Masterpeace

Dr. Antje Herrberg

What is Masterpeace ? A presentation. Peace is not the absence of conflict. It is the mastery of it. The world is full of conflict — and often deeply confused about how peace is actually made. Peace is not simply the absence of conflict. It is a craft. An art. A skill. And an attitude practiced by people who know how to work with conflict rather than deny it. In Masterpeace, peace mediator Antje Herrberg explores this craft. Some episodes are deep dives into the principles and realities of peace mediation and peacemaking. In others, Antje speaks with remarkable individuals “Masters of Peace” people who, in their own fields, have developed profound ways of navigating conflict and building understanding. These conversations go beyond surface debates. They open a space for reflection, experience, and wisdom about what it really takes to work with conflict in the real world. Each episode begins with a short introduction to the theme, unfolds in an open conversation with the guest, and closes with reflections and lessons learned. Because even in a confused and conflict-ridden world, peace remains something that can be practiced and mastered.

Episodes

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    #003 The power of Storytelling in Mastering Peace - meet Sarah Noble

    What is the magic of storytelling in peace (making, building, reconciliation)? Meet Sarah Noble Head of Global Engagement, Caux Initatives for Change and Curator of Peace Talks, Interpeace. About Sarah: Sarah Noble is a Canadian-born peace advocate and storyteller based in Geneva, Switzerland. She serves as Head of Global Engagement, Creative Peacebuilding & Inner Development at the Caux Initiatives of Change Foundation, where she leads partnerships and explores the intersection of arts, inner development, and peace through the Caux Forums and Caux Arts and Peace Encounters. Sarah is the host of the Hummingbird Collective Podcast, a series co-produced by the Caux Initiatives of Change Foundation and supported through her participation in the Youth for Peace: UNESCO Intercultural Leadership Programme (2025-2026). The show serves as a space for deep conversation with those taking small yet meaningful actions to create a more peaceful and sustainable world. During her tenure at Interpeace, Sarah served in several senior leadership functions, including Chief of Staff and Director of Global Engagement. As a curator and co-founder of the PeaceTalks, she played a key role in building a global platform dedicated to amplifying diverse voices for peace. Since its inception, she has shaped and accompanied PeaceTalks events worldwide, bringing stories of peace to diverse audiences and exploring narrative as a tool for healing and social transformation. With more than 20 years of experience in strategic communications and leadership, Sarah previously served as the Director of External Relations for The New Humanitarian. In this role, she led the organization’s external relations efforts and oversaw its communications portfolio—including the high-profile rebrand from IRIN News to The New Humanitarian. This mission is further echoed in her TEDx talks, Storytelling is Our Real-Life Superpower and The Power of Inner Reflection for a Better Future, where she explores how narratives and self-awareness serve as the foundation for a more hopeful future. Sarah believes that each person has the potential to be like the hummingbird—contributing their part to bring about profound collective change. She is the proud mother of two young children and is deeply motivated by the desire to be a "good ancestor" for future generations. And the hummingbird podcast that Sarah moderates: https://www.iofc.ch/podcast-hummingbird-collective    What is Masterpeace ? A presentation.Peace is not the absence of conflict.It is the mastery of it. The world is full of conflict — and often deeply confused about how peace is actually made. Peace is not simply the absence of conflict.It is a craft. An art. A skill. And an attitude practiced by people who know how to work with conflict rather than deny it. In Masterpeace, peace mediator Antje Herrberg explores this craft. Some episodes are deep dives into the principles and realities of peace mediation and peacemaking. In others, Antje speaks with remarkable individuals “Masters of Peace” people who, in their own fields, have developed profound ways of navigating conflict and building understanding. These conversations go beyond surface debates. They open a space for reflection, experience, and wisdom about what it really takes to work with conflict in the real world. Each episode begins with a short introduction to the theme, unfolds in an open conversation with the guest, and closes with reflections and lessons learned. Because even in a confused and conflict-ridden world, peace remains something that can be practiced and mastered. Contact: Dr. Antje Herrberghttps://www.herrberg.org/info@herrberg.org‭+49 152 24885606‬LinkedIn

    41 min
  2. 13 MAR

    #002 Holding the Spine of Peace Mediation

    Here we go deep diving in the the rationale of peace mediation. We go into history, explain its genesis and outline also the essence of the practice. This is basically the essence of practicing the essence of relational power, which a community advanced over at least 20 years.    What is Masterpeace ? A presentation.Peace is not the absence of conflict.It is the mastery of it. The world is full of conflict — and often deeply confused about how peace is actually made. Peace is not simply the absence of conflict.It is a craft. An art. A skill. And an attitude practiced by people who know how to work with conflict rather than deny it. In Masterpeace, peace mediator Antje Herrberg explores this craft. Some episodes are deep dives into the principles and realities of peace mediation and peacemaking. In others, Antje speaks with remarkable individuals “Masters of Peace” people who, in their own fields, have developed profound ways of navigating conflict and building understanding. These conversations go beyond surface debates. They open a space for reflection, experience, and wisdom about what it really takes to work with conflict in the real world. Each episode begins with a short introduction to the theme, unfolds in an open conversation with the guest, and closes with reflections and lessons learned. Because even in a confused and conflict-ridden world, peace remains something that can be practiced and mastered. Contact: Dr. Antje Herrberghttps://www.herrberg.org/info@herrberg.org‭+49 152 24885606‬LinkedIn

    49 min
  3. 13 MAR

    #001 MASTER PEACE The Foundation

    This is the first foundational Podcast of Master Peace and explains a bit from where I am coming from, why am I doing this (another Podcast!) and hopefully share some views that resonate all those who seek to master Peace.    What is Masterpeace ? A presentation.Peace is not the absence of conflict.It is the mastery of it. The world is full of conflict — and often deeply confused about how peace is actually made. Peace is not simply the absence of conflict.It is a craft. An art. A skill. And an attitude practiced by people who know how to work with conflict rather than deny it. In Masterpeace, peace mediator Antje Herrberg explores this craft. Some episodes are deep dives into the principles and realities of peace mediation and peacemaking. In others, Antje speaks with remarkable individuals “Masters of Peace” people who, in their own fields, have developed profound ways of navigating conflict and building understanding. These conversations go beyond surface debates. They open a space for reflection, experience, and wisdom about what it really takes to work with conflict in the real world. Each episode begins with a short introduction to the theme, unfolds in an open conversation with the guest, and closes with reflections and lessons learned. Because even in a confused and conflict-ridden world, peace remains something that can be practiced and mastered. Contact: Dr. Antje Herrberghttps://www.herrberg.org/info@herrberg.org‭+49 152 24885606‬LinkedIn

    18 min

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What is Masterpeace ? A presentation. Peace is not the absence of conflict. It is the mastery of it. The world is full of conflict — and often deeply confused about how peace is actually made. Peace is not simply the absence of conflict. It is a craft. An art. A skill. And an attitude practiced by people who know how to work with conflict rather than deny it. In Masterpeace, peace mediator Antje Herrberg explores this craft. Some episodes are deep dives into the principles and realities of peace mediation and peacemaking. In others, Antje speaks with remarkable individuals “Masters of Peace” people who, in their own fields, have developed profound ways of navigating conflict and building understanding. These conversations go beyond surface debates. They open a space for reflection, experience, and wisdom about what it really takes to work with conflict in the real world. Each episode begins with a short introduction to the theme, unfolds in an open conversation with the guest, and closes with reflections and lessons learned. Because even in a confused and conflict-ridden world, peace remains something that can be practiced and mastered.