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I work where strategy, communications & somatics collide.

Because the topics leaders need to speak about are becoming more complex.

Find out more about Rachael

Discover what your next talk can make possible.

Communications Teams call me when they need to put their technically-trained CEO in front of an important audience – and wish they could relax and be themselves.

Event organisers book me when their event features a heap of Women in STEMM speakers, who don’t get know how great they are.

Experts approach me when they want to do something daring for their next keynote or pitch.

While the short term goal is a standout speech, the deeper aim is to build the conditions for your work to flourish – on stage and long after the event is over. I have been a Strategic Speaker Coach for over 15 years, supporting exceptional talks that lead to meaningful change.

Strategic Speaker Coaching

Memorable events where expert speakers move their audience to action. Read more.

Somatic Movement Education

Somatics and learning through the body make you a more flexible thinker, communicator and strategiser. Learn more.

Workshops and Keynotes

I present at conferences and events about public speaking, communication and somatics. Be inspired by my past workshops and keynotes or request something bespoke.

“This was more than delivering a great presentation – this was a true development opportunity, with a coach who expertly challenged, coached and supported me through the entire process.”

Kelly Carter, Vice President, Legal and Compliance Goldfields“

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Image: Me, at TEDx Bunbury, by Henderson Graphics.

Testimonials

Rachael didn’t just guide me to prepare a very well received presentation; she helped me to affirm I am a capable human being with something meaningful to contribute.

Jayne Finch, Senior Underground Mining Engineer

Rachael is fun to work with, reassuring, gives frank and helpful feedback and genuine encouragement. Most importantly, Rachael delivers impressive results. The improvement in the quality of pitches by those who worked with her was obvious.”

Emma Jones, Startup Shakeup

This was more than delivering a great presentation – this was a true development opportunity, with a coach who expertly challenged, coached and supported me through the entire process.”

Kelly Carter, Vice President, Legal and Compliance Goldfields

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Organisations I have worked with

Latest Articles

  • CASE STUDY: Diversity in Climate Communication – Shelley Haslett’s Approach

    Sep 19, 2026
  • CASE STUDY: How comedian Hannah Camilleri overcame performance anxiety and developed a new show

    Jun 18, 2026
  • CASE STUDY: NAWOx brings stories to stage that you don’t usually hear

    Mar 20, 2026
  • CASE STUDY: Megan McCracken’s Transformative Talk for 1000 people

    Feb 16, 2026

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