Speaking & Presentations
Estate administration is one of the most significant responsibilities and life skills a person can undertake, yet it's one of the least understood.
After personally navigating the administration of both of her parents' estates, Danielle Phillips recognised a significant gap in support, education and awareness for executors and administrators. She founded Sage Executor Solutions to bridge that gap and has since become a leading voice in after-death administration, helping professionals and families better understand the practical realities that follow the loss of a loved one.
Danielle's presentations combine lived experience with practical expertise, delivering engaging, thought-provoking sessions that simplify what can otherwise feel like an overwhelming and complex process.
Whether speaking to lawyers, financial advisers, aged care providers, funeral professionals, community organisations or the general public, Danielle leaves audiences feeling informed, empowered and better prepared to support families during one of life's most challenging transitions. Danielle has also consulted with NAB to help improve its bereavement processes, contributing practical insights to enhance the experience and support provided to customers following the loss of a loved one.
Why Book Danielle?
Danielle doesn't simply present information—she changes perspectives.
Her presentations challenge common misconceptions about estate administration, uncover the hidden workload executors face, and provide practical strategies that audiences can immediately apply.
Every presentation is:
Practical and action-focused
Grounded in real-life experience
Compassionate and engaging
Tailored to your audience
Designed to educate, inspire and empower
Press Features
Outsourcing Basic Admin: The Art of Estate Planning — Tara Lucke
The Truth About After-Death Administration — Coral Wilkinson
200 Hours of Admin: Why Executors Deserve More Support — Catherine Ashton
Popular Presentation Topics
Every presentation can be tailored to suit your audience and event objectives.
Navigating Deceased Estate Administration
Helping families understand what really happens after someone dies and how to navigate the practical administration with confidence.
What Every Executor Needs to Know
Preparing executors and administrators for the responsibilities they'll undertake before, during and after administering an estate.
The Hidden Workload After Death
A thought-provoking presentation revealing the hundreds of hours of practical administration that often goes unseen.
Supporting Families Beyond the Funeral
Helping funeral professionals and community organisations understand how practical support can significantly improve outcomes for grieving families.
Pre-Planning for End-of-Life Administration
Why planning extends beyond a Will and funeral arrangements—and how families can reduce future stress through practical preparation.
Reducing the Administrative Burden During Grief
Practical strategies and support services that enable families to spend less time on paperwork and more time focusing on one another.
Previous Speaking Engagements
Danielle has presented for a growing number of professional associations, councils and community organisations, including:
SMSF Association
Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA)
Law Society
Prospect Council
WEA Adult Learning
Funerals Australia
Ageing Well Week
Community libraries and local councils
Aged care providers
Industry conferences and networking events
What Makes Danielle Different?
Unlike traditional presenters, Danielle speaks from both professional expertise and lived experience.
Having personally administered two estates before creating Australia's first dedicated holistic executor administration support service, she understands not only the legal and administrative processes, but also the emotional weight carried by executors and families.
Her presentations are known for being:
Authentic
Compassionate
Practical
Educational
Immediately applicable
Audiences consistently leave with greater confidence, practical knowledge and a renewed appreciation for the unseen work that follows the death of a loved one.
Let's Create a Meaningful Conversation
Whether you're planning a conference, professional development session, client seminar, community event or industry workshop, Danielle can tailor a presentation to suit your audience.
Available for:
Keynote presentations
Conferences
CPD events
Professional development
Community education
Webinars
Panel discussions
Podcasts
Guest speaking