Strategic communication · Rhetoric · Conversation skills
Communication at the highest level.
So you can act with clarity, even under pressure.
Marietta Gädeke combines research-based communication with the practical experience of a German debating champion. She trains people to argue with precision, lead difficult conversations and build lasting bridges.
Core fields
Expertise for demanding communication.
Choose the area that best matches your situation.
Companies & leadership
Communication under pressure, clear leadership, difficult conversations and persuasive appearances for people who carry responsibility and want to act effectively.
Explore this fieldUniversities & academia
Argumentation, presentation and science communication at the highest level for researchers, lecturers, students and university programmes.
Explore this fieldPolitics & associations
Show conviction, respond confidently to slogans and lead controversial debates while preserving clarity and democratic exchange.
Explore this fieldIndividual coaching
Confidential preparation for conversations, decisions, facilitation and public appearances. You develop a clear structure and lead the situation confidently.
Explore this fieldExpertise & values
Sharp strategy. Human clarity. Democratic conviction.
I help people express their position clearly, even under pressure. Together we sharpen arguments, presence and strategy. This creates persuasive power that has an impact while preserving contact with others.
As a German debating champion, master trainer and entrepreneur, I combine analytical precision with warmth. I create fair spaces for debate where clarity, respect, curiosity and the stronger argument count. This gives overlooked voices the opportunity to be heard.
For me, a culture of debate means being firm on the issue, respectful in contact and courageous enough to shape conflict productively.Profile and qualifications
What we work on
From difficult conversations to persuasive presence.
Communication under pressure
Stay clear and capable of action when the room becomes tense.
Argumentation & debate
Find the core of your message, test arguments and respond precisely.
Difficult conversations
Address conflict directly while preserving contact with the other person.
Rhetoric, presence & facilitation
Structure appearances and facilitation, lead them with confidence and strengthen your own style.
Science communication
Make complex content understandable while preserving its academic core.
Networks & impact
Bring strong ideas to the right people and open new opportunities.
Clients & partners
Trust built over many years.
Companies, universities, public institutions and associations work with Lilit to create clear, effective communication.
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EXPERIENCES THAT CONNECT
Voices from our collaborations
Personal insights into training, coaching and working with Marietta Gädeke.
TERRE DES FEMMES
Marietta Gädeke moderates with outstanding professionalism and poise. She always kept the bigger picture in view while anticipating the next steps, enabling us to look back on a successful general meeting.
Ich denke sehr gerne an die beiden Starter Kits [Programm zur Führungskräfteentwicklung] in Zülpich zurück. Die Zusammenarbeit mit dir war von Anfang an sehr angenehm, professionell und gleichzeitig herzlich. Besonders geschätzt habe ich, wie praxisnah du die Inhalte vermittelt hast und wie gut es dir gelungen ist, die Teilnehmenden einzubinden. Diese Rückmeldung haben wir vermehrt von unseren Führungskräften erhalten. Viele der vermittelten Ansätze konnten unsere Führungskräfte und Mitarbeitenden direkt in ihren Arbeitsalltag übernehmen und nachhaltig nutzen.
DHBW Stuttgart
Ms Gädeke’s training gives our students practical, results-oriented preparation for effective workplace communication and enables them to develop and improve their soft skills in a targeted way.
BMW Group
Ms Gädeke’s training prepared me for my international assignment in France in an engaging yet intensive way. Both the insights into the “classic challenges” and the explanations of cultural differences and approaches to business were a great help when I started. My sincere thanks.
Holzwickeder Bürgerblock
Marietta Gädeke has the art of facilitation: she listens to extensive discussions and simultaneously incorporates them into the next steps. She repeatedly guided us back to strategic group work that brought us closer to our goals, step by step. We ended the weekend with a fully developed concept.
Participant feedback
I gained a completely new understanding of networking. I realised that networking does not “just happen”; I can influence and shape the process.
Participant feedback
Easy to apply both professionally and personally. The many practical exercises with little theory were particularly memorable and had a lasting impact.
The debating method
Pro and contra – thinking in both directions.
Marietta’s book turns professional debating into a clear method for training and coaching that is rigorous, academically grounded and directly applicable.
Discover the bookWho are Lilit programmes for?
For executives, teams, universities, researchers, politicians and associations who want to communicate confidently in demanding situations.
Are programmes tailored individually?
Yes. Every coaching, training and facilitation format is developed around the people, context and desired outcome.
What remains after a training session?
Concrete strategies, practised skills and a clear next step. You can apply what you have learned directly in your professional practice.
Are sessions available in English or online?
Yes. Training and coaching are available in German and English, on site or online depending on the format.
Marietta Gädeke – Your expert in difficult conversations
As a German debating champion and someone who has founded two businesses, I know how important it is to find the right words in critical moments. Some conversations require more than good arguments. Whether you are negotiating, meeting with employees or speaking to a large audience, I help you communicate clearly, present yourself with confidence and stay focused in challenging situations.
How I work
My clients value the way I combine empathy and focused feedback in speech coaching, my practical, interactive training methods and my ability to convey complex topics through inspiring, engaging keynotes. Together, we build conversation skills that strengthen teams, turn conflict into positive change and enable confident performance in negotiations, debates and interviews.
Lilit Blog
Ideas, methods and clear positions.
Knowledge & practice
Think clearly. Communicate with confidence.
Ideas, exercises and insights into Marietta’s work – for your next conversation.
Thinking on your feet: responding confidently and standing your ground
How to respond to unexpected objections and personal attacks: clear boundaries, useful questions and practical exercises for difficult conversations.
The Debating Method: exploring perspectives and making a clear case
How to test arguments, understand other perspectives and prepare for decisions by exploring both sides—with a practical exercise.
Preparing for a panel discussion: your message, role and difficult questions
Prepare for your panel appearance step by step: understand the audience, formulate your core message, practise follow-up questions and clarify your role.
The next step
What conversation is coming up?
Describe your situation briefly. Together we will clarify which format will genuinely help you move forward.