Dr. Rachael Knotts

Dr. Rachael Knotts

Ed. D.DE, US

Turning Team Friction into Flow!

Spot the snags. Shift the habits. Grow your team with purpose.

Unlock the full potential of your team by transforming how they communicate and collaborate with Dr. Rachael, an Educator and a certified Maxwell Leadership Speaker, Trainer, and DISC Consultant.


Transformative and empowering!


Dr. Rachael, a certified Maxwell Leadership Speaker, empowers individuals to transform their lives by providing practical tools & strategies that build relationships and unlock their true leadership potential. Rachael's transformative coaching and speaking approach is designed to empower individuals with authentic, purpose-driven strategies for developing resilient leadership. Through purposeful communication and trust-building techniques, such as Maxwell DISC, Mastermind Training, and more, she inspires life-changing growth, unleashing each person's full potential to lead with compassion and confidence. She is deeply compassionate about empowering others; helping people gain the confidence and skills needed to step into their fullest potential. She is committed to personal growth and development, and loves sharing her passion of learning with individuals and teams alike!


Audiences around the globe are inspired and educated from topics such as Learning to Become a Person of Influence, The Invaluable Laws of Growth, Everyone Communicates Few Connect, Leaning into Leadership, and much more! These discussions will empower attendees to develop essential leadership skills, enhance personal growth, and improve their communication and influence in both professional and personal settings. Rachael achieves this by helping individuals and teams enhance communication, increase creativity and productivity, and foster stronger team cohesion and retention. With more than 22 years of experience in higher education and leadership, Rachael recognizes the importance of continuous personal growth and leadership development. She holds a Master's degree in Counseling and a Doctorate degree in Higher education Leadership and Innovation. Additionally, she has earned several certificates in leadership development and training. She has coached in a women's program focused on attachment theory and is certified as a Maxwell Certified Leadership Coach, Speaker, and Trainer.


Past clients include:

  1. Delaware Technical Community College - Professional Development Training
  2. Goldey-Beacom College (private four-year) - Employee Training
  3. Delaware State University (state school - four-year) - Leadership Summit
  4. DAWN Ace Women's Network (a professional women's organization) - Women's Leadership Summit
  5. DAWN Ace Rising Podcast presenter
  6. Delaware SHRM annual Conference - Leadership Conference for Human Resource Professionals
  7. Coached in a program for women - Empowered, Secure, Loved - based in attachment theory (1:1 and group coaching)
  8. Bucks County Community College Administrative Retreat
  9. Partnership with local community college and private sectors for Maxwell DISC training
  10. Mastermind Training


In closing, Dr. Rachael is dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations through transformative leadership and personal growth strategies. With her extensive experience, certifications, and passion for development, she continues to inspire and equip others to reach their fullest potential.



Transformative and empowering!


Dr. Rachael, a certified Maxwell Leadership Speaker, empowers individuals to transform their lives by providing practical tools & strategies that build relationships and unlock their true leadership potential. Rachael's transformative coaching and speaking approach is designed to empower individuals with authentic, purpose-driven strategies for developing resilient leadership. Through purposeful communication and trust-building techniques, such as Maxwell DISC, Mastermind Training, and more, she inspires life-changing growth, unleashing each person's full potential to lead with compassion and confidence. She is deeply compassionate about empowering others; helping people gain the confidence and skills needed to step into their fullest potential. She is committed to personal growth and development, and loves sharing her passion of learning with individuals and teams alike!


Audiences around the globe are inspired and educated from topics such as Learning to Become a Person of Influence, The Invaluable Laws of Growth, Everyone Communicates Few Connect, Leaning into Leadership, and much more! These discussions will empower attendees to develop essential leadership skills, enhance personal growth, and improve their communication and influence in both professional and personal settings. Rachael achieves this by helping individuals and teams enhance communication, increase creativity and productivity, and foster stronger team cohesion and retention. With more than 22 years of experience in higher education and leadership, Rachael recognizes the importance of continuous personal growth and leadership development. She holds a Master's degree in Counseling and a Doctorate degree in Higher education Leadership and Innovation. Additionally, she has earned several certificates in leadership development and training. She has coached in a women's program focused on attachment theory and is certified as a Maxwell Certified Leadership Coach, Speaker, and Trainer.


Past clients include:

  1. Delaware Technical Community College - Professional Development Training
  2. Goldey-Beacom College (private four-year) - Employee Training
  3. Delaware State University (state school - four-year) - Leadership Summit
  4. DAWN Ace Women's Network (a professional women's organization) - Women's Leadership Summit
  5. DAWN Ace Rising Podcast presenter
  6. Delaware SHRM annual Conference - Leadership Conference for Human Resource Professionals
  7. Coached in a program for women - Empowered, Secure, Loved - based in attachment theory (1:1 and group coaching)
  8. Bucks County Community College Administrative Retreat
  9. Partnership with local community college and private sectors for Maxwell DISC training
  10. Mastermind Training


In closing, Dr. Rachael is dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations through transformative leadership and personal growth strategies. With her extensive experience, certifications, and passion for development, she continues to inspire and equip others to reach their fullest potential.


Maxwell DISC Personality Indicator Report or Sales Profile Report

Helping Leaders & Sales Teams Communicate, Connect, and Convert with Clarity and Confidence

As a certified Maxwell DISC consultant, I specialize in helping individuals and organizations unlock the power of personality insights to improve communication, collaboration, and sales performance. Through the Maxwell DISC Personality Report and the Sales Profile Report, I equip professionals with the tools to understand themselves and...

LeadershipColleges / Universities / SchoolsCoaching - EducationCorporateAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingEmployee EngagementEmployee Retention

Mastermind Group Training

Mastermind Groups: Empowering Growth Through Collective Wisdom

I facilitate high-impact Mastermind Groups designed to help professionals accelerate personal and professional growth through focused collaboration, accountability, and strategic thinking. Rooted in the concept made popular by Napoleon Hill in Think and Grow Rich, a Mastermind Group brings together like-minded individuals who are committed to mutual success.

CoachingLeadershipColleges / Universities / SchoolsCoaching - EducationCorporateEducationAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingEmployee EngagementEmployee Retention

Speaker for Conferences, Workshops, Trainings, and Lunch & Learns

I bring practical, engaging content to audiences in a variety of formats—from high-impact keynotes to hands-on workshops and interactive team sessions. Whether you're hosting a large conference, planning a leadership offsite, or organizing a short-form Lunch and Learn, I tailor each presentation to fit your goals, audience, and timeframe.


My sessions blend personality insights (Maxwell DISC), sales strategy, and...

LeadershipColleges / Universities / SchoolsCoaching - EducationCorporateEducationColleges and UniversitiesAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingEmployee EngagementEmployee Retention