Lifestyle By Design
About
I'm a Lifestyle Organizational Coach - I have a passion for helping people keep their homes or workplace organized, by coaching them on new organizing habits and systems along with much more through our PATHWAYS TO PRODUCTIVITY & WELLBEING PACKAGE.
My 'sweet spot' in coaching is when I arrive on some morning, my client is so excited to see me because I left her homework and she wants to show me what she's accomplished.
I go to the area and see not only did she do her 'homework' but she added her value and purpose to the space. Those are the moments I usually go around the corner to give the air pumps, voiceless screams with a big smile on my face along with a smile in my heart.
I know at that moment we are connected on the path to her goal...she's not alone.
The best part of my projects is in those moments.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
When a customer calls to schedule a free consultation:
1. We consult on phone-zoom-skype 30 minutes
2. We meet in person - create an action plan
3. We have 2 coaching packages to choose from
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have 25+ years of skilled expert organizational and cleaning experience
I have been a Professional Organizer since 1992 - I was part of the first group of members of NAPO in 1996, it was wonderful to be in the presents of people that shared your passion for 'Tidy'.
I have attended many conferences and tradeshows in my area of expertise.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
I start with $50 an hour - the price is dependent on the scope of the job.
I will always leave you with a quoted price for the job at end of the consultation or the next day.
How did you get started in this business?
I'm not sure of the exact moment I started seeing myself as an organizer, but it was at an early age.
I grew up military, we lived on bases in navy housing - which of course I had my share of several babysitting jobs, I always figured if I had to watch my younger brother - why not profit from the situation!
My younger brother was a great marketing tool in order to picking up new families. It started by the moms asking me if I could fold the clothes in the dryer or little tasks like such and I was always a willing soul . . .
I was known as being "more than a babysitter" I started organizing the kid's closets, and drawers, along with keeping all the tub and toy items together - the same things I did for my mom to help out with my younger brother.
If you were to ask some family members they would say I was born organized!
What types of customers have you worked with?
I have had clients with ADD / ADHD and learning disabilities. In the past, I had a few elderly clients in the first stages of Parkinsons and Alzheimers
My mother was a DMR provider - I assisted her for years with life skills coaching, it was fun, and challenging but most rewarding.
I have had high-profile clients, overwhelmed spouses, busy professionals, and a few of my clients that were looking for direction on where to start their organizing journey.
The paths aren't clearly marked at times - it is at those times when a coach can be of help to give motivation and inspiration.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
My husband and I were clearing out this gentlemen's farmhouse here in New England. The house was huge with an outbuilding filled to the ceiling with what I passionately call "Cha-Chi".
My husband was working out in the outbuilding with the client, the gentleman had been sick for awhile, he had not seen or touched his household possessions in about two years.
At the end of the day, on the ride home we discuss where the client is at currently with the clutter, we discuss time management techniques to move the project along.
So, then I asked my husband what he and the client were talking about by the shed - it looked like the client was emotional. My husband said "he was actually very happy not sad - I found a ring his father gave him in Italy when he was 16 years old" by the time we got to the end of the route, we each had tears in our eyes.
My husband said it was worth going through the dumpster a second time to find the 2" x 3" box!
Makes my day when I can make someone else's day!