Event Hosting

Event Hosting

Event Hosting That Connects —
No Matter the Size or Location

Whether it’s a one-hour event, a multi-office All Hands, or a multi-day company retreat, Rafaela hosts events that run smoothly and feel truly engaging — no matter the location or format.

With a warm, professional presence, she helps every speaker feel confident and well-prepared, even those who are new to the stage. Content flows naturally, transitions feel seamless, and audiences stay engaged from start to finish — whether they’re in the room or joining from across time zones.

Having hosted events for companies across Europe and beyond, Rafaela brings both the structure to handle complex agendas and the empathy to create genuine moments of connection. Your team shows up, speaks up, and leaves feeling energized and aligned.

Team Workshops

Team Workshops

Team Workshops That Unlock Real Conversations, New Ideas & Stronger Teams

Sometimes, teams need more than another meeting.
They need space to think differently, talk openly, and hear every voice — not just the loudest ones.

That’s where Rafaela steps in.

Rafaela specializes in designing and facilitating Team Workshops that go far beyond "forced fun" or generic team-building. Using proven methods like LEGO® Serious Play®, she helps teams navigate complex challenges, build trust, and surface insights that regular meetings often miss.

Why Teams Work Better After These Workshops

  • Everyone participates. Everyone is heard.
    The LEGO® Serious Play® method gets everyone building, thinking, and sharing — creating a judgment-free space where even difficult topics become safe to explore.

  • Real issues rise to the surface — and get addressed.
    Hidden tensions, communication gaps, or misaligned expectations can quietly weaken a team. These workshops bring those issues into the open, allowing teams to face them constructively.

  • Creative solutions emerge faster.
    By literally building ideas with their hands, teams bypass endless overthinking and access new perspectives they wouldn’t have reached in a typical sit-down meeting.

Keynote Speaker

Keynote Speaker

Keynotes That Move People — And Move Companies Forward

The Importance of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

  • Why companies with strong ERGs outperform

  • Practical ways to launch, support, and empower ERGs

The Power of Employer Branding

  • Employees as your most powerful brand ambassadors

  • Building an employer brand that attracts (and keeps) the right people

Personal Branding at Work: Owning Your Voice

  • Why personal branding isn’t just for influencers

  • How individuals at every level can own their story, share expertise, and grow visibility

  • Balancing personal brand with company goals

Podcasting as a Leadership & Culture Tool

  • How companies and leaders can use podcasting to strengthen culture and connection

  • Giving employees a platform to share knowledge and experiences

Topics

Inclusive Leadership: Leading So Everyone Can Thrive

  • The leadership behaviors that create space for all voices

  • Practical skills for managers navigating difference

  • Building the kind of culture top talent wants to stay in

Managing and Leading Diverse Teams

  • Why diverse teams succeed — and where they get stuck

Unconscious Bias: What We Don't See Can Hurt Us

  • Recognizing everyday bias in decisions, teams, and culture

  • Tools for individuals and leaders to challenge their own biases

  • Turning awareness into consistent action

Building Truly Engaging Cultures (Beyond Perks & Ping-Pong Tables)

  • How to foster connection, purpose, and belonging

The world of work is evolving fast — but many companies still struggle to create cultures where people feel seen, heard, and empowered.

Through her keynotes, Rafaela Buena brings fresh energy, honest stories, and practical insights that help leaders and teams think differently about inclusion, communication, and culture.

Drawing on her experience in corporate communications, live event hosting, podcasting, and diverse team facilitation, Rafaela speaks to the real challenges companies face — and offers actionable ways to build better, more human workplaces.

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