Hi, I’m Matthias Ryffel, a certified mediator (FSM), trainer and coach based in Thun, Switzerland. I design and lead mediation and team development processes for groups up to 50 people, offer leadership coaching, strategy support and change management, and run trainings in conflict management, negotiation and collaboration. Throughout my career I have collaborated with national and international institutions such as the Swiss FDFA, swisspeace, ETH Zürich and other non-profit and government partners, helping to implement whole-system, awareness-based change processes. I enjoy translating complexity into practical, human-centered approaches and supporting teams and individuals to grow sustainably.

Matthias Ryffel

Hi, I’m Matthias Ryffel, a certified mediator (FSM), trainer and coach based in Thun, Switzerland. I design and lead mediation and team development processes for groups up to 50 people, offer leadership coaching, strategy support and change management, and run trainings in conflict management, negotiation and collaboration. Throughout my career I have collaborated with national and international institutions such as the Swiss FDFA, swisspeace, ETH Zürich and other non-profit and government partners, helping to implement whole-system, awareness-based change processes. I enjoy translating complexity into practical, human-centered approaches and supporting teams and individuals to grow sustainably.

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Hi, I’m Matthias Ryffel, a certified mediator (FSM), trainer and coach based in Thun, Switzerland. I design and lead mediation and team development processes for groups up to 50 people, offer leadership coaching, strategy support and change management, and run trainings in conflict management, negotiation and collaboration.

Throughout my career I have collaborated with national and international institutions such as the Swiss FDFA, swisspeace, ETH Zürich and other non-profit and government partners, helping to implement whole-system, awareness-based change processes. I enjoy translating complexity into practical, human-centered approaches and supporting teams and individuals to grow sustainably.

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Language

German
Fluent
Arabic
Advanced
English
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Founder and self-employed mediator, coach and trainer at ChangePerspective
January 1, 2020 - Present
Mediation and team development processes with teams up to 50 people; leadership coaching; strategy support; change management; trainings in conflict management, negotiation and collaboration.
Program Specialist Mediation at Peace Policy Section IV, Human Security Division, FDFA
March 1, 2015 - July 1, 2015
Mediation-related work within the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs.
Academic internship at the Mediation and Myanmar Desks at Peace Policy Section IV, FDFA
March 1, 2015 - July 1, 2015
Academic internship in Mediation and Myanmar Desks.
Online editor at Der Bund
March 1, 2012 - March 1, 2013
Freelance reporter at Der Bund
July 1, 2011 - February 1, 2012
Editorial internship at Der Bund
June 1, 2011 - September 1, 2011

Education

M.A. in Mediation and Conflict Management at European University Viadrina (Frankfurt Oder)
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
CAS Mediation at Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH)
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
Certification as a Mediator at Schweizer Dachverband Mediation SDM - FSM
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
B.A. in Media and Communication Sciences at University of Fribourg
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010
M.A. studies in Contemporary History and Middle Eastern Studies at University of Bern
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Council Guide Training (self-organization and personal development) at Council Guide
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Timeless Wisdom Training (trauma integration in work with people) at Timeless Wisdom Training
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026

Qualifications

Council Guide Training (self-organization and personal development)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Timeless Wisdom Training (trauma integration in work with people)
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
Certification as a Mediator
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment