Coaching Services
Sharpen Your Story.
Amplify Your Reach.
Our coaching combines traditional editorial insight, publishing expertise, and brand strategy for:
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Founders & Thought Leaders​
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Authors & Experts
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Creatives in Transition​​
"Rachel Lehmann-Haupt has a rare editorial gift — she brings together scientific nuance with narrative clarity and emotional intelligence. Her ability to shape complex ideas into compelling stories makes her an invaluable partner for any thought leader aiming to reach a broader audience.”
— Dr. Louann Brizendine, neuropsychiatrist and author of the internationally bestseller, The Female Brain and Your Brain on Menopause.
I offer 1:1 editorial coaching and storytelling strategy for founders, authors, and creatives navigating transformation. Whether you're building a brand, writing a book, or reimagining your voice, this work helps you shape the narrative that opens the door to your next phase, with clarity, credibility, and emotional resonance.
Informed by narrative science and decades of experience in publishing and brand storytelling, I help you move from scattered ideas to a structured, powerful story that connects with the people who matter and reflects the depth of your vision.
This isn’t just about messaging. It’s about meaning. And building the courage to own the story only you can tell.
Initial Narrative Assessment
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For creatives, professionals, and founders ready to sharpen their story and start making moves.
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Who's it for: You've written a partial manuscript and want to know how to take it to the next level.I
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Brand story discovery session
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5000-word assessment
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Ideation on structure, title, subtitle, or content strategy​​
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A refined direction
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5 story ideas
​3-Month Narrative Intensive
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For creatives, professionals, and founders ready to sharpen their story and start making moves.
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Who it’s for: You’re ready to clarify your story and build momentum.
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6 bi-weekly 60-minute coaching sessions
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Competitive analysis
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Personalized narrative review and roadmap
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Email/text support between sessions
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Custom strategy guide for your brand or book
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Invitations to exclusive StoryMade salon/retreats
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Exclusive introductions to literary agents and my publishing network
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Tools to unlock flow and dissolve creative blocks
You'll Walk Away With:​
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A refined personal or founder story
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A renewed connection to your creative voice
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6-Month Story Creation
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Who it’s for: You’re building a bold vision for a book or a brand. You want depth, accountability, and expert story guidance.
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12 monthly 1:1 sessions (or biweekly, as needed)
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Competitive analysis
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Ongoing review/editing of writing, messaging, or proposals
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Strategic support with audience, platform, and publishing
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Custom strategy guide for your brand or book
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Email/text access for real-time collaboration
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Exclusive introductions to literary agents and a publishing network
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Invitations to exclusive StoryMade retreats
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You'll Walk Away With:
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A refined personal or founder story
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A renewed connection to your creative voice
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​An edited book
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A new brand story
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A book proposal
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Not Sure Which Track Is Right for You?
Let’s explore where your story wants to go -- and how to get it there.
Book your complimentary
30-minute discovery call.
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What clients are saying:
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“Rachel’s editorial vision and mastery with language helped us build Ornish Living, a digital magazine that now supports thousands of patients and clinicians. She created our editorial process from the ground up and brought clarity, creativity, and structure to every phase. A top-tier collaborator and storyteller.”
—Dr. Dean Ornish, Founder of Ornish Lifestyle Medicine, featured in TIME’s 2025 Health Innovators
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"When TED Books approached me to turn my film Brain Power into a book, working with Rachel as an editor was fantastic. She is a brilliant and innovative producer and media strategist."
– Tiffany Shlain, artist, author, filmmaker, and founder of The Webby Awards.
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“Rachel made my book exponentially better. Her editorial guidance helped me rethink and refine the structure, and her coaching taught me so much about the craft. I highly recommend her to anyone ready to take their book to the next level.”
— Vincent Figueredo, author of The Curious History of the Heart (Columbia University Press), 2024 Nonfiction Book Awards Gold Winner​
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See what’s possible when you align your voice, your vision, and your story.
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