Dr Agnieszka Piotrowska SFHEA, EMCC

PhD in Psychoanalysis and Ethics in Film, Award-Winning Filmmaker, Academic, and Certified Life Coach3

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Welcome to the "Be an EncouragerPodcast"!"—where real stories of transformation, faith, and redemption come to life. I’m your host, Claribel Coreano. Today, I am absolutely thrilled to welcome an incredible woman to the show—Dr. Agnieszka Piotrowska.

Dr. Piotrowska is a distinguished filmmaker, academic, and certified life coach whose work shines a light on theinvisible stories we carry—especially the struggles behind outward success such as anxiety, burnout, or a lingering sense of unfinished business. Through her platform The Scholars’ Mentor, she supports international PhD studentsand accomplished professionals, helping them reclaim their voice and direction through honest dialogue, creative exploration, and an emotionally nuancedapproach.

Her career is as diverse as it is impactful. Trained at the BBC and holding a PhD in psychoanalysis, she has directed award-winning documentaries—including Married to the Eiffel Tower—and held leadership positions at universities across Europe and Africa. Her work weaves together creativity, ethics, media storytelling, and human transformation, reminding us of the responsibility and power we hold when telling people’s stories.

What truly sets her apart is her depth and integrity. Unlike surface-level coaching that relies on quick fixes, Dr.Piotrowska challenges us to embrace discomfort, complexity, and authenticity as the true paths to growth. She blends intellect with compassion, offering fresh insights into trauma, self-sabotage, and the contradictions of ambition—alwayswith warmth and a deep respect for the human spirit.

As today’s guest, she brings a rare combination of sharp analysis, lived experience, and genuine curiosity. I canpromise you, this is a conversation that will leave you reflecting long after the episode ends. Again, we welcomeDr. Piotrowska

Contact Information:Dr Agnieszka Piotrowska SFHEA, EMCC: PhD in Psychoanalysis and Ethics in Film, Award-Winning Filmmaker, Academic, and Certified Life Coach ✅ Award-winning filmmaker ✅ Agnieszka Piotrowska has built a professional network of 8,800+ followers across LinkedIn and Facebook. ✅ Linkedin profile ✅ Podcast Episodes & Public Speaking Portfolio

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Beyond the Abundance Myth: The Problem with Selling Mindset Through Fear

Dr Agnieszka Piotrowska can speak to a growing discomfort with the “manifestation mindset” trend—where abundance is marketed through scarcity tactics, and success is promised with little more than a vision board and a smile. Agnieszka brings a rare mix of academic rigour and spiritual curiosity to this space. As a certified life coach with a PhD in psychoanalysis, she offers a more grounded approach—one that values intuition _and_ intellect, and refuses to pretend that mindset alone can dismantle systemic inequalities. Her critique is not cynical; it’s deeply hopeful, proposing a version of growth that’s rooted in truth rather than performance.

Why PhD Students Are Dropping Out—and What No One’s Talking About

Dr Agnieszka Piotrowska can discuss the quiet crisis happening in higher education, where as many as 75% of PhD students never finish their degrees—despite being some of the most motivated individuals in the system. Drawing on her experience supervising PhDs across the UK, Poland, and Africa, Dr Agnieszka Piotrowska offers a behind-the-scenes view of what really pushes students to the brink. She explores the emotional weight of academic isolation, the hidden traumas that resurface during research, and why mindset work is often dismissed in institutions that pride themselves on intellect. Her work with international students through The Scholars’ Mentor shows how a well-timed intervention—grounded in both scholarship and compassion—can change the trajectory of a researcher’s entire life.

The Algorithm Knows You’re Anxious: AI, Selfhood, and Surveillance

Dr. Agnieszka Piotrowska explores how AI is shaping not just behaviour, but identity—especially for those living with anxiety, trauma, or emotional overwhelm. With a background in psychoanalysis, ethics, and documentary storytelling, she unpacks how algorithmic systems don’t just track our choices, but influence our sense of self. In a world where machine learning mimics our thoughts and vulnerabilities, Agnieszka asks: how do we retain agency, privacy, and authenticity?

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