Rachel Monteverdi

Dr. Rachel Monteverdi is an executive coach, consultant and trusted thought partner to senior leaders navigating complexity, transformation, and growth. She specializes in coaching high-level executives—often in global, billion-dollar organizations—who are leading through change, driving innovation, and building cultures of engagement and accountability.

Her coaching focuses on sharpening strategic thinking, strengthening emotional intelligence, and developing intentional leadership behaviors that influence across systems. She is particularly skilled at helping leaders challenge their assumptions, cultivate new ideas, and lead high-performing teams with clarity and confidence.

Rachel’s favorite clients span industries including tech, energy, healthcare, big pharma, and higher education. She has coached leaders at companies such as Shell, Google, Autodesk, GSK, and across large healthcare systems. As an engagement expert for major institutions, she brings a deep understanding of how to shift culture, spark innovation, and align people to purpose.

She holds a Ph.D., a Master’s, and 25+ certifications, including ICF PCC (2026), The Leadership Challenge® Certified Master, EQ-i 2.0, Hogan, DiSC, CliftonStrengths®, e2Grow® High Performing Teams, Cornell University’s Conflict Resolution, and Trust at Work®. She previously led a Duke University training division and served in senior roles shaping leadership strategy and curriculum.

Rachel’s coaching style is insight-driven, energetic, and direct—anchored in behavior-based development and real-world results. Clients can expect a bold thought partner who challenges them with care, inspires action, and equips them to lead with integrity. She asks purposeful questions that lead to insight, action, and results. Her clients describe her as intellectually rigorous, emotionally attuned, and unwavering in her belief in their potential.

Outside of coaching and consulting, Rachel brings the same energy and curiosity to life. She has two golden retrievers and enjoys taking them for walks in the woods. She also savors game nights with friends, and championing best-self approaches wherever she goes.