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Kinga Mnich

Kinga Mnich, Ph.D.

Social Psychologist Kinga Mnich, Ph.D., is a social psychologist and executive coach focused on leadership, emotions, identity, performance, and wellbeing.
My Top Specialities and Expertise
  • Self-leadership
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Leadership Development

About Kinga

With a background in social psychology and a career spanning academia, leadership coaching, and social impact, Dr. Kinga Mnich specializes in helping individuals and organizations unlock innovative solutions and flourish through emotional intelligence, aligned mindset, and evidence-based strategy.

Her approach integrates cutting-edge research in emotions, positive psychology with mindfulness, and systems thinking—supporting leaders in navigating change, preventing burnout, and creating lasting impact.

Having lived and worked across Europe, Africa, and North America, Kinga brings a rich multicultural perspective to her work. She is a certified executive coach, yoga teacher, and mindfulness practitioner who believes that thriving requires both alignment and action.

Now based in Washington D.C., Kinga runs a global coaching practice and nonprofit, speaks internationally, and enjoys an active life with her husband.

A Personal Message from Kinga

I believe comfort quietly dulls our potential. To truly thrive, we must stay curious, stretch our minds, and nurture self-awareness—because within that awareness, change begins.

And since change is life’s only constant, the moment we embrace our place within it, we begin to shape the world—and the life—we imagine.

Work Experience

  • Founder, Speaker, Educator and Coach at Ziva Institute
  • Lecturer & Coach for MINDS Scholarship Program
  • Founder & Director at Ziva Voices (2022-current)
  • Business Coach at Score (2016-2020)
  • Mediator & Facilitator at various organizations,including Anne Frank Begegnungsstäte Frankfurt, Germany
  • Numerous academic positions within the Nelson Mandela University
  • Lecturer at Nelson Mandela University
  • Thesis Supervisor (2013-2019)
  • Program Coordinator (2011-2014)

Kinga Mnich, Ph.D.

Social Psychologist

Education

  • Ph.D. in Social Psychology
  • Master's in Sociology & Philosophy
  • Prof. Certificate in Executive Coaching

Expertise

  • Self-leadership
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Leadership Development
  • Career Coaching
  • Confidence Building
  • Mindset
  • Positive Psychology

Experience

  • Speaker, Educator & Coach
  • Lecturer & Coach
  • Mediator & Facilitator
I see each article as a learning opportunity for myself enabling me to be curious and explore while providing support for others.

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