Terry Waite CBE

Waite garnered international recognition in the 1980s when, serving as a special envoy to the Archbishop of Canterbury, he successfully negotiated the release of hostages in Iran and LibyaIn 1987, while negotiating the release of hostages in Beirut, Waite was himself taken hostage. In captivity for 1,763 days (four years of which were in solitary confinement), he was chained to a wall, often left in darkness, beaten and subjected to mock executions.

What he offers you

In his lectures, Waite gives audiences a perspective of world affairs founded on open communication, cooperation and a deep understanding of diverse cultures. There has been a particular interest in the lectures he has delivered relating his experiences as a negotiator and hostage to the pressures faced by executives and managers.

How he presents

Stress, loneliness and negotiating under acute pressure are but some of the issues with which he has unique experience, and his ability to communicate clearly and with a good humour has placed him in constant demand as a speaker not only to the business community, but also to professionals in social work, education, medicine, and religious groups.

Languages

He presents in English

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• Iraq, Guantanamo and Human Rights
• Beyond Captivity: Turning Misfortune into Positive Actions
• International Terrorism: Examining the Root Causes
• Public Service, Personal Faith
• Overcoming the Roadblocks to Peace in the Middle East

• 2000
  Travels with a Primate
• 1995
  Footfalls in Memory
• 1993
  Taken on Trust

• 1992
  Doctor h.c. Yale University Divinity School
• 1992
  Doctor of International Law h.c. and Honorary Chancellor, Florida Southern University
• 1992
  Honorary L.H.D. (Wittenburg University
• 1985
  Templeton UK award BBC Man of the Year
• 1992
  Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
• 1982
  Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)