Keynote Speaker on Communication, Leadership & Human Connection
Rachel DeAlto is a leadership and communication keynote speaker who helps organizations build trust, workplace connection, and engaged teams.
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SEEN
A Keynote Experience on Belonging, Visibility, and Feeling Valued at Work
SEEN for Teams
From Invisible to Indispensable
You've invested in team-building exercises, collaboration tools, and new processes. They work…for a while. Then the same problems return: communication breakdowns, innovation that feels forced, that subtle tension no one talks about. Here's the hidden truth: these aren't separate problems. They're all symptoms of the same root cause. Not being ignored, being invisible. You can show up to every meeting and still feel unseen for what you contribute and who you truly are. And when people feel invisible, they protect instead of create, compete instead of collaborate, leave instead of invest.
The SEEN framework flips the script. Instead of managing symptoms, it addresses the source, because when being seen becomes the standard, the problems don't just improve, they dissolve. Teams learn the four practices of being SEEN and how they change day-to-day dynamics: moving from acknowledgment (which isn't enough) to truly seeing one another. Teams leave understanding the real cost of invisibility on trust and performance, and with tools to make "being seen" the foundation of collaboration. Because when no one is invisible, anything is possible.
Best for: Teams, cross-functional groups, culture and engagement events
Key outcomes: Stronger collaboration, increased engagement, improved communication
SEEN for Leaders
The Connective Tissue of High Performance
You're fighting the same fires over and over. Disengagement returns after engagement initiatives. Innovation stalls despite creative workshops. Trust erodes despite team-building investments. Here's why nothing sticks: you're solving the wrong problem. Those aren't separate issues, they're all symptoms of the same hidden system failure: people feeling unseen. Employees may be acknowledged, but not truly known. Recognized, but not understood. Managed, but never seen. 83% of employees say there are times they don't feel seen at work, and the most common result? They lose motivation and actively disengage.
The SEEN framework gives leaders a new lens, one that turns invisibility into connection and managers into leaders people want to follow. Leaders learn the difference between managing people and truly seeing them, where they unintentionally fall short, and how solving invisibility unlocks capacity most organizations never access. Because the question isn't whether you have time to see others—it's whether you can afford not to.
Best for: Leaders, managers, executive teams
Key outcomes: Stronger leadership communication, improved retention, higher trust
RELATABLE
A Keynote Experience on Trust, Communication, and Human Connection
Relatable for Leaders
THE RELATABLE LEADER: Create a Culture of Connection
Effective leadership isn’t just about expertise or authority—it’s about trust, respect, and the ability to connect with people. In Relatable for Leaders, Rachel DeAlto shows leaders how to build credibility and influence through authentic communication and meaningful relationships.
This keynote equips leaders with practical tools to strengthen trust, improve engagement, and lead teams more effectively in today’s evolving workplace. Leaders walk away with strategies they can apply immediately to motivate, communicate, and connect with their teams.
Best for: Leadership conferences, executive teams, people managers
Key outcomes: Increased trust, stronger leadership presence, better engagement
Relatable for Teams
THE RELATABLE TEAM: Connecting for Success
When teams struggle, it is rarely about skill or effort. It is about connection. In this keynote, Rachel DeAlto shows teams how stronger communication and more intentional relationships lead to better collaboration, higher engagement, and improved results.
Relatable for Teams delivers practical, research-driven strategies that improve communication, strengthen relationships, and reduce friction across teams. Participants learn how to listen more effectively, communicate with clarity, and relate to one another in ways that support collaboration and shared success.
Best for: Teams, departments, company-wide events
Key outcomes: Improved collaboration, clearer communication, stronger relationships
Relatable for Sales
THE POWER OF CONNECTION: Relatable Sales Strategies for a Changing World
Sales success has always been about relationships—but how buyers connect and make decisions has changed. In this keynote, Rachel DeAlto helps sales teams adapt by focusing on trust, authenticity, and human connection.
Relatable for Sales teaches sales professionals how to communicate more effectively, build rapport faster, and create meaningful connections that drive long-term results. This session is practical, engaging, and designed to help teams thrive in a more relationship-driven sales environment.
Best for: Sales teams, revenue leaders, client-facing organizations
Key outcomes: Stronger client relationships, improved communication, increased trust
Relatable for CX
VALUE-DRIVEN RELATABILITY: The Key to Customer-Centric Success
Exceptional customer experience doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built through authentic human connection and relationships. In this keynote, Rachel DeAlto shows how organizations can strengthen customer relationships by improving how their people connect, communicate, and respond.
Relatable for CX helps teams understand the emotional side of customer experience and how trust, empathy, and connection drive loyalty and long-term success. Helping teams see how small, human moments shape how customers feel, remember, and decide to stay.
Best for: CX teams, service organizations, customer-facing roles
Key outcomes: Stronger customer relationships, improved service experience, increased loyalty
Unlock the power of human connection 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.
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
“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.”
“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!”
“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!
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“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.
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“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.”
“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!”
“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.
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“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.
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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.
Real Estate
INCREASE YOUR
RELATABILITY here
Finance
Invest in Stronger
Connections here
Direct Sales
Relate to Bigger
Revenue here
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