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Helping leaders navigate change with clarity, courage, and compassion.
Change is the only constant in today’s world, and yet it remains the greatest challenge for leaders, teams, and communities. From workforce disruption to cultural shifts to global uncertainty, the pace of change can leave organizations feeling fractured and fatigued.
Kate Atwood brings two decades of experience guiding organizations and communities through profound transitions. As the founder of Kate’s Club, she built a nationally recognized nonprofit that reframed grief as a shared human experience. Later, she led multi-million-dollar philanthropic portfolios as Executive Director of the Arby’s Foundation and spearheaded ChooseATL, a civic movement that reshaped Atlanta’s economic narrative for the next generation.
Today, through her work with Be Essential, Kate equips leaders and organizations with human-centered frameworks to not just weather change, but to use it as a catalyst for growth, innovation, and belonging.
Leading Through Change – Building Resilient Teams in Uncertain Times
In this signature keynote, Kate shares a proven, people-first approach to leading through uncertainty. With clarity, courage, and compassion as guideposts, she offers personal stories and practical tools leaders can use to:
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Communicate with clarity in the midst of uncertainty.
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Build resilience and adaptability in teams facing constant transition.
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Lead with courage when tough decisions and bold moves are required.
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Strengthen culture and trust by fostering belonging and emotional intelligence.
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Transform disruption into opportunity by reframing change as possibility.
Who This Talk Is For
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Corporate leaders and executives navigating rapid change.
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Nonprofit and foundation leaders balancing mission with evolving realities.
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Educators and institutions preparing the next generation for a shifting future.
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Conferences and summits focused on leadership, resilience, and organizational culture.
Book Kate for Your Next Event
Kate Atwood is a nationally recognized leader, speaker, and social entrepreneur who has dedicated her career to helping individuals and organizations thrive through change. She is a two-time TEDx speaker and recipient of the U.S. Surgeon General’s Medallion of Service. Known for bridging strategy with humanity, Kate’s unique blend of lived experience, executive leadership, and community building makes her a trusted voice for audiences seeking both inspiration and actionable tools in today’s uncertain landscape.
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Kate is available for keynotes, panels, and fireside conversations.
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