Keren Amit Bigio

About Keren Amit Bigio

My core expertise is understanding people—what motivates them, what inspires them to act, and what shapes their decisions. With a background in psychology, qualitative research, and mindfulness-based practices, I partner with individuals to navigate emotional complexity in work and life. At the heart of this work is deep inner inquiry—getting curious and radically honest about needs, desires, values, and aspirations.With a special focus on family enterprises, I also partner with individuals in a range of contexts to support both personal and professional growth.APPROACHIn my work with family enterprises, I collaborate with Dr. Raphael (Raffi) Amit — a leading voice in the field, Wharton Professor, and also my dad. While Raffi focuses on the financial and structural aspects — my work centers on the emotional and relational dynamics. SPECIALITIES*Leadership DevelopmentI help people identify their strengths and blind spots, build emotional resilience, and develop tools for self-regulation—so they can respond with less reactivity under pressure and lead in closer alignment with their values.*Inner WorkThrough an Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed approach, I support clients in exploring the different “parts” of their inner world, fostering greater self-awareness and helping them relate to themselves with more compassion and less resistance.*Identity & LegacyI support individuals in navigating the tension between personal authenticity and external expectations—whether from family, culture, or business. Together, we shape a legacy that honors both individual purpose and collective aspirations.*Managing Stress & Work-Life BalanceI help clients build a healthier relationship with stress by becoming more attuned to where their energy gets depleted and where it’s restored. Grounded in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), we develop tools to stay present, embodied, and grounded.*Family DynamicsI help individuals gain deeper insight into themselves and their role within the family system—exploring trust, power, and inherited patterns. Our work builds skills to navigate difficult conversations, mediate conflict, and lead with curiosity—especially in moments of transition, ambiguity, or vulnerability.

Experience

1. Design Leadership Coach

   Mento

   Sep 2023 — Present

   Helping creative leaders tap into their intuition, imagine what\'s possible and make a plan to achieve it.

Education

• Queen's University

  BAH, Economics/Psychology

  1998 — 2002

• New York University

  MA, Social Psychology

  2002 — 2005