Speaker • Trainer • Author • Artist
Transforming communication in the healthcare, education and disability sectors.
Bringing art, science and lived experience
to help people
feel seen
collaborate effectively
feel heard
communicate clearly
reduce suffering
achieve positive outcomes
feel empowered
be their best
See Rachel in action here
Ways we can work together
KEYNOTE SPEAKING
Rachel delivers deeply moving, inspirational, hopeful and practical keynotes all over the world to help people communicate, connect and work together effectively.
Event organisers acknowledge that the impact of the keynote address can set the tone for the entire program.
As a keynote speaker, Rachel has a unique ability to draw people together, opening hearts and minds, so that further information can be fully received. She is a great connector of people, helping them to find their shared humanity and inspiring them to bring the best expression of themselves.
Healthcare professionals often have to communicate difficult, technical and highly medicalised information to patients, caregivers and family members. Research shows that 90% of all complaints come from a lack of effective communication and compassionate care.
Communication and compassionate care contributes to health outcomes, positive culture and environment, safety, life and cost savings!
WORKSHOPS/Programs
Rachel offers communication programs that consist of modules that can be also delivered individually. These programs and modules enable people to communicate more effectively with those around them. This is especially important when we have different backgrounds, diverse drivers and work in high stakes and conflict filled environments.
While these workshops and programs have been designed with the healthcare sector in mind- they are well received in the education and corporate sectors as well.
When we communicate in a way that is understood, acted upon and and valued, it:
saves time, money and in some cases lives
decreases stress levels
creates a positive working environment
increases positive outcomes
What people are saying
“Rachel’s message about what patients and parents hear, and the need to focus on abilities rather than what’s “wrong”, should be required for every doctor in training and practice. This was one of the best, most useful and powerful talks I’ve ever attended.”
— Christina Ohnsman, MD Senior Clinical Development Lead at REGENXBIO Inc.
“Your Grand Rounds was probably the most poignant and most important lecture Stanford University Centre for Academic Medicine has ever had that I can recall in my experience over the past 30+ years.”
— Bryan Drucker, MD
“I have heard many incredible keynote speakers and many deeply inspirational and powerful stories. But you did something I have not seen. Your story is not only powerful, inspirational and moving, but it is actionable! You gave everyone a blueprint to really shift the way in which we, as a rare disease community interact and communicate with the world of healthcare.”
— Kendall Davis - Global Genes
“Thank you so much for your contribution and wonderful presentation. The evaluations show that your session was by far the highlight. Many made the comment that they learned so much from the presentation and will be able to make changes within their own environment.”
— Susie and Bob - co chairs MP4Kids Conference
