A Keynote (and Speaker!)
Everyone Can Relate To

Give your conference a connection kickstart!

 
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Unlock the power of relatability at your next conference.

Equip your organization to drive results, collaboration, and success through customized research-driven keynotes on improving connections, communication, and relating authentically.

Empower leaders to motivate and engage teams by mastering the art of relationship building, backed by Rachel’s groundbreaking research on the impact of relatable leadership.

Strengthen company culture and performance with actionable strategies for authentic communication.

Ignite positive transformation at your next event with an interactive, empowering keynote tailored to your audience.

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Signature Keynotes

Customized to your industry, your event,
and your goals.

LEADERSHIP - SALES - TEAMS - CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

 

The Relatable Leader:

Create a Culture of Connection

In today's complex business environment, effective leadership is not just about expertise or influence - it's about building trust and respect by cultivating genuine human connections with your team.

Delivered through compelling storytelling, interactive exercises, and grounded in Rachel’s proprietary leadership research, this transformative keynote will empower your audience to become a relatable leader who inspires trust, motivates others, and achieves remarkable results.

Rachel DeAlto’s research specifically defined the key interpersonal leadership qualities that teams are looking for in managers and executives - and the results are likely not what you would expect. The presentation will explore the behaviors and traits that foster strong bonds and drive performance across generations.  

The audience will unlock powerful and practical strategies to foster a culture of connection that drives collaboration, productivity, and success. By emphasizing compassion and leading with emotional intelligence, your audience will revolutionize their approach to elevate your unique leadership abilities.

Attendees will learn how to:

  • Master the art of creating meaningful connections to enhance leadership skills and build trust

  • Implement techniques to engage and encourage teams toward exceptional performance

  • Break down silos and improve communication between team members

  • Foster psychological safety to boost collaboration

  • Build an organizational culture rooted in trust, motivation, and respect

This keynote will provide leaders across industries with the strategies and insights to transform team relationships and accelerate success through meaningful connections.

Relatable leaders deliver real results.


The Power of Connection:

Relatable Sales Strategies for a Changing World

Sales is about more than numbers. It’s about meaningful human connections.

As buyer behavior evolves, forward-thinking sales teams are connecting more authentically to thrive. They understand today’s buyers want to work with people who understand their needs and provide customized value.

This requires a focus on building genuine relationships beyond transactions. Discover proven strategies for sales teams to embrace this change and drive growth by leading with connection.

Attendees will learn how to:

  • Relate to modern buyers’ motivations and priorities

  • Strengthen communication by listening to understand

  • Build expertise and confidence through co-creation

  • Form authentic partnerships via shared purpose and passion

  • Continuously develop relatability skills and mindsets

  • Optimize activities to nurture relationships

Sales leaders will gain actionable techniques to help their teams connect more deeply, convert more contacts into satisfied clients, and maximize the potential of every relationship.


The Relatable Team:

Connecting for Success

Organizations thrive when teams connect on a human level. Yet, many struggle to create authentic communication pathways and collaboration that lead to continued, repeatable success.

This interactive, connective keynote provides powerful strategies to help your company unite teams through meaningful stories and on-site engagement with one another.

Transform divisions into cohesion and resistance into relatability. Participants will leave with actionable tips to strengthen bonds company-wide, accelerate success, and maximize the potential of your greatest asset – your people.

Attendees will learn how to:

  • Break down silos by improving communication

  • Boost trust and psychological safety across the organization

  • Revolutionize teamwork through compassion and emotional intelligence

  • Create an interconnected culture focused on people

  • Implement ways to engage and understand colleagues

Create an organization powered by collaborative, innovative, and motivated teams united by shared purpose and understanding.


Value-Driven Relatability:

The Key to Customer-Centric Success

Outstanding customer service is not just a differentiator—it's a strategic necessity. Organizations that prioritize customer centricity and build genuine connections with their customers are poised to thrive in the long run.

In this interactive keynote, communication and relatability expert Rachel DeAlto explores the profound impact of authentic customer connections. Through engaging stories, practical insights, and cutting-edge research in customer experience, Rachel places a spotlight on the power of relatability in delivering exceptional service and cultivating loyal customer relationships.

Attendees will gain a deep understanding of the skills and mindsets needed to go beyond transactions and truly understand customer needs. Unlock the power of authentic connections to create a customer-centric culture that drives loyalty, growth, and success.

ATTENDEES WILL LEARN HOW TO:

  • Shift from a transactional mindset to a relationship-building approach

  • Develop active listening skills to uncover and address customer needs

  • Communicate with empathy and authenticity to build trust and rapport

  • Leverage customer insights to deliver personalized, value-driven experiences

  • Foster a customer-centric culture that prioritizes relatability and service excellence

In a world where customer expectations are higher than ever, relatability is the key to unlocking customer-centric success.

Experience the Relatable Effect

Keep your audience raving—and coming back for more—with the skills Rachel teaches them!

A charismatic expert on connection, Rachel delivers dynamic keynotes that equip attendees with actionable strategies to build authentic relationships. Her speeches energize and engage participants, providing relatable leadership techniques to improve communication, foster trust, and boost collaboration.

 
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How Rachel Relates

Intelligent, witty, engaging, passionate, and relatable…just a few of the ways our staff described Rachel following her keynote during our annual ALL IN meeting. From the start of her keynote, Rachel brought our team together. Rachel helped everyone learn how building relationships can be their superpower with each other, clients, family, and friends. Don’t wait - hire Rachel today!
— EVAN F., SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ENTERTAINMENT
Rachel DeAlto should be your next speaker! I’ve been creating conferences and events for over 25 years. I’ve had the privilege of working with some very big name talent over the years. I’ve also worked with new speakers and let’s be honest, even some not so great speakers. Rachel DeAlto is a speaker I would encourage all my fellow meeting planners to book! She may not be a household name yet, but she’s on her way. She is smart, funny, and passionate. She is easy to work with and will make sure to take the time to learn about your group and their needs! Which as most planners know is not easy to find. Her career is focused on communication and connection! These are topics that every group needs. I guarantee she will engage and connect with your audience.
— NIKOLE FRIDENMAKER, CMP, OWNER, BUILD BETTER MEETINGS
Everything you could hope for and more with a presenter. She tailored her presentation to our needs and audience. She gave such access ahead of time with the planning that we felt comfortable with her style and knew that she would work incredibly well and connect with our members. She was so positive and engaging that each time we ended a meeting we all knew that her portion of our meeting was one we never needed to worry about. If we could feel that way about her then we knew our audience would as well!
— SALLY L., ALTA
Rachel DeAlto provided an energetic and captivating keynote at our leadership conference on how to be more relatable that resonated with attendees. She helped people discover how to better connect, listen, and be more empathetic. It is a subject relevant for all business leaders and she received rave reviews.
— SAMANTHA A.M. BEELER, PRESIDENT, LEAGUE OF SOUTHEASTERN CREDIT UNIONS
Thank you for being awesome! We had amazing feedback from the Consultants – they really connected with your statement and message, saying you were very real, personable, warm, approachable, relatable, funny, and “just like us.” Thank you for everything, we’re looking forward to working with you again.
— chris cicchinelli, ceo of pure romance
Some of the best feedback we’ve received from our attendees were on the two sessions Rachel DeAlto presented. Our attendees describe her as engaging, relevant, funny, and informative. Rachel provided techniques that could immediately implemented in the workplace. Rachel’s sessions should be required at every conference, and we can’t wait to work with her again in future!
— Nicole S. Director of finance & customer care
Rachel’s TEDxHartford talk was so captivating to the audience. She was relatable, inspiring, and motivational. So many people came up to me after the event to thank me for having her as a speaker. She was so authentic in her talk and easy to work with leading up to the talk. I highly recommend having her speak at any event.
— lee, tedx organizer
As a finance company, we try to focus on one aspect of our business to improve each quarter. The topic of this meeting was communication. Rachel came highly recommended, and she did not disappoint. She tailored her presentation to address the topics she and I had discussed weeks earlier. She was entertaining, relatable to all in attendance, and thought-provoking. We have had speakers in the past that have ranged from business leaders to Navy Seals to professional athletes - Rachel’s presentation received the best reviews from our team to date. I’m thankful to have met Rachel and would highly recommend her to any company.
— TONY PRESTANDREA - CEO, PURE FINANCE
Rachel DeAlto’s keynote at our annual convention was simply fantastic. Her energy and positivity were amazing, and she really connected in a personal way with our audience. Rachel was well-prepared, provided great content and was fun to watch.
— PATRICK C., PRESIDENT & CEO, CROSSSTATE CREDIT UNION ASSOCIATION

Unlock the holy grail of event success:

An Engaged & Super-Connected Audience

One of the best parts about conferences is gaining insights to bring back to your team.

Whether it’s strategies to improve communication,
foster trust,
or boost collaboration,

learning actionable techniques together is a powerful shared experience.

Transform your event into a catalyst for stronger team connections, equipping attendees with relatable strategies to unite, motivate, and inspire their colleagues - during the event and beyond.

Discover the art of relationship building. Embrace the power of human connection and unlock the endless possibilities it holds for improving teamwork, productivity, and success when you get back to the office.

 

Tailored & Relatable

Energize your event with a customized keynote that brings out the best in your attendees— and your entire event lineup.

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Knock their socks off.

“Rachel was amazing and said just the right things we needed to hear. Her message of inspiration will stick with me.”

“Listening to Rachel was beyond impactful. Hearing her share her story left me with a full heart and a driven mind. I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to hear her speak.”

“I loved making connections. We realized how easy it is. I’ve been tired all day and now I feel energized!

“I really liked how engaging it was and how much energy you brought to the presentation. You also made it relevant & actually relatable (ha)”