About Lilit
Communication with conviction. Since 2008.
Lilit combines precise strategy, academic foundations and intensive practice. Marietta Gädeke supports people who carry responsibility, show conviction and want to act persuasively under pressure.
Founder & communication expert
Marietta Gädeke turns complex situations into clear action.
As a German debating champion, executive coach, master trainer and entrepreneur, Marietta combines rigorous argumentation with warmth and a deep understanding of different perspectives.
She studied English, media studies and business administration at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and Université de Bourgogne in Dijon, completing her master’s degree with a grade of 1.3. Since 2008 she has trained and advised executives, researchers, political decision-makers and international teams.
Her experience ranges from the automotive industry and the German armed forces to universities, associations and political organisations. In major international projects she led teams of more than 150 people and events with up to 1,400 participants.
For me, a culture of debate means being firm on the issue, respectful in contact and courageous enough to shape conflict productively.
Expertise at the highest level
Academia, debate and entrepreneurial practice.
- German debating championWinner in 2007 and awarded for the best speech in the final.
- Strong academic educationEnglish studies, journalism and business administration in Mainz and Dijon; Magistra Artium, grade 1.3.
- Master trainerInvolved in the university debating clubs association’s train-the-trainer programme since 2014.
- Leadership and entrepreneurshipMany years of experience in strategy, people management, crisis management and international projects.
The story behind the name
The apple represents insight and persuasive power.
Lilit appears in traditions from different cultures that reach back thousands of years. The Lilit story presents an independent figure with free will, a clear voice and the power to initiate change through words.
The apple became the symbol of Lilit Kommunikation because it connects insight with persuasive power. Good communication identifies the decisive point, formulates a clear message and moves people to act.
This story also shapes Lilit’s commitment to female leadership and fair spaces for debate. People should be able to represent their position in their own voice, regardless of status, volume or background.
The Lilit promise
Collaboration with professional substance and a human fit.
Every format is developed around the specific occasion, the people in the room and the desired impact.
Individually designed
Objectives, group size, experience and organisational context determine structure and methods.
Current and well-founded
Insights from communication research, people development and intercultural research inform the work.
Clear and reliable
Transparent proposals, thorough preparation and professional delivery build trust.
Designed for lasting impact
Practice, feedback and concrete next steps bring learning into everyday work.
The Lilit methodology
Think, test, use feedback, act confidently.
Lilit formats alternate between concise expert input and active exercises. Participants’ examples, ideas and knowledge feed directly into learning, connecting new concepts to existing experience.
Methods are chosen around the objective, group size, hierarchy, age, experience and cultural background. A transparent process explains why an exercise is used and the practical benefit it offers.
Strategic empathy
A change of perspective creates room for action.
Strategic empathy combines a clear goal with precise understanding of the other person’s values, interests and resistance.
Behavioural economics and cognitive research show how strongly intuition, experience and attitudes shape decisions. Understanding these influences helps you assess arguments, shape effective messages and find workable paths through conflict.
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Understand your own position
Recognise automatic reactions, test assumptions and develop your arguments.
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Understand the other person precisely
Analyse interests, values and decision-making patterns to choose an appropriate approach.
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Shape conflict effectively
Develop solutions that preserve respect, create clarity and enable long-term cooperation.
Three pillars
Training, coaching and consulting work together.
Knowledge & application
Training
In training, a group explores foundations, identifies typical obstacles and tests effective strategies with guidance. Exercises, feedback and case work make communication, leadership and intercultural competence tangible.
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Coaching
Individual or group coaching focuses on your goals, situation and abilities, including speeches, negotiations, difficult conversations, facilitation, positioning and international assignments.
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Consulting
Consulting develops communication strategies, lines of argument, crisis plans and tailored concepts. It supports organisations in leadership, female leadership, public communication and international cooperation.
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The right expertise for every task.
Lilit works with experienced external specialists. Long-term collaboration, integrity and a shared commitment to quality form the foundation for flexible teams supporting individual training sessions, themed weeks and large initiatives.
Rhetoric specialist, business graduate, adult educator and BDVT-certified trainer. She and Marietta share their work as master debate trainers.
Specialist in modern social media strategies, online marketing and SEO, with experience in rhetoric, social skills and intercultural competence.
Intercultural trainer and systemic coach focusing on France, intercultural support and orientation in new cultures.
Career opportunities
Think along, help shape the work and experience communication in practice.
For suitable projects, Lilit offers insights into training, consulting, marketing and sales. Practical tasks, independent work, flexible organisation and direct knowledge transfer take centre stage.
The next step
What conversation is coming up?
Briefly describe your situation. Together we clarify the goal, format and right next step.