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Event Planner

Axelrod Consulting

Based in Chicago, IL, USA

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About Axelrod Consulting

Founded in 2019

Axelrod Consulting is a premier event production and speaker coaching firm dedicated to creating dynamic conferences and empowering individuals to deliver compelling presentations. Founder Rachel Axelrod, co-founder of TEDxChicago, combines her legal expertise and event production experience to help clients craft impactful messages that inspire action. Through private coaching and group training, Rachel works with professionals, executives, and thought leaders to refine their presentations for TEDx talks, keynotes, and high-stakes events. Her approach focuses on storytelling, clarity, and authenticity to ensure speakers connect with their audiences and leave a lasting impression. Whether orchestrating large-scale conferences or working one-on-one with speakers, Axelrod Consulting produces seamless, high-impact experiences that drive engagement and meaningful conversations. Be anything but average.

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  • Chicago
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Elevate your presentation and speaking skills with private coaching.

Whether you're preparing for a TEDx style talk or giving a big presentation at work, what you say and how you say it matters. As your Speaker Coach, I help you craft and refine your message and improve your delivery so people remember what you have to say.

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Pricing Packages

  • Axelrod Consulting Pricing

    Minimum Spend
    $5,000

    This is the minimum for a 1-day event. Please reach out for customized pricing. If you’re interested in speaker coaching, we offer tailored programs starting with a three-session training experience. Each coaching package is designed to fit your specific needs, whether you’re preparing for a TEDx talk, keynote, or high-stakes presentation.

Services

  • Large Scale Event Production

  • Destination

  • Partial Planning

  • Month of Planning

  • Day of Planning

  • Full-Service Planning

  • Virtual Events

  • Event Design

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What event planning services do you offer?
Management of event operations, creative direction (theme origination, branding, logo design, event aesthetic, etc.), develop event production/run of show with stage manager and technical team, and contract review and negotiation for virtual or live events
Do you provide any other services other than planning?
Yes. Axelrod Consulting also provides speaker coaching services as a stand alone, or in addition to, event production services.
Will you arrange and manage meetings with my other vendors?
Yes, of course. I am also more than happy to find vendors for you such as caterers, entertainment, decor, AV & technology, etc. We also will help build "swag bags" or Zoom boxes for your attendees.
What venues have you worked at before?
Venue SIX10, Bryn Mawr Country Club, The Face of Chicago Business Studios
How would previous clients describe your planning style?
Creative, outside the box, always looking to set the trend and try new things. I will NEVER do something twice. I also want to make sure themes, speakers, performers are in keeping with the meaning behind an event.

Meet The Team

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Rachel Axelrod

Founder

An inspiring leader with sharp attention to detail, Rachel is known for her ability to solve problems quickly, execute efficiently, and motivate those around her. Rachel leverages her legal expertise and people management experience to produce live and virtual conferences and other interactive experiences that prompt meaningful discussion and inspire action.

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