There’s something exciting happening at Women Speakers Association (WSA), and we’re delighted to share the news!
We’ve been listening to our community, gathering feedback, and looking at how we can deliver even more value through our training programs. Your ideas and suggestions are helping shape the next chapter of professional development at WSA, and we’re starting with a very special introduction.
We’re thrilled to welcome Rachel Pietsch as our new Global Training Coordinator!
Rachel will help Women Speakers Association expand and coordinate professional development opportunities for women speakers, entrepreneurs, leaders, and experts across our international community. From practical workshops and expert-led training to new opportunities for members to share their knowledge, there’s a lot to look forward to.
Meet Rachel Pietsch, WSA’s New Global Training Coordinator
Joining us from Melbourne, Australia, Rachel brings a wonderful combination of experience, creativity, education, and a genuine passion for helping people discover the power of their voices.
Rachel is an accomplished vocal coach, educator, and entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience working with voices.
As the founder of Now You’re Talking, Rachel helps speakers, leaders, coaches, and professionals develop greater confidence, vocal strength, and expression so they can communicate with clarity and impact.
Her work goes far beyond simply teaching people how to speak. Rachel helps people understand their voices as powerful instruments, giving them the tools to communicate more effectively while maintaining vocal health and longevity.
With a background in education, advanced accreditation through the Institute for Vocal Advancement, and recognition among Australia’s Top 50 Small Business Leaders in 2024, Rachel brings an impressive combination of professional expertise and entrepreneurial experience to our global community.
And we couldn’t think of a more fitting connection to WSA! After all, when your mission is to help women use their voices to make a difference, having someone who has dedicated her career to developing voices is pretty special.
We’re thrilled to have Rachel joining our team and look forward to the ideas, energy, and expertise she’ll bring to this important role.
Discover more about Rachel and her vocal coaching work at Now You’re Talking.
Your Feedback Is Helping Shape WSA’s Training Programs
One of the things we value most at Women Speakers Association is hearing directly from our community.
Recently, we conducted a training survey to better understand what members and other women in our community are looking for when it comes to professional development, speaking opportunities, and business growth.
And you had plenty to say!
What Women Told Us They Want From WSA Training
Among our survey respondents:
- 65% identified expanding their visibility as a priority.
- 60% wanted more opportunities to get booked to speak.
- Practical workshops, expert-led sessions, and opportunities to ask questions and receive feedback were popular learning formats.
- Scheduling and accessibility were important considerations when deciding whether to attend training.
While this was a small survey, the feedback gave us valuable direction and reinforced something we already knew: women in our community are eager to learn, grow, strengthen their visibility, and create new opportunities.
And we want to help make that happen.
More Training, More Connection, and More Opportunities for Women Speakers
Rachel’s appointment is an important step in strengthening our commitment to professional development.
As Global Training Coordinator, Rachel will help us build a more consistent and engaging training experience across our international community. Her responsibilities will include coordinating our global training calendar, identifying and connecting with expert trainers, developing relevant training topics, and ensuring our programs reflect the interests and needs of the women we serve.
Our goal is to offer learning opportunities that are practical, inspiring, and worth making time for.
Whether you’re looking to become a more confident speaker, increase your visibility, build your business, or develop new professional skills, we want you to find training experiences at WSA that help you move forward.
We also recognize that our members live and work across different countries and time zones. As we develop our training calendar, accessibility and scheduling will be important considerations so more women have opportunities to participate and benefit from the expertise within our community.
Most importantly, we want our training programs to create opportunities for meaningful learning and connection. The chance to ask questions, exchange ideas, receive feedback, and build relationships with other women is an important part of what makes our global community special.
Coming Soon: A WSA Call for Speakers and Trainers
And there’s another exciting part to this announcement!
We know there’s extraordinary expertise within our own community. Women with knowledge, experience, ideas, and insights that could make a real difference to others.
And we want to give those women an opportunity to share what they know.
That’s why we’re preparing to launch a WSA Call for Speakers, inviting women from our community to express their interest in presenting future training sessions.
This upcoming initiative will create an opportunity for women to contribute their expertise, connect with other members, and potentially step into the spotlight as a WSA trainer.
It’s another way we can help women become known for what they know while creating valuable learning experiences for the wider community.
We’ll be sharing more information about the application process, training topics, and available opportunities in a separate announcement.
For now, start thinking about what YOU could teach our community!
What Can Women Speakers Expect From WSA’s Expanded Training Opportunities?
As Women Speakers Association continues developing its global training programs, our focus is on providing professional development that reflects the needs of women who want to grow their speaking skills, increase their visibility, share their expertise, and create new business and leadership opportunities.
With Rachel coordinating the training experience, we’ll be working toward a more consistent calendar of relevant sessions, opportunities to learn from experienced trainers, and greater involvement from the women within our own community.
We’re also excited about the possibilities that come from bringing women together across industries, backgrounds, and countries. When women share what they know, everyone has an opportunity to learn something new, discover a different perspective, and make a connection that might open another door.
Frequently Asked Questions About WSA Training Opportunities
Who is Rachel Pietsch?
Rachel Pietsch is an Australian vocal coach, educator, entrepreneur, and founder of Now You’re Talking. With more than 30 years of experience working with voices, she helps speakers and professionals develop vocal confidence, strength, and communication skills. Rachel has joined Women Speakers Association as its Global Training Coordinator.
What will the WSA Global Training Coordinator do?
WSA’s Global Training Coordinator will help coordinate the organization’s international training calendar, connect with expert trainers, develop relevant professional development topics, and support learning experiences that reflect the interests and needs of the Women Speakers Association community.
What types of training will Women Speakers Association offer?
WSA is developing professional development opportunities focused on areas such as speaking confidence, visibility, business growth, and other skills relevant to women speakers, entrepreneurs, and leaders. Practical workshops, expert-led sessions, and opportunities for interaction and feedback are among the learning formats being considered.
How can I become a trainer for Women Speakers Association?
Women Speakers Association is preparing a Call for Speakers that will invite women from its community to express interest in presenting future training sessions. Details about the application process, training topics, and opportunities will be shared in a separate announcement.
The Best Is Yet to Come at Women Speakers Association!
We’re excited about this next chapter of training at Women Speakers Association.
We’re grateful to everyone who shared their feedback, we’re looking forward to introducing new learning opportunities, and we’re especially delighted to have Rachel helping us bring it all together.
Most importantly, we want WSA to continue being a place where women don’t just talk about growth. They experience it.
Please join us in giving Rachel a warm welcome!
And stay tuned. There’s much more to come!