Axelrod Consulting
Event Planner
Axelrod Consulting
Based in Chicago, IL, USA
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Average Response Time 2-4 hrs
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.
Available In
- Chicago
Event Albums 3

Celebrating Three Decades of Excellence: Bartlit Beck's 30th Anniversary Extravaganza at Theater on the Lake
Chicago, IL, USA
Anniversary Party

Welcome Chicago Conference at Harris Theater in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL, USA
Conference & Summit

TEDxChicago 2019 "Press Pause"
Chicago, IL, USA
Conference & Summit
Pricing Packages
Updated 13 months ago
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
FAQs 6
- 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.
