Transforming communication in the healthcare, education and disability sectors. Speaker, Author, Trainer, Artist, Patient Advocate.

I bring 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

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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.

Rachel can tailor her powerful message to the theme of your event, and will work with you and your audience to deliver something meaningful, engaging and highly actionable.

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WORKSHOPS/Programmes

Rachel offers ALLYSHIP and Below The Surface. These programmes enable people to communicate more effectively with those with different backgrounds and diverse drivers.

Healthcare professionals often have to communicate difficult, technical and highly medicalised information to patients and parents. This can be done in a way which causes confusion, or in a way which brings clarity.

ALLYSHIP and Below The Surface gives healthcare professionals* the tools to communicate in a way that will be understood and valued.

When healthcare professionals* communicate in a way that is understood and valued, it:

  • saves time, money, lives

  • decreases stress levels for healthcare professionals

  • increases health outcomes

  • increases patient satisfaction

*both of these programmes have been well received in the education and corporate sectors.

 

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.

“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

“I was truly humbled when I heard you speak at the MP4 conference. As many did, I cried the whole way through. The tears were of enlightenment, joy and hope! You were truly inspiring!”

— Lesley Jeffries Paediatric Clinical Nurse Consultant Southern Child Healthcare Network Murrumbidgee Local Health District

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