About

The short background story.

I was in technology sales or support for 22 years, spending those last years in a Fortune 50 company as a home-based employee.   There were challenges in being home-based, especially when that was sort of new thing.  I had to figure out how "Home + Office" under the same roof was supposed to work, and I did that while managing a near-weekly travel schedule, getting married, and remodeling a house.  All of this highlighted the fact that I understood how to massage processes in order to make my days reasonably organized.  At turning 40, I started kicking around the idea of doing something different. Journaling my thoughts eventually led to the idea of this merged skill set, combining my corporate- and home-office experience, my appreciation of the benefits of organized living, and my attitude of "servant leadership".  In 2003, I mustered up the courage to resign and start off on this new path to "bring peace to cluttered lives".  And (though I miss paid vacations) I greatly enjoy the time with my clients and I love seeing the results of the work we do together.  

Getting better all the time.

At last count, I had well over 200 hours of training specific to this type of work.  In 2008, I became the first Certified Professional Organizer® in Dallas.  Three years later, I earned a Certificate of Study in Chronic Disorganization and, later, I earned them inADHD and in Time Management & Productivity.  Still, there were situations that would make me curious about how to approach and encourage change when a client wanted to make a real shift in thinking or style of living yet seemed stuck.  And so I started reading about the brain and eventually ended up learning more about the positive effects of coaching.  In 2015, I added 60 hours of coach certification training and became a member of the International Coaching Federation. 

So what does all that mean to you?  Does this enhance my ability to arrange a drawer or rethink a closet?  Not so much. But does this enhance my ability to really listen to my clients or to ask better questions so I can see (and help them see) a bigger picture? Oh, yes. It does.

The bottom line.

My passion is to provide non-judgmental help to busy people.  I come alongside my clients.  I'm on their side -- to hold their vision and encourage them while I aid them in reaching their goals of easier life management. I look for and teach ways to maintain the work done.  I'm crazy-grateful for all these people who have hired me and, thus, have kept me so in love with this work.  I can organize a pantry or help make a path through the office or prepare for a move in your home or. if coaching, a move in your heart.

So there's the work stuff.  Now I hope we get to know each other better.  I'll go first:  Besides work, I also have a passion for Jamoca Almond Fudge ice cream and my grandchildren (not necessarily in that order but sometimes it's close),  I wish I could spend more time watching the ocean, and I'm happily married in spite of the fact that I continue to try to organize Gary's stuff.