Burnout and self-advocacy keynotes: Created and customized from first-hand data you can't get from surveys alone.

As a coach and advisor on the front-lines every week, Rachel has heard thousands of stories from professionals at every level.

"Expectations exceeded"- Under Armour

 
 
 
Testimonials

“We were very grateful to have Rachel deliver a self-advocacy keynote at our World Headquarters. She transformed the mindset of our finance and corporate employees and left our most broadest audience with several practical takeaways. We got a TON of feedback on how much everyone enjoyed it and how it’s now easy to put their learning into action for both the short and long term. She is incredibly talented, dedicated and a breeze to work with — an outstanding, much-appreciated partner.”

— Madeline Odle, HR Manager, General Mills

“Rachel is a compelling and vibrant speaker. We utilized her burnout keynote services for our annual Employee Appreciation Day. I highly recommend her to provide tools to help re-ignite purpose and well-being among your team and organization. We received outstanding feedback and attendees noted that it was a huge hit.”

— Teri Lewis, Senior Consultant, Georgia State University

“Brilliant talk, the audience found it extremely beneficial.”

— L'Oreal, People Development and Learning

"Rachel Montañez delivered an inspiring keynote at our conference, presenting on 'How to Win Against Burnout and Flourish.' Given the immense challenges faced by the public health sector in recent years, her presentation was both timely and essential!"

— Carmela Gupta, Director of Education & Outreach, AIRA

“Rachel’s keynote struck a big chord with our audience, and 96% gained takeaways they can implement plus learned something new. Overall, it was a great interactive event, and attendees had nothing but positive feedback.”

— Crystal Chea, Director, HelloFresh

“Rachel’s content was really apt for the current climate: how to prevent burnout and her brilliant personal brand keynote. Her sessions were amazing and highly useful, and her relatable positivity and fantastic energy were loved.”

— Women@ Google

“You were absolutely incredible and had such amazing advice on mindfulness and balance. Learning to give myself grace...”

— Sydney Thomas, Co-organizer of the women in media panel hosted by Tami Erwin (Former Verizon CEO)

“Rachel is a skilled speaker and wonderful partner to work with! We engaged her for a keynote, and were very pleased with her level of expertise with the content and willingness to customize her session to meet the specific needs of our employees. She was warm, engaging, and equipped our employees with invaluable skills that they were able to bring into their day-to-day.”

— Jesse Grove, Learning & Development Senior Associate, Vox Media

“Rachel Montañez tackles the challenging topic of burnout with kindness, respect, and joy. She engages her audience in memorable conversations with her approachable and actionable advice. A pleasure to work with and an ideal resource.”

— Director, The Global Entertainment Marketing Academy of Arts & Sciences

 
 
 
 

Keynotes

  • Ready to flourish? Let's pause for perspective. According to Gallup's 2024 workplace report, 77% of professionals experienced burnout last year. The path to success shouldn't feel like running a marathon in concrete shoes—yet that's how I’ve heard the daily experience described.

    The question isn't whether burnout is an organizational responsibility or a personal challenge—it's both. Yes, organizations must lead the charge, but individuals shape the journey. Your people need a proven framework to transform how successful professionals navigate their careers, energy, and growth.

    With her strategic three-step approach, Rachel charts a clear course for preventing burnout, uncovering three critical steps even the most self-aware professionals miss. Give your audience the tools to write a better story—one where success and well-being coexist.

    What participants will gain:

    1. A fresh, balanced understanding of what leads to burnout in today's high-pressure world

    2. Field-tested and research-backed solutions to address burnout triggers before they derail success

    3. The most harmful burnout illusions and how to practically protect your well-being across mental, physical, emotional, and social dimensions

    4. Proven communication strategies to eliminate burnout through real-world scripts, questions, and conversations

    Perfect for corporate events, professional conferences, and organizations ready to provide their people with transformative insights that extend far beyond the event.

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  • In today's digital world, we work through the cloud, connecting across continents and time zones with unprecedented ease. While this transformation has brought benefits, it's presented us with a new challenge: maintaining genuine human community and connection in a digital-first world.

    According to research, absenteeism attributed to stress and loneliness drains U.S. employers of an estimated $154 billion annually.

    Enter Rachel Montañez: A seasoned coach with 15+ years of experience in untangling the complex web of workplace dynamics. She's here to re-imagine how we understand building rewarding careers in the remote workplace.

    Audience members will discover:

    1. A revolutionary framework for dismantling barriers, cultivating psychological safety, and helping remote workers thrive

    2. Practical, immediately applicable practices that transform disconnected teams into vibrant, supportive communities

    3. Easy career wellness techniques that align personal growth with organizational objectives

    4. Three tangible, day-to-day strategies that nurture whole-person well-being in the digital workplace

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  • Self-advocacy is the career superpower hiding in plain sight. In a world of data, deadlines, and deliverables, mastering the secrets of speaking up often makes the difference between thriving and just surviving.

    Those who master this crucial skill drive career success and fulfillment and spark positive organizational change. As one of her most requested topics, this keynote draws from Rachel's unique blend of experience as both a career coach and burnout expert.

    Through a proven three-step process, Rachel pulls back the curtain on self-advocacy and contextualizes it to increase personal relevancy and eliminate skill gaps. This isn't a presentation about "speaking up"—it's a practical transformation that elevates careers and companies worldwide.

    In this session, employees will discover how to:

    1. Unlock your unique self-advocacy style and advocacy goals, and convey strengths in ways that resonate

    2. Create a strategic roadmap to get others advocating for your success

    3. Execute proven strategies to manage workload and increase visibility and impact

    4. Integrate the trinity of self-care, self-advocacy, and boundaries for sustainable success

    Perfect for teams looking to improve the employee experience and build cultures where everyone feels empowered to grow.

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  • Personal branding might seem like just another workplace buzzword, but its impact ripples through every corner of your organization. What if your talent retention strategy went beyond programs and policies empowering employees to own their professional narratives? When personal branding aligns with organizational goals, it transforms workplace culture and drives lasting success.

    Rachel partners closely with HR leaders, talent acquisition teams, and L&D professionals to transform how employees show up at work. Through her storytelling and data-backed approach, her coaching and training have helped early career to senior professionals build rewarding careers that boost productivity, enhance company culture, and strengthen employer brands.

    Her practical frameworks have been implemented at organizations across the U.S. and abroad, delivering measurable results and meaningful change.

    Participants will learn to:

    1. Pinpoint their strengths and challenges to navigate the evolving future of work confidently

    2. Define and position their unique brand while aligning with organizational goals and initiatives

    3. Practically apply personal branding strategies in their day-to-day work

    4. Use the 3C's framework to increase well-being and strengthen effectiveness

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