Welcome, Meeting Professionals

You’re not just booking a speaker. You’re choosing the session your attendees will still be talking about long after the event ends. Rachel is here to make that happen, and to make your job genuinely easy along the way.

Rachel Druckenmiller is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) and keynote speaker who partners with event planners and meeting professionals to deliver interactive, customized keynotes and workshops that help attendees stop holding back and start contributing more fully.

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TESTIMONIALS

“Rachel brings an energy and authenticity to the stage that is rare. She doesn’t just present — she engages, connects, and transforms her sessions into experiences that leave attendees inspired, energized, and ready to take action. Behind the scenes, she’s also every planner’s dream. Reliable, organized, and adaptable — always meeting deadlines, rolling with last-minute changes with ease, and making the planning process smooth and stress-free.”

— Lori Maher McCombs, Owner, Maher Group LLC
“From the very beginning, the difference in Rachel’s professionalism stood out. Within fifteen minutes of submitting an inquiry, Rachel called me directly and spent nearly twenty minutes learning about our organization, our goals, and what we needed. From initial inquiry through delivery and post-event follow-up, she demonstrated clarity, organization, and a strong commitment to delivering value.”

— Charlotte Little, VP, Client Growth & Marketing Strategy, Atlantic Community Bankers Bank
“As a meeting planner, I have three criteria for what I consider an A+ keynote speaker: valuable insight for my audience, compelling stage presence, and a great partner to my planning team. Rachel hit all three out of the park. I would hire Rachel one thousand times over.”

— Katie Jones, CEO & Owner, Nimble Group LLC

See What Happens When Rachel Takes the Stage

Want your attendees to leave equipped, not just inspired? See the energy, connection, and interaction Rachel brings to the room.

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What Makes Rachel Different

Rachel doesn’t believe the best keynote is something you simply deliver to an audience. It’s something you create with them. Every choice she makes, before, during, and after your event, is designed to make the experience feel personal, relevant, and built for the people in the room.

Here’s what that looks like in practice.

She Knows Your People Before She Meets Them

Before Rachel ever takes the stage, she sits down with your members, leaders, or attendees to hear their stories. Then she weaves those stories into the keynote, so your people don’t feel like they’re hearing a speech that could have been delivered anywhere. They see themselves in it.
She Connects, Not Just Presents

Rachel doesn’t deliver presentations. She creates experiences that feel like conversations. Through storytelling, live interaction, and real-time audience engagement, your people aren’t just watching a keynote. They’re part of one.
She Goes All-In

Whether it’s a dance party, reception, or karaoke night, Rachel fully immerses herself in your event. She’s not a “fly in and fly out” speaker. She’s the one still in the room at the end of the night — and she’s even been known to grab the mic and sing when the moment calls for it.
She Gives You Data You Can Use

Every keynote generates real-time insights from your people, captured live and delivered to you in a full report afterward. Their answers, stories, and themes become yours to use for strategic planning, future programming, and marketing.
She Keeps the Learning Going

Most keynotes fade by Monday morning. Rachel's don't. Attendees leave with a toolkit tied directly to the session, and planners consistently report that people are still referencing her message weeks later. The event ends, but the impact doesn't.
She Knows How to Move a Room

Rachel’s keynotes take people on a journey: they laugh, they cry, they reflect, and they connect, with themselves and with each other. That’s not surface-level inspiration. And your attendees will feel the difference long after they leave the room.

Rachel Druckenmiller, keynote speaker at the Delaware Bio women's conference

The UNMUTED Experience

Rachel doesn’t just show up and speak. She partners with you before, during, and after your event to make the experience as relevant, personal, and valuable as possible.

Ready to Build Pre-Event Energy?
- Discovery calls with you and your team to align on theme and event goals so the session is built for your audience
- Stakeholder interviews: Rachel speaks with key people in your organization to personalize her content
- Pre-event promotional video to build excitement and drive registration
- Optional virtual meet-and-greet with attendees before the event
- Social media promotion for your event (if desired)
- And more… just ask!
Rachel Immerses Herself in Your Event.
- Rachel is at your event for a full day, as her schedule allows
- Attends receptions, meals, and social events to connect with your people
- Meet-and-greets, photo ops, and one-on-one conversations with attendees
- Live audience engagement woven throughout, giving everyone a way to participate
- She remembers names. She pulls in stories from conversations the night before. People notice.
- Available for emcee and panel moderation beyond her keynote slot (additional fee)
Keep the Momentum Going.
- Post-event debrief call with the event team
- Full audience data report of raw and aggregated responses from the session — ready to use for strategic planning, future programming, and marketing
- Keynote summary resource access for all attendees
- Ongoing access to Rachel’s content via her LinkedIn newsletter
- Available for follow-up virtual sessions to sustain momentum (additional fee)

Keynotes & Workshops

Rachel delivers keynotes and workshops tailored to your audience and event goals. Whether you need a high-energy opening keynote or a workshop that gives your team time to go deeper, the goal is the same: help people stop holding back and start contributing more fully.

Each topic is available as a keynote or workshop and fully customized to your audience.

UNMUTED

For people sitting on their ideas, their voice, and their potential. Using her VOICE Method, Rachel helps audiences move from self-doubt to self-trust and from hesitation to contribution.

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BEYOND THE BLINDSIDE

Born from Rachel's own experience of being blindsided by a pickup truck, this session equips leaders to navigate change, disruption, and burnout from the inside out by asking the questions no AI can answer for you.

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THE POWER OF BORROWED BELIEF

For leaders who want to grow themselves and the people around them. Rachel introduces four evidence-based leadership archetypes and shows leaders how to become the person whose belief changed everything for someone else.

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THE SOMEBODY EFFECT

For people leaders ready to move from managing roles to elevating the humans behind them. Rachel helps leaders become the reason someone stays, grows, and brings their absolute best.

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FULL SESSION DESCRIPTIONS

“Weeks prior to our event, Rachel interviewed three of our leaders to gain insight and ensure her presentation was focused on our company specifically. Even more amazing, she joined our reception and dinner the night before, spoke with everyone, remembered names and details, and then pulled those conversations into her presentation the next day. Phenomenal.”

— Cherie Myers, Learning & Development Coordinator, The Budd Group
“One of the most important decisions a conference planner makes is the opening keynote speaker — it sets the tone for the entire event. Rachel had the room in her hands from the get-go. She is real, she is present, and she totally ‘got’ us. She received an immediate standing ovation and the highest ratings of any speaker at the conference. I actually had someone ask me if we could get her back every year.”

— Ross Gibson, Strategic HR Business Advisor, The Richards Group
“Rachel was an absolute joy to work with. She keynoted a conference of 400 female leaders and was just outstanding. I knew within the first 5 minutes of my first call with her that she would be a hit. She conducted stakeholder interviews, sent a video message to attendees, and attended our pre-event reception — truly connecting with my group before she ever took the stage.”

— Catherine Lacey, SVP, Member Experience & Events, American Resort Development Association
“Her approach, message, and enthusiasm truly resonated with our clients. The personal notes that were written and shared as well as the conversations we had as part of her process inspired people in a way that is rarely seen in a keynote session. If you are looking for a truly personal journey for your attendees, consider Rachel — you will not be disappointed.”

— Perry Braun, President and CEO, Benefit Advisors Network
“Rachel provided an outstanding keynote presentation at our recent conference, where she captivated an audience of over 1,000 multifamily professionals. What truly impressed me was her commitment to understanding our industry and audience to personalize her presentation. She took the initiative to schedule interviews with some of our longtime members, weaving their stories into her presentation in a way that made it both relatable and impactful.”

— Zoey Crain, Director of Events and Expositions, Indiana Apartment Association
“From the moment I connected with Rachel, I knew she was going to be the perfect fit. She was personable, down to earth, and fun! Her authenticity is unmatched. She has received five stars — excellent — from all of our attendees. That just never happens!”

— Caroline Williams, Member Services, Benefit Advisors Network
“Rachel is incredible at what she does. Her keynote was far from canned. I was impressed by her intense focus on outcomes and her business acumen. Her messaging reinforced our desired behaviors, and our team members walked out knowing that they matter. Truly a highlight.”

— Jared Frank, Director, People & Culture, Pilot Company
“From the very beginning, the difference in Rachel’s professionalism stood out. I was coordinating with two keynote speakers at the same time, and the contrast was immediate. Within fifteen minutes of submitting an inquiry, Rachel called me directly and spent nearly twenty minutes learning about our organization. Her responsiveness was exceptional — if an email went unanswered, she followed up through an alternate channel to ensure nothing fell through the cracks.”

— Charlotte Little, VP, Client Growth & Marketing Strategy, Atlantic Community Bankers Bank

Ready to Find Out if Rachel Is Right for Your Event?

Event planners love working with Rachel because she's a true partner from the first call to the final applause. Audiences love her because her message is real, actionable, and stays with them long after they've gone home.

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