I’m Rachel Radway.

When I was 12, I knew what I wanted to do when I grew up:

Find a company that would pay me to live in every country in the world long enough to learn the native languages, and help everyone communicate with each other.

Although I haven’t found that company yet, my passion for understanding and connecting people has shaped my unconventional life and career path—and my approach to coaching.

A multipotentialite in action

Not only have I had multiple careers (content strategy and copywriting, communications, design operations, and more); I’ve lived in nine countries, dealing with immigration issues and the ups and downs of building a life in a new place (and sometimes a new language).

Burned out (again!), in 2014, I quit my job, sold my home, and moved to rural Peru for a fresh perspective. From there I moved to a village in the Ecuadorian Andes, where I lived in a little adobe house without reliable internet, electricity, or running water. Later, in a small city in northern Portugal where I was the only native English speaker, I learned to navigate daily life and home renovations in broken Portuguese.

Returning to the US three years later, I struggled to find interesting work. In 2019, I moved back to Europe for a job in Switzerland—for six painful months. That’s an epic tale I tell in my book, Perceptive—and another twist in the path.

The missing puzzle piece

A few years ago I was diagnosed with ADHD, and later learned that I also have autistic traits. This confusing and often conflicting combination shed so much light on my past and present: why certain things that seemed easy for others were hard for me, and vice versa. 

I’d always been a high-achiever—aced most of my classes first at a school for gifted kids and then at a top college; got awards and promotions at work. But I still felt like I’d landed here from another planet and didn’t quite get all the customs.

The discovery that I’m neurodivergent came with some grief: Had I known from childhood, I might have learned to adapt more quickly. I might have been easier on myself. I might have made different choices. 

But along with it came gratitude, understanding, and a deep desire to learn more. And all of that’s been life-changing. I now know why I’ve burned myself out so many times, and what to do differently. I embrace my strengths and my differences and know how to use them.

What does all of this have to do with coaching?

I’ve mastered the art of the pivot and managing change. My clients tend to be multipotentialites like me, with all the strengths and challenges. Their paths are often twisty and steep. I’ve been there. I’ve learned how to adapt and thrive, and I bring that expertise into my coaching to help you do the same.

Whether you’ve lived all over the world or stayed in the town you were born in, if you’re like most of my clients, you might sometimes feel like you’re speaking a foreign language. I’ll help you learn to communicate so you’re heard, valued, and sought after for your insightful perspective. 

I bring deep empathy, extensive experience, and understanding of the complexities of being wired differently to our work together. I’ll help you navigate your own challenges, embrace your unique strengths, and design a life and career that work for you. 

If you're ready to lead with confidence, clarity, and authenticity and create the life you’ve been longing for, I’d love to help you.