Rachel DeAlto

Rachel DeAlto

Keynote Speaker: Communication & Connection Expert; Author of "The Relatable Leader: Create a Culture of Connection"

Rachel DeAlto Biography

Rachel DeAlto is an award-winning leadership and communication keynote speaker who helps leaders and teams create stronger connection, communicate more effectively, and strengthen culture and engagement.

She is the author of “The Relatable Leader: Create a Culture of Connection” and “relatable: How to Connect with Anyone Anywhere (Even if It Scares You)”, where she blends research, real-world insight, and practical tools leaders can actually use.

DeAlto holds a law degree and a master’s degree in psychology and has earned the Certified Speaking Professional® (CSP) designation through the National Speakers Association, one of the profession's most respected credentials. She shares psychology-backed insights on communication, leadership, and human connection across her influential social media platforms.

Her work has been recognized globally. DeAlto has been named a Global Guru in Communication and a Top Impact Speaker, distinctions that reflect her ability to create meaningful, lasting change for leaders and teams.

A trusted expert in the media, DeAlto 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 on stages around the globe, DeAlto empowers leaders and teams to communicate with clarity, lead with relatability, and build high-performing, human-centered cultures. She is a sought-after keynote speaker for organizations ready to turn connection into a competitive advantage.

Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Rachel DeAlto and other top speakers and celebrities.

Rachel DeAlto Speaking Topics

RELATABLE

A keynote that transforms communication into trust, connection, and measurable performance outcomes.

Relatability isn’t soft — it’s strategic. Rooted in Rachel DeAlto’s proprietary framework, this experience equips professionals with research-backed tools to build trust, strengthen communication, and increase influence.

For Teams

Strengthen collaboration by learning how to show up authentically and make space for others. Teams leave with tools to reduce friction, increase trust, and improve day-to-day communication.

Key outcomes: Improved collaboration, clearer communication, stronger relationships

Best for: Teams, departments, company-wide events

For Leaders

Build psychological safety and belonging in a way that drives performance, not just morale. Leaders learn how to increase visibility, reduce disengagement, and create cultures where people feel valued and accountable.

Key outcomes: Increased trust, stronger leadership presence, better engagement

Best for: Leadership conferences, executive teams, people managers

For Sales

Increase influence by helping prospects feel understood. Sales professionals learn how visibility and emotional intelligence accelerate trust and shorten sales cycles.

Key outcomes: Stronger client relationships, improved communication, increased trust

Best for: Sales teams, revenue leaders, client-facing organizations

For CX

Transform service interactions by making customers feel genuinely seen and valued. CX teams learn how visibility, empathy, and intentional communication drive loyalty, retention, and brand trust.

Key outcomes: Stronger customer relationships, improved service experience, increased loyalty

Best for: CX teams, service organizations, customer-facing roles

SEEN

The deepest human need at work isn’t recognition. It’s to feel seen.

SEEN is an immersive, research-grounded keynote that moves audiences from invisibility to action. Through powerful storytelling, live reflection exercises, and practical tools, Rachel DeAlto guides leaders and teams through what it truly means to acknowledge, validate, include, and know one another at work. Participants don’t just hear about belonging. They experience it in real time.

For Teams

Help teams build deeper connection and collaboration by learning how to truly see and value one another. Teams gain practical tools to reduce friction, increase psychological safety, and create an environment where people feel supported and motivated to contribute.

Key outcomes: Stronger collaboration, increased engagement, improved communication, greater sense of belonging

Best for: Teams, cross-functional groups, culture and engagement events, opening sessions

For Leaders

Create cultures where people feel visible, valued, and safe to contribute — without sacrificing performance. Leaders walk away with practical strategies to strengthen trust, improve retention, and build belonging as a measurable driver of engagement.

Key outcomes: Stronger leadership communication, improved retention, higher trust, increased engagement

Best for: Leaders, managers, executive teams, association events

Core Workshop Focus Areas

Authentic Connection: Build trust by understanding the human behind the role. Teams learn how personal context, pressure, and expectations shape how people show up at work.

Trust Under Pressure: Explore what builds trust, what erodes it, and how to repair it quickly. Teams create shared agreements for how they work together when things get hard.

Communication That Lands: Learn how to adapt communication based on who you’re talking to, how they process information, and why they respond the way they do.

Active Listening That Changes Outcomes: Develop listening skills that reduce defensiveness, increase clarity, and create real collaboration—not just polite conversation.

Emotional Intelligence in Real Time: Understand how stress and exclusion impact behavior, performance, and cooperation—and how to self-regulate before tension escalates.

Navigating Conflict Productively: Use practical frameworks to move through disagreement without blame, shutdown, or power struggles.

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 own proprietary leadership research study, 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.

ATTENDEES WILL LEARN HOW TO:

  • Master the art of creating meaningful connections to enhance leadership skills and build trust
  • Implement techniques to engage and encourage teams toward exceptional performance
  • Break down silos and improve communication between team members
  • Foster psychological safety to boost collaboration
  • Build an organizational culture rooted in trust, motivation, and respect

This keynote will provide leaders across industries with the strategies and insights to transform team relationships and accelerate success through meaningful connections.

Relatable leaders deliver real results.

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.

This requires a focus on building genuine relationships beyond transactions.

Communication and relatability expert Rachel DeAlto shares proven strategies for sales teams to embrace this change and drive growth by leading with connection.

ATTENDEES WILL LEARN HOW TO:

  • Relate to modern buyers’ motivations and priorities
  • Strengthen communication by listening to understand
  • Build expertise and confidence through co-creation
  • Form authentic partnerships via shared purpose and passion
  • Continuously develop relatability skills and mindsets
  • Optimize activities to nurture relationships

Sales leaders will gain actionable techniques to help their teams connect more deeply, convert more contacts into satisfied clients, and maximize the potential of every relationship.

Rachel DeAlto Videos

Rachel DeAlto Extended Speaking Preview
Rachel DeAlto Speaking Preview 2024

How do I book Rachel DeAlto to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Rachel DeAlto for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Rachel DeAlto, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Rachel DeAlto or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Rachel DeAlto for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Rachel DeAlto, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Rachel DeAlto are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Rachel DeAlto, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Rachel DeAlto speak about?

Rachel DeAlto is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Family & Parenting, Communication, Inspirational, Motivational, Women, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Female Leadership, Leadership, Business, Emotional Intelligence, Human Resources, Corporate Culture, TED, Workshop, Psychology, Social Sciences, Ethics & Integrity, Customer Experience and Sales.

Where does Rachel DeAlto travel from?

Rachel DeAlto generally travels from Brielle, NJ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Rachel DeAlto?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Rachel DeAlto for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Rachel DeAlto for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Rachel DeAlto or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Rachel DeAlto is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Family & Parenting, Communication and Inspirational. The estimated speaking fee range to book Rachel DeAlto for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Rachel DeAlto generally travels from Brielle, NJ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Libby Gill, Cassandra Worthy and Jenn Lim. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Rachel DeAlto for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 17/03/2026.

Rachel DeAlto Speaking Topics

  • RELATABLE

    A keynote that transforms communication into trust, connection, and measurable performance outcomes.

    Relatability isn’t soft — it’s strategic. Rooted in Rachel DeAlto’s proprietary framework, this experience equips professionals with research-backed tools to build trust, strengthen communication, and increase influence.

    For Teams

    Strengthen collaboration by learning how to show up authentically and make space for others. Teams leave with tools to reduce friction, increase trust, and improve day-to-day communication.

    Key outcomes: Improved collaboration, clearer communication, stronger relationships

    Best for: Teams, departments, company-wide events

    For Leaders

    Build psychological safety and belonging in a way that drives performance, not just morale. Leaders learn how to increase visibility, reduce disengagement, and create cultures where people feel valued and accountable.

    Key outcomes: Increased trust, stronger leadership presence, better engagement

    Best for: Leadership conferences, executive teams, people managers

    For Sales

    Increase influence by helping prospects feel understood. Sales professionals learn how visibility and emotional intelligence accelerate trust and shorten sales cycles.

    Key outcomes: Stronger client relationships, improved communication, increased trust

    Best for: Sales teams, revenue leaders, client-facing organizations

    For CX

    Transform service interactions by making customers feel genuinely seen and valued. CX teams learn how visibility, empathy, and intentional communication drive loyalty, retention, and brand trust.

    Key outcomes: Stronger customer relationships, improved service experience, increased loyalty

    Best for: CX teams, service organizations, customer-facing roles

  • SEEN

    The deepest human need at work isn’t recognition. It’s to feel seen.

    SEEN is an immersive, research-grounded keynote that moves audiences from invisibility to action. Through powerful storytelling, live reflection exercises, and practical tools, Rachel DeAlto guides leaders and teams through what it truly means to acknowledge, validate, include, and know one another at work. Participants don’t just hear about belonging. They experience it in real time.

    For Teams

    Help teams build deeper connection and collaboration by learning how to truly see and value one another. Teams gain practical tools to reduce friction, increase psychological safety, and create an environment where people feel supported and motivated to contribute.

    Key outcomes: Stronger collaboration, increased engagement, improved communication, greater sense of belonging

    Best for: Teams, cross-functional groups, culture and engagement events, opening sessions

    For Leaders

    Create cultures where people feel visible, valued, and safe to contribute — without sacrificing performance. Leaders walk away with practical strategies to strengthen trust, improve retention, and build belonging as a measurable driver of engagement.

    Key outcomes: Stronger leadership communication, improved retention, higher trust, increased engagement

    Best for: Leaders, managers, executive teams, association events

  • Core Workshop Focus Areas

    Authentic Connection: Build trust by understanding the human behind the role. Teams learn how personal context, pressure, and expectations shape how people show up at work.

    Trust Under Pressure: Explore what builds trust, what erodes it, and how to repair it quickly. Teams create shared agreements for how they work together when things get hard.

    Communication That Lands: Learn how to adapt communication based on who you’re talking to, how they process information, and why they respond the way they do.

    Active Listening That Changes Outcomes: Develop listening skills that reduce defensiveness, increase clarity, and create real collaboration—not just polite conversation.

    Emotional Intelligence in Real Time: Understand how stress and exclusion impact behavior, performance, and cooperation—and how to self-regulate before tension escalates.

    Navigating Conflict Productively: Use practical frameworks to move through disagreement without blame, shutdown, or power struggles.

  • 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 own proprietary leadership research study, 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.

    ATTENDEES WILL LEARN HOW TO:

    • Master the art of creating meaningful connections to enhance leadership skills and build trust
    • Implement techniques to engage and encourage teams toward exceptional performance
    • Break down silos and improve communication between team members
    • Foster psychological safety to boost collaboration
    • Build an organizational culture rooted in trust, motivation, and respect

    This keynote will provide leaders across industries with the strategies and insights to transform team relationships and accelerate success through meaningful connections.

    Relatable leaders deliver real results.

  • 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.

    This requires a focus on building genuine relationships beyond transactions.

    Communication and relatability expert Rachel DeAlto shares proven strategies for sales teams to embrace this change and drive growth by leading with connection.

    ATTENDEES WILL LEARN HOW TO:

    • Relate to modern buyers’ motivations and priorities
    • Strengthen communication by listening to understand
    • Build expertise and confidence through co-creation
    • Form authentic partnerships via shared purpose and passion
    • Continuously develop relatability skills and mindsets
    • Optimize activities to nurture relationships

    Sales leaders will gain actionable techniques to help their teams connect more deeply, convert more contacts into satisfied clients, and maximize the potential of every relationship.

Rachel DeAlto Videos

Rachel DeAlto Extended Speaking Preview
Rachel DeAlto Speaking Preview 2024
  • How do I book Rachel DeAlto to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Rachel DeAlto for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Rachel DeAlto, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Rachel DeAlto or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Rachel DeAlto for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Rachel DeAlto, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Rachel DeAlto are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Rachel DeAlto, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Rachel DeAlto speak about?

  • Where does Rachel DeAlto travel from?

    Rachel DeAlto generally travels from Brielle, NJ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Rachel DeAlto?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Rachel DeAlto for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Rachel DeAlto for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Rachel DeAlto or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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