Rachel Mahoney Keynote Speaker

Communication & Relatability Expert
Speaker, Author & Media Personality
Empowers audiences to develop relatable leadership, drive team connection and build high-performing, human-centered cultures.

Rachel Mahoney's Biography

Rachel Mahoney, CSP, formerly known as Rachel DeAlto, is a communication and relatability expert, keynote speaker, and the author of “The Relatable Leader: Create a Culture of Connection” and “relatable: How to Connect with Anyone Anywhere (Even if It Scares You)”

Rachel holds a law degree and a Master’s in psychology, and has earned the Certified Speaking Professional® (CSP) designation through the National Speakers Association, an honor held by fewer than 2% of speakers worldwide. She shares psychology-backed insights on communication, leadership, and connection across her influential social media channels.

A trusted expert in the media, Rachel has appeared on Lifetime’s Married at First Sight, TLC’s Kate+Date, and more than 200 national outlets. Her TEDx talk, Being Authentic in a Filtered World, is featured on TED.com and explores the power of authentic communication in a digital age.

With years of experience helping people build trust, improve communication, and strengthen relationships—whether in media, business, or leadership—Rachel empowers audiences to develop relatable leadership, drive team connection, and build high-performing, human-centered cultures.

The Relatable Leader: Create a Culture of Connection

In today's complex business environment, 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.

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. Sales is about more than numbers. It’s about meaningful human connections.

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. 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.

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.

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 and relatability 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.

Rachel Mahoney Speaker Reel

Being Authentic In A Filtered World | Rachel Mahoney | TEDxHartford

Why Great Leaders Choose Curiosity Over Assumptions

Why Relatable Leadership Drives Real ROI

Articles, Media & Podcasts

How to Pivot When You’re Unhappy at Work with Rachel Mahoney

Success

Books by Rachel Mahoney

Comments & Testimonials

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!

MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ENTERTAINMENT

Rachel Mahoney 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.

BUILD BETTER MEETINGS

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.

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