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Rachel Simon

Keynote Speaker; Executive Coach; Author; Former AT&T Executive

Former AT&T executive and bestselling author Rachel B. Simon shows leaders how authentic relationships drive performance, culture, and career growth. Drawing on 30+ years leading large teams and complex operations, she equips organizations with practical ways to build trust, strengthen connection, and create more meaningful success at work.

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Rachel B. Simon has spent her career championing the powerful idea that strong, authentic relationships are the foundation of workplace success. During her 30+ year career as an executive at AT&T, one of the most recognized brands, she saw firsthand how authentic relationships can transform teams, elevate careers, and shape company culture. Today, Rachel shares those lessons as a keynote speaker, writer, and certified executive coach. She’s the bestselling author of Relationships at Work: How to Authentically Network within Your Company, and she centers her message not just on the what and how of workplace success, but most importantly, the who to inspire more joy, purpose, and human connection at work.

She started her journey as a college graduate, stepping into a world of fast-moving business, new technologies, and ever-evolving expectations. Over the years, she rose to lead teams of thousands, manage billions in revenue and expenses, and guide the company through complex challenges in areas including Privacy, Finance, and Customer Care. No matter the role, one thing always stood out: her belief that authentic relationships are the key to both performance and personal fulfillment.

Rachel is known for her heartfelt and tactical keynotes and workshops that bring to life the power of connection and networking inside organizations. Whether she’s talking with mid-level professionals or senior leaders, her message is the same that the relationships we build matter.

Throughout her career, Rachel has helped thousands of professionals reframe how they think about success, balance, and impact. She co-founded the AT&T Women of Finance to offer mentoring, education, and community, and launched DINE, an award-winning initiative that fosters open dialogue.

Rachel serves on the steering committee for the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Women of Tocqueville. She holds an MBA from the University of Texas at Dallas and is a Fellow of Information Privacy through the International Association of Privacy Professionals.

Rachel lives in Dallas with her husband, Jason, and is the proud mom of Abigail and Ethan.

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Cracking the Code: Your Blueprint for Authentic Networking in the Workplace

In this popular keynote, Rachel highlights everyday opportunities to build meaningful workplace connections and shows participants how to use relationships to collaborate more effectively across both in-person and virtual settings, especially for introverts.

Using real examples, Rachel reframes networking, explains why it matters, and shares practical guidance on how to reach out and what to say. Participants leave with a fresh perspective and actionable tools that foster stronger collaboration, greater fulfillment at work, and new career possibilities built through genuine relationships.

The 8 Relationships You Need at Work

The 8 Relationships You Need at Work

In this engaging keynote address, Rachel explores the eight essential connections every professional needs to thrive: a boss, mentor, mentee, trusted colleague, advocate, person of influence, challenger, and most importantly, yourself. Because without a commitment to feedback, reflection, and self-improvement, none of the other relationships can truly grow.

Drawing on real-world experiences, sharp insights, and a touch of humor, Rachel shows audiences how to identify, build, and sustain these powerful relationships so they can navigate their careers with clarity, confidence, and stronger connections.
WORKSHOP - The One Thing AI Can't Do! Building Your Network

WORKSHOP - The One Thing AI Can't Do! Building Your Network

During Rachel's flagship workshop, participants are guided through a practical, mindset-shifting approach to networking. The session begins by exploring why networking truly matters and reframing the negative stereotypes and discomfort many people associate with it.

From there, the workshop moves into actionable networking strategies grounded in real-world experience. Each idea is supported with examples, conversation starters, and relatable scenarios so participants can clearly see how to apply the concepts in everyday professional situations. The result is a more natural, intentional, and human approach to networking rather than one that feels transactional or awkward.

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Rachel's talk was inspiring and relevant. She reminds us that relationships are not just part of the job; they are the key to creating thriving, people-centered workplaces.

Allison Bernstein - 7-Eleven - Chief Employment Counsel

We brought Rachel in at a pivotal moment for our company, as entire departments were shifting and the business was undergoing major transformation. Her message went far beyond networking... it was about building connection. Rachel's belief that anyone can learn to network, paired with her practical guidance, helped employees feel empowered.

Cindy Masters, Sr. Manager of Social Responsibility & Community Engagement, Kimberly Clark

We've invited Rachel to speak to our new associates several years in a row because her message resonates so deeply. She helps professionals understand that relationships aren't just about networking, they're about building trust, credibility, and influence from day one.

Debbie McComas, Partner, Haynes Boone

Rachel's session was both inspiring and practical. She brought a genuine, human approach to the art of connection, and showed us that effective networking is really about curiosity and intention. Now more than ever, leaders need to build strong internal relationships that foster influence and collaboration, and Rachel offered clear, actionable guidance on how to do just that.

Deborah Vanderlinder, Council Relations Executive, The Conference Board

Rachel's presentation was a highlight for our audience. She connects real-world examples, practical tools, and heart in a way that inspires professionals to strengthen relationships that drive engagement and results.

Doreen Mosher - Director, Strategic Accounts SHRM Linkage

Rachel brings contagious energy and deep insight to her sessions. She helps leaders see that genuine connection is not a soft skill; it is the foundation of collaboration, innovation, and strong performance.

Jennifer De La Torre - Microsoft Advertising - Chief Financial Officer

Rachel delivers the right message at the right moment. She helps professionals see that relationships are not just a soft skill; they are a business advantage that fuels performance, engagement, and growth.

Nichole Jordan - Grant Thornton Regional Managing Principal

There's a reason we invite Rachel to be our keynote speaker year after year for our emerging talent development programs. She has a remarkable ability to show how focusing on relationships can unlock new levels of talent and performance.

Regina Watts, AT&T Director – Emerging Talent Development

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Rachel Simon

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Keynotes

Cracking the Code: Your Blueprint for Authentic Networking in the Workplace

Topics

Rachel's talk was inspiring and relevant. She reminds us that relationships are not just part of the job; they are the key to creating thriving, people-centered workplaces.

We've invited Rachel to speak to our new associates several years in a row because her message resonates so deeply. She helps professionals understand that relationships aren't just about networking, they're about building trust, credibility, and influence from day one.

Rachel's presentation was a highlight for our audience. She connects real-world examples, practical tools, and heart in a way that inspires professionals to strengthen relationships that drive engagement and results.

Rachel brings contagious energy and deep insight to her sessions. She helps leaders see that genuine connection is not a soft skill; it is the foundation of collaboration, innovation, and strong performance.

Rachel delivers the right message at the right moment. She helps professionals see that relationships are not just a soft skill; they are a business advantage that fuels performance, engagement, and growth.

There's a reason we invite Rachel to be our keynote speaker year after year for our emerging talent development programs. She has a remarkable ability to show how focusing on relationships can unlock new levels of talent and performance.

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Rachel Simon

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Keynotes

Cracking the Code: Your Blueprint for Authentic Networking in the Workplace

The 8 Relationships You Need at Work

WORKSHOP - The One Thing AI Can't Do! Building Your Network

Topics

Rachel's talk was inspiring and relevant. She reminds us that relationships are not just part of the job; they are the key to creating thriving, people-centered workplaces.

We've invited Rachel to speak to our new associates several years in a row because her message resonates so deeply. She helps professionals understand that relationships aren't just about networking, they're about building trust, credibility, and influence from day one.

Rachel's presentation was a highlight for our audience. She connects real-world examples, practical tools, and heart in a way that inspires professionals to strengthen relationships that drive engagement and results.

Rachel brings contagious energy and deep insight to her sessions. She helps leaders see that genuine connection is not a soft skill; it is the foundation of collaboration, innovation, and strong performance.

Rachel delivers the right message at the right moment. She helps professionals see that relationships are not just a soft skill; they are a business advantage that fuels performance, engagement, and growth.

There's a reason we invite Rachel to be our keynote speaker year after year for our emerging talent development programs. She has a remarkable ability to show how focusing on relationships can unlock new levels of talent and performance.

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