Why Chicago's Top Companies Are Bringing Kasey Franco Into Their Boardrooms
When the Chicago Blackhawks, the American Medical Association, Hyatt Regency, Lettuce Entertain You, and the U.S. District Court all turn to the same mental health and wellness consultant, it's worth asking: what does Kasey Franco know that your organization doesn't yet?
The answer, it turns out, is both science-backed and deeply human — and it's available to you right here at BIÂN through Kasey Franco, our Member Advisor, Corporate Speaker, and Master Coach.
The Business Case for Workforce Mental Health Has Never Been Clearer
Burnout costs U.S. employers an estimated $125–190 billion in healthcare spending annually. Disengaged employees cost organizations 18% of their annual salary in lost productivity. And in today's environment — where leaders are expected to move faster, communicate across generations, and perform under relentless pressure — the human cost is even higher.
This is precisely the terrain Kasey Franco has spent 18+ years navigating.
A Mental Health & Wellness Consultant with a master's degree in Forensic Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Kasey has delivered over 1,500 trainings and workshops since 2017 across corporate, government, healthcare, and community sectors. Her approach isn't motivational-speaker inspiration that fades by Monday morning. It's grounded in trauma-informed practice, neuroscience, and measurable behavioral change.
What Makes Kasey Franco Different
Many organizations have tried wellness programs. Few have transformed their culture. The difference is almost always in the facilitator.
Kasey brings a rare combination to every engagement:
Clinical depth. Her training spans crisis intervention, motivational interviewing, suicide prevention and postvention, trauma-informed leadership, and Positive Intelligence (PQ®) coaching — a research-based mental fitness methodology that produces measurable brain changes visible in MRI imaging within just 8 weeks of practice.
Real-world breadth. She has trained first responders at the Chicago Police Department, Chicago Fire Department, and Office of Emergency Management & Communications — some of the highest-stress, highest-stakes environments in any city. She brings that same rigor to corporate boardrooms and marketing teams.
Customization at every level. No two organizations receive the same program. Kasey designs every workshop around the audience's specific pressures, culture, and goals — whether that's a 90-minute session on managing burnout for a leadership team, or a multi-week Positive Intelligence coaching cohort for senior executives.
What Corporate Leaders Are Saying
The proof is in the outcomes. Here's how Kasey's clients describe the experience:
"It was a transformative experience working with Kasey through the Positive Intelligence coaching program. She helped me identify hidden mental saboteurs and gave me the tools to shift my mindset in real time. I became more calm, intentional, and grounded — better able to lead my team, navigate challenges, and quiet negative self-talk. Kasey's style is the perfect blend of deep empathy and practical strategy. One of the most valuable professional investments I've made."
— Jack Ryden, Director of Development, LG Group
"Kasey's session empowered our leaders to step back and examine how they show up under pressure — and how greater self-awareness can shift that relationship in meaningful ways. The tools were approachable and immediately applicable. Most importantly, the session encouraged our leaders to reconnect with intention and values in how they lead their teams. It sparked thoughtful conversations and reflection that I believe will continue to influence how our leaders approach performance and well-being."
— Jennifer Bell, CMO/Partner, Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants
"Kasey's coaching approach is both insightful and practical. Her guidance gave me the tools to successfully navigate challenges in both work and home life. As a result of our work together, I've grown as a leader. I'm more confident in my decision-making, more empathetic toward others, and better able to lead with intention and authenticity."
— Mark Garrison, Director of Development, LG Group
"Working with Kasey was a turning point. Kasey's structured coaching, paired with her genuine care, deep life experience, and unwavering support, gave me the tools to face fears, push past self-doubt, and take action."
— Cullen Hurley, Associate Director, Real Estate Industry
"Your session genuinely impacted me in a lasting way, grounding me in my new role and helping me focus on the present. Thank you for your impactful work."
— Workshop Participant
Signature Corporate Training Programs
Kasey offers a full suite of workshops and coaching programs designed specifically for organizations. All sessions are grounded in trauma-informed and healing-centered frameworks, and each one is customized to your team's unique needs and time constraints.
Leadership & Culture Development
Inspired & Conscious Leadership
Navigating Modern Workplace Challenges
Bridging the Workforce Generation Gap
Building a Culture of Wellness, Innovation & Creativity
Trauma-Informed Workplace
Workforce Mental Health & Burnout Prevention
Burnout, Stress Techniques & Boundary Setting
Mental Health Awareness & Workplace Wellness
Secondary Trauma & Rewiring Shame
Resilience, Wellbeing, and Anxiety (for individuals and teams)
Beyond Burnout and Compassion Fatigue
Team Skills & Performance
Conflict Resolution
Active Listening & De-escalation
Managing Stress & Setting Boundaries
Energy & Impact Optimization
Change Management
Managing Up
Mindfulness & Mental Fitness
Mindfulness: At Home and in the Workplace
Growth Mindset
Tactical Breathwork & Nervous System Regulation
Positive Intelligence (PQ®) Coaching — individual and group cohorts
Crisis & Crisis-Adjacent Training
Crisis Intervention & De-escalation
Suicide Prevention, Intervention & Postvention
How to Have a Conversation About Suicide
Spotlight: Positive Intelligence (PQ®) Coaching for Executives
One of Kasey's most high-impact offerings for corporate clients is her certified Positive Intelligence (PQ®) Coaching Program — and it's unlike anything most executives have encountered.
PQ® is a science-based mental fitness program that identifies the "saboteurs" — the deeply ingrained thought patterns that undermine focus, decision-making, and relationships — and replaces them with "sage" thinking patterns that drive clarity, calm, and performance. The neurological changes from this work can be observed in brain imaging within 8 weeks.
Through structured app-guided daily practice, weekly focus sessions, and Kasey's expert facilitation, participants leave with:
Reduced stress and chronic overthinking
Sharper emotional regulation under pressure
Stronger team relationships and conflict resolution skills
Greater productivity and sustained performance
A replicable framework for managing their own mental fitness long-term
"Kasey created an empathetic, non-judgmental environment where together we analyzed the behavioral and cognitive tendencies that have for years impaired my focus and diminished my professional performance. I learned new strategies and mindfulness practices that have empowered me to let go of unproductive habits and embrace the positive changes I previously struggled to implement." — Jack Shadid, Associate Attorney, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
Organizations That Have Trusted Kasey's Work
Kasey's client roster spans every major sector of Chicago's economy — and beyond:
Corporate & Professional Services: Hyatt Regency · Chicago Blackhawks · Lettuce Entertain You · Boka Restaurant Group · USG · Bulley & Andrews · Northstar Aerospace · Ramboll Management Consulting · Portage Point Partners · LG Construction · Flener IP Law · Studio K Creative · Green City Market · LifeStart · Rhea & Kaiser · Legacy Hospitality
Healthcare & Professional Associations: American Medical Association · American Dental Association · Wellness Council of America · EverThrive
Government & Public Safety: Chicago Police Department · Chicago Fire Department · Office of Emergency Management & Communications (OEMC) · U.S. District Court · Metropolitan Correctional Center · Central Management System · Chicago Public Library · Chicago Park District
Community & Education: Big Shoulders Fund · Heartland Alliance · Chicago Public Schools · National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) · Archdiocese of Chicago
Why BIÂN Is the Ideal Setting for This Work
BIÂN's ecosystem was built for exactly this kind of work — a space where performance, health, and professional community converge. Hosting your team here signals something powerful: this investment in you is real.
Corporate clients can access Kasey's programming through:
BIÂN's Corporate Speaker Program — bookable without membership, with preferred pricing for members
Private conference room and event space rentals — from intimate workshops for 8 to large sessions for up to 350
Corporate Membership — which unlocks full access to BIÂN's fitness, co-working, spa, concierge medicine, nutrition, and mental health ecosystem alongside Kasey's programs
The combination of Kasey's evidence-based training and BIÂN's unparalleled environment creates an experience employees don't forget — and the kind of culture shift that outlasts the workshop itself.
Heard on the Podcast Circuit
Kasey's thought leadership extends well beyond the training room. She has been featured on multiple podcasts exploring the neuroscience of leadership and burnout:
"Take Control of Your Thoughts, Emotions, Conversations and Results" — a deep dive into self-command, nervous system regulation, and the Accept or Convert framework for high-stakes communication
"Achievement Anxiety: Breaking Up with Burnout" — an exploration of burnout through a neurophysiological lens, with micro-interventions for high performers
Ready to Invest in Your Team's Potential?
The organizations sitting at the top of Chicago's business landscape already know: the leaders who invest in their people's mental fitness don't just retain better talent — they build teams that outperform under pressure, communicate with clarity, and show up with intention.
Kasey Franco is here at BIÂN to make that investment possible — and exceptional.
Schedule a complimentary intro call with Kasey
Inquire about Corporate Membership
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Or contact Kasey Franco directly: kasey.franco@livebian.com