R U Ready

Empower your people. Strengthen your culture.

We design creative & affordable Learning & Development solutions to help organizations build strong leaders, close skill gaps, align with business goals, improve productivity/performance, increase engagement & attract/retain top talent—even during times of constant change.

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Virtual & In-Person Solutions

Our flexible training solutions include virtual, in-person & blended formats to best fit your
company’s needs.

Virtual

Engage in remote, online learning experiences via video conferencing
platforms. Sessions feature interactive activities & discussions, allowing
participants to join from anywhere, offering maximum flexibility & cost-
effectiveness.

In-person

Experience highly interactive training with immediate, hands-on
practice & real-time feedback. This format is ideal for building strong team
cohesion & ensuring maximum focus in a dedicated learning environment.

Blended

Integrate traditional, in-person instruction with virtual learning
experiences & digital resources, creating a flexible, engaging & personalized
learning environment by combining the strengths of both approaches.

What We Do

At R U Ready to Achieve, we provide a wide range of options designed to help organizations improve performance, build leadership capability & strengthen employee engagement. Choose from individual components or a complete, end-to-end solution to meet your organization’s needs.

Assessments

Make data-driven hiring decisions, improve team dynamics & resolve conflicts productively.

Interviews

Design/conduct structured conversations to assess candidates’ fit with the company. Uncover areas for improvement through departing employees’ feedback.

Workshop Facilitation

Develop/lead engaging sessions to encourage attendee collaboration, critical thinking, & active learning in a safe & supportive environment.

Documentation

Provide clear/consistent documentation, from SOPS to participant toolkits, to reinforce learning & promote long-term adoption of new processes.

Meeting Facilitation

Keep discussions focused & productive by helping teams align on goals, make decisions efficiently & ensure actionable outcomes.

Performance Management

Enhance employee effectiveness through goal setting, positive/developmental feedback, coaching (360-degree performance reviews) & personal skill development.

Why It Matters

The cost of employee turnover is higher than ever & can range between 50% to four times an employee’s annual salary, depending on the role/experience. With millions of professionals re-evaluating their careers, companies that invest in learning & development see stronger engagement, better performance & higher retention.

We provide organizations with assessment & training services to make employees feel valued, supported, & ready to achieve.

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Ready to build a culture of continuous learning & help your employees reach their full potential?

What clients say about our work

Duquesne University LogoDave Fortna

Director, Graduate Enrollment Services Duquesne University

Rachel’s ability to organize and relate to her audience is extraordinary. She led a DiSC Catalyst training for four groups of our staff with widely varying roles in Enrollment Management. With the preparation she does prior, she was able to draw on experiences and environmental factors that allowed everyone to see the direct impact of the training.

Duquesne University LogoDenise Faix

Director of Business and Administration, Enrollment Management, Duquesne University

Rachel led a fantastic DiSC Catalyst training for our large group, consisting of several departments within Enrollment Management. Her experience and proficiency were evident from planning to follow up. Rachel’s skillful interaction encouraged engagement from all participants, which led to a better learning outcome. I highly recommend Rachel and would engage her services in the future.

customer experience experts logoNancy Draude

President/Owner Customer Experience Experts

Within my business, Customer Experience Experts, I have worked with Rachel Unterbrink for many years. I seriously don’t know what I would do without her, she is that good. In the 35 years of my professional career, I have not seen someone who excels in customer service, reliability, organizational skills, and writing talent like Rachel. She truly has a gift and is very enjoyable to work with too!
Duquesne University LogoDana Whatley-Smith

Assistant Director, Learning & Development Duquesne University

When I need someone to deliver effective communications training, Rachel is my go-to presenter. I appreciate the fact that she takes time to customize her training offerings to the specific needs of our various learners and their organizations. Her trainings are always engaging, and our students walk away with helpful tools that they can take back to the workplace and use right away. Rachel goes that extra mile to make sure that our learners have what they need, even after the training has ended. She has been a presenter in our Staff Professional Development Program since its inception in 2009. I highly recommend Rachel for anyone who is looking for a top-notch presenter, and I look forward to inviting her back for another round of effective communications each year.
Duquesne University LogoJoyce A. Valent

Manager, Training & Development Duquesne University

I worked with Rachel several years in my position as Manager of Training and Development and Adjunct Professor at Duquesne University. Rachel created and presented a three-hour Critical Skills workshop for our staff professional development program annually. The workshop contained current research and relevant information for the attendees. Rachel has a wonderful rapport with people. Her ability to connect with participants, and her talent at teaching simple concepts, as well as more advanced topics, are both truly superior. She has excellent written and verbal communication skills, is extremely organized, reliable, and follows through to ensure a job gets done and exceeds expectations!
Duquesne University LogoJoel Bauman

Senior Vice President, Enrollment Management Duquesne University

Unassuming and approachable, yet precise, direct, and effective with her feedback, Rachel Unterbrink is an excellent facilitator and practitioner of organizational leadership assessments and training. Rachel was engaged to deliver the Everything DiSC Workplace® assessment to a team of about 50 tasked with significant increased goal expectations. She prepared well, interviewed with management beforehand, and incorporated actual experiences / scenarios to help make the sessions more relevant. Following positive reviews from the staff, the leadership team was eager to further develop their new foundational skills, and Rachel was asked to further educate the team with Everything DiSC® Agile EQ™, and Everything DiSC® Management for the managers. Two additional sessions with the Thomas-Kilmann Instrument (TKI assessment) were also completed, and our team continues to role play and apply the conflict resolution techniques learned. I could not think of a better investment in talent development or other option that generates net positive results as these interventions.
Kim R. Bobrowsky, Esquire

Mediator & Arbitrator

With Rachel’s outstanding assistance, we taught thirty-two graduate students in two Theory and Practice of Conflict Resolution courses that were part of a Master of Arts in Leadership and Liberal Studies program. Rachel demonstrated strong knowledge of all course content, explained concepts and procedures clearly, and encouraged class participation. She was enthusiastic and engaging, and she independently led the classes in a learning exercise involving negotiation to reinforce the principles discussed in class. The students also praised Rachel for her accessibility outside of the classroom.
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Director of Human Resources

Rachel conducted a training for our organization, which focused on the DiSC Catalyst platform and performance management. Her approach was engaging and interactive, and she provided practical examples which made the session both informative and enjoyable. I highly recommend Rachel's expertise to any organization looking for effective and engaging HR training.

FAQ's

To ensure alignment between employee skills & evolving role requirements, we regularly assess their current capabilities by reviewing job descriptions, performance evaluations, employee survey feedback & industry trends. This includes analyzing performance data to identify potential skill gaps, conducting interviews with employees & stakeholders to directly gather feedback on training needs & desired areas of improvement, ultimately identifying areas where additional training or development may be beneficial.

We design remote training to maximize engagement. Participants interact through dynamic virtual sessions & collaborative tools, including videos, polls/quizzes, breakout rooms & whiteboards, which maintain learner focus.

Our programs are designed for active learning, not passive listening. We ensure maximum learner engagement through a rich mix of teaching methods, including presentations, live demonstrations, & hands-on exercises. Participants benefit from Q&A sessions & interactive activities, such as group discussions & real-world case studies. The content is practical, relevant & engaging for all learning styles.

The Kirkpatrick Model defines our approach, which includes assessing participant reactions (Level 1), evaluating learning (Level 2), observing behavioral changes (Level 3) & measuring business results (Level 4). Success is measured through a combination of post-training surveys to gauge participant satisfaction, performance metrics to track skill application & quizzes to assess knowledge retention. We collect
qualitative data through participant & manager success stories to understand the real-world impact.

Professional development is a long-term investment that requires a commitment to continuous learning from all employees. Aligning individuals’ growth goals with a company’s strategic objectives ensures that expanded skill sets translate into tangible benefits & sustained competitive advantage for the business.