Speaking
In her 25-plus years of professional public speaking, Rachel Madan has addressed everyone from impact investors in Canada to museum bigwigs in Sweden, winning them over with her energising stage presence and down-to-earth style.
Rachel’s talks offer insights from a quarter-century of translating complex topics into clear and compelling calls to action. Audiences will learn to persuade, sell, and motivate the authentic way. They will leave the room inspired and ready to act.
Below are three of Rachel’s signature topics, crafted with expert advice from Megaphone & Quill co-founder and professional speechwriter A.J. Wilson. In addition to these options, we are happy to discuss a custom presentation or topic for your audience.
Rachel’s talks are not just engaging; they are transformational. She presents rich expertise with charm and consideration for her audience. I have learned a lot from her and had a great time doing so!
Hugh Wilson, Professor of Marketing, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick
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Rachel is a fabulous speaker! If you want wise yet practical insights, delivered in an engaging, easy-to-understand way, look no further.
Sarah Jackson, Head of MBA and Alumni Careers, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick
Rachel’s signature talks
Please contact us to book a talk or discuss a tailored talk for your audience.
Speak Like a Leader:
How to Communicate Complexity
In a noisy world, clarity is a leadership superpower. Rachel Madan draws on 25 years of experience translating complex concepts into compelling, memorable messaging. Whether you are addressing employees, investors, or the board, gain actionable tools to ensure your message cuts through and gets results.
What the audience will learn:
• Techniques to make your message more memorable and persuasive
• Why corporate communication fails to resonate—and how to fix that
• How to turn complex ideas into simple words—without dumbing down
Winning the Room:
How to Energise a Sceptical Audience
From coaching FTSE 100 executives to inspiring museums to go green, Rachel Madan knows how to win people over—even when they’re resistant to change. Get the critics on your side with this keynote packed with real-world stories, surprising takeaways, and practical tools for making messages land.
What the audience will learn:
• How to use humor, insight, and clarity to move people to action
• The psychology behind persuasion in diverse contexts
• What to say when your audience is sceptical or disengaged
Pitching the Weird:
How to Sell an Out-There Idea
To get buy-in for a bold proposition, you need compelling communication. Rachel Madan has mastered the art of turning “you want to do WHAT?!” into a success story. In this eye-opening talk, she shares the secrets of storytelling and persuasion that have helped her win 82% of her pitches.
What the audience will learn:
• How to pitch innovative ideas with credibility and confidence
• What winning communicators do differently to inspire belief and action
• Persuasive storytelling when the topic is unfamiliar or technical
Rachel brings clarity, energy, and relevance whenever she speaks. Her Simon School sessions not only sparked new ways of thinking; they offered strategies for putting those novel ideas into practice. I’d recommend her to any organization seeking a speaker who both inspires people and equips them to take action.
Michael Wohl, former Director of Social Impact & Entrepreneurship, Simon Business School, University of Rochester