Podcasts about business organizing

Coach Toye Interviews Katherine Polsinelli, Business Organizing Powerhouse & Personal Development Strategist!

Do you have clutter in more than one area of your home? Most people do. On this week's episode I discuss 7 Top Clutter Problem Areas in a home and what's causing the clutter. I will give you a hint, cupboards and closets are one of them, but there are 6 more key clutter problem areas in a home that I will go over and will explain why these areas are problem areas.  CALM THE CLUTTER HOME ORGANIZING COURSE – https://kathy-mcewan.mykajabi.com/calm-the-clutter-sales-page-1     PAPER ORGANIZATION COURSE - https://kathy-mcewan.mykajabi.com/paper-organization-sales-page    My fav Amazon organizing products – www.secondsetofhands.ca/products   Follow Kathy on Instagram @kathyorganizes  Join the FREE Facebook Group Organize for Success – www.facebook.com/groups/organizeforsuccess    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The holidays are a great time to see family and friends but it can also be a very stressful time. On this week's episode I go over 8 Easy tips to get organized for Christmas, Hanukah or any holiday that you celebrate, without the hustle and bustle. So be sure to tune in.   CALM THE CLUTTER HOME ORGANIZING COURSE – https://kathy-mcewan.mykajabi.com/calm-the-clutter-sales-page-1   PAPER ORGANIZATION COURSE - https://kathy-mcewan.mykajabi.com/paper-organization-sales-page  My fav Amazon organizing products – www.secondsetofhands.ca/products   Follow Kathy on Instagram @kathyorganizes  Join the FREE Facebook Group Organize for Success – www.facebook.com/groups/organizeforsuccess      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that according to the United Nations, the average Canadian household wastes 140 kg of food per year? That is not only a lot of food waste, but a lot of money as well. On this week's episode I provide 15 quick tips to save money with an organized fridge. Lots of great info on this episode, even information that I didn't know.  CALM THE CLUTTER HOME ORGANIZING COURSE – https://kathy-mcewan.mykajabi.com/calm-the-clutter-sales-page-1   PAPER ORGANIZATION COURSE - https://kathy-mcewan.mykajabi.com/paper-organization-sales-page  My fav Amazon organizing products – www.secondsetofhands.ca/products   Follow Kathy on Instagram @kathyorganizes  Join the FREE Facebook Group Organize for Success – www.facebook.com/groups/organizeforsuccess    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you feeling stressed? If so, I can totally relate. In this episode I share how stressed I have been feeling, how it has affected my body, and what I am doing now to help reduce my stress level. If you are feeling stressed, this episode is for you.   CALM THE CLUTTER HOME ORGANIZING COURSE – https://kathy-mcewan.mykajabi.com/calm-the-clutter-sales-page-1 PAPER ORGANIZATION COURSE - https://kathy-mcewan.mykajabi.com/paper-organization-sales-page  Follow Kathy on Instagram @kathyorganizes  Join the FREE Facebook Group Organize for Success – www.facebook.com/groups/organizeforsuccess  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You ever wonder why we have so much stuff? In this week's episode I provide 8 reasons why we have soooo much stuff and what you can do to stop bringing in so many items into your home. The less items you have, the easier it is to have an organized, peaceful and beautiful home. You don't have to be a minimalist, just have less stuff!   CALM THE CLUTTER HOME ORGANIZING COURSE – https://second-set-of-hands.mykajabi.com/calm-the-clutter-sales-page    PAPER ORGANIZATION COURSE - https://kathy-mcewan.mykajabi.com/paper-organization-sales-page  Follow Kathy on Instagram @kathyorganizes  Join the FREE Facebook Group Organize for Success – www.facebook.com/groups/organizeforsuccess    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's talk bedroom organization! Have you ever walked into your bedroom and wish you knew the best way to organize it? If so, this week's episode is for you. I discuss 8 ways to better organize your bedroom.    Episode #42 – How to zone your home for better organization  Episode #16 – How to organize your clothes and closet     CALM THE CLUTTER HOME ORGANIZING COURSE – https://second-set-of-hands.mykajabi.com/calm-the-clutter-sales-page  Follow Kathy on Instagram @kathyorganizes  Join the FREE Facebook Group Organize for Success – www.facebook.com/groups/organizeforsuccess  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you feel like you are spinning your wheels running and managing your business? Tune in as Dana LaRieal Morales shares how implementing processes can make you a more efficient business owner. Dana LaRieal Morales coaches SideHustling Solopreneurs to help them create and implement organization and process systems in both their business and personal lives. She does this through her membership site, Organized Academy and her 1:1 coaching services If you need help getting organized to better manage your time and life click the following link to learn how I can help you Strategize and Organize. This episode's product suggestion Magazine File Boxes. This episode's book selection is Melinda Emerson's Become Your Own Boss In 12 Months. Join my FREE Facebook Group For Women Ready To Live Life Totally Organized. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/janetmtaylor/message

On this week's episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Meg about her organizing journey. Meg is a momma and works long hours. Her home got messy and things started to really pile up. Learn how she went from having a messy home to having a calm, peaceful and organized home.   CALM THE CLUTTER HOME ORGANIZING COURSE – https://second-set-of-hands.mykajabi.com/calm-the-clutter-sales-page  Follow Kathy on Instagram @kathyorganizes  Join the FREE Facebook Group Organize for Success – www.facebook.com/groups/organizeforsuccess   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode I had the privilege to chat with Elana, one of my Calm the Clutter students, about her organizing journey from being disorganized and having clutter to being organized and loving her home. She rocked at getting her home organized and months later she has been able to maintain order in her home.   FREE MASTERCLASS – Home Organizing the Right Way - https://kathy-mcewan.mykajabi.com/opt-in/masterclass  CALM THE CLUTTER HOME ORGANIZING COURSE – https://second-set-of-hands.mykajabi.com/calm-the-clutter-sales-page  Follow Kathy on Instagram @kathyorganizes  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode I answer 7 vital home organizing questions that I have been asked lately.   How do I organize my home that is super small and lacking space and storage?   How do I organize my home so that my husband and children will be able to keep it up?   My kitchen island is a dumping ground. Help!!!   How do I know if a home organizing course is right for me?  How do I find the time to organize?   Do I have to invest in home organizing products?   Once it is organized, how do I keep it up?    Follow Kathy on Instagram @kathyorganizes  Get a copy of her FREE 7 Top Organizing Tips to Get You Started Guide: www.secondsetofhands.ca   Join her FREE Facebook group Organize for Success – https://www.facebook.com/groups/organizeforsuccess  Paper Organization: How to Declutter and Organize Your Paperwork Course: https://second-set-of-hands.mykajabi.com/paper-organization-sales-page   Check out Kathy's Calm the Clutter Course: https://second-set-of-hands.mykajabi.com/calm-the-clutter-sales-page  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you wish you could be more productive? On this week's episode I cover several tips on how to have a more simplified and productive life, and how to reach your life goals.   Follow Kathy on Instagram @kathyorganizes  Get a copy of her FREE 7 Top Organizing Tips to Get You Started Guide: www.secondsetofhands.ca   Join her FREE Facebook group Organize for Success – https://www.facebook.com/groups/organizeforsuccess  Paper Organization: How to Declutter and Organize Your Paperwork Course: https://second-set-of-hands.mykajabi.com/paper-organization-sales-page   Check out Kathy's Calm the Clutter Course: https://second-set-of-hands.mykajabi.com/calm-the-clutter-sales-page  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bathroom clutter can be so overwhelming. If you have clutter in your bathroom, this episode is for you. I provide 11 easy bathroom organizing tips to help you so you can have a clutter free and organized bathroom. Easy peasy!!   Follow Kathy on Instagram @kathyorganizes  Get a copy of her FREE 7 Top Organizing Tips to Get You Started Guide: www.secondsetofhands.ca   Join her FREE Facebook group Organize for Success – https://www.facebook.com/groups/organizeforsuccess  Paper Organization: How to Declutter and Organize Your Paperwork Course: https://second-set-of-hands.mykajabi.com/paper-organization-sales-page   Check out Kathy's Calm the Clutter Course: https://second-set-of-hands.mykajabi.com/calm-the-clutter-sales-page  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that in order to have an organized home and stay organized it all comes down to habits. Yup it sure does. So what kind of habits should you have? Have a listen as I go into detail exactly what you need to do to stay organized.   Follow Kathy on Instagram @kathyorganizes    Get a copy of her Free 7 Top Organizing Tips to Get You Started Guide: www.secondsetofhands.ca     Join her FREE Facebook group Organize for Success – https://www.facebook.com/groups/organizeforsuccess    Paper Organization: How to Declutter and Organize Your Paperwork Course: https://second-set-of-hands.mykajabi.com/paper-organization-sales-page     Check out Kathy's Calm the Clutter Course: https://second-set-of-hands.mykajabi.com/calm-the-clutter-sales-page  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you ever wonder what organizing supplies to buy? Do you see lots of organizing products and get overwhelmed? If so, not to worry. Have a listen to this episode where I go over my favorite 10 organizing products that I just can't live without. They make having an organized home so much easier!      10 Must Have Organizing Products for an Organized Home: https://www.secondsetofhands.ca/10-must-have-organizing-products-for-an-organized-home/    Follow Kathy on Instagram @kathyorganizes    Get a copy of her Free 7 Top Organizing Tips to Get You Started Guide: www.secondsetofhands.ca     Join her FREE Facebook group Organize for Success – https://www.facebook.com/groups/organizeforsuccess    Paper Organization: How to Declutter and Organize Your Paperwork Course: https://second-set-of-hands.mykajabi.com/paper-organization-sales-page     Check out Kathy's Calm the Clutter Course: https://second-set-of-hands.mykajabi.com/calm-the-clutter-sales-page    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you have other people's stuff in your home? Are you keeping items for other individuals, and it is taking up valuable space in your home? Have you inherited a family members items and you don't know what to do with it all? On this episode I cover exactly what you should do with other people's items.  Follow Kathy on Instagram @kathyorganizes    Get a copy of her Free 7 Top Organizing Tips to Get You Started Guide: www.secondsetofhands.ca     Join her FREE Facebook group Organize for Success – https://www.facebook.com/groups/organizeforsuccess    Paper Organization: How to Declutter and Organize Your Paperwork Course: https://second-set-of-hands.mykajabi.com/paper-organization-sales-page     Check out Kathy's Calm the Clutter Course: https://second-set-of-hands.mykajabi.com/calm-the-clutter-sales-page  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you drowning in paperwork? Do you have piles of paper that needs to be organized? In this episode I provide 5 Easy steps to getting your paperwork under control and organized.   Paper Organization: How to Declutter and Organize Your Paperwork Course : https://second-set-of-hands.mykajabi.com/paper-organization-sales-page   Follow Kathy on Instagram @kathyorganizes  Get a copy of her Free 7 Top Organizing Tips to Get You Started Guide: www.secondsetofhands.ca   Join her FREE Facebook group Organize for Success – https://www.facebook.com/groups/organizeforsuccess  Check out Kathy's Calm the Clutter Course: https://second-set-of-hands.mykajabi.com/calm-the-clutter-sales-page    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode I will be covering how to stay organized while working from home AND if you don't work from home, that's ok because the majority of the tips will help you as well. I will be covering how to organize your workspace for productivity, how to organize your time for productivity, and how evening routines can help you become organized.     Get a copy of her Free 7 Top Organizing Tips to Get You Started: www.secondsetofhands.ca     Join her FREE Facebook group Organize for Success – https://www.facebook.com/groups/organizeforsuccess    Follow Kathy on Instagram @kathyorganizes    Check out Kathy's Calm the Clutter Course: https://second-set-of-hands.mykajabi.com/calm-the-clutter-sales-page        See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that you can zone your home for better organization? Having zones in place will make your home more functional and you will know exactly where to find your items. On this week's episode I cover several ways to zone your kitchen, bathroom, living room and bedroom. Plus, organizing tips!   Follow Kathy on Instagram @kathyorganizes  Get a copy of her Free 7 Top Organizing Tips to Get You Started: www.secondsetofhands.ca   Join her FREE Facebook group Organize for Success – https://www.facebook.com/groups/organizeforsuccess  Check out Kathy's Calm the Clutter Course: https://second-set-of-hands.mykajabi.com/calm-the-clutter-sales-page  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that you can live abundantly with less? That you don't have to have a lot of stuff to have a rich life? It's true and on this weeks episode I cover 5 ways to help you live an abundant and rich life with having less.   Follow Kathy on Instagram @kathyorganizes    Get a copy of her Free 7 Top Organizing Tips to Get You Started: www.secondsetofhands.ca   Join her FREE Facebook group Organize for Success – https://www.facebook.com/groups/organizeforsuccess    Check out Kathy's Calm the Clutter Course: https://second-set-of-hands.mykajabi.com/calm-the-clutter-sales-page  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you feel stressed and overwhelmed with trying to keep up with everything you do? Would you like a more simplified life? On this week’s episode I cover 5 Key Ways to Simplify Your Life and clearing clutter is one of them, but there are 4 more important tips that I provide to help simplify your life.   Follow Kathy on Instagram @kathyorganizes    Get a copy of her Free 7 Top Organizing Tips to Get You Started: www.secondsetofhands.ca   Join her FREE Facebook group Organize for Success – https://www.facebook.com/groups/organizeforsuccess    Check out Kathy’s  Calm the Clutter Course: https://second-set-of-hands.mykajabi.com/calm-the-clutter-sales-page  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you struggle with keeping up with your laundry? Do you have piles of laundry to do or piles of clean clothes that are not put away? On this week’s episode I provide 7 life changing tips ( plus one bonus tip) to help you with laundry overwhelm. If you follow these 7 simple tips, you will not have to struggle with keeping up with your laundry again.  Follow Kathy on Instagram @kathyorganizes  Join her FREE Facebook group Organize for Success – https://www.facebook.com/groups/organizeforsuccess    Check out her Calm the Clutter Course: https://second-set-of-hands.mykajabi.com/calm-the-clutter-sales-page  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you ever find yourself inspired to get your home organized but lack motivation to make it happen? In this episode I will provide you with the tips you need to get motivated and stay motivated.     Follow Kathy on Instagram @kathyorganizes  Join her FREE Facebook group Organize for Success – https://www.facebook.com/groups/organizeforsuccess  Take her Calm the Clutter Course: https://second-set-of-hands.mykajabi.com/calm-the-clutter-sales-page     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know there is a REAL difference between decluttering and organizing? On this episode certified professional organizer Kathy McEwan explains the differences and provide tips on how to let go of those items you are having a hard time letting go of, as well as tips on how you can organize your home.   About Kathy McEwan  Kathy McEwan, BA. Sociology, Certified Professional Organizer, and the CEO of Second Set of Hands, a home and office organizing business located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She started her business as a solopreneur and now has an amazing team of organizers who help busy professionals, and/or those who struggle with having too much clutter. Kathy also loves working with clients who are moving and need help with getting their home ready for sale, packing and unpacking. Her passion is to help those who are feeling overwhelmed, become less stressed, more productive and have a more simplified life.     Links:    Calm the Clutter Course: https://second-set-of-hands.mykajabi.com/calm-the-clutter-sales-page     My Favourite Organizing Products   https://www.secondsetofhands.ca/products     FREE Organize for Success Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/organizeforsuccess     Episode 10: The Cost of Clutter https://www.secondsetofhands.ca/podcast/the-cost-of-clutter/     Episode 1: Learning to Let Go: https://www.secondsetofhands.ca/podcast/episode-1-learning-to-let-go/     Follow Kathy on Twitter and Instagram @kathyorganizes     Second Set of Hands: https://www.secondsetofhands.ca       For more information on Kathy McEwan: https://www.kathymcewan.com    Second Set of Hands Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/secondsetofhands    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you want to get your kitchen and yourself organized so that you can start eating healthier? In this episode I will share 10 simple tips that will help you and your kitchen become more organized, and the best part is that when you are organized you will be able to eat healthier. But even if you already eat healthy, you may still learn from some of these valuable organizing tips.   About Kathy McEwan  Kathy McEwan, BA. Sociology, Certified Professional Organizer, and the CEO of Second Set of Hands, a home and office organizing business located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She started her business as a solopreneur and now has an amazing team of organizers who help busy professionals, and/or those who struggle with having too much clutter. Kathy also loves working with clients who are moving and need help with getting their home ready for sale, packing and unpacking. Her passion is to help those who are feeling overwhelmed, become less stressed, more productive and have a more simplified life.     Links:    Calm the Clutter Course: https://second-set-of-hands.mykajabi.com/calm-the-clutter-sales-page     Episode 7: How to Become More Productive in 7 Easy Steps https://www.secondsetofhands.ca/podcast/7/    My Favourite Organizing Products   https://www.secondsetofhands.ca/products     FREE Organize for Success Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/organizeforsuccess     Follow Kathy on Twitter and Instagram @kathyorganizes     Second Set of Hands: https://www.secondsetofhands.ca       For more information on Kathy McEwan: https://www.kathymcewan.com    Second Set of Hands Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/secondsetofhands    To hire Kathy for speaking engagements, presentations, or workshopshttp://www.kathymcewan.com/work-with-me/speaking-engagements-and-workshops/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GUEST: Jen Robin, CEO & Founder of Life In Jeneral — an organization company based in Los Angeles, CA. HOST NOTES: Jen and I first met a handful of years ago at a women's networking event in Los Angeles. She was so kind, intentional, thoughtful — and I could tell her work ethic was unmatched. Our friendship further developed after Jen invited me to go to our former church (@churchome) one Wednesday evening — which we attended nearly every week thereafter until the pandemic. What's more, Jen and I have become supporters of each other's businesses — I have used her organizing company multiple times (both to reorganize both my former home and office in Los Angeles, and also to move my life and business across the country earlier this year). I am so proud to have Jen as my first guest on the show, and am floored with how honest and transparent she was in this interview across all topics. Through sharing invaluable info, tangible tactics, many laughs, and a few tears — Jen and I officially launched the Marrin Costello Radio Show with a bang. INTERVIEW: Do you crave order in every aspect of your life? Jen Robin does — and from this yearning for order and excellence, she created a massively successful company — eponymously called Life in Jeneral. As the CEO of her organizing company, custom closet company @lijspaces, and organizer's business class @lijacademy, Jen's early mission to create companies to change people's lives has been realized ten fold. TOPICS: Work-Life Balance Scheduling + Time-blocking Pivoting during the Pandemic Creating Business Plans Hiring + Firing Focus + Clarity Faith + Spirituality Personal Growth Company Culture Navigating Relationships Los Angeles' influencer on her businesses The silver lining of the pandemic Upcoming Projects + Companies Jen's Source of Inspiration (hint hint — it's her dad :) RESOURCES: Guest: @jenrobin @lifeinjeneral @lijspaces Host: @marrincostello @marrincostelloradio Producer: Joey "Q" Quenga | @OnAirWithQ Broadcast: Originally aired on Dash Radio via Island City: 2.13.2021

In the final part of our Document Imaging and Document Management series, Simone Ugolini discusses the challenges, benefits and solutions available to Finance Departments. Be sure to listen to the previous episodes of this special five-part series in which we’ve examined the benefits and uses of document management and scanning services for specific industries and areas within an organization, including Credit Unions, Government Organizations, Human Resource and Billing Departments.

In part four of our series on Document Imaging and Document Management, GBS Senior Solutions Architect Simone Ugolini discusses the challenges, benefits and solutions available to Human Resource Departments. Due to the amount of data needed by employers and the privacy issues associated with employee information, an efficient and secure document management system is essential. Look for the last part of this series coming soon!

In the third part of our series on Document Imaging and Document Management, Joe Calabria discusses practices and solutions that can benefit government agencies. Because of growing bureaucracies and the amount of information required, compiled and stored by those agencies, an automated and efficient digital document management system is a must – benefitting the agencies, their employees, and the citizens that interact with them.

In the second episode of our five-part series on Document Imaging and Document Management solutions, Joe Calabria, GBS Vice President of Document Imaging and IT Solutions, discusses the specific challenges and solutions available to Credit Unions. Due to the amount of information required for compliance, the security measures needed to protect that information, and the needs and expectations of customers in the current marketplace, effective digital management solutions are imperative for successful Credit Unions. Be sure to catch all of the remaining episodes in this series coming soon!

Joe Calabria, GBS Vice President of Document Imaging and IT Solutions, discusses the challenges that all businesses face when it comes to organizing, storing and retrieving their most critical documents and data and the array of solutions available to them. This is part one of a special five-part series of Smart Business Solutions which will examine the benefits and uses of document management for specific industries and areas within an organization, including Credit Unions, Government Organizations, Human Resource, and Billing Departments. Be sure to catch all of the remaining episodes in this series coming soon!

You asked! I answered! On this week’s episode we change things up a bit. I am answering the 7 top Home Organizing questions that I have been asked lately. My goal is to help you as much as possible get organized so some of the following questions may be questions that you would love to have the answers to as well. The questions asked came from our community members of our Free Facebook group Organize for Success,  our clients and those who attended a recent presentation that I held on 10 Top Organizing Tips that You can Start Doing Today.  The questions include:  I have numerous boxes and bags of paper. I have a small shredder and am always overwhelmed by what to shred and not shred. Taking it somewhere to shred is a good option but not in my budget. Suggestions?     What is the best way to organize clothes? Pants together, tops together, skirts together, or matching pants and tops together, everything by colour etc.?     My sewing room is overwhelmed with fabric, different textures, various colours, plain, printed etc. What is the best way to organize the fabric?     How are you trained? Is there any overseeing body such as a law society?    What are the steps to getting organized? Is it 1. Get rid of garbage, 2 sort, 3, declutter, 4 like with like and is 5 put away?     What should I do with all my photos and photo albums?    My mother passed away and I ended up with all her stuff. What do I do with it?       Don’t forget to join our FREE Facebook group “Organize for Success”. We would love to have you as part of our community.   About Kathy McEwan  Kathy McEwan, BA. Sociology, is the CEO of Second Set of Hands, a home and office organizing business located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She started her business as a solopreneur and now has an amazing team of organizers who help busy professionals, and/or those who struggle with having too much clutter. Kathy also loves working with clients who are moving and need help with getting their home ready for sale, packing and unpacking. Her passion is to help those who are feeling overwhelmed, become less stressed, more productive and have a more simplified life.     Links:  Organize for Success Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/organizeforsuccess    Second Set of Hands Facebook page: www.facebook.com/secondsetofhands    Second Set of Hands: https://www.secondsetofhands.ca       For more information on Kathy McEwan: https://www.kathymcewan.com    To hire Kathy for speaking engagements, presentations, or workshopshttp://www.kathymcewan.com/work-with-me/speaking-engagements-and-workshops/    Follow Kathy on Twitter and Instagram @kathyorganizes

A journey from PTSD, Clutter, Alcoholism, Drug Addiction, and so much more, to living a clean and productive life and giving back to others. That is what this episode is all about. I had the absolute pleasure speaking with #thecomebackcoach, Richard Kaufman discussing his journey to where he was to how far he has come. You will not believe what he has gone through. It is a miracle that he is alive, let alone doing as well as he is. His mission is to help others who have addiction, PTSD etc. so they too can have a productive and healthy life.   In this episode we talk about:   Being an alcoholic at a very young age  Living in a dysfunctional home environment  Living with a hoarder  Drug Addiction  PTSD  Joining the Military   Being kicked out of the Military   Having Clutter  Being injured  PLUS So much more!   About our Guest - Richard Kaufman  Richard is a motivational speaker and author (#thecomebackcoach), dedicated to helping others by sharing his story of how he suffered with addiction, trauma and PTSD, to now living a successful and productive life. You can find Richard speaking in schools, rehabilitation centers, prisons and on national stages.    About Kathy McEwan Kathy McEwan, BA. Sociology, and certified professional organizer, is the CEO of Second Set of Hands, a home and office organizing business located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She started her business as a solopreneur and now has an amazing team of organizers who help busy professionals, and/or those who struggle with having too much clutter. Kathy also works one on one virtually with clients to help them become more organized. Her passion is to help those who are feeling overwhelmed, become less stressed, more productive and have a more simplified life. Links:   Richard Kaufman- http://www.richardkaufman.net/   Richard Kaufman on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richardkaufmanVeteran/  A Hero’s Journey ..From Darkness to Light by Richard Kaufman  available on Amazon  Join our Free Facebook group Organize For Success: www.facebook.com/groups/organizeforsuccess   To enquire about Kathy’s VIP days or one hour coaching calls send message to kathy@secondsetofhands.ca

Show Notes  Do you suffer from depression and have clutter? If so, you are not alone. This is quite common.   In this episode, I will be discussing:  The links between depression and clutter.  Does depression cause clutter?  Does clutter cause depression?  Why those with depression often have clutter  How having clutter makes us feel  My personal journey  Organizing tips to help you get organized    About Kathy McEwan    Kathy McEwan, BA. Sociology, and certified professional organizer is the CEO of Second Set of Hands, a home and office organizing business located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She started her business as a solopreneur and now has an amazing team of organizers who help busy professionals, and/or those who struggle with having too much clutter. Kathy works one on one virtually with clients to help them become more organized. Her passion is to help those who are feeling overwhelmed, become less stressed, more productive and have a more simplified life.     Links:   Dr. Audrey Sherman https://dysfunctioninterrupted.com/  PsychCentral  with Dr. Audrey Sherman- https://blogs.psychcentral.com/dysfunction/2016/06/the-link-between-disorganization-depression-and-anxiety/  Join our FREE Facebook group Organize For Success: www.facebook.com/groups/organizeforsuccess   To enquire about Kathy’s VIP days or one hour coaching calls send message to kathy@secondsetofhands.ca    

Do you plan on taking a trip in the near future? If so, this episode is for you. I am super excited to be discussing getting organized when travelling with travelling expert and past travel agent Natalia Bye. We dive deep into travel tips that include:  What do we need to do before we travel?   Do we really need travel insurance?  Is it better to purchase tours and activities before you get to your destination or when you arrive?   What are entrance and exit fees?  When do we need to have a Visa?   Packing tips  Plus so much more!    About Natalia Bye  Natalia is a past travel agent who has been on many tips around the world. Her passion for travelling now includes travelling with her family. Natalia also has 3 podcasts (not related to travelling) which include Movies with Cain and Tal, Australian History, and a brand new podcast called How I Made This Movie.    About Kathy McEwan  Kathy McEwan, is a speaker, Certified Professional Organizer and the CEO of Second Set of Hands, a home and office organizing business located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Kathy’s goal is to help as many people as she can get organized, become more productive and have a more simplified life. She started her home organizing business as a solopreneur and now has an amazing team of organizers who help busy professionals, and/or those who struggle with having too much clutter.   Links:  Movies with Cain and Tal: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RiyDPd5EY5BCOm6n9tKIc   Rick Steve’s packing list: https://www.ricksteves.com/travel-tips/packing-light/ricks-packing-list   To join the FREE Facebook group, go to www.facebook.com/groups/organizeforsuccess   For more information on coaching and strategy sessions with Kathy, please fill out the form on our contact us page https://www.kathymcewan.com/contact/  For home organizing, packing or unpacking services please visit Second Set of Hands www.secondsetofhands.ca   To learn more about Kathy McEwan visit www.kathymcewan.com   

  Episode 18   Multi-tasking is a Myth and here’s why!   Do you multitask? Most of us do but is it a good idea? Do you think you are more productive when you multitask? If so, I beg to differ and I will explain why. In this episode I will be discussing why we multitask, the problems with multitasking, how you can learn to minimize distractions, and how to manage when we do get distracted. I will also give a couple of productivity tips as well.  About Kathy McEwan  Kathy McEwan, BA. Sociology, is a Certified Professional Organizer and CEO of Second Set of Hands, a home and office organizing business located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She started her business as a solopreneur and now has an amazing team of organizers who help busy professionals, and/or those who struggle with having too much clutter. Kathy also loves working with clients who are moving and need help with getting their home ready for sale, packing and unpacking. Her passion is to help those who are feeling overwhelmed, become less stressed, more productive and have a more simplified life.     Links:   Episode 7 How to become more productive in 7 easy steps - https://www.secondsetofhands.ca/podcast/7/  Join our FREE Facebook group Organize For Success: www.facebook.com/groups/organizeforsuccess  To enquire about Kathy’s VIP days and coaching programs send a message to kathy@secondsetofhands.ca  https://www.secondsetofhands.ca  https://www.kathymcewan.com

In this episode, we meet Lisa Woodruff, founder and CEO of Organize 365. Make sure you have your notebook ready – we talk about the root of what everybody wants and how you can get more of it by doing something pretty revolutionary and simple. Lisa shares with us a drop of knowledge that is so powerful it can change your perspective on motherhood: keeping a good house is not the same thing as being a good mom.Where you can find Lisa:Website: https://organize365.com References mentioned:Small Giants: Companies that Choose to be Great Instead of Big by Bo BurlinghamEpisode #294 of Amy Porterfield’s Podcast: The Seven Biggest Fears that Stop People from Building an Online Business with Marie ForleoThe Sunday Basket by Lisa Woodruff, https://organize365.com/the-sunday-basketLe Tote, https://www.letote.com

Show Notes – Episode 17  Are there times that you feel really stressed out? I bet you do, right?  We all do. Perhaps you are stressed because you walk into a home that has clutter and you would rather have a home that is organized? Or you could feel stressed because you can never find your items or are late for appointments. Or you are really busy and can’t keep up with demands that you are facing? You could be a busy professional and work is really demanding and/or a busy mom or dad that is spending a lot of time driving your kids to activities or appointments, or helping them with their homework. Or you could be a busy entrepreneur and believe me when I say, I know how stressful running a busy can be. So you are not alone.   So what do you do to help reduce your stress level?   One way of reducing stress is by meditating. I have to admit, I do not meditate and don’t know much about meditating, but wanted to learn more about it and that is why I invited meditation educator Jen Johannsen as a guest this week so we could discuss the benefits of meditating and the different types of mediation. I had no idea there were 8 types! We also discuss Colour Calm which is kind of cool!   Jen is super sweet and knows her stuff when it comes to meditation. She was first introduced to the benefits of meditation as a school psychologist. So let’s dive right in and get started.    About our Guest:  Jen Johannsen is a School Psychologist turned Meditation Educator! She used to think meditation was annoying and that sitting and doing “nothing” does not change anything. Not anymore. After 7 years of psychological education, 12 years as a school psychologist, hundreds of hours in certified meditation teacher training, and years of personal meditation trial and error, she has now developed Jen’s School of Calm Course that allows others to decrease their stress and increase their happy with simple, step-by-step non-weird meditation.  About Kathy McEwan  Kathy McEwan, BA. Sociology, Certified Professional Organizer and the CEO of Second Set of Hands, a home and office organizing business located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She started her business as a solopreneur and now has an amazing team of organizers who help busy professionals, and/or those who struggle with having too much clutter. Kathy also loves working with clients who are moving and need help with getting their home ready for sale, packing and unpacking. Her passion is to help those who are feeling overwhelmed (both locally and virtually), become less stressed, more productive and have a more simplified life.   https://www.secondsetofhands.ca    Links  To learn more about Kathy’s coaching programs contact Kathy at kathy@secondsetofhands.ca or visit https://www.kathymcewan.com    Jenn Johannsen’s website- https://www.jenjohannsen.com/  Jen’s Matchmaker Quiz-https://www.jenjohannsen.com/jjmeditationmatchmaker  Jen’s color calm-https://www.jenjohannsen.com/colorcalm  Jen’s School of Calm Course-https://www.jenjohannsen.com/schoolofcalm  Jen on Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/jenjohannsen/  Jen on Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/jenjohannsenmeditates 

Episode 16 Show notes   Do you ever open your closet and think “I have nothing to wear!” even though there is no shortage of clothing, shoes and accessories?  Or you go to your closet and yikes it is a mess and you don’t know where to find something? It’s easy for us to let our bedroom closet get out of control and filled to the point of bursting. When our closet is unorganized and cluttered we tend to always reach for the same clothes week in and week out, and feel like we never have anything to wear. Did you know that most of us wear the same 20% of our clothing all the time and not wear 80% of our clothing? The exception to the rule is when people have a hard time keeping up with their laundry.   In this episode I cover 7 tips that you can follow to help you have a more organized closet. I will be covering clothes, shoes, purses, and more!   About Kathy McEwan  Kathy McEwan, BA. Sociology, is a Certified Professional Organizer and CEO of Second Set of Hands, a home and office organizing business located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She started her business as a solopreneur and now has an amazing team of organizers who help busy professionals, and/or those who struggle with having too much clutter. Kathy also loves working with clients who are moving and need help with getting their home ready for sale, packing and unpacking. Her passion is to help those who are feeling overwhelmed, become less stressed, more productive and have a more simplified life.   Links:   Join our FREE Facebook group Organize For Success: www.facebook.com/groups/organizeforsuccess  Second Set of Hands Organize Your Closet and Clothes blog https://www.secondsetofhands.ca/organize-your-clothes-closet/  Storing Shoes Blog https://www.secondsetofhands.ca/7-clever-and-easy-ways-to-store-your-shoes-storing-shoes/  Natalie Cox - Interior Decorator Blog https://www.nataliecoxdesign.com/luxurious-bedroom-retreat/ https://www.secondsetofhands.ca  https://www.kathymcewan.com   To enquire about Kathy’s VIP days and coaching programs send a message to kathy@secondsetofhands.ca 

Do you ever get behind in your tasks and feel overwhelmed?  If so, I am going to share with you how I have been feeling lately, how my tasks have been falling behind, and what I did to help me get more organized.     As many of you know, I am the owner of a home organizing business and there are 6 of us on the team, and we are growing. If I listed all my responsibilities, I would be here all day and you would be bored silly. So I won't bore you with all the details, but I can tell you that I am responsible for answering the phone, emails, social media, writing newsletters and blogs, hiring staff, holding staff meetings, scheduling staff, payroll, bookkeeping, speaking with clients, doing speaking and television engagements, doing in home consultations for a whole home organization or packing jobs, and I also went on many of the organizing and packing jobs. Plus so much more. Oh my gosh that is a lot!      All these responsibilities were taking a toll on me and I could barely keep up. I was working 7 days a week.     And then my father got very ill with cancer. I now had the responsibilities of running the business, and taking my father to his appointments and talking to nurses and doctors.  I was struggling to keep everything together and get all my tasks done. In this episode, I discuss what I did to help me get back on track and get organized. And I ask you questions to help you figure out how you can get your tasks done and become less stressed. You can do it!   About Kathy McEwan  Kathy McEwan, BA. Sociology, is the CEO of Second Set of Hands, a home and office organizing business located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She started her business as a solopreneur and now has an amazing team of organizers who help busy professionals, and/or those who struggle with having too much clutter. Kathy also loves working with clients who are moving and need help with getting their home ready for sale, packing and unpacking. Her passion is to help those who are feeling overwhelmed, become less stressed, more productive and have a more simplified life.   Links:   Join our FREE Facebook group Organize for Success: www.facebook.com/groups/organizeforsuccess  Episode 7 – How to Be More Productive in 7 Easy Steps  https://www.secondsetofhands.ca/podcast/7/   For home organizing, packing and unpacking services (Ottawa, ON Canada area)   https://www.secondsetofhands.ca/   To enquire about Kathy’s VIP days send message to kathy@secondsetofhands.ca        

Episode 14 –20 Ways Moms Can Let Go –Part 2 Are you a busy mom (or dad)? Do you struggle with finding the time to get everything done? Do you feel overwhelmed, stressed and tired? If so this episode is for you. Today is part 2 of the two part series called 20 Ways Moms Can Get Organized. Don’t worry dads, these tips will help you as well. If you haven’t listened to part 1 yet, where I provide the first 10 tips, not to worry, when you are finished listening to this episode, you can hop on to episode 13 and hear those tips. Oh and I almost forgot to mention, there will be a bonus tip at the end that I am sure you will find helpful. In this episode I talk about: 1.Outsourcing 2.Learning to say No 3.Laundry! Yes, laundry! 4.Routines 5.Lists 6.And so much more! About Kathy McEwanKathy McEwan, BA. Sociology, is the CEO of Second Set of Hands, a home and office organizing business located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She started her business as a solopreneur and now has an amazing team of organizers who help busy professionals, and/or those who struggle with having too much clutter. Kathy also loves working with clients who are moving and need help with getting their home ready for sale, packing and unpacking. Her passion is to help those who are feeling overwhelmed, become less stressed, more productive and have a more simplified life Links: Join our FREE Facebook group Organize For Success:www.facebook.com/groups/organizeforsuccess Episode 13 –20 Ways moms can get organized Part 1: https://www.secondsetofhands.ca/podcast/20-ways-moms-can-get-organized /Episode 7: How to Become More Productive https://www.secondsetofhands.ca/podcast/7/ To enquire about Kathy’s VIP days send message to kathy@secondsetofhands.ca  

Are you struggling to get your home organized? If so, you may need an accountability partner who can help you stay on track and accomplish your home organizing goals. In this week’sepisode, I discuss how an accountability can help you. I also answer 7 questions in regards to having an accountability partner. They are as follows: 1.What is an accountability partner 2.How does an accountability partner help me get my home organized? 3.Does my accountability partner have to be someone who needs to get their home organized, or could it be someone who has a very organized home? 4.Who would be the best accountability partner? 5.Why do accountability partner’s work? 6.How often should I meet or talk with my accountability partner? 7.What is the best way to keep track of my goals and tasks. If you don’t have anyone who could help with accountability, or if you feel like you need more insight on how to get organized, therefore an accountability partner is not enough, and you need more tips and solutions, and perhaps better systems in place to help you get your home organized, then feel free to reach out to me. I do take on a select few coaching clients each year and teach them how to simplify their life, get their home organized, and be more productive. I also help them feel less overwhelmed and not feel embarrassed by their clutter, and I also teach them where to start when it comes to being organized. If you would like to start a journey to an organized and simplified life, then feel free to reach out to me via the contact form on my website.If you would like to more organizing tips and you haven’t joined yet, be sure to join our free Facebook group, Organize for Success, and I will share the link in the show notes. Like I said, it is free to join to hop on over. We would love to see you there. About Kathy McEwan Kathy McEwan, BA. Sociology, is the CEO of Second Set of Hands, a home and office organizing business located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She started her business as a solopreneur and now has an amazing team of organizers who help busy professionals, and/or those who struggle with having too much clutter. Kathy also loves working with clients who are moving and need help with getting their home ready for sale, packing and unpacking. Her passion is to help those who are feeling overwhelmed, become less stressed, more productive and have a more simplified life. Links: To join the FREE Facebook group, go to www.facebook.com/groups/organizeforsuccess For more information on coaching with Kathy https://www.secondsetofhands.ca/contact-us/ For organizing, packing or unpacking help please visit Second Set of Hands www.secondsetofhands.ca To learn more about Kathy McEwan visit www.kathymcewan.com

Do you have a lot of clutter? Did you know that having clutter has many different costs associated with it? In this week’s episode we discuss various ways that clutter is costing you, and it is not all about finances. Yes, we will talk finances but we are also talking about other ways as well. I will be discussing 10 different ways and you may relate to a few of them, or all 10 ways. Either way, you will learn what the high costs to having clutter are and the solutions. You may be very surprised at what the ways are and how to avoid them! After listening to this episode, if you apply the solutions that I talk about, you will feel a whole lot better. You will be better off financially, your family life will be better, your will have better time management skills, and your home won’t have as much clutter. Don’t forget to join our FREE Facebook group “Organize for Success”. We would love to have you as part of our community. About Kathy McEwan Kathy McEwan, BA. Sociology, is the CEO of Second Set of Hands, a home and office organizing business located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She started her business as a solopreneur and now has an amazing team of organizers who help busy professionals, and/or those who struggle with having too much clutter. Kathy also loves working with clients who are moving and need help with getting their home ready for sale, packing and unpacking. Her passion is to help those who are feeling overwhelmed, become less stressed, more productive and have a more simplified life. Links: Organize for Success Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/organizeforsuccess Second Set of Hands Facebook page: www.facebook.com/secondsetofhands Second Set of Hands: https://www.secondsetofhands.ca For more information on Kathy McEwan: https://www.kathymcewan.com To hire Kathy for speaking engagements, presentations, or workshops http://www.kathymcewan.com/work-with-me/speaking-engagements-and-workshops/ Follow Kathy on Twitter and Instagram @kathyorganizes

Do you have a lot of clutter but not sure which category you fall under? In this week’s episode, I talk about 4 types of disorganization and the difference between them. Hint, one is a disorder that is listed in the DSMV. The remaining 3 are not considered a disorder, but are very relevant for many people who have a lot of clutter. If you have a lot of clutter but are not sure which category you would fall under, this episode is for you. You will learn about the 4 different categories and also how you can get more information on one of the categories. If you would like home organizing tips, be sure to join our Free Facebook group Organize for Success.  It is a great community with lots of support. We would love to have you be part of it. About Kathy McEwan Kathy McEwan, BA. Sociology, is the CEO of Second Set of Hands, a home and office organizing business located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She started her business as a solopreneur and now has an amazing team of organizers who help busy professionals, and/or those who struggle with having too much clutter. Kathy also loves working with clients who are moving and need help with getting their home ready for sale, packing and unpacking. Her passion is to help those who are feeling overwhelmed, become less stressed, more productive and have a more simplified life. Links: For organizing, packing or unpacking help please visit Second Set of Hands www.secondsetofhands.ca To learn more about Kathy McEwan visit www.kathymcewan.com Institute of Challenging Disorganization (ICD) https://www.challengingdisorganization.org/ ICD Clutter-Hoarding Scale https://www.challengingdisorganization.org/clutter-hoarding-scale ICD “Are You Affected by Chronic Disorganization?” Questionnaire https://www.challengingdisorganization.org/assets/Publications/FactSheets/ICD%20fs001%20Are%20You%20Affected%20by%20Chronic%20Disorganization%20%202019.pdf

Episode 8 Mental Clutter – 7 Reasons why we have mental clutter and how we can clear our minds once and for all!     Do you ever feel like your brain is racing so fast that you are feeling overwhelmed due to your own thoughts? Do you have a hard time processing your thoughts because you have too many going on? If so, you are most likely experiencing mental clutter or what some people call mind clutter.    So why do we have mental clutter? In this episode, I list 7 main reasons why we tend to have mental clutter, and provide several tips on how you can clear your mind. By sharing them with you today, I am hoping that you will relate to some of these reasons and will be able to work towards clearing your mind once and for all.  If I have mental clutter, one of the things that really works for me is doing a brain dump. I need to write everything down and do an action plan on how I am going to achieve all my tasks and goals. I go into more details about the brain dump in Episode 7 “How to Be More Productive”, and I also provide a free template that you can download and use to help you do a brain dump, list and achieve your goals. If you have tips on how you can drain your brain, be sure to join our free Facebook group Organize for Success and tell us how you do it. We would love to hear your ideas. The Organize for Success group is free to join and you will find organizing tips and solutions and get support from our amazing members.  About Kathy McEwan  Kathy McEwan, BA. Sociology, is the CEO of Second Set of Hands, a home and office organizing business located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She started her business as a solopreneur and now has an amazing team of organizers who help busy professionals, and/or those who struggle with having too much clutter. Kathy also loves working with clients who are moving and need help with getting their home ready for sale, packing and unpacking. Her passion is to help those who are feeling overwhelmed, become less stressed, more productive and have a more simplified life. Links:   For organizing, packing or unpacking help please visit Second Set of Hands www.secondsetofhands.ca  To learn more about Kathy McEwan visit – www.kathymcewan.com   Episode 7: How to Become More Productive https://www.secondsetofhands.ca/podcast/7/ Organize For Success Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/organizeforsuccess      

Talking balancing a full time job and running your brand or business this week. It takes sufficient planning, staying organized and working your own system. We are moms, entrepreneurs, bloggers, sisters, daughters, employees, boutique owners, fitness gurus, students, creating non profits – and most of us are doing all of this while still working a The post Working a 9 to 5 & Running A Brand or Business: Organizing, Planning, & Systems appeared first on Slay Girl, Slay.

Talking balancing a full time job and running your brand or business this week. It takes sufficient planning, staying organized and working your own system. We are moms, entrepreneurs, bloggers, sisters, daughters, employees, boutique owners, fitness gurus, students, creating non profits – and most of us are doing all of this while still working a... The post Working a 9 to 5 & Running A Brand or Business: Organizing, Planning, & Systems appeared first on Slay Girl, Slay.

Are you downsizing or know someone who is? On today’s episode we chat with accredited appraiser, Gisele Grenier Miller on downsizing and selling items. There are many different ways to sell items and we discuss the various methods including in-person and online auctions.  I ask Gisele important questions when it comes to selling which includes:  What are some items that people are trying to sell but are not worth much?  What is the one item that sold for more than you thought it would?  What are some items that are worth selling?  What is estate probate and what all is involved when it comes to estate probates?  Plus More!   About our Guest:  Gisele is an accredited appraiser and organizing expert who lives in Ottawa, Ontario. She owns Altered Spaces – Altered Lives, a home organizing company that specializes in senior moves. Gisele also specializes in estate probates and has a wealth of knowledge in appraising valuable items.   About Kathy McEwan  Kathy McEwan, BA. Sociology, is the CEO of Second Set of Hands, a home and office organizing business located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She started her business as a solopreneur and now has an amazing team of organizers who help busy professionals, and/or those who struggle with having too much clutter. Kathy also loves working with clients who are moving and need help with getting their home ready for sale, packing and unpacking. Her passion is to help those who are feeling overwhelmed, become less stressed, more productive and have a more simplified life.   Check out our organizing and moving packages at   https://www.secondsetofhands.ca  Links  Altered Spaces Altered Lives: http://www.alteredspaces-alteredlives.ca/   Kathy McEwan: http://www.kathymcewan.com   Second Set of Hands: http://www.secondsetofhands.ca   Episode 3 – Getting Organized for a Move Part 2: https://www.kathymcewan.com/podcast/3/   Episode 2 – Getting Organized for a Move Part 1: https://www.kathymcewan.com/podcast/2/  

Do you have credit problems or want to get your finances organized so you will have the money to do the things you love to do? If so, this episode is for you.   We chat with Pamela George, a Financial Literacy and Credit Counsellor, about financial problems people may face. I ask her:  -What is the number one problem people face when it comes to finances?  - What is a good age to start saving for retirement?    - When is a good time to pay your bills?  - Is online shopping becoming a problem?  Plus more!   About our Guest:  Pamela George is an Accredited Financial Counsellor of Canada® (AFCC) and a member of the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education® (AFCPE). Pamela has over nine years’ experience working as a Credit Counsellor and a Financial Aid Officer.   Pamela is also the author of “Three Little Piggy Banks”, a book that teaches children the importance of saving money.   About Kathy McEwan  Kathy McEwan, BA. Sociology, is the CEO of Second Set of Hands, a home and office organizing business located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She started her business as a solopreneur and now has an amazing team of organizers who help busy professionals, and/or those who struggle with having too much clutter. Kathy also loves working with clients who are moving and need help with getting their home ready for sale, packing and unpacking. Her passion is to help those who are feeling overwhelmed, become less stressed, more productive and have a more simplified life.   Check out our organizing and moving packages at   https://www.secondsetofhands.ca  Links:  Pamela George: https://www.pamelageorgefinancialliteracy.com/  Three Little Piggy Banks Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Three-Little-Piggy-Pamela-George/dp/1772051764/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1549916409&refinements=p_27%3APamela+George&s=books&sr=1-1  Kathy McEwan: https://www.kathymcewan.com   Second Set of Hands: https://www.secondsetofhands.ca    Organize for Success Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/organizeforsuccess  

7 Top Tips to an Organized Move   Do you feel overwhelmed with the thought of moving? Whether you are moving in the near future or in the next few years, this episode will give you the tips you need to have an organized move. Moving doesn’t have to be stressful. If you follow these 7 Top Tips to an Organized Move, you will have a more relaxed and believe it or not, a more structured move. You will have systems in place so that you can relax more and be less stressed. Moving into a new home should be a joyful experience and not super stressful.   I personally have moved 11 times and moving that many times is not for everyone and is not really what I would recommend to others, but it is the path that I have lead. Because of moving so many times, I have moving down pat and so I want to share with you the 7 Top Tips so your move will go smoother.   In this episode, I provide a time-line plan on what you should start doing today, right through until moving day. So are you thinking of moving in the next few years? Join us in the Free Facebook group, Organize for Success, and let us know.   About Kathy McEwan  Kathy McEwan, BA. Sociology, is the CEO of Second Set of Hands, a home and office organizing business located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She started her business as a solopreneur and now has an amazing team of organizers who help busy professionals, and/or those who struggle with having too much clutter. Kathy also loves working with clients who are moving and need help with getting their home ready for sale, packing and unpacking. Her passion is to help those who are feeling overwhelmed, become less stressed, more productive and have a more simplified life.   Check out our organizing and moving packages at   https://www.secondsetofhands.ca  Links:  Organize for Success Free Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/organizeforsuccess  Second Set of Hands Facebook page: www.facebook.com/secondsetofhands  Second Set of Hands: https://www.secondsetofhands.ca     Follow Kathy on Twitter and Instagram @kathyorganizes   For more information on Kathy McEwan https://ww.kathymcewan.com  To hire Kathy for speaking engagements, presentations, or workshops http://www.kathymcewan.com/work-with-me/speaking-engagements-and-workshops/             Links:          Join the free Organize for Success community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/organizeforsuccess  Check out our home organizing and moving services at https://www.secondsetofhands.ca   Hire Kathy to present at your next conference or workshop at http://www.kathymcewan.com/work-with-me/speaking-engagements-and-workshops/   Organize for Success Episodes Mentioned  Episode 2 – Organizing for a Move Part 1 with special guest Sonya Crites            

Have you ever felt overwhelmed when getting ready to move? I know I have. I have moved 11 times and know first-hand how overwhelming moving can be. This episode is part one of a two part Organizing for a Move series. In this episode we speak with realtor Sonya Crites of the Ottawa Property Girls and Remax Absolute Realty about getting organized when selling and buying a home. Some of the questions I ask Sonya include: - What are the first steps when buying a home? 
- What are common mistakes that people make when buying a home? 
- When is it is a good time to put your home up for sale?
 - Moving is stressful, can you give us some tips on how to get organized for a move, so it is less stressful? 
- What are common mistakes people make when selling their homes? 
- Recently houses in Ottawa ON were selling really fast. There seemed to be a shortage of houses for sale. Do you find that it is still the case now?
 - Why were/are there less homes for sale?
 - For those who are considering buying or selling a home, when is the best time to contact a realtor? Plus more! About our Guest: Sonya Crites is a realtor in Ottawa, ON area. Sonya and her business partner, Lori Williams, are the Ottawa Property Gals, affiliated with Remax Absolute Realty. About Kathy McEwan Kathy McEwan, BA. Sociology, is the CEO of Second Set of Hands, a home and office organizing business located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She started her business as a solopreneur and now has an amazing team of organizers who help busy professionals, and/or those who struggle with having too much clutter. They also love working with clients who are moving and need help with getting their home ready for sale, packing and unpacking. Their passion is to help those who are feeling overwhelmed, become less stressed, more productive and have a more simplified life. Check out our organizing and moving packages at https://www.secondsetofhands.ca Links: Ottawa Property Gals - https://www.ottawapropertygals.com/ Ottawa Property Gals - Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/ottawapropertygals/?ref=br_rs  Organize for Success Free Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/organizeforsuccess Second Set of Hands Facebook page: www.facebook.com/secondsetofhands Second Set of Hands: www.secondsetofhands.ca

Episode 1 – Learning to Let Go!    Have you ever tried to get organized but you struggle with letting things go?    In this episode, (my very first one), I start off sharing why I decided to start a home organizing business, how my business changed over time, and what it looks like today.   I also share why we have such a hard time letting things go. There are 7 main reasons why we keep too much stuff. Want to know when is it ok to keep your items and when is it better to let them go? I answer those questions plus more.      If you struggle with letting things go, you are not alone. It is a very common struggle that many people face.   Don't forget to join us in our in our Free Facebook group Organize for Success where we give organizing tips and solutions and provide support. We even have a free Let it Go 8 Week Challenge happening right now.   About Kathy McEwan  Kathy McEwan, BA. Sociology, is the CEO of Second Set of Hands, a home and office organizing business located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She started her business as a solopreneur and now has an amazing team of organizers who help busy professionals, and/or those who struggle with having too much clutter. Our passion is to help those who are feeling overwhelmed, become less stressed, more productive and simplify their lives. Check out our organizing and moving packages at https://www.secondsetofhands.ca   Links:  Professional Organizers in Canada: https://www.organizersincanada.com/  Institute for Challenging Disorganization: https://www.challengingdisorganization.org/  Organize for Success Free Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/organizeforsuccess  Second Set of Hands: www.secondsetofhands.ca         

Get organized with http://www.EasySmallBizSystems.com Sign up for my email list and learn more at http://www.DavidCBarnett.com Related Article I had the pleasure of speaking to a business owner in Toronto while I was away on vacation. It was just a brief consult done from a park bench in Brussels. He and the other owners had become aware of a competing firm that had been acquired by a larger company and wanted to try to do the same thing. The conversation centered around the best strategy… hiring an intermediary, hiring someone in-house to try to find a suitor, etc. During this time, my client made a little comment about how he and the other founders of the company were working almost 16 hours a day and how they found it impossible to hire people to help them out. I made this recording telling the story and how you can go about fixing it. Listen here (audio only on YouTube): https://youtu.be/9n68EuvNXfw Needless to say, it is quite difficult to convince someone to pay money to buy a business that needs this kind of management engagement. Proper businesses have structure, organization and everyone knows what they’re responsible for and what duties they need to get done. Without this, it’s impossible to grow and it sure does look scary for anyone looking at buying. The topic was very apropos as I’m in the middle of creating my latest workshop; Building a Business that Someone Will Want to Buy. It’s going to be presented on October 18 in Moncton, NB and will likely become an online course. To learn how I can help you sell your business yourself, visit www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com For a full education and help on buying a business, visit www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com Please remember to like and share this article, it’s the only way the people who run the internet have of knowing if the content is any good or not. The more you share, the more likely someone who needs this information will be able to find it. If you would like to hear from me weekly before anyone else, you can sign yourself up at www.DavidCBarnett.com If you need my help with your project, give me a call at (506) 381-8416. Do you live in the Maritimes? I’ve got workshops coming up on buying and selling businesses in the fall. Book now http://davidbarnett.eventbrite.ca Thanks and I’ll see you next time.

Feeling overwhelmed by social media and tired of the piles that keep you from being productive? Don't know where to start when it comes to email marketing? Join me and guest expert Lynn Edwards of Virtual Excellence Business Solutions as she shares strategies to get your business organized for a profitable and enjoyable Summer. Lynn has successfully helped business owners manage their Email Marketing, Social Media, Shopping Carts and Websites with a caring tenacity for seeing each of these area grow.  Providing directions in these areas has helped her clients see  a boost in their list building, social media and sales. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/janetmtaylor/message

We speak with Regina Lark, author, speaker and expert in chronic disorganization and hoarding. She discusses the characteristics found in those who are chronically disorganized, and teaches us common organizing principles and techniques to help us stay organized. Overcoming psychological barriers that prevent us from being more organized will help us establish productive habits and behaviors. Among the topics discussed are: planning time in your schedule for organizing, the concept of "social organizing", re-assigning value and re-evaluating one's attachment to objects, making sure objects have a "home", and obtaining clarity on the functionality of a space.