Transform Mission into Impact
Welcome! I’m Dr. Khulan van Eck Duymaer van Twist, a sustainability leader and systems thinker.
Bringing both scholarly analytical rigor and on-the-ground practice: I collaborate with leaders and organizations to co-design solutions that nurture ecosystems, strengthen communities and enhance resilience.
Collaboration Opportunities
Theory ↔Practice
Advisory Services
Grounded in board-level experience across education and stakeholder engagement, I support organizations in designing strategies that connect purpose, people, and performance
Focus areas: Systems-based strategy formulations, Ecosystem Partnership development, Impact design & measurement, Communications, Fundraising, Board Governance
Project Management
& Workshop Facilitation
From concept to completion, I manage mission-driven projects that bridge sectors and cultures. I provide structure, coordination, and learning frameworks that translate ambition into real-world outcomes.
Focus areas: Multi-stakeholder project coordination, Capacity building, Monitoring & Evaluation, and Agile Project Management.
Mentorship &
Community Building
I’m constantly inspired by the power of guidance. I understand the importance of sharing and supporting others. Therefore, I help individuals and teams cultivate clarity, confidence, and responsibility in driving meaningful change.
Focus areas: Systems thinking for changemakers. Community Building. Deep Listening with Theory U & IDGs.
KeyNote & Moderation
As a seasoned and cross-cultural speaker, I bring global perspectives from Mongolia, Singapore, and Switzerland to inspire dialogue and action for a regenerative future.
Focus areas: Responsible Leadership, Collaborations, Youth Leadership, and Systems Change. Moderation of international and institutional events. Facilitation of co-created sessions.
From Reflection to Action
How business leaders translate values into decisions under systemic disruption
In a period of both polycrisis and metacrisis as identified by both scholars and practitioners, my doctoral research asks a question I kept encountering: how do leaders actually translate their values into decisions when disruption is not an exception but the operating environment?
Grounded in interviews with leading business leaders across Switzerland, Mongolia, Belgium, and France, and a review of over 100 publications, the research produced the ROOT-to-FRUIT Model: a seasonal, eight-stage framework for responsible-resilient leadership.
The model is temporal (development takes over 18 months, not programme cycles), bidirectional (inner work feeds outer action and vice versa), and context-sensitive (culture, trust, and structure are active variables, not background noise).
The free 40-item self-assessment maps your practice across all eight stages and produces a personalised leadership profile.
Common yet complex challenge: the will to be responsible and impactful, but not always the strategy, clarity or capacity to make it happen - Let’s work on it together!
Collaborated with (select few):
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Bloomberg TV Mongolia – Interview Reel
Date: October 2, 2025
Type: Television interview (Bloomberg TV Mongolia)
Summary: Video segment featuring Khulan Berger’s thoughts on climate leadership in Mongolia.Lexica News - Mongolia Weekly
Date: October 10, 2025
Summary: Mongolian stakeholders including Khulan Berger (Climate Bridges/Our Impact Mongolia) argue that a robust Climate Change Law, clearer governance and open reporting are urgent to translate the pact into domestic action—particularly after last year’s severe dzud losses—and to build trust ahead of Mongolia hosting UNCCD COP17 in 2026.“Women and Water: A Geneva Perspective” — International Gender Champions
Date: March 31, 2025
Summary: Highlights women leaders advancing water sustainability; features remarks from Khulan Berger on access and equity.“A Recap on Sustainability Week: Women Leading the Charge” — The Graduate Press
Date: April 2, 2025
Summary: Quotes Ms. Khulan Berger on systemic change, consumer awareness, and sustainability leadership.“Understanding Sustainability at SSBM Geneva – A Recap of Our Recent Event” — SSBM Geneva
Date: December 13, 2024
Summary: Event recap featuring Khulan Berger’s insights on sustainable business practices and education.Podcast: “Saving Our Blue Planet” — 50 Shades of Hospitality
Date: July 22, 2024
Summary: Podcast episode discussing environmental stewardship and Khulan Berger’s initiatives for climate protection.“One Woman One Voice” — VivaMost
Date: April 12, 2023
Summary: Feature article spotlighting women leaders making an impact; includes Khulan Berger among the profiled voices.
Press: Bloomberg, Lexica News, International Gender Champions, VivaMost, The Graduate Press...
Letter of Recognition by Al Gore (October, 2025)
Former Vice-President of USA, Chairman & Founder of The Climate Reality Project
Testimonials
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Consultancy: Climate Reality Leaderships Corps Training
“Khulan is an excellent leader and skilled relationship builder. She was an absolute pleasure to work with as a consultant on our Climate Leadership Corps Training in Mongolia, and has real drive and passion to enact positive change on the climate crisis. I would highly recommend her to lead on any climate project or initiative.”
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Advisory: Societal Impact Assessment
“Dr. Khulan van Twist possesses a deep understanding of both the cultural and sociological dimensions of societal impact… Dr. Khulan's professionalism, collaborative spirit, and commitment to advancing societal impact made her a highly valued member of the Advisory Board. It was a privilege to work with her, and I highly recommend her to any initiative seeking expertise in societal impact, stakeholder engagement, and higher education development.”
- Constantin de Vries, International Education Disciplinary Expert & Advisor at Peregrine Global Services
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Project: Climate Collaboration Catalyst
“I very much enjoyed working with you on the Climate Collaboration
Catalyst project. You led the project with a lot of energy and new ideas and were always a reliable and conscientious project partner. You communicated difficult issues adequately, whether with me or within the organisation…I would be happy to work with you again if the opportunity arose. “
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Consultancy: Climate Bridges Development
“She is a real doer who easily takes initiatives to develop high-trust partnerships and fruitful collaborations to unlock the power of collective action. She learns very fast and adapts easily to new environments and new people. Her humility and natural charm make her a natural team-player and a rising star in the climate community…Her humility and natural charm make her a natural team-player and a rising star in the climate community.”
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Workshops: Ecosystem Building
“I wholeheartedly recommend Khulan Berger. Her dedication to sustainability, deep knowledge in the field, and exceptional project management skills consistently delivered outstanding results… I have no doubt that any organization or initiative fortunate enough to have Khulan Berger as a partner will benefit greatly from her expertise, dedication, and genuine commitment. She is a rare individual who not only possesses the knowledge and skills necessary to drive positive change but also the passion and charisma to inspire others to do the same.
- Andres Perez, Former Business Lead & Marketing Manager at ImpactHub
Book an appointment with Khulan
Curious about working together? Let’s talk.
Write to me via email through the contact form or book a call to explore how we can collaborate on sustainability, leadership, or system transformation.
Services and pricing are fully tailored to your specific goals and needs. Introductory call is free of charge.
Frequently Asked Questions
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I usually collaborate with:
Individuals and teams navigating transformation
Mission-driven initiatives
Academic institutions
I choose who I collaborate with. Therefore, an initial call/meeting is needed to identify alignment of values and needs.
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Getting started is simple. Reach out through the contact form or schedule an introductory call. First session is free, mainly to listen actively and understand if I can meet your need.
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Both. Engagements can range from:
One-off speeches or workshops
Short-term advisory projects
Long-term strategic collaborations
Coaching & Mentoring: 4 meetings over 3 months
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All services and pricing are tailored to your specific needs, scope, and objectives. Needs are evaluated before pricing is defined.
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Based in Switzerland (Vaud), I work internationally across Europe, Singapore, and Mongolia, and collaborate both in person and remotely.
Coaching and mentoring sessions are primarily delivered online, with in-person sessions available upon mutual agreement.
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My approach is grounded in both research and practice on systems thinking, collaboration, and responsible leadership. I focus on:
Co-creating solutions with stakeholders
Addressing root causes (not just symptoms)
Bridging conceptual strategy with real-world implementation
I am transparent, rather direct but respectful and action-oriented.