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Bring Clarity to Complex Topics — Book Kate to Speak
At last, a speaker that will grab your audience's attention, head nod, participate and beg you for more.
Kate customizes every presentation and workshop to match the audience’s needs — blending expertise, empathy, and real-world application. Attendees walk away with clarity, confidence, and action steps they can use immediately.
Whether she's on a national stage or leading a local workshop, Kate Hufnagel delivers energizing, practical, and deeply relevant talks on digital legacy, business and nonprofit continuity, and the evolving role of tech in modern life.
Core Topics for Small Business and Nonprofit Audiences Include
Legacy Organizing in the Digital Age
How to prepare digital assets and accounts for loved ones — and help clients do the same.
Digital Wellness
Learn how to manage your digital life with purpose.
Continuity & Succession in Today's Age
Planning for the unexpected with tools and to-do’s every nonprofit team and small business owner should know.
AI for Small Businesses
Discover how AI can revolutionize your business or nonprofit — no tech expertise required.
Up Your Digital Hygiene Game
Improve your cyber awareness and learn simple practices to secure your business and nonproft.
Digital Clutter
Practical strategies to take back your tech life.
Kate Offers Two Popular Workshops for Small Business Owners
Business Continuity & Legacy Organizing: Excelling in the Digital Age
A hands-on session that helps participants:
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Understand today’s estate and business continuity challenges
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Configure digital accounts for legacy access
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Collaborate on strategies for client support and business transitions
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Walk away with a clear action plan
💡 Perfect for professional service providers, advisors, and entrepreneurs who want to future-proof their work.
Revolutionizing Your Business
With The Power of AI
A hands-on experience that helps participants:
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Gain a clear understanding of what AI is and why it's essential for professionals
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Discover how to apply AI tools in real-world business scenarios
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Build confidence, develop prompt engineering skills and learn responsible usage
💡 Perfect for entrepreneurs and small business owners who want time back in their lives.
Many of Kate's speaking engagements are booked by membership organizations, nonprofit associations and foundations looking to support their leaders and protect long-term outcomes. She customizes every speaking engagement after collaborating with the event organizer.
Kate also presents to nonprofit associations and networks — whether in-person or virtually through lunch-and-learns.
Digital Legacy for Nonprofits: Systems, Files and the Humans Who Know Where They Are
An interactive 30-60 minute session that helps participants:
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Understand today’s nonprofit succession and continuity challenges
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Learn how to leverage tech for continuity
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Collaborate on strategies for successful transitions
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Walk away with a clear action plan
💡 Perfect for nonprofit executives and board members who want to future-proof their organization.
From Executive Exit to Seamless Transition: Continuity Planning in the Digital Age
A hands-on, 3-4 hour experience that helps participants:
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Explore risks when plans are missing or outdated
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Identify critical digital assets, access points and institutional knowledge that must be protected
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Work through guided activities to identify gaps
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Leave with a customized roadmap
💡 Perfect for nonprofit operations managers and board members who are ready to turn intention into sustainable systems.
🎤 For Event Planners
Kate is available for:
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Conference breakout sessions
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Board retreats and leadership summits
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Virtual lunch-and-learns
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Professional development webinars
Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Luncheon June 2023
“Kate gave me so much to think about; she asked so many great questions — all of which small business owners should think about, myself included!"
NAPO San Francisco Bay Area Chapter Attendee
October 2024
"Kate is my favorite nerd. She brings her passion and enthusiasm to the table, addresses tough questions with confidence and authority, and leaves her audience with actions they can take to improve their lives. What’s better than that?!"
NAPO Greater Philadelphia Chapter Workshop Participants
April 2023
“Kate did a great job sharing real-life experiences to demonstrate the importance of keeping our digital affairs in order...Hands-on exercises and getting (things) done!”
KATE'S APPEARANCES
👩🏼💼 in-person presentation
👩🏼🏫 in-person workshop
👩🏼💻 virtual presentation
2025 Speaking Engagements
👩🏼💼TBD
Seymour, CT
21 November 2025
👩🏼💼TBD
Shelton, CT
19 November 2025
👩🏼💼TBD
Austin, TX
10 November 2025
👩🏼💼TBD
San Antonio, TX
8 November 2025
👩🏼💻 TBD
an event for Be A Tree Cremation
23 September 2025
👩🏼💻 TBD
an event for Be A Tree Cremation
20 September 2025
👩🏼💻 TBD
private event for Wealth Enhancement Group
9 September 2025
👩🏼💼The Digital Dilemma: A Modern Guide to Legacy Planning
Monument, CO
19 July 2025
👩🏼💻 Digital Legacy: Taming the Chaos of Modern-Day Estates
Institute for Challenging Disorganization
3 June 2025
👩🏼🏫 Tech Savvy Seniors: Mastering the Digital World
Monument, CO
23 May 2025
👩🏼🏫 Revolutionize Your Organizing & Productivity Business
NAPO Greater Philadelphia Chapter
Philadelphia, PA
24 April 2025
👩🏼💻 Digital Detox: Spring Cleaning for You and Your Clients
Institute for Challenging Disorganization
31 March 2025
👩🏼💻 Digital Legacy Planning: Enhancing Your Client Offerings
Financial Planning Association (FPA) New England Chapter
Boston, MA
20 March 2025
👩🏼💻 From Digital Disaster to Seamless Continuity: A Professional Organizer’s Primer
Professional Organizers of Indiana
12 March 2025
👩🏼💼 Beyond Storage Bins: AI-Powered Solutions for the Modern Organizer
New York, NY
3 March 2025
👩🏼💼 Legacy Organizing in the Digital Age: What Is It + Why You Should Care
Colorado Springs, CO
19 February 2025
👩🏼💻 Taming the Digital Beast: Leveling Up Your Digital Hygiene Game For You and Your Clients
4 February 2025
👩🏼💻 Financial Savviness: Tips to Organize Your Money + Find The Right Financial Advisor
private event with Hollinshead Advisory Services LLC
28 January 2025
👩🏼💻 A New Year: What Will Your Legacy Be?
National Association of Black Professional Organizers
15 January 2025
👩🏼💼 private event
Denver metro area
13 January 2025
Previous Speaking Engagements
for a full list of Kate's speaking engagements, go here
Biz+Life Con Attendee
October 2023
"Thank you Kate for lighting a fire! ... Protecting my business from employee turnover, the unexpected departure of critical leaders or even me as the founder was something I have not addressed. So many vitally important to-do’s added to my list."
South Metro Denver Chamber Women in Business Conference Chairperson
September 2023
"We are grateful to Kate and the difference she made in women's lives at our [Women in Business] conference. She opened our eyes to the need for business succession and personal estate planning in our high-tech world.”
NAPO Summit Attendee
April 2024
"Kate is an engaging speaker and had us thinking and laughing the entire time. I was engaged the entire time! She gave us so much to think about and handled a tricky and awkward topic with ease and grace."
WHAT ATTENDEES SAY
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check out Kate's public profile on TalkADot for a complete summary of participant feedback from her speaking events dating back to November 2023
SPEAKING HIGHLIGHTS
NAPO Washington DC Chapter Attendee
November 2024
"It is difficult to attend one of Kate’s presentations and walk away without great information that you can use right away."
National Association of Personal Financial Advisers Attendee
October 2023
"Amazing session. Very valuable. Provided new insights and tools to advice our clients...Incredibly valuable. Thank you!"
National Association of Black Professional Organizers
January 2025
"[Kate's talk] was transformative. Truly.
One of the most valuable presentations I've ever attended ... I work full-time in healthcare and attend conferences all the time. THANK YOU!"
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