Carmen Balacianu

Check out my latest Course: Burnout as Awakening -A New Paradigm of Leadership

About Me:
Learn about my story

Learn about my journey and passion for guiding individuals like you toward a life and purpose that truly resonates with your deepest self.

About Me:
Learn About
My Story

Learn about my journey and passion for guiding individuals like you toward a life and purpose that truly resonates with your deepest self.

ABOUT ME

My Story

Most people know me for my rising-star career. I graduated from top universities, earned an MBA from a global top-10 school, and entered Roche’s prestigious global leadership program straight out of business school. Within five years, I became the first woman under 40 to join the Board of Directors of the largest division of Roche Diagnostics, all while newly married and pregnant with our first daughter. From the outside, it looked like my career track was set to reach the stars. Read more
What most people didn’t see was the cost of that ascent. I burned out, severely, and fell into a major depression. At the time, I saw it as a fall. Today, I understand it was an awakening. The breakdown forced me to slow down, to reconnect with my values, and to return to my authentic self. What I had once called burnout was actually a spiritual turning point, one that saved my life and realigned me with my deeper purpose: to walk beside others in their own transformation, with courage, compassion, and connection. Only a few know my beginnings. I was born in communist Romania and grew up with very little. At 21, I left for the United States on my own with two suitcases and a dream. I worked nights, studied days, visualized the life I wanted, and built it step by step with resilience, perseverance, and faith. Life is a wonderful journey and I am fortunate to have found my path, fortunate to have lost it and found it again. Everything happens for a reason and there’s a lesson in it, if we are open to acknowledge it.

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my journey?

Business Expertise & Education

My professional path spans four continents and three major industries: Pharma, Banking, and Tech. I’ve built teams, led global programs, and shaped strategy inside some of the world’s most influential organizations. What defines my leadership is not the titles I held, but the perspective I gained: the importance of integrity, clarity, humility, and alignment in navigating complex systems.
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My academic journey began with a BA in Global Business and Finance from the University of Portland (US). After gaining professional experience in the industry, I pursued an MBA at IESE Business School in Spain, consistently ranked among the world’s top 10.


Following IESE, I was selected from hundreds of candidates to join Roche’s elite global leadership program. Within five years, I became the youngest woman ever to join the Board of Directors of Roche Diagnostics’ largest division, a milestone that, at the time, marked both achievement and immense responsibility.


These experiences shaped how I understand organizations, leadership, and the human realities that sit beneath performance. They taught me that genuine leadership is not about rising quickly, it’s about rising consciously.

Coaching, Healing, Energy & Somatic Practices

I am a certified Executive Coach (ICF – ACC), trained by Master Certified Coaches and rooted in the highest professional standards. My coaching approach blends strategic clarity with deep inner awareness, helping leaders transform not only what they do—but who they become.

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My work expands beyond coaching. I am a certified master teacher in the Tibetan Pránanadi® lineage, an ancient system of healing and self-development that deepened my understanding of energy, embodiment, and spiritual awareness.


I teach meditation and breathwork, integrate trauma-informed somatic practices, and continue training in Kyokushin Karate, a discipline that cultivates presence, humility, grounded strength, and a deep respect for the inner journey.


In everything I do, my philosophy remains simple:
Real transformation happens when the mind, body, and spirit move together.
I help people return to that place of alignment, where clarity emerges, power becomes authentic, and leadership becomes an expression of who they truly are.

"I believe you already carry the answers within. My role is to hold a sacred, judgment-free space where your wisdom can rise."

Bridging the gap between traditional leadership and spiritually​

A personal Pilgrimage

Over the past few years, I have immersed myself deeply in the principles of Awakened Leadership. A practice that cultivates a holistic and transformative experience, helping clients to unlock profound self-awareness. This enables a shift from reactive impulses to mindful responses, ultimately inspiring them to create a tangible, positive influence within their communities and environment.

Before guiding others, I walked my own path of deep inner healing. What appeared to be burnout was, in truth, a spiritual awakening. That unraveling reconnected me to my values, my purpose, and my calling to serve others through compassion and presence.
I remain a lifelong student of spirituality—drawing insight from global wisdom traditions, with a particular connection to Buddhist practice and Japanese martial arts. My discipline in Kyokushin Karate and Yoga grounds me in humility, focus, and the embodiment of inner strength.
In addition to being an ICF-accredited executive coach, I’m a qualified teacher and practitioner of an ancient Tibetan energy healing lineage, dating back over 6,700 years BC. This sacred tradition—once reserved for monastic initiates—uses the laying of hands to restore balance, release energetic blocks, and return the body to its natural state of harmony. Through this practice, I help clients access their healing intelligence and transform on physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual levels.
I’m a certified energy healing master teacher in the Tibetan Pránanadi® lineage. I also teach meditation and breathwork, integrate trauma-informed embodiment practices, and continue to train in Kyokushin Karate, a path of spiritual discipline and grounded presence.

Executive & Leadership Coaching

High Performance Coaching

Change Leadership

Enhanced Decision Making

Resilience and Burnout Coaching

Stress Management

Discover my
The 3 C's

Courage

Courage means integrity between the mind, heart, gut, and soul. I lead by example, choosing truth, embracing vulnerability, and standing whole.

Compassion

Compassion lives in unconditional love. It allows me to meet others with gentleness, even in the darkest moments, and hold space for transformation.

Connection

Connection is the energy of being seen, heard, and valued. I cultivate deep presence and trust, so that others feel safe to grow and lead from the heart.

Trusted by Global
Businesses and Clients

I work with people who feel called to lead their lives and work from a deeper, more authentic place, no matter their title, background, or stage of growth. My coaching blends leadership development, conscious healing, and practical transformation tools.


Together, we explore the intersection of mind, energy, and purpose, so your growth is not only effective — but deeply aligned with who you are becoming.

My clients include

Executives, senior leaders, and entrepreneurs seeking to lead with authenticity, clarity, and presence

Managers, team leads, and professionals stepping into new levels of responsibility, confidence, or purpose

Creators, founders, and visionaries building projects or businesses that feel aligned with who they truly are

Individuals on a healing or spiritual journey who want to release old patterns, reconnect with themselves, and cultivate inner resilience

People navigating a personal or professional transition who feel the need for grounding, clarity, and deeper inner alignment

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