Speaking to Your Group

Rachel’s Speaking Topics

  • The Superpower of Consistency: Triumphing over failure

  • Together We Thrive: Empowering others & the importance of mentorship

  • Stand Up Anyway: Finding courage among fear

  • Stay the Course: Strategies for healthy habits (staying away from drugs, vaping & alcohol)

  • Goal Discovery & Planning: workshops

She will leave your group with meaningful action items

What have people said after hearing Rachel speak?

What does Rachel speak about?

Rachel Degutz is a four-season competitor on American Ninja Warrior and a nationally recognized youth motivational speaker. She shares her powerful journey of perseverance, overcoming fear, and turning setbacks into comebacks. Through her personal story—from early failures to finally hitting the buzzer—Rachel inspires students to pursue their biggest dreams with confidence and grit.

In her dynamic school assemblies and youth presentations, Rachel teaches three transformational lessons: the power of mentorship, how to face fear with courage, and the life-changing impact of consistency. She also speaks candidly about common emotional struggles like frustration, comparison, and jealousy, offering practical strategies to navigate them with resilience.

Rachel leaves every student with a powerful, actionable step they can take immediately—making her presentations not just inspiring, but life-changing.

Who does Rachel speak to?

Rachel speaks to children, teens, and adults. She speaks to schools, camps, teams, college organizations, youth groups, events, conferences and more. Her greatest expertise is with ages 9-18.

Why does Rachel speak?

Rachel Degutz found motivation in hearing the stories of athletes who overcame challenges just like she did. She understands the power of community, encouragement, and having people who believe in you. That’s why she brings that same energy to every presentation—igniting a spark in your students or group, just like others once did for her. Rachel helps audiences feel seen, supported, and empowered to chase their dreams with confidence.

Can I see a sample of Rachel speaking?

80 students were asked to describe Rachel, these were the most common words given:

Confident (14 times)

Loud (5 times)

Fun (8 times)

Energetic (4 times)

Inspiring (7 times)

Funny (4 times)

Good (6 times)

Well spoken (4 times)

Brave (6 times)

Encouraging (4 times)

Interesting (6 times)

How can I book Rachel to speak to my group?

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