Speaking & Engagements
Engage Kate to speak at your next event
Kate has 20 years comprehensive experience as a professional speaker, facilitator, keynote speaker and MC, speaking to audiences ranging from 15 - 1500. She has specialised in digital marketing, community building and social media since 2009 and has now embraced the power of AI and all it has to offer.
Kate has founded two successful social media companies and worked with over 3000 professional service businesses and membership organisations on their social media strategy.
Client Success
"Having listened to Kate recently at CPA week in Sydney, I was particularly impressed at her ability to articulate contemporary Social Media issues in such a way that the group, of whom most were not experts in the area, could understand clearly and succinctly. Kate was able to demystify many elements of Social Media and show the group how best to consider strategy, placement, content and method to extract the best results for both a business's brand and bottom line. Thoroughly worth it."
Ben M.
General Manager, CPA Australia
"Kate's unique ability to bring complex AI concepts to life has been a game changer for our webinar series. Her engaging delivery and knack for simplifying intricate topics have not only educated our NFP participants, but also sparked a new interest in AI-powered strategies among them. Kate's sessions consistently receive high ratings for their value and relevance. Her passion for AI is infectious and inspires our audience across the APAC region to embrace digital advancements to better serve their communities.”
Rachael McNamara
ConnectingUp
Kate led professional development for over 250 staff with outstanding subject knowledge, tailored delivery, and excellent audience management.
Her session had immediate impact, sparking organisation-wide strategy planning. I would highly recommend Kate to any large organisation wanting to enhance understanding and integration of new tools.
Duncan Anderson
South West Institute of Technology
Small selection of Kate's speaking engagements
2024 Pesticon 2024 - AI: The New Employee in the Office
2024 Social Justice and Technology Conference: AI Masterclass
2024 Brisbane City Council: AI for Business Workshop Series
2023 Nundah Business Hub AI Content Creation Masterclass
2023 Allens Training Conference AI Powered Marketing
2022 Social Media Masterclass & MC of Technology Awards for InfoXchange & ConnectingUp
2022 Lead Trainer for the Facebook Community Management Certification
2022 various workshops and presentations at Brisbane Business Hub and Nundah Suburban Business Hub
2020 - 2021 Covid crushed most speaking engagements
2018 PowerUp - 2-hour workshops on Social Media 101
2017 2-Day Social Media Workshop – Queensland School Principals Association
2017 Click! Digital Expo A 9 Step Social Media Strategy
2017 Social Media for Higher Education Conference Creating Killer Content on a Budget
2016 Click! Digital Expo The Psychology of Social Media for Business Social Media Bootcamp (6 webinars) for ConnectingUp and
Everyday Hero (3 times per year)
2015 Customer Service Loyalty Summit, Mumbai, India
2014 Fundraising Institute of Australia Conference on Social Media and Crisis Planning
2013 CommPsych Forum The Psychology of Social Media
2013 full day with ABACUS: 50 Building Societies and Credit Unions
2012 CPA Week (Australia wide)
2012 International Customer Service Professionals (Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne)
For a tailored presentation to your audience
Frequently Asked Questions
I’m new to AI - where should I start?
Start with our free AI Guide and beginner workshops. We break down AI into simple, practical steps you can try immediately - without jargon or overwhelm. We have 6 guides to meet you wherever you are at in your AI journey. Check them out here.
What services do you offer?
We help small business professionals and organisations integrate AI practically and ethically to lift productivity and increase impact. Services include consulting and in-house training, speaking and workshops, and our AI Success Lab community with coaching and an Elite Membership.
Do you work with not-for-profit organisations?
Yes. Our founder Kate has worked in the not-for-profit sector for over 20 years and is very skilled at increasing productivity and capability with AI in resource constrained environments. We even have not-for-profit pricing.
Where are you located and what time zones do you support?
We are based in Queensland, Australia, with clients all over the world. We routinely support APAC, with options for EMEA and Americas by arrangement. All our online events are scheduled in AEST, with maximum global time zone coverage in mind.
How can I start using AI in my business?
Start small: stop asking the question ‘What can AI do for my business?’ and start asking ‘What tasks do I have in my business and how do I apply AI?’ - this alone will save you months of chasing shiny objects and going down rabbit holes. Move as quickly from the AI-dabble to being strategic! We can help you fast track that process with our free AI-Powered Business Workshop - want to check it out?
Can you deliver scalable AI training across multiple teams or locations?
Absolutely. Our Elite Membership and custom in-house programs provide consistent, cost-effective AI education for distributed locations and member organisations. We conduct training and workshops both in person and remotely via video conference.
What do I get in the free AI Success Lab community?
Our free community is hosted in a Private Facebook group where you can find the latest AI news and strategies. We don’t share every AI update - just what helps to move the dial in your business with AI now. We run free challenges and workshops and there is a very supportive community of other AI-curious professionals and business owners. Ideal if you’re getting started or exploring.
