ABOUT

Most people live their entire lives muting themselvesbut we shouldn’t have to do that.

My job is to help organizations amplify purpose, passion, and potential in their people, so they’re more engaged and UNMUTED and have greater influence and impact at work and in the world.

COMPANIES RACHEL HAS SERVED

I create experiences that motivate, energize, and empower people to show up with greater purpose, possibility, confidence, connection, and courage.

For over a dozen years, I worked with organizations and leaders to elevate engagement, wellbeing, and workplace culture as the Director of Wellbeing & Employee Engagement. No matter the industry, I saw the same struggles play out—disengagement, stress, burnout, and the challenge of navigating change, uncertainty, and adversity. But these weren’t just challenges I witnessed; they were battles I fought myself.

For years, I muted my joy, silenced my voice, and hustled for validation, afraid of taking up space or falling short. It wasn’t until life forced me to pause—through a health crisis of burnout and a spinal fracture after being hit by a pickup truck—that I began to reflect, recalibrate, and reclaim my voice.

Through that season of adversity, I uncovered a deep well of resilience, creativity, and hope that carried me forward. I began to advocate for myself, share my voice unapologetically, and embrace my passion for connecting with and empowering others. Today, as a keynote speaker and singer-songwriter, I help people and teams unmute themselves, navigate challenges with courage, and unlock and amplify what’s possible. Together, we’ll move beyond burnout and self-doubt and into a space of clarity, connection, and purpose. I'm now living my dream of being a keynote speaker and a singer-songwriter, and I'm here to help you unleash what's possible, too.

Because that’s what drives engagement.

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I work with leaders, teams, and organizations to amplify purpose, cultivate character, and unleash potential - elevating engagement and accelerating personal and professional growth.

UNLEASH PURPOSE, PASSION & POTENTIAL IN YOUR PEOPLE

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TESTIMONIALS

  • "Rachel's presentation was nothing short of transformational. Her unique ability to distill complex concepts into simple, actionable steps made her message accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or experience. If you're looking for a speaker who can help your audience unlock their full potential and unleash their inner confidence and courage, look no further than Rachel Druckenmiller."

    —Pam Baldwin, Director at Women in Motion of High Point

  • "Rachel provided our conference attendees with an exceptional keynote experience. She was engaging, thought-provoking, and personable. And not only was Rachel worth the investment for the keynote, but she added value every step of the way by offering a pre-conference session, capturing valuable data, and spending time with us afterwards to debrief and process the experience."

    —Nat Saltonshall, Executive Director at SPARC

  • "Our biggest goal from keynote presentations is not only that attendees feel inspired but that they can walk away with actionable items that they can implement in their work or personal lives and she absolutely nailed it. Rachel did more pre-work than any keynote that we have hired in the past. She managed to create just as good of an experience for the virtual attendees as the in-person attendees which is incredibly difficult to pull off. I cannot recommend Rachel enough to elevate your event experience. She really sets the bar for keynote speakers. 5-stars!"

    —Kelsey DeBruin, Global Head of User Community & Events at Configura

  • "Not only was Rachel engaging to listen to through her dynamic narrative and storytelling, but the style of her session drove attendees to participate. Her session was the top rated session in the event agenda and Rachel was a pleasure to work with. She was professional, energetic, responsive, flexible, and did a great job connecting her message back to the broader event message."

    —Kenzie Oates, Corporate Events at SAP Concur

Why me?

We’ve all been to corporate conferences and keynotes that make our eyes glaze over (and leave us glancing down at our phones, wondering when we can escape).

My approach flips that on its head. Using a blend of real-time data, intentional interaction, compelling storytelling, and relatable humor, I inspire meaningful action in every audience, so they leave feeling engaged and elevated, equipped to be and do better.

TAKE IT FROM MY AUDIENCE DATA:

“Thought-provoking, inspiring, relatable, actionable, engaging, interactive, motivating, growth-focused, facilitated transformations, relevant, captivating, warm, kind, practical, direct, easy to work with

My training & background:

-       18+ years of experience

-       2023 Smart Meetings Best of the Stage Speaker

-       Master’s Degree in Health Science

-       Forbes Next1000 Honoree

-       One of The Daily Record’s Leading Women

-       40 Under 40 Game Changer by Workforce Magazine

-       #1 Health Promotion Professional in the U.S. by the Wellness Council of America

When everyone is invited to UNMUTE themselves, they become more engaged, purposeful, confident, and courageous — amplifying their influence and impact at work and in the world.

UNLEASH PURPOSE, PASSION & POTENTIAL IN YOUR PEOPLE

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Start living an UNMUTED life today.

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