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About Kasia Biernacka
My Why
Successful on the outside, running on empty inside.
I remember a conversation with my psychologist. I was utterly exhausted, and she said: “You need to start looking for things that give you energy. Even very simple ones. Singing in the car with the radio, for example.” And I thought: God… I can’t remember the last time I felt like singing in the car. I was living the life I had wanted — a career, responsible roles, children, travel, an international life, people I liked. Somewhere along the way I had lost the simplest, most spontaneous joy. And that is the insidious part: you get used to your own tiredness. It grows slowly, until you take it for normal.
Not sure where to start? See the diagnostic — €29 (15 minutes, a personal report by email) or book a free 30-minute conversation: we discuss what brought you here, look at your report if you have one, and decide whether further support would help.
Since I was a child, I felt innate drive to make those around me feel happier and more fulfilled in their lives. It wasn’t just empathy—it was a deep understanding of people’s unspoken struggles, dreams, and fears. This intuition guided me through every phase of my life, both personally and professionally, and became the heart of why I do what I do today.
Who I Am:
I’m not just a psychologist with two decades of experience or a business leader who has shaped organizational cultures and guided teams toward growth and success.
I’m a wife, a mom, a survivor, a traveller, a foreigner, and a believer in the incredible power of the human spirit. My path has taken me from the boardrooms of multinational companies to the depths of my own soul, and it’s this unique blend of heart and expertise that makes my approach different.
My journey has been far from easy. I’ve faced life’s storms, from personal traumas to professional challenges, but each of these experiences taught me that personal and professional success are deeply intertwined, and that true fulfillment comes from aligning who we are with what we do.
I have learnt something profound: we are capable of far more than we believe. No matter the obstacles or setbacks, we all have an extraordinary capacity for growth, resilience, and transformation.
I’ve seen firsthand how people can rediscover their strength, joy, and purpose—even when they feel completely lost or the outside world seem to be against them.
This is the gift I want to share with you: the way and the power to tap into your potential, navigate life’s complexities, and create a path toward a happier, more fulfilled life, regardless of the challenges around you.
Today, I want to be this guide for you.
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. The full timeline is further down.
How I work
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.
That is the whole method: not more advice, one pattern at a time, tested in your real week. It starts with the diagnostic so we work on the pattern that is actually yours.
“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.”
— Dirk, Public Services
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How I Help You:
I combine deep empathy, intuition, and practical insights with psychology and neuroscience to help you change your life in a way that’s aligned, purposeful, and empowered. My approach is not about fluffy, feel-good advice; it’s about practical strategies that help you change the way you think, feel, and live
My Core Belief:
I believe that happiness is a skill and well-being is a practice—both are within your reach, no matter where you’re starting from. You have everything within you to create a life that feels aligned, fulfilling, and true to who you are.
What Makes Me Different:
I’m not your typical coach or psychologist offering cookie-cutter solutions. What truly sets me apart is my unique blend of scientific expertise, real-life experience, and personalized guidance. With over two decades in psychology and leadership, I bring a deep understanding of how the brain works and how to apply that knowledge to everyday challenges.
I’ve been where you are—I’ve faced obstacles, both personal and professional, and emerged with insights that only come from lived experience. My approach integrates techniques grounded in psychology with practical strategies, creating a path that’s customized to your needs, goals, and aspirations. And what is most important – I personally care for every one and every personal journey. Together, we’ll not only identify what holds you back but change the pattern underneath it, so you can move forward with confidence, clarity, and purpose.
Why This Journey Matters:
I believe transformation doesn’t happen by accident—it’s a deliberate process of aligning your thoughts, emotions, and actions with the life you truly want. This is about equipping you with the tools, insights, and strategies to rewrite your story. It’s not just about success; it’s about crafting a life that feels genuinely fulfilling and uniquely yours.
Let’s Shape Your Future Together:
You don’t need to have all the answers right now. What you need is a partner who can guide you, challenge you, and cheer you on every step of the way. I’m here to provide the practical techniques, empathetic support, and actionable steps to help you create lasting change. Together, we’ll build a future that feels aligned with who you are and where you want to go.
Where I come from
Twenty years inside the organisations I now advise
Master’s in Psychology, SWPS University (Warsaw) · Neuroscience for Leadership, MIT Executive · Strategic HR Business Partner, Dave Ulrich / RBL Group · Resilience Coach, Resilience Institute (NZ) · Accredited: LSI leadership diagnostic, Map&Match, Insights Discovery · Coaching training at CoachU (ICF-accredited programme) · Negotiation, William Ury, Harvard
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Find out what is quietly draining your energy.
The Energy Drain Diagnostic 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
- ✓ Explains why the pattern runs automatically and what actually changes it
