Specialist expertise/experience
I have worked with over a hundred clients of a wide range of age and gender. Projects range from single-session organising to full-on long-term extended projects, but I especially like single clients with their specific problems and needs. Please refer to my website for more details.
Declutter/Life coaching: Decluttering deals not only with the stuff we keep, but first and foremost with the reasons why it is there. In this function, I provide a mix of advice and emotional support to let go of blockages before we can make any real headway with the physical clutter. I engage in regular activities to keep my knowledge in the field up to date (workshops, conferences, publications, etc.)
Virtual services: I have used virtual contact before the pandemic, especially for my 60 min initial consultation, and the follow-up calls after the live decluttering sessions. Nowadays, much of my work is conducted online, although I also visit clients at their residence. I have found that virtual organising can work better for some clients than physical presence at their premises!
Business organising: Having worked as a PA, self-managed IT trainer and project manager within an international legal environment for nearly 20 years, I have acquired ample knowledge of how to keep workflows going and avoid the pitfalls that come with a growing SME. I have coached a series of such business owners over the years, and occasionally taken on administrative task (invoicing, timekeeping, mailings, etc.) as an external service, too.
Digital organising: Electronic filing systems, backup organisation, and sifting through large collection of different files are second nature to me. With my background as an IT trainer, I know how to set up easy to understand systems for any type of computer user. I continue to run software classes for both businesses and groups of individuals.
Public speaking: Over the past couple of years, I have delivered talks and workshops to diverse groups, most notably within the framework of the Women’s Institute and Denman College, but also various other local groups.
Points of interest:
- I hold a BA in office management and translation.
- I am fluent in English, German, Dutch and French and provide services in all these languages, both in the UK and abroad.
- I also am the author of two books on decluttering-related subjects.