Matthias Ryffel

Entrusted with Process Facilitation and Design, Matthias Ryffel developed and expanded collaborative spaces at collaboratio helvetica, focusing on the Catalyst Lab. Driving human development and social innovation, he empowers individuals and organisations to grow by unlocking their hidden potential. As a certified mediator (SDM) and dialogue expert, Matthias has broad experience in supporting conflict transformation and capacity building – skills he has sharpened in Switzerland and internationally. He holds an M.A. in Mediation and Conflict Management from Viadrina University, and a B.A. in Science of Media and Communication from the University of Fribourg. Matthias regularly gives courses on mediation, dialogue, and conflict transformation, and follows his calling for inner work. Currently, he does so by pursuing the transformative earth-wisdom-based Council Guide Training.