Ellen Hankes

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Through work in agricultural businesses and related leadership positions, Ellen has encountered those who want to be more productive and still have time to spend with personally fulfilling activities.

Ellen cherishes her roles as wife, mother and grandmother, and places a high value on helping others find time to enjoy their families. “Setting and achieving goals related to organization within the home and workplace helps us to have more time to do the things we truly enjoy,” Ellen shares.

 

Ellen Hankes

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Whether you need organizing assistance in a business setting or your home, Ellen will help you find your unique way to accomplish your goals. You will become more productive and still have time to spend with personally fulfilling activities.  Ellen implements special techniques in working with clients with Attention Deficit Disorder and Chronically Disorganized individuals as they seek to become more organized with in the workplace setting or at home.

Ellen cherishes her roles as wife, mother and grandmother, and places a high value on helping others find time to enjoy their families. “Setting and achieving goals related to organization within the workplace and home helps us to have more time to do the things we truly enjoy,” Ellen shares.

Your success is important to Ellen.  Here's what a satisfied client said after a session with her: "I feel so much better and less overwhelmed!!!  Even though there is a lot to do, I feel like I have a handle on what and where it is!!!"

An educator by education and experience, Ellen encourages others to keep learning through exposure to new experiences and ideas. Ellen is the first person in the Omaha/Council Bluffs area to earn a Chronic Disorganization Specialist Certificate from the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization (NSGCD). 

A member of Toastmasters International since 1998, Ellen is recognized as an effective speaker and presenter. She has been recognized as a Distinguished Toastmaster and Leader by Toastmasters International. “Improving communication ability positively impacts personal and family life as well as business and professional skills,” says Ellen as she encourages others to join Toastmasters in their local area.

Ellen holds Bachelor’s and Masters degrees from the University of Illinois in Family and Consumer Sciences and Education.

Ellen is affiliated with the following professional organizations:

In addition to the NSGCD Chronic Disorganization (CD) Specialist Certificate, Ellen has earned the following Certificates of Study:

She is continuing study for certificates in the following areas of study:

      To learn more about each certificate, view this article.

Ellen is active in community organizations including:

Ellen's Media Mentions

Ellen loves to help out the media!  See below for her latest media mentions.

September 3, 2006

Getting Organized: Where do you rank on the clutter-hoarding scale? (JPG 120 KB)

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December 22, 2006

Calahan Solutions Helps Clients to Cut the Clutter, Become More Organized

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Contact Ellen

Iowa Office

22054 Meadowview Pkwy

Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Tel: 712.256.7875

Fax: 302.288.7875

Email: ellen@calahansolutions.com

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