Ben Bliklen

Specialist in complex transformations and tricky situations

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Specialist in complex transformations and tricky situations

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Two qualities have shaped my path

…and continue to guide me: effectiveness and depth.

And like most lives, my own has been shaped by contrasts and contradictions:

Roots & Values

Effectiveness was a central theme in my upbringing. Growing up in an entrepreneurial family, our dinner table conversations often revolved around economics and politics, grounded in shared values like performance, dedication, openness, and trust in each person’s potential.

The desire to connect with the world on a deeper level, however, came from my grandfather. A former prisoner of war and refugee, he found peace in yoga, meditation, and Eastern philosophy. From him, I learned to seek profound meaning and to engage with life’s complexities.

Education & Career

In school, I was always either far ahead or falling behind - rarely where I was “supposed” to be. I barely graduated, finishing at the bottom of my class.

Yet later, I completed my business studies as the top graduate across all faculties, even earning an academic award.

I’m a consultant at heart.
As a management consultant, I’ve led numerous large-scale transformation projects. As a coach, I’ve supported individuals on deeply personal journeys.

Yet, I often despair at bringing these two worlds together.

Family & Live

I might seem like one of the happiest people you’ll meet, but happiness hasn’t come easily. It’s something I work hard for, having faced the shadows of an early trauma.

I carry a great deal of light within me and have learned to embrace the darkness inside.

At home, I’m a playful “silly dad” (as my kids like to call me). Nothing brings me greater joy than spending time with them.

In my downtime, I love diving into scientific books—sometimes so deeply that a single new idea keeps me awake at night.

We develop and evolve through our interactions with the world.

Someone once described me as ‘constantly searching and never quite arriving.’
There’s some truth to that. I get bored easily, but my curiosity and love of learning keep me moving forward. I want to experience and explore so much - often all at once. Sometimes, it feels like I’m living two lives at the same time.
And that’s okay, because I only have one.

Short profile

Executive-Coach, Management Advisor
Certified and trained by multiple renowned coaching and psychotherapy institutes
Holding a degree in economics
Married, two children
Director of the Asian office of a global management consultancy

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