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Recorded LIVE @ SHRM National at the Fountain booth: June 2024

With nearly 20 years of experience, Rachel Druckenmiller is a keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, singer-songwriter, and leadership trainer on a mission to unleash purpose, passion, and potential in people and organizations. By leveraging the power of curiosity, Rachel helps people elevate their clarity, confidence, and courage, so they live and lead with greater influence and impact at work and in the world.

Recognized by Smart Meetings as a 2023 Best of the Stage Speaker, Forbes as a Next1000 Honoree, Workforce Magazine as a 40 Under 40 Game Changer, and WELCOA as the Top Health Promotion Professional in the U.S. Rachel is a trailblazer and thought leader in the HR field. Rachel has served clients globally, including organizations like the Citizens Bank, Sherwin-Williams, UnitedHealthcare, SHRM, the American Heart Association and the Federal Aviation Administration. Rachel is a course instructor for Simon Sinek’s virtual classroom, and she holds a Master's degree in Health Science and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology.

Rachel Druckenmiller, a catalyst for unleashing what's possible in people, discusses the power of curiosity and the importance of being positively provocative. She shares her journey from working in corporate America to becoming an entrepreneur and emphasizes the need to unmute oneself and express thoughts, wants, and needs. Rachel defines culture as the undercurrent of beliefs, practices, and values that shape an organization and highlights the importance of feeling valued and having a clear career trajectory. She also talks about her passion for music and her upcoming book on unlocking clarity, confidence, and courage through curiosity.

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Takeaways- Curiosity is the key to gaining clarity about oneself and the world.- Unmuting oneself and expressing thoughts, wants, and needs is essential for personal and professional growth.- Culture is shaped by an organization's beliefs, practices, and values and should prioritize its people's well-being and growth.- Feeling valued and having a clear career trajectory are crucial for a healthy work environment.- Investing in oneself and saying yes to opportunities can lead to personal and professional success.- The power of saying no and focusing on one's strengths can help eliminate wasteful time and stay on the right path.- Recognizing the cost of self-silencing and the possibilities of unmuting oneself can inspire action.- Accepting invitations and believing in one's qualifications can lead to growth and new opportunities.- Life is a gift, and it's essential to use it wisely by holding back and not making a transformational impact.