RK Advising | Executive Coaching & Nonprofit Consulting

What Leaders Say

“Working with Rachel has been an invaluable part of my growth as a leader. Through her coaching, I as able to develop and implement a clear personal vision for myself as an executive director.” Jenn Lockwood, Executive Director, Brigid Collins

“The shared language of this experience has helped us understand what we might need and how to process things differently in order to participate as our best selves.  As a result, we are more direct about our concerns, have stronger accountability, and work through decisions with more smiles and laughter."  Janel Heinrich, Executive Director, Public Health Madison & Dane County

Leadership with less stress, greater impact and more joy

Is this you?

  • Deeply committed to your mission, but tired of carrying so much?

  • Leading an organization through change and growth?

  • At a professional or organization crossroads?

  • Ready to grow to the next level?

  • You know working harder isn’t the answer, but you’re not sure what needs to change?

If you are a nonprofit leader or team feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or seeking growth and clarity, I understand—I've been there. After 22 years as an executive director working to end homelessness, racial inequity, and domestic violence, I eventually burned out. Through deep inner work, coaching, and support, I transformed my story and rediscovered my passion.

In 2022, I founded RK Advising to offer executive coaching and leadership coaching services designed to help leaders like you make lasting and sustainable change.

I help leaders find new ways of working that work better

I specialize in empowering leaders to create meaningful change while balancing personal and team well-being. My leadership coaching and consulting services are designed to reduce stress, enhance impact, and rekindle joy and passion for mission-focused leadership.

My leadership coaching and consulting services are designed to support executive growth, team cohesion, and organizational success. We will partner to build a resilient, high-impact team while enhancing personal well-being.

  • Leadership coaching equips you with the tools to overcome challenges like stress, impostor syndrome, conflict, and competing priorities. As your leadership coach, I'll help you develop clearer strategies, improve your relationships, and create work-life balance that allows you to focus on what matters most.

  • Team coaching develops shared language, skills and synergies, allowing the team to maximize trust, shared purpose, innovation and accountability, elevating engagement, impact and positive culture

  • Consulting services help nonprofit organizations reach their highest potential by strengthening board performance, navigating important conversations, and building a clear path forward.  Through dynamic strategic planning, engaging board retreats and facilitated innovation processes, we’ll create a sustainable vision grounded in strong relationships, shared purpose and effective leadership. 

Resourced leaders. Stronger teams. Clearer choices. Better outcomes.

Let’s work together to transform your leadership experience and make a lasting difference in the world: leadership with purpose. Partner with me to discover transformative strategies that drive success, wellness and positive relationships in your organization.