Speaking
Talks that shift mindsets, build confidence and inspire action
I speak on inclusion, communication, resilience, wellbeing, storytelling and GEO, helping audiences think differently about language, visibility and connection. Whether I’m speaking to students, business owners, workplace teams or event audiences, I create talks that feel thoughtful, practical and genuinely useful.
See me in action
Watch this short showreel to get a feel for my speaking style, approach and the kinds of conversations I create.
Speaking that feels personal, practical and relevant
My talks are tailored to the audience in front of me, so they never feel generic or off-the-shelf. I combine lived experience, professional insight and real-world examples to help people reflect, connect and leave with something they can use in everyday life or in their work.
I speak on themes including identity, visibility, inclusive communication, confidence, resilience and the power of language, as well as GEO and how to create content that is more likely to be found in AI search results. That means I can support both personal-development and culture-focused events, as well as business audiences who want to understand how content is changing in the age of AI.
Best for
- Schools and colleges
- Business networks and events
- Workplace inclusion sessions
- Leadership and team development
- Marketing and content teams
- Panels, workshops and keynote talks
Signature speaking topics
Each session is tailored, but these are the themes I’m most often asked to speak on.
LGBTQ+ visibility and identity
Honest, human conversations about identity, confidence and what it means to feel safe enough to be yourself in education, work and everyday life.
Resilience and self-belief
Practical encouragement for navigating challenge, uncertainty and change without losing confidence or direction.
Storytelling that moves people
Why stories matter, how they shape understanding, and how to use them to inspire action, empathy and meaningful change.
GEO and AI search visibility
What generative engine optimisation means, how AI search is changing the way people discover content, and how to create clear, useful content that is more likely to be found by tools such as ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google’s AI search experiences.
Leadership and culture
How leaders can create more inclusive, communicative and psychologically safe environments where people can do their best work.
Inclusive communication
How language shapes trust, belonging and connection, and how to communicate more thoughtfully with different audiences.
Who I speak to
I tailor each talk to the audience, but my sessions are especially suited to:
Schools, sixth forms and colleges supporting students with confidence, identity, wellbeing and future direction.
Businesses and organisations looking to build more inclusive communication and stronger workplace culture.
Business owners, marketers and content teams who want to understand GEO, AI search and how to improve the visibility of their content.
Networks, communities and event organisers who want a speaker who is warm, engaging and easy to relate to.
Leadership teams wanting thoughtful sessions on communication, culture, resilience and visibility.
Panels and discussion events where lived experience, language, identity or the future of content need to be explored with care.
What a speaking session can include
I offer keynote talks, workshops, panel contributions and tailored sessions for schools, workplaces, business networks and events. Sessions can be delivered in person or online, and I adapt the tone, depth and format to suit the audience, time available and goals of the organiser.
For business audiences, this can include talks on GEO, AI search visibility, content strategy and how to create clearer content that works better for both people and search tools.
Typical options
- 40-minute keynote
- 60-minute workshop
- Panel guest speaking
- Half-day staff or team session
- Tailored business network or event talk
- Online or in-person delivery
What people say
I had the pleasure of attending Rae’s talk, The Impact of Language, and I was really impressed by her ability to highlight the profound connection between language, perception, and culture. With clarity and passion, Rae makes the compelling case that the words we use don’t just describe the world around us; they shape it. Rae is a thought-provoking speaker who blends intellect with empathy, leaving you not just informed but motivated to rethink the way you use language in your own life and organisation. I highly recommend her talk to anyone interested in communication, leadership, and cultural transformation.
Rae is an awesome motivational speaker. She brought critical discourse analysis to life. The session I saw included her sharing through lived experience of working in China and the disparity of labelling between expats vs immigrant led to her ongoing allyship with other first generation immigrant communities. This was especially powerful for me, having come from an immigrant family, as well as the majority of the audience at this particular event. It felt like a very tailored session to the audience of the event, where she brought intersectionality and allyship to life through very authentic experiences. Clearly a crafted wordsmith, she immediately grounded me in her story. Her session gave me valuable tools to embed in my personal and professional life to help my friends and colleagues. She also gave me insight into a frequently unarticulated and raw perspective of the realities in her community. I highly recommend booking her for speaking events.
Planning an event, workshop or talk?
If you’re looking for a speaker who can connect with people in a genuine, thoughtful and uplifting way, I’d love to hear more about your event. Whether you need a talk on inclusion, resilience, communication, storytelling or GEO and AI search visibility, we can shape a session around your audience, goals and format.