The Art of Impact Speaking & Moderation
Coaching & Training for Impact-Driven Voices
We offer tailored coaching programmes to help you speak with clarity, guide with confidence, connect with purpose and create real impact!
Professional Coaching for Future-Focused Moderators and Impact Communicators
Learn how to:
🎤 Master professional moderation methods
🎤 Build your personal brand and visibility
🎤 Facilitate diverse and complex conversations with ease
🎤 Use storytelling and orality to drive transformation
All sessions are designed with sustainability, inclusion, and systemic change in mind — because the future needs voices that inspire action.
Start Your Impact Speaker Journey Today!
Success Stories
POLICY MAKER
ENERGY SECTOR
"I loved the tailor-made approach and suggestions made by Merle. The coaching took place in a safe environment with integrity of the coach, which allowed me to be open and get the most out of the training. Merle gave constructive feedback, that both grew my confidence and proposed areas for growth.”
POLICY MAKER
INCLUSION
"I appreciated the way Merle adapted to my needs and situation as well as her encouraging and supportive approach.The negotiation exercises with practical tips to engage stakeholders and the homework helped me a lot. Her prompted reflection showed that she had clearly thoroughly reviewed my work.
POLICY MAKER
CIRCULAR ECONOMY
"Merle is an excellent listener, she's approachable and she's very human. She brings a lot of herself into the process and her authenticity helped me stand firm in my own role."
MEMBER OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMANET
"She listens and seems to have a strong ability to cut to the core of the issues quickly. She has a lot of experience and a wealth of knowledge, tips and tricks that really help."
YOUR PUBLIC SPEAKING BOOSTER
2 weeks:
2 x 90 minutes – Focused prep for your next key appearance
Clarity, presence, and powerful messaging for panels, keynotes, or pitches.
✅ Build confidence & presence
✅ Structure your next panel and talk with ease
✅ Position yourself for visibility and purpose
Location: Brussels or online
Languages: EN/DE/FR
LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP
6 months:
2 monthly 60-minute coaching sessions as a longterm learning experience
Strategic and lasting development of your voice, presence, and impact for ongoing visibility.
✅ Refine your format & storyline
✅ Moderate complex, power-sensitive spaces
✅ Elevate your visibility
Location: Brussels or online
Languages: EN/DE/FR
Group & In-House Programmes
A group course for those who want to shape meaningful conversations – on stage, in teams, and beyond
Great for communicators, facilitators, team leads, and activists
This is where communication meets transformation. Together we explore the power of presence, storytelling, facilitation and deep listening – and how to use them for real-world impact.
Hi, I am Merle
Hi, I’m Merle, founder of MERLE.Community and long-time moderator in the European social innovation and sustainability scene.
I’ve spoken on stages from Berlin to Brussels to Leeds to Nancy, hosted high-level EU dialogues, and coached dozens of change leaders to elevate their voice, refine their message, and grow their public presence with impact and integrity.
I know what it takes to speak in complex spaces—and how to do it with clarity and care.
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