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A Keynote Experience on the Power of Human Connection
SEEN FOR TEAMS
From Invisible to Indispensable: Why Being Seen Changes Everything
Think about your best work relationships. They're with people who really "get" you, who see past your job title to who you actually are. Now imagine if your entire team felt that way about each other.
Most teams focus on processes, deadlines, and deliverables. But the teams that consistently blow past their goals? They've figured out something crucial. They realize that they thrive when they listen to one another’s ideas, respect different perspectives, and value the people behind the roles.
83% of employees say there are times they don’t feel seen at work, but this isn't about being ignored. Some of the most visible people in organizations still feel fundamentally unknown. The difference between visibility and being truly seen is the difference between teams that function and teams that flourish.
Through the SEEN framework, this keynote helps teams practice the art of truly seeing each other, turning everyday interactions into opportunities for trust, creativity, and belonging. Through compelling stories, interactive exercises, and research-backed insights, this keynote will show you how small shifts can turn into extraordinary results.
ATTENDEES WILL LEARN:
The SEEN framework that transforms team dynamics and unlocks hidden potential
How to build daily habits of recognition that create belonging
How to make being seen the connective tissue of how your team operates
SEEN FOR LEADERS
The Connective Tissue of High Performance
You've invested in engagement surveys, leadership training, and culture initiatives. Your managers listen, care, and support their teams. So why are your best people still leaving? Why do collaboration efforts fall flat? Why does innovation feel forced?
Because there's a fundamental difference between managing people and seeing them.
The truth? The difference between good leaders and great ones isn't strategy or technical skill. It's the ability to make people feel genuinely seen for who they actually are.
83% of employees say there are times they don't feel seen at work, and the most common result when that happens? They lose motivation and actively disengage. On the other hand, nearly nine in ten believe that if people in their organizations truly saw and understood each other, retention, innovation, and trust would transform.
Through powerful stories, interactive exercises, and research-backed insights, this keynote shows leaders how to make "being seen" the cornerstone of trust, belonging, and performance.
ATTENDEES WILL LEARN:
The SEEN framework for transforming individual performers into collaborative innovators
The real cost of invisibility and why traditional engagement strategies fail
How to embed "being seen" into the DNA of how your organization operates
Because in the end, the question isn't whether you have time to see others. The question is whether you can afford not to.
The Relatable Leader:
Create a Culture of Connection
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
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 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 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.
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.
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!”
“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.”
“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!”
“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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“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!”
“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.”
“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.
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“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)”