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OWN THE

POWER

OF YOUR

STORY

Drive your results: on camera, on stage, in business

and every conversation that counts

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OWN THE POWER OF YOUR STORY

Drive your results: on camera, on stage, in business and every conversation that counts

People Make Decisions Based on What You Say — and How You Say It

You’re great at what you do, but if you can’t talk about it in a way that draws people in, you miss out.

Opportunities pass you by. Clients hesitate. Audiences tune out.

It’s not because you’re not good enough, it’s because no one ever taught you how to speak to get what you want.

It's time to change that.

Own the Power of Your Story is a 5-week immersive training led by TV industry veteran Rachel Hanfling that helps you shape your narrative — from pitches to presentations and everything in between.

 

You’ll get personalized feedback and coaching from Rachel Hanfling, an Emmy-nominated media and speaker trainer who’s worked with everyone from Oprah to Anderson Cooper. It’s a rare chance to learn Rachel’s proven framework — the same one she’s used to prepare top performers to deliver their message with clarity and impact on the world’s biggest stages.

Join us starting July 9th for five energizing weeks of clarity, strategy, and transformation. 

Own the Room

Whether you have 10 seconds or 10 minutes, speak with confidence, clarity, and connection.

Become Influential

Package your expertise so your audience immediately understands why you're the one to follow.

Trust Your Words

Communicate your value clearly. No second-guessing, oversharing or losing your audience. 

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"Rachel sees your potential" 

"I hired Rachel to create and elevate my leaders because of her rare strategic insight and her uncanny ability to say the right thing at the right time to get results.

 Change and vulnerability can be scary, but with Rachel's strength and compassion, you feel safe to thrive. I call her Rachelangelo because like Michelangelo, she sees your potential and carves away until you are empowered to lead your customers and team with the best of you.”

 Monte Salsman, COO of Winsupply Inc.

If you don’t know how to speak about yourself clearly and confidently, you stay stuck — even though you know you have what it takes.

The problem isn’t you.

The problem is that no one ever taught you how to package and position your story to open doors.

This is a skill. Not a talent. And you can learn it.

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Shape your story into your greatest asset.

 

Hi, I'm Rachel Hanfling. 

I'm an Emmy-nominated media and public speaking coach who spent decades working in television, including producing for The Oprah Winfrey Show and Anderson Cooper. I help professionals, entrepreneurs, executives, authors, and mission-driven individuals communicate their value with greater clarity, confidence, and impact.

I've taught at Harvard; coached Shark Tank, Kickstarter and QVC entrepreneurs; and have supported aspiring speakers around the world in learning how to share their message powerfully.  

I understand how frustrating it can feel to be overlooked or misunderstood. 

I'm here to help you refine your story, connect with your audience, and create the results you deserve.

 

“I had to sell fragrance–an invisible product–on QVC for an hour. Thanks to Rachel’s unique ability to simplify, tell stories and know exactly what the customer wants, I was able to far exceed sales expectations. And that’s just the beginning. Rachel’s genius elevates my game on stage and with business strategy. You need Rachel.”

CEO, The Musmanno Group & Former President, The Fragrance Foundation 

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3 Steps to Start Owning The Power of Your Story

 

When you own the way you tell your story, you set yourself up to sell more, attract clients, customers, and opportunities; grow your income; make a bigger impact; advance your career, business, or mission; and feel proud of the way you show up.

Your future audience is waiting. You just need to show them why you're the one to follow.

Sign Up: The Waitlist is Open!

Reserve your spot today and be first in line to access Own the Power of Your Story when enrollment opens.

Follow the Proven Framework

Learn step-by-step how to shape, position, and deliver your story with clarity, confidence, and impact.

Get the Results You Want

Show up ready to connect, lead, sell, and inspire — and create new opportunities for your career, business, or mission.

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Imagine what’s possible when you own your story with confidence and clarity.

  • Trust yourself to tackle nerves and use them to your advantage
  • Share even the most difficult story with sensitivity to raise awareness
  • Use your story to lead, serve and grow professionally
  • Draw the right people/clients to you and keep them coming back
  • Grow your impact
  • Speak up in high-stakes moments without second-guessing
  • Momentum for your mission, business, or cause
  • Doors open that you didn’t know your story could unlock
  • You are the one they remember after the meeting ends
Rachel helped me find the best version of myself. If she can help me message grief,
I promise you, she can help you bring your message to life.

David Kessler

Bestselling author, Renowned Grief Expert

Your Story Can Be Your Edge.

 

Most people are either sharing the wrong things, sharing too much, not saying enough or leaving audiences unclear about the value they bring. AND they may not even be aware of it! 

Does this sound familiar?

Rachel will help you untangle, streamline, and position your experiences so people see exactly why they should follow you, hire you, or say yes to you.

Join Our Exclusive Group:

 - An accepting space for all, from the most experienced speaker to those who dread attention

- Opportunities for practice and laser coaching from Emmy-nominated Rachel

- Homework - weekly thoughtful exercises to accelerate results

- Virtual - 24/7 online community to connect, share and receive feedback directly from Rachel

Course Dates

Wednesday, July 9, 16, 23, 30 & August 6 at 9 am PT / 12 pm ET

We'll meet for 75 minutes via Zoom on Wednesdays for five weeks. All meetings will be recorded so if you can't make it, you can watch the replay.

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Join over 300 graduates creating impact across industries.

COURSE STRUCTURE

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The Skills You Learn Pay Off in Ways You May Not Expect

 

Many people join Own the Power of Your Story to prepare for one moment: a keynote, an interview, a pitch. What they don’t expect is how much it changes everything else.

Once you become one of the few who truly know how to tell your story, it shows up everywhere.

 

Rachel's students have used this work to:

  • Obtain new clients, customers and patients
  • Raise client, customer and patient satisfaction
  • Increase sales & fees
  • Secure speaking engagements
  • Crush Keynotes
  • Present to Boards
  • Lead groups
  • Deliver PHD disertations
  • Gain investors
  • Raise money for charity
  • Promote books, products and courses
  • Connect on social media
  • TV, podcasts, radio and print media
  • Network and negotiate more effectively
  • Get a better job / get promoted
  • Increase company morale
  • Hire the right people
  • Answer the question, “Tell me about yourself”
  • Develop relationships and deeper connection
  • Write a book / land a book deal

Before taking Own the Power of Your Story, my talks contained way too many words and I wasn’t connecting to my audience. Now I'm giving the best speeches of my life. I’m on the front page of the New York Times and I am reaching audiences I once thought were unattainable.

I would never be where I am today without Rachel’s coaching! 

— Tammy McLeod 

President Harvard Chaplains

 

 

Everyone has a story.

But very few own it. Learn to own yours.

It’s your time. Let’s go!

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I have learned so much about the power of my story. I have learned to formulate my thoughts in a short period of time and develop sound bytes to use in my business.

— DR JACQUIE

Through Rachel's course I discovered that anything can be overcome through the art of sharing my story. Rachel is our mentor, cheerleader, friend and wise guide who holds space for healing, learning and speaking our power.

— TANAZ B.

Prior to taking Rachel's course I was stalled. I was  was afraid to speak or put myself out there. Since working with Rachel I have found my voice. I now feel confidence and joy when I speak and now have 5 new clients. Just do it! 

— COLLEEN D.