Hello! I’m Rachael [Ra-hel], an organizational development practitioner and executive coach and the founder of Reworking Leadership.
My mission? To guide established professionals and leaders in creating workplaces where innovation thrives and wellbeing is a priority.
Since 2009, I've been a dedicated strategist and researcher in the work-life space, launching impactful B2B and B2C solutions that address the intersection of work-family conflict and organizational effectiveness. I am an ICF certified executive coach, workplace strategist, and influential voice in reshaping modern work dynamics. With a background in Organizational Psychology, Rachael have successfully guided hundreds of leaders through transformative journeys and helmed dozens of change management projects including recently leading the Dynamic Work efforts at Harvard University.
I am the cohost of "The Breadwinners" podcast and a thought leader who has been published and referenced in Slate, Fast Company, New York Times, Forbes, and the Wall Street Journal. I have an M.A. in Social and Organizational Psychology from Columbia University, a B.A. in Psychology from Sarah Lawrence College, and a graduate-level Executive Coaching certification from Brown University’s School of Professional Studies.
Testimonials
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"Without Rachael’s perceptive and efficient way of doing business, I would not have been able to make an important and necessary HR decision."
Eva Price, Tony and Olivier winning Producer, EVP, Maximum Entertainment
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"Rachael transforms you into your own best advocate."
Manoush Zomorodi, Host of TED Radio Hour
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"What impresses me most is her authenticity that is demonstrated through her never-ending positive energy. She takes great care to explore the root cause of what ails an organization, team, or individual office."
Rizwan Shah, Organizational Culture Advisor, Executive Office of the President
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"I don’t think we realized how much we needed help before starting work with Rachael. Now our decisions are more focused, strategic and effective. Her experience and perspectives have helped us tap our full potential. I wish we had hired her sooner."
Sean Oakes, Owner, Backpack Interactive
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"Rachael’s ability to distill complicated and dense material into a narrative that is both compelling and persuasive is unparalleled."
Brian Hanssen, Director, Management Communication Program / Clinical Associate Professor, NYU
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