Rachel Abel

Rachel Abel is a highly experienced Community Builder, Leadership Specialist, Teacher, and Head of Making Friends with a passion for science and community development.

With an extensive career spanning over 30 years in various community-based organizations globally, Rachel has held diverse positions ranging from service delivery to executive roles, coaching leaders, and teaching on a top-ranked Australian MBA program.

Rachel's core focus has been on fostering genuine personal connections, aiding businesses in establishing meaningful community relationships with clients and employees, and creating mutual value for all parties involved.

Driven by the objective of democratizing community building, Rachel embarked on synthesizing research from psychology, sociology, and leadership to develop a comprehensive program - Belonging is Better, aimed at making community building accessible to a wider audience.

Rachel's educational background includes an MSc in Leadership Practice and Responsibility from Lancaster University, complemented by studies at City of Bath College.

Currently, Rachel Abel serves as the Founder and Coach at Rachel Abel Coaching, leveraging her vast experience and expertise to empower individuals and organizations in community development.

Previously, Rachel has held pivotal roles such as Course Facilitator, General Manager, Student Conduct and Appeals Manager at UNSW, Clerk to the Corporation at Plymouth College of Art, and various other significant positions across organizations like University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Mercer, and South Gloucestershire Council.

Engage with Rachel Abel to delve into the realms of community building and unlock the potential for meaningful connections and professional growth. Visit www.rachelabel.com for more insights and to initiate discussions on community development.