Gabrielle Rifkind is a political entrepreneur, author and broadcaster. As founder and director of the Oxford Process which specialises in preventive diplomacy and behind the scenes mediation in areas of conflict she has worked in Europe, the Middle East and Asia to bring parties in conflict together to ripen the... Read more
Gabrielle Rifkind is a political entrepreneur, author and broadcaster.
As founder and director of the Oxford Process which specialises in preventive diplomacy and behind the scenes mediation in areas of conflict she has worked in Europe, the Middle East and Asia to bring parties in conflict together to ripen the conditions for mediation.
Having spent the last two decades exploring the relationship between geopolitics and the human mind and what motivates people both to get into and out of conflict, she has written three influential books: “The Psychology of Political Extremism” (Routledge); “The Fog of Peace: How to prevent war ” (Bloomsbury ),co-authored with the former senior UN diplomat Gianni Picco and “Making Terrorism History” (Rider).
As a trained group analyst and psychotherapist, Gabrielle Rifkind is particularly interested in what motivates creative or destructive behaviour. It was her work in this field which led to her interest in international conflict resolution. Her skills can be applied to international conflict, work places and family mediation.
Energetic, passionate and a very lively public speaker Gabrielle regularly gives public lectures and has twice debated at the Oxford Union.
Gabrielle Rifkind has written for newspapers, online publications and academic journals, including; The Guardian, Times, Independent , Prospect and the The New England Journal of Public Policy. Gabrielle has been a regular conflict mediator for five series of BBC Radio 4’s “Across the Red Line” and frequently appears on Woman’s Hour.
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Gabrielle Rifkind's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Gabrielle tailored to your event.
Gabrielle Rifkind speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Gabrielle to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Gabrielle Rifkind for events worldwide, subject to Gabrielle's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Gabrielle Rifkind is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Gabrielle can accommodate.
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Gabrielle Rifkind delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Gabrielle Rifkind's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Gabrielle's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Gabrielle Rifkind can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Gabrielle's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
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