Strategic Speaker Coaching

15+ years helping speakers to communicate complex ideas with ease.

A good talk can be career-changing.

It can also ignite shifts in thinking and behaving.

I have spent 15 years helping speakers to deliver exceptional talks that lead to meaningful change.

I have coached TEDx speakers to standing ovation, contributed to the WIMWA summit’s rise as an industry cornerstone and supported innovation ecosystems like Startup Shakeup and Global Sisters to wow funders and launch socially impactful businesses.

Many speakers I have coached have become highly regarded and in-demand speakers.

My speaker coaching methodology is rigorous and strategic, but not cookie-cutter. I bring experience from multiple sectors and disciplines so that you can deliver talks that are strategic, creative and embodied.

Questions that draw you out and help you expand and focus your ideas

Clients say I find the golden threads in what can feel, for them, like a rambling mess of ideas. They say my questions are gentle but thought-provoking and help them uncover their ideas more fully and get to know themselves, making them better communicators and leaders.

Somatics and embodiment ensure integrity in what you say

I incorporate somatic work – sensing the signals in your body – so that you can go more deeply into your topic and your intention for your talk. This work supports you to feel more comfortable on stage, by helping you find integrity in what you are saying, connect more naturally with your audience and be more ‘you’.

Options available:

  • Individual coaching
  • Multi-speaker coaching for large events
  • Facilitation and moderator support
  • How to develop “speaking products” as a more experienced speaker
  • Specialist communication advice related to gender and sexuality, technical fields and public health
  • Special rates and sponsorship options for social impact organisations and events

Whether you are an experienced speaker or just starting out, my strategic and somatic approach helps you get to the heart of what you want to say, for this audience, to make your shared future possible.

“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, Goldfields Australia, 2016

“I can’t thank you enough for all your help and advice. You really helped us find our way and get the perfect message across. I’ve never felt so calm and confident, despite the fact the audience was so huge.

Rachel Page, BHP Billiton, 2015

“ Rachael, you were fantastic in assisting me in my preparation and asking the hard questions (in a kind way!). You instigated great self-reflection and provided me tips and tricks that made being up in front of 1000 people seem like a piece of cake. The skills you introduced have already come in handy in other work situations.”

Jade Singleton Superintendent Mining Operations South 32, 2018

“Rachael – your coaching is amazing, love your practical teaching style and your ability to detect the golden threads from a rambling conversation.”

Brendon Brodie-Hall, Manager, Rail Logistics & Optimisation Rio Tinto, 2018


Contact me to talk about how I can help you with your next speaking opportunity or the event you are organising.

Rachael West
+61 450 393 336
rachael@rachaelwest.com.au