At Bergmans & Hagen, we are a pioneering team of women leaders dedicated to reshaping the way we work.

Our mission is to transform organizations into thriving hubs of high performance through innovative & sustainable workplace practices with an unwavering commitment to people.

Rooted in expertise and guided by passion, we forge a culture where people are the heart of every endeavor.

Meet The Team

  • Co-Founder

    Tessa Bergmans isn't your typical HR exec. With 15 years of experience leading teams across various industries like fin-tech, logistics, and CPG, she's earned her stripes. Sure, she's got HR credentials coming out of her ears – but her ability to reshape workplace landscapes makes her stand out.

    Bergmans is a master at crafting people programs that break the mold. Whether she's pioneering workforce architecture or reimagining leadership coaching models, her innovative strategies drive impact.

    Her journey has taken her across the globe, but wherever she roams, Bergmans carries with her a spirit of inclusivity. She champions belonging, creating solutions that speak to the soul, and fostering connections and purpose.

    She's not content with the ordinary or the expected. Bergmans is on a mission to ignite genuine transformation – the kind that unites teams and unleashes their full potential. She's a trailblazer, leading authentically for a better, more vibrant future.

  • Co-Founder, Curator of Connection & Cultural Catalyst

    Dr. Hagen specializes in organizational culture, cross-cultural competence and communication, utilizing her extensive research experience across Europe, Central Asia, and the United States to amplify human connections.

    Corporate Experience
    With a distinguished background as Head of Culture and Leader of Inclusion and Belonging, she has spearheaded cultural strategy, engagement and fostered inclusion for renowned brands like Vital Proteins, as recognized in Forbes (2023).

    Coaching
    A certified DiSC facilitator, she harnesses her Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion certificate from the Stanford Graduate School of Business to cultivate high performing workplace cultures. She achieves this by elevating communication dynamics and nurturing impactful collaboration through thoughtfully curated workshops and personalized one-on-one coaching sessions.

    Dr. Hagen's coaching experience on communication etiquette and professional image for internationally esteemed institutions like Wilhelmina Models and the Miss Germany Cooperation complements her intercultural communication skill set across all lines of business.

    Speaking Engagements
    As an expert, Dr. Hagen has also been engaged as an inspirational speaker on organizational culture for various company events.

    Scholarly Trajectory and Published Works
    Dr. Hagen's academic voyage traversed four continents culminating in her magnum opus: a doctoral thesis on Cross-Cultural Competence and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Awarded with magna cum laude distinction, this innovative work earned publication through the University of Potsdam Publishing House, Germany. Her academic triumph in the field of Cultural Studies stands as a testament to her adeptness in skillfully deciphering, steering, and leveraging the dynamic forces of diverse cultures.

    As such, Dr. Hagen exhibits an adaptation mindset as evaluated by the Intercultural Development Inventory assessment, demonstrating deeper experiences in diverse groups and a capability of shifting cultural perspective and behavior in navigating cultural differences.

    Additionally, Dr. Hagen obtained a certificate in Leadership Agility from eCornell and conducted a study on leadership effectiveness for the German Committee of Internal Leadership and Civic Education published in the German Forces "IF magazine."

    Personal
    On a personal note, Dr. Hagen is an RYT 200 yoga teacher, certified by Yoga Alliance, reflecting her commitment to holistic growth and, most importantly, compassion.

Experience


Philosophy

Our vision gauges success by both profits and the positive impact on people

Our consultancy guides forward-thinking organizations toward a future that harmonizes achievement with compassion. Our core principles revolve around delivering transformative solutions that nurture culture while igniting measurable returns. Together, we usher in a new era of excellence that seamlessly integrates sustainable work methods, innovation, and people-centric values.

We collaboratively navigate challenging conversations with empathy while advocating for secure, courageous spaces anchored in data-driven progress. We steer leaders toward authenticity, paving the way for growth within your employees, colleagues, and the communities you serve.

Our consultancy illuminates the way forward for organizations ready to embrace a future that marries success with compassion. With a deep understanding of modern business, we tailor-make cutting-edge solutions that position you as an industry leader for the long term.

Our Approach

Ethical Responsibility
Is the compass that guides our actions. We lead with integrity, fairness, and respect for all. By recognizing our impact on others and the world around us, we ensure a better path for ourselves and society as a whole.

To Listen
Successful partnerships begin with active listening. We'll recommend the best approach aligned to your preferred ways of working and culture.

Longterm Success
When you succeed, we succeed!

We offer reinforcing toolkits, support materials, micro learnings and more to help your culture keep growing and evolving long term.

Data-Backed
We're big fans of data. By leveraging insightful surveys, existing data, and market insights we gain a deep understanding of your organization's needs while enabling us to track our progress against your desired outcomes.

Holistic
We lead with the big-picture in mind and solution our way backward to grasp the interconnected, underlying elements of your organization. Together we’ll go beyond isolated challenges to achieve long-term success in culture, process and market dynamics.

Tailored
We understand that tailor-made methods bring the right outcomes for you. Our services will incorporate your distinct goals, industry and organizational makeup.

We lead with empathy and adjust our communication and delivery to our audience.

Efficiency
Our fast delivery of services won’t come at the expense of quality and care.

Our solutions are efficient and cost effective while ensuring continuity within your consultant relationship and engagement.