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Martin Kalungu-Banda. Senior Faculty Member for The Presencing Institute (MIT)
Rachel is a phenomenally skilled facilitator of personal and system transformation processes. Her capacity to connect with people through Head [thinking] and Heart [empathy] enables her to be both effective and trusted. I have been fascinated by Rachel’s Cultural Quotient –ability to understand and relate with people across cultures –to awaken the best in people, teams and communities.
Namhla Thina Siwendu. The Honourable Madam Justice, high court of South Africa
The Listening Circle Rachel holds cleverly and gently crafts, cultivates and restores a place of safety and deep trust. No matter how difficult the subject, we soon see that by listening and witnessing, we have the capacity to hold and eventually co-generate the wisdom to solve most difficulties. Rachel has a unique way of re-framing human expression in a way in a language that speaking to the human essence. Soon we emerge seeing that the trust generated in the circle is the truth of who we are. Soon, see that even if our views are different we are not the difference. This restorative art of being human is needed more than ever now!
Larry Smith. CEO process-auto.com
Rachel’s facilitation was the highlight of our Entrepreneurship Organisation (www.eosouthafrica.com) 2022 retreat. A unique and exciting journey with 8 high level Jozi based entrepreneurs who really enjoyed the process!
25 year old. I arrived angry and lost. We used system mapping techniques to map out my life, put in steps to success and practice mindfulness stuff. I felt way more focused. The dad shared: He's in a much better space: clearer, calmer, stronger. You helped him through a really tough time. The most important and best outcome was calming his nervous system. Thank you.
Lindiwe Thethiwe. I sent my 14 year old angry and lost son to Rachel for one on one deep listening sessions. He is now empowered, doing really well and is fine in grade 11 in a school in Cape Town city centre.
Helen Turnbull, CEO The Cape Leopard Trust
Rachel is a commensurate professional whose attention to detail is commendable. We valued the way Rachel was able to interpret our needs as a conservation NGO, and understood how everything we do has to align with our ethics and our philosophy. The ambience Rachel created at our Earth Day event was particularly inspiring, and was commented upon by our guests as being a night to remember. Out of all the events she created for us, it was the deeply meaningful annual fundraiser that she meticulously and cleverly constructed that stands out as being an exceptionally unique and successful event. Rachel has found her niche, creating events for causes and brands close to her heart - delivering it all with integrity and passion. We would definitely recommend her services.
Valentino Barrioseta, Founder of www.bridgesformusic.org - DJ and music production academy for 20 year olds.
Mindfulness has been a key pillar of our curriculum at the Bridges Academy in Langa since our launch and we knew it would be difficult to find someone who could drive that part of the curriculum with integrity and the empathy needed, especially in a township context. Rachel brought her own knowledge and experience in holding safe spaces in other local communities and made this part of our program the most healing and empowering of all. Through her listening circles and mindfulness classes she shared the importance of showing vulnerability and deep listening, developing a sense of community, self-awareness and a profound healing bond with each other. I highly recommend Rachel in leading deep listening circles, with diverse groups.
Trevor Tutu / Desmond & Leah Foundation
Underneath the outward persona of a serious and highly efficient organiser and determined achiever there lurks a wicked sense of humour and super can do attitude. Rachel makes the dreariest of tasks fun, and she is always seeking the opportunity to help her colleagues with their most mundane and boring duties. She is entirely selfless, and nothing is too much trouble for her to undertake in her persistent quest to create, inspire and shift boundaries. She is also constantly engaged in trying to achieve perfection. In short, she is the type of person any team would be better for having her in it.
Maureen Cooper. I found myself in a very safe space, going to inner places I have never been to before, and unravel my deepest self-insights that have given me sagacity.
Dr Lee Kingma. Rachel is a highly wise and insightful facilitator. She helped me and many others find clarity.
Lauren. Camps Bay High, Teacher. Rachel holds a protective and caring space that allows a process to unfold. This experience is enriching on so many levels. It gives access to the subtle workings of our inner being, whilst by-passing judgements. Rachel’s gentle guidance is deeply allowing for healing to emerge.
George Gabriel. Innovation & Collaboration for Africa
Founder - UnicornZebra - citizen services marketplaces. Facilitator - Emerging - social impact design specialists. Rockstar - WorkInProgress - ABSA innovation lab.
I have had the privilege of experiencing Rachel's powerful and effective facilitation work in numerous settings. Each time the situation was a potential minefield of historical trauma, unseen biases and challenging interpersonal dynamics. Yet each time, Rachel’s deeply personal approach guided the process to understanding and reconciliation. I have been in one-on-one coaching sessions where she helped me acknowledge and release deep-seated blockages. I have been present as she artfully guided a very opinionated and culturally diverse group of individuals as they confronted some of the most conflict-filled issues in this country. I have participated in events she has coordinated where all the guests, regardless of their background or social status, feel welcomed and included. Rachel handles every individual and group in the same way: with respect and a fearless love that can only come from true commitment and lived experience. The World Economic Forum recently stated that the leadership qualities that are most needed today are high emotional intelligence, creativity and compassion. Few people I know embody these qualities as much as Rachel does. When it comes to bringing people on a journey to reconcile our common humanity, Rachel has my highest recommendation.
Rachel is a phenomenally skilled facilitator of personal and system transformation processes. Her capacity to connect with people through Head [thinking] and Heart [empathy] enables her to be both effective and trusted. I have been fascinated by Rachel’s Cultural Quotient –ability to understand and relate with people across cultures –to awaken the best in people, teams and communities.
Namhla Thina Siwendu. The Honourable Madam Justice, high court of South Africa
The Listening Circle Rachel holds cleverly and gently crafts, cultivates and restores a place of safety and deep trust. No matter how difficult the subject, we soon see that by listening and witnessing, we have the capacity to hold and eventually co-generate the wisdom to solve most difficulties. Rachel has a unique way of re-framing human expression in a way in a language that speaking to the human essence. Soon we emerge seeing that the trust generated in the circle is the truth of who we are. Soon, see that even if our views are different we are not the difference. This restorative art of being human is needed more than ever now!
Larry Smith. CEO process-auto.com
Rachel’s facilitation was the highlight of our Entrepreneurship Organisation (www.eosouthafrica.com) 2022 retreat. A unique and exciting journey with 8 high level Jozi based entrepreneurs who really enjoyed the process!
25 year old. I arrived angry and lost. We used system mapping techniques to map out my life, put in steps to success and practice mindfulness stuff. I felt way more focused. The dad shared: He's in a much better space: clearer, calmer, stronger. You helped him through a really tough time. The most important and best outcome was calming his nervous system. Thank you.
Lindiwe Thethiwe. I sent my 14 year old angry and lost son to Rachel for one on one deep listening sessions. He is now empowered, doing really well and is fine in grade 11 in a school in Cape Town city centre.
Helen Turnbull, CEO The Cape Leopard Trust
Rachel is a commensurate professional whose attention to detail is commendable. We valued the way Rachel was able to interpret our needs as a conservation NGO, and understood how everything we do has to align with our ethics and our philosophy. The ambience Rachel created at our Earth Day event was particularly inspiring, and was commented upon by our guests as being a night to remember. Out of all the events she created for us, it was the deeply meaningful annual fundraiser that she meticulously and cleverly constructed that stands out as being an exceptionally unique and successful event. Rachel has found her niche, creating events for causes and brands close to her heart - delivering it all with integrity and passion. We would definitely recommend her services.
Valentino Barrioseta, Founder of www.bridgesformusic.org - DJ and music production academy for 20 year olds.
Mindfulness has been a key pillar of our curriculum at the Bridges Academy in Langa since our launch and we knew it would be difficult to find someone who could drive that part of the curriculum with integrity and the empathy needed, especially in a township context. Rachel brought her own knowledge and experience in holding safe spaces in other local communities and made this part of our program the most healing and empowering of all. Through her listening circles and mindfulness classes she shared the importance of showing vulnerability and deep listening, developing a sense of community, self-awareness and a profound healing bond with each other. I highly recommend Rachel in leading deep listening circles, with diverse groups.
Trevor Tutu / Desmond & Leah Foundation
Underneath the outward persona of a serious and highly efficient organiser and determined achiever there lurks a wicked sense of humour and super can do attitude. Rachel makes the dreariest of tasks fun, and she is always seeking the opportunity to help her colleagues with their most mundane and boring duties. She is entirely selfless, and nothing is too much trouble for her to undertake in her persistent quest to create, inspire and shift boundaries. She is also constantly engaged in trying to achieve perfection. In short, she is the type of person any team would be better for having her in it.
Maureen Cooper. I found myself in a very safe space, going to inner places I have never been to before, and unravel my deepest self-insights that have given me sagacity.
Dr Lee Kingma. Rachel is a highly wise and insightful facilitator. She helped me and many others find clarity.
Lauren. Camps Bay High, Teacher. Rachel holds a protective and caring space that allows a process to unfold. This experience is enriching on so many levels. It gives access to the subtle workings of our inner being, whilst by-passing judgements. Rachel’s gentle guidance is deeply allowing for healing to emerge.
George Gabriel. Innovation & Collaboration for Africa
Founder - UnicornZebra - citizen services marketplaces. Facilitator - Emerging - social impact design specialists. Rockstar - WorkInProgress - ABSA innovation lab.
I have had the privilege of experiencing Rachel's powerful and effective facilitation work in numerous settings. Each time the situation was a potential minefield of historical trauma, unseen biases and challenging interpersonal dynamics. Yet each time, Rachel’s deeply personal approach guided the process to understanding and reconciliation. I have been in one-on-one coaching sessions where she helped me acknowledge and release deep-seated blockages. I have been present as she artfully guided a very opinionated and culturally diverse group of individuals as they confronted some of the most conflict-filled issues in this country. I have participated in events she has coordinated where all the guests, regardless of their background or social status, feel welcomed and included. Rachel handles every individual and group in the same way: with respect and a fearless love that can only come from true commitment and lived experience. The World Economic Forum recently stated that the leadership qualities that are most needed today are high emotional intelligence, creativity and compassion. Few people I know embody these qualities as much as Rachel does. When it comes to bringing people on a journey to reconcile our common humanity, Rachel has my highest recommendation.