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Speak Well, Disagree Better.

We are a world-leading communication consultancy, delivering training, events, and digital tools that enable your people to speak well and disagree better.

Skills Training

We help professionals at every level develop essential human skills.

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Engagement Events

We deliver dynamic debates and memorable events for corporate audiences.

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Social Impact

We connect professionals with young people in powerful, purposeful ways.

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The Deb App

We’re building the ultimate AI-powered communication coach.

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Why Debate Mate?

Proven Methodology

Our unique debate-led approach turns communication into a practical, lasting skill. Simple techniques you can apply immediately – in day-day conversations, meetings, pitches, and leadership.

Comprehensive Offerings

From bespoke training to high-impact showcase debates, social impact partnerships, and our digital app – we deliver offerings that fit your people, your budget and your goals.

Inclusive & Personalised

From bespoke training to high-impact showcase debates, social impact partnerships, and our digital app – we deliver offerings that fit your people, your budget and your goals.

Trusted Globally

We’ve worked with over X of the FTSE 100 and hundreds of thousands of professionals worldwide, as well as over X amount of students across X countries, consistently driving better outcomes for all.

Purpose Beyond Profit

Every partnership with Debate Mate fuels our award-winning programmes for young people – building the next generation of confident communicators and responsible leaders.

With a Net Promoter Score of 78, we consistently rank in the top percentile of training providers worldwide.
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of participants said the facilitators were effective at delivering the content
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of participants rated the sessions as excellent
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of participants said the training will affect positive change in their career
Since 2015, we have worked with tens of thousands of professionals spanning geographies and generations, roles and responsibilities, sectors and seniority.
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“A world-class training provider that helps create impactful and highly-skilled leaders. Working with Debate Mate has the added benefit of us knowing that for every pound or dollar spent, we are also benefiting some of the poorest young people across the world.”
Kim McMurdoGlobal Head of Organisational Development
Standard Chartered Bank
“The Debate Mate training workshops were incredibly successful. 3,000 of our professionals, from Assistant Managers up to Directors, learnt real-life business skills that have undoubtedly added value to their personal skill-set and to the firm. They enjoyed it so much that the vast majority of the participants said they’d recommend it to colleagues and are still enthusing about it –6 months later.”
David NoonSenior Partner & Vice Chair
Deloitte
“The Debate Mate Training programme offered a highly inspirational and personalised approach to my specific needs. It was in-depth training, analytical and psychological in nature with an immediate impact. Strongly recommend.”
Julia RecordGlobal Director of Communications
Dorchester Collection
“Debate Mate continues to provide highly impactful and energising training here at bp. What’s unique is their ability to tailor their offering to different populations seamlessly. Would highly recommend!”
Bella Briant-EvansHead of Early & Middle Careers
bp
“The session and the speakers were brilliant, and I genuinely enjoyed and learned something from the discussion. Definitely something different and disruptive”
Chrysa KinnisGlobal Partner Key Talent & Development
PwC