"I’ve spent my career studying human connection—what builds it, what breaks it, and how it transforms teams and organizations."

—RACHEL DEALTO

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Hi, I’m Rachel.

Communication and Connection Expert
Keynote Speaker
Media Personality
Author
Master of Psychology
Recovered Lawyer
Mom
Wife

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Rachel DeAlto is an award winning leadership and communication keynote speaker who helps organizations build trust, workplace connection, and engaged teams.

.She is the author of “The Relatable Leader: Create a Culture of Connection” and “relatable: How to Connect with Anyone Anywhere (Even if It Scares You)”, where she blends research, real-world insight, and practical tools leaders can actually use.

Rachel holds a law degree and a master’s degree in psychology and has earned the Certified Speaking Professional® (CSP) designation through the National Speakers Association, an honor held by fewer than 2% of speakers worldwide. She shares psychology-backed insights on communication, leadership, and human connection across her influential social media platforms.

Her work has been recognized globally. Rachel has been named a Global Guru in Communication and a Top Impact Speaker, distinctions that reflect her ability to create meaningful, lasting change for leaders and teams.

Rachel holds a law degree and a Master’s in psychology, and has earned the Certified Speaking Professional® (CSP) designation through the National Speakers Association, an honor held by fewer than 2% of speakers worldwide. She shares psychology-backed insights on communication, leadership, and connection across her influential social media channels.

A trusted expert in the media, Rachel has appeared on Lifetime’s Married at First Sight, TLC’s Kate+Date, and more than 200 national outlets. Her TEDx talk, Being Authentic in a Filtered World, is featured on TED.com and explores the power of authentic communication in a digital age.

With years of experience on stages around the globe, Rachel empowers leaders and teams to communicate with clarity, lead with relatability, and build high-performing, human-centered cultures. She is a sought-after keynote speaker for organizations ready to turn connection into a competitive advantage.

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Strong connections and relationships are the key to phenomenal success, productivity, happiness, & health.

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