Sharpen Your Thinking.
Strengthen Your Voice.
Sustain Your Success.
Even exceptional leaders struggle sometimes.
Constant change. High visibility. Complex decisions. Unrelenting demands. Most leaders face conditions that are ripe for overwhelm, burnout, and costly mistakes.
Successful organizations build leaders who can think clearly under pressure, make confident decisions despite ambiguity, and communicate with precision and heart in complex moments. That’s where I come in.
As an executive coach and strategic communications advisor, I help leaders sharpen their thinking so they can make faster, better decisions. I help them strengthen their voice so that their message lands when it matters. And I help them build sustainable leadership practices so that their performance is resilient, not reactive.
Unlike coaches who focus solely on personal insight, or consultants who focus only on messaging, I integrate both. Because how a leader thinks directly shapes how they communicate, and how they communicate determines how the organization moves.
Services
Executive Coaching
For people and teams navigating change, growth, or transition
My executive coaching engagements are designed to unlock your potential by helping you access your best thinking, energy, and purpose. I’ll help you dismantle the barriers holding you back and build habits that make extraordinary performance feel natural.
Clients work with me when they are:
Stepping into a new role or phase of life
Feeling stuck, uncertain, or misaligned
Wanting to build confidence, clarity, and self-awareness
After working with me, clients typically experience:
Clearer decision-making
Reduced burnout and overwhelm
A stronger sense of direction and agency
Consulting & Fractional Leadership
For organizations struggling with burnout and disengagement
I help small and mid-sized organizations improve how their people communicate, collaborate, and make decisions. I specialize in creating alignment and connection across distributed workforces through my expertise in internal communication, employee engagement, and change management.
I support organizations through:
Fractional leadership in internal communications and employee engagement.
Consulting and advisory services that provide practical strategies to get organizations better connected.
Team workshops focused on addressing friction, setting goals, and defining behavioral norms.
I’m especially effective in environments where things feel:
Messy, unclear, or inefficient
Fast-moving but misaligned
Well-intentioned but stuck
Client Reflections
“Rachel created space and structure for hard conversations that turned the tide on how our team works together. Her coaching has helped us make smarter decisions faster and enabled us to operate with more trust and transparency.”
– Alix Floyd, Managing Partner, Assemble
“I can confidently say Rachel is one of the most outstanding professionals I’ve encountered in my career. She has a rare ability to take complex information and translate it into messages that are accessible, compelling, and effective across audiences. She brings a steady presence, listens first, and elevates everyone around her.”
– Angie Crews, Vice President, JA of Greater Washington
What It’s Like to Work With Me
I’ve spent my career working at the intersection of communication, culture, and human behavior - helping people and organizations make sense of complexity and move forward with confidence. I bring deep experience in leading internal communications, employee experience, culture transformation, and corporate social responsibility across industries including banking, biotech, education, healthcare, hospitality, and professional services. My work has been featured in The Washington Post, CNN, FastCompany, and Forbes, and has received multiple organizational and industry awards.
Clients often describe me as calm, insightful, and quietly powerful. My approach is shaped by a deep curiosity about people and systems, a commitment to respect, and a belief that clarity is a form of care.
Background & Credentials
Coaching training
Leadership and Performance Coaching, Brown University
Graduate degree
Master of Public Affairs, George Washington University
Undergraduate degree
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, University of Maryland
Additional certifications:
Corporate Social Responsibility, Johns Hopkins University
Media Relations, Public Relations Society of America
In Good Company
APCO Worldwide
Assemble
AstraZeneca
Biogen
Booz Allen
Capital One
EAB
Evolent
George Washington University
Marriott International
Mission Partners
Sage Therapeutics
The Advisory Board Company
Weber Shandwick
APCO Worldwide Assemble AstraZeneca Biogen Booz Allen Capital One EAB Evolent George Washington University Marriott International Mission Partners Sage Therapeutics The Advisory Board Company Weber Shandwick
If you’re curious about coaching, consulting, or facilitation, or simply want to explore whether working together makes sense, I’d love to connect.
No pressure. No pitch. Just a thoughtful conversation about what you need and whether I can help.