”From the pre-event preparation through the actual team retreat, Rachael’s distinct combination of thoughtfulness, research-driven methods, and warmth inspired confidence and fostered meaningful interactions. Our team has greater clarity about our individual and mutual strengths and also more tools and reasons for better communication. I'm thankful for Rachael's work and what I learned from her.”

“I partnered with Rachael to co-create a team retreat. I was looking for an external facilitator to lead a half-day team building session, but got so much more than that! Not only is she an exceptional facilitator, skilled at inviting teams to greater self and social awareness, but the care and intention she invests in understanding her audience, and creating dynamic experiences that are fit for purpose is evident. The ease of our planning and preparation calls was a joy, the session was a success, and my team continues to draw on the insights we gleaned about ourselves and each other to this day. I would recommend Rachael without reservation to any leader serious about building or deepening a thriving team culture.”

“Rachael is skilled at helping leaders prioritize and implement strategies for team building. Her understanding of relational systems and comfort exploring team dynamics allowed her to customize a professional development program for a group that had been through a lot of change in a short period. I was impressed by her ability to empathically but directly engage the diverse personalities on our team, and found her facilitation style to be dynamic, and effective. I wouldn’t change a thing from our staff enrichment work together at Cal Arts!”

“Rachael was recommended to me when I was navigating a challenging interpersonal season at work. What stood out to me is the way she pairs evidenced based practices with a grounded, relational presence. It felt like her support was tailor made for my situation, while rooted in research – a rare combo that helped me to trust her and the process. I left sessions with reflective prompts to ponder and practical actions I could immediately implement. Her coaching helped me to make a significant career decision from a place of grounded confidence. I would absolutely recommend Rachael to any leader or team seeking to improve their interpersonal skills and team cohesion.”

“Rachael was my leadership coach as I navigated a major career transition and was feeling overwhelmed, insecure, and confused about my next steps. I was looking for someone to help me clarify my values, articulate my strengths and envision a new way forward, but I gained so much more in our coaching together. Her calm demeanor and insightful questions helped me to see where I needed to grow, and learning relational neuroscience helped me to better understand myself and others. I’ve not only become a more integrated leader, but a better partner, parent, and colleague. For anyone earnestly seeking to develop resilience, I wholeheartedly endorse Rachael Acello as a coach and facilitator.”

“Rachael is someone I can take a deep breath with. She made it safe to explore my insecurities and face the ways I had been holding myself back in my career. I left our coaching sessions feeling understood and empowered to pursue bold change for my future. It’s clear that Rachael is committed to her own development and she models what she calls her clients to – an honest inventory of their inner landscape and the impact it’s having on their life, for better or worse. Supported by her excellent questions, direct feedback, and practical strategies, I reconnected with my strengths, articulated my goals, and practiced advocating for myself. The work we did together led to many positive changes, including a new role at Google!”