About

I’m Björn Burghard, a pedagogue, journalist, and founder based in Bonn, Germany currently preparing a Sabbatical time working abroad, starting in 2027.

For 16 years I have worked in the field of organisational development at Deutsche Telekom, Germany:
facilitating large-group processes, designing participatory formats, and helping teams navigate transitions. I’m a certified facilitator
(Kommunikationslotsen) and hold a degree in education science (Diplom-Pädagoge).

My writing explores a recurring pattern: what happens when people get stuck? In video games, that’s the moment a player quits instead of finding the next step. In organisations, it’s the meeting where nothing moves. In life transitions, it’s the gap between arriving somewhere new and actually belonging.

I write analytically, with sources. No listicles, no marketing language. If you’re looking for quick tips, this isn’t the right place. If you want
to understand why friction happens and what design can do about it, you are welcome.

Where to find me