Bjorn Kiggen: Mental Health Facilitator and Speaker
The Turning Point: My Transformation out of Anxiety and Panic
My path as an expert in keynotes, workshops, and coaching didn’t begin with a traditional career plan, but through a deep personal crisis.
As a teenager, I suffered from severe panic attacks, and at 19, I reached a point where I almost gave up but I chose not to. That decision became the beginning of my journey from mere survival to consciously cultivating mental health, first for myself and today for my clients.
International Business Expertise meets Mental Health Competence
Alongside my personal journey, I have built an international career within the headquarters of global corporations such as Airbus, Hapag-Lloyd, and Jungheinrich. Since 2023, I have been designing and delivering keynotes and workshops on mental health and resilience for diverse audiences at Jungheinrich, both in Germany and internationally.
This fusion of business expertise and mental health proficiency is what sets my work apart: I understand corporate reality from the inside out. I bring this deep understanding directly into my presentations, workshops, and coaching sessions.
My approach: Practical, grounded in evidence, and designed for lasting impact.
Proven Methods for Workshops and Coaching
Certified Trainer
Methodologically sound and practical: I design learning processes that not only convey knowledge but also provide sustainable impulses for daily work.
Change Manager
Structure in transition: I support teams and organizations in actively shaping change and transforming resistance into new energy.
Systemic Coach
Widening the perspective: Together, we look at the entire system to dissolve hidden blocks and find tailor made, individual solutions.
Nature Resilience Trainer
Back to basics: I use nature as a co-coach to strengthen your resilience and ensure a true, healthy balance in the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Family man and grounded in reality
Behind the expert stands the person: I am the father of two sons and live a respectful 50/50 parenting model.
Remaining a stable team as parents even after our separation is what I call lived resilience. It is the foundation for both my personal balance and my professional work. Together with my coaching expertise, this experience forms the basis for supporting men through separation coaching.
You can find more details about this on the dedicated offer page.
Author and catalyst: A story with measurable resonance
In 2020, I shared my story for the first time in my book “De jongen met goedkope loopschoenen”. I describe my transformation from anxiety as well as overwhelm toward greater stability. What was intended as a personal closing chapter became a new beginning: Without a publisher, the book reached over 1,200 copies sold, spent months in the top 20 psychology books in Flanders, and is now available in more than 175 libraries across Belgium as well as the Netherlands.
This resonance led to my first invitations for keynotes as well as workshops starting in 2022. Since 2025, audio versions in German, English, Dutch, as well as French have made this story accessible to an even wider audience.
Quality in professional development: Facilitator and concept developer
In addition to my focus on mental health, I work as a trainer and concept developer for high-level Train-the-Trainer programs. In collaboration with Carsten Deters & Partner, I develop practical training concepts that prioritize quality, clarity, and sustainable learning processes.
It’s not about superficial trends, but about solid craftsmanship, precise didactics, and the ability to anchor knowledge effectively within organizations.
