding and personal development, not a medical or mental-health diagnosis.
What does working with you one-to-one involve?
We begin with a free 30-minute conversation about what is happening in your life and what you want to change. If we decide to work together, we use your diagnostic results and our conversations to choose where to focus. Coaching Light includes five 60-minute sessions over five weeks; Full Reset includes nine 60-minute sessions over three months. Both include the diagnostic and email support between sessions. We apply the work to your real situations and finish by reviewing what has changed and your next steps.
Can I work with you online, and in which languages?
Yes. I am based in Belgium and work with clients internationally through online coaching in English and Polish. You can complete the Energy Drain Diagnostic™ independently or book a free introductory conversation if you would prefer to talk first. You do not need to purchase the diagnostic before that conversation.
Do you offer one-day training and longer programmes for companies?
Yes. I offer standalone half-day and full-day workshops, Performance & Wellbeing Audits, and longer Leadership Under Pressure™ programmes combining assessment, training and coaching. Topics include resilient leadership, overload prevention, psychological safety and decision-making under pressure. We start by discussing your organisation’s situation, who needs to participate and what you want to change. For longer programmes, we agree behavioural goals at the outset and review progress throughout. Delivery is available online or in person, in English and Polish.
Stop guessing what's draining your energy. Find your pattern in 15 minutes with the Energy Drain Diagnostic™.
Prefer to talk first? Book a free 30-minute conversation.
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