About Me

Hi, I’m Rachel - a Chartered Occupational Psychologist and psychometric assessment expert who is on a mission to end burnout.

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Even as a Psychologist, I Didn’t See My Own Burnout Coming.

In 2015, I experienced severe burnout which left me unable to work for 6 months and took me about 2 years to fully recover from.

For over 10 years, i’d worked in fast paced, high pressure conditions as a business consultant so was very used to juggling multiple demands.

Furthermore, as a workplace psychologist and leadership assessor, I spent my days studying behaviour and helping others’ build their self-awareness to optimise their performance.

So, i thought I was pretty resilient and self-aware, until one day i crashed and burned.

The Wake-up Call

My wake-up call was physical - my body completely broke down. I had severe fevers and was unable to get out of bed.

But, i was also mentally exhausted, I couldn’t make even simple decisions and everything felt totally overwhelming.

Although it felt sudden, looking back, the warning signs had been building for years.

It made me realise how different things might have been if I’d had a way to recognise the early signals so I could have taken action long before reaching crisis point.

Stress has become normalised — even rewarded in some workplaces, making it hard to see when it’s a problem.

My Mission

This experience inspired me to help others build their awareness of early warning signs of burnout so they can prevent it happening.

Drawing on my professional expertise in psychometric assessment design — and a two-year research project — I developed AURA, a tool to measure burnout risk, identify warning signals, and guide practical remedial action.

But personal insight is only half the story.

Whilst my own behaviour and lack of awareness contributed to my burnout, so did the workplace environment around me. It became clear that tackling burnout effectively requires a systemic approach — one that drives action at the personal, team and organisational levels.

This philosophy now underpins all my work. For the past 10 years, I’ve partnered with organisations to help employees, teams and leaders recognise stress earlier, talk about issues openly, and put in place focused action plans that create healthier, more sustainable workplaces.

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Bold, Committed Leadership Is Essential

Lifting the lid on stress requires leaders who create space for honest conversations — and take responsibility for shaping environments that support wellbeing.

My mantra is simple: I only do successful projects.

Who I Work With

I work with organisations that are genuinely committed to meaningful change, not quick fixes

In a world where attracting and retaining talent is increasingly difficult, organisations that prioritise wellbeing will become employers of choice.

And that’s who I’m here to partner with.

A Snapshot of my Experience

25

Countries i’ve delivered projects in

100+

Companies I’ve worked with

850+

Leadership assessments

15

Ultramarathons completed

“Rachel designs and delivers transformational programmes with clarity, warmth and deep expertise. She quickly understands what clients need and creates practical, impactful solutions. If you want the best, work with Rachel.”

Janine Manning, Business Leader
“Rachel was one of the first to recognise the need for a systematic approach to burnout. With AURA, she’s created a scientific yet practical solution that delivers real impact. She’s an engaging facilitator who connects across cultures and makes complex ideas easy to apply. I highly recommend Rachel and the AURA solution if you want meaningful change.”

Jacob Erlich, Head of People Operations
"This experience was invaluable - Rachel helped me undercover blindspots and build my self awareness."

Country CEO, Standard Chartered Bank
"It was a pure pleasure working with Rachel; a combination of professionalism, integrity and a genuine will to help."

Siru Heino, Managing Consultant