Speaking

Rachel Muir has reached thousands with rousing, enlightening, and inspiring speeches. If you aren’t ready to go out an take action after you hear her talk, then you weren’t listening. Subjects range from entrepreneurship, leadership, networking, success, branding, fundraising and more.

Anything is Possible: How to Turn a Career Into a Calling and Lead a Life of Meaning

This passionate presentation inspires the audience to identify their true calling, expand their notions of success, redefine their concept of needs, set goals, place their fears and doubts aside, propel themselves through any obstacle, start seeing challenges as opportunities, simplify their lives, and enjoy a new levels of freedom and purpose. Note: Presentation can be tailored for youth or collegiate audiences.

The Art of Skillful Self-Promotion: How to Brand Yourself

Everyone has a brand: Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey, and yes, you. What’s your brand? In today’s competitive economy, what makes you stand out? Developing a memorable personal brand is the most important thing you can do for yourself, but sadly people often neglect it. Rachel Muir will help you understand what a personal brand should say about you and your position in the marketplace. Rachel has appeared on Oprah, CNN, the Today Show and has been featured in Texas Monthly, Fast Company, Glamour, CosmoGIRL! and others. She’ll show you how to maximize your human capital and take success to the next level by marketing your greatest asset: your brand. “Rachel is a bona-fide media darling!” – The Austin Chronicle

How to Stay Sane and Enjoy the Ride on the Entrepreneurial Roller Coaster

At just 26 years old Rachel Muir started a million dollar company in the living room of her apartment with $500 and a credit card. Thirteen years later she has raised over 10 million dollars, run two companies, and been featured on Oprah, CNN, and the Today show. This inspiring presentation invigorates current or aspiring entrepreneurs with invaluable lessons and tools to overcome the lows and maximize the highs of the entrepreneurial ride.

The Art of Networking: How to Build your Rolodex, Open Doors, Close Deals and Never be a Wallflower Again

More deals are sealed in off-time than office-time. Connecting with the right people puts you on the path to success. Networking isn’t a boring cocktail party or something you do just to find a job. Besides your brand, your network is the single greatest asset you have. Most people neglect their network until they need it for a job search. In today’s economy, who you know has never been more important for your success. Learn to leverage and build your people network to close deals, save you time, energy, make you money, and have fun.

Art of the Ask: the Smart Entrepreneur’s Guide to Fundraising

Most people are afraid to ask for money. If you aren’t, congrats! Stop reading this and go ask somebody for money! But if you are afraid or find yourself trying to motivate people who are, this presentation is for you. In 13 years at the helm of running two companies Rachel Muir has raised over 10 million dollars and become one of the most loved, respected and celebrated fundraisers in Texas. A winner of Oprah Winfrey’s Use Your Life Award and the Association of Fundraising Professionals Outstanding Fundraiser of the Year Award, Rachel’s asks are legendary. This presentation will teach you how to dispel fears about asking for money, create a compelling pitch, plan a strong fundraising strategy, identify your top prospects, learn the secrets to cultivating relationships, and the steps in a successful ask. Note: Presentation can be tailored for non-profit or for-profit audiences.

2010 speaking schedule

February 22nd Empowering Entrepreneurs radio program
March 29th speaker, Miss Texas Day at the Texas State Capitol
April 10th panelist for “A Cup of Cappuccino for the Entrepreneur’s Spirit”, Barnes & Noble, Austin, Texas
April 22 “CEO as Fundraiser” Association of Fundraising Professionals
April 23 Keynote speaker, Austin Alumnae Panhellenic Association
July 25, Youth Leadership Development Retreat, Red Cross of Central Texas
November 15th and 16th, Texas Society of CPA’s San Antonio and Dallas CPE Conference

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