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Organizing seminars empower you to make a positive change in your life!"Stephanie infused fun and self acceptance in her presentation for women leaders about organizing. I took away several helpful tips to pass on to my family and clients!!" 
Dina Emser - Certified Prof. Development Coach Peoria IL

"Your workshop was very helpful as well as informational. I know the class prompted employees to begin organizing at work and at home. Personally, I have filled numerous wastebaskets and recycle boxes in my organizating process. Thanks for supplying tips to help us de-clutter our lives."
Jan Morris, MS,CHES - McLean County Health Department Health Promotion Program Manager - Bloomington IL

"I enjoyed your presentation style and your “non Martha Stewart” approach to getting organized; it really took some of the intimidation out of getting started to get organized for messy folks like me. One of the things that you said that particularly resonated with me was – “The clutter really represents postponed decisions,” that really put some things into perspective for me and gave me the much needed push to get started. I especially appreciated some of your myth busting."
Mary Hosier - Manager of Operations - Board of Certified Safety Professionals - Champaign IL

Several people have told me how much they enjoyed it, and how professional you are. You seemed as though you had been through my house and looked into my head and that the entire program was about me! 
Jennie Kannedy - Council Bluffs, IA

"I attended your seminar at Country Companies/IAA, and I am thrilled to receive so many new ideas along with your newsletter. The best 2 hours and $ I could have spent! (both for work and for home!)" 
Susan Kratzner - Bloomington IL

"This was a great seminar!  I have a number of things that I can take back to the office and put into place right away."
Howard Call - Ohio Fair Managers Association Inc. - Perrysberg, OH

"I just wanted to tell you how much everyone enjoyed your presentation today....you were a big hit! Thanks so much for your patience with all the idiosyncrasies of our office, especially [name removed]. Once you've pleased him, though, you've made the grade!"
Carol Denton - City of Champaign Legal Department - Champaign IL

"Can't remember when there has been so much positive talk after a meeting!!! WAY TO GO!"
Vickie Craig - Meeting coordinator Ford County Extention - Gibson City IL

"I'm glad we got the opportunity to hear your seminar. The topics you discussed got some intellectual wheels turning for both my wife and I. Thanks again!"
Scott Leopold - Arbonne International - Petersberg IL

"Your program was fantastic! We had lots of good comments and no grumbles, which usually come from a certain couple in the group. I so much appreciate your help and expertise. Thank you so much."
Janet Kilgus - Fairbury IL

"Once again, great job on your presentation this morning. I love your enthusiasm & energy...it's contagious!"
Cassie Hart - Freelance Writer - Normal IL

"I really enjoyed your presentation at our conference.  You had a lot of energy on a topic that I thought I was not going to like.  I especially liked your e-mail and meeting strategies.  I will be putting them to work when I get home."
Ken Killian - Nebraska Association Manager - Marquette NE

Bev Riggins - fan of Calahan Solutions!"I want to thank you so much for your presentation last night at NAWBO! You did a fantastic job and gave us all a lot to think about in all areas of life! . . . I'll look forward to putting that into use at my desk!"

Bev Riggins - Owner, Midwest Concerge Service - Peoria IL

"You inspired me (and helped me understand me a little better). I'm cleaning my desk & office right now, and have been for the past hour!"
Beth Kolowski - Program Director for IAAP - Elmwood IL

"I really enjoyed your talk last night at the quilt guild! You had so many useful suggestions and you delivered them so well."
Cheryl Sullivan - Champaign IL

"You have already motivated my daughter and I both just from the talk you gave at IAA. She organized her daughter's closet and her pantry. Got a bunch of stuff she doesn't use regularly off her kitchen counters. I organized two areas that I've been "meaning to do something with". Still working on a problem cabinet with all my canned goods. Your encouragement was hugely helpful."
Vicki Bennett - Bloomington IL

"The information you presented was so practical and doable.  I appreciated that you provided suggestions that the average person could use.  I'm excited to get back to the office and get started"
Debra Gard - Mineral Wells WV

Business / Office

 

Priscilla Mathews

Bloomington IL

"You are SO on target with the "innie" vs. "outie" distinction. My whole mental process changes now that I am using see through action files.I finally can find important papers when I need them - I'm just using see through plastic files with colored tabs - I file "mother" papers in M, bills in B, pending packages in P, etc. It works for the way I work!"

Cathy Greeneberg

Independent Sales Consultant, Arbonne International

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Colleen Reynolds

Bloomington, IL

AM1230 WJBC Talk Show Host & News Director

Highlights: She did a tremendous job helping me reorganize my office that had been filled with clutter. . . she did a great job of keeping me motivated and keeping me on task. . .  I now look forward to coming into work!

   

 

Marilyn O'Connor - Satisfied Client

Marilyn O'Connor

Lake Forest, IL

-RE/MAX Suburban
-MAK Development
-Boomtown Fireworks

I never imagined that you would bring such help into my life. Your optimism has inspired us to be more productive and you have become one of my trusted advisors.

I didn't know where to start and had no desire to focus on such details. You have the ability to quickly analyze the whole picture, break it down into parts and recommend ideas that bring about wonderful solutions. You have just the right balance of giving me the emotional and mental space I needed to do the work and absorb the process, but also kept everything consistently and constantly moving forward.   read more

   

Linda Lambert

Pontiac, IL
Lambert Designs

You assessed my physical layout and offered a new direction for my business.

It has resulted in greater productivity, fewer errors, and a much more comfortable work environment. It can be measured in dollars and cents since I am getting more done in less time, with fewer errors and frustrations.  read more

   

Thank you for everything you have done for me. It has improved my confidence level with my day-to-day activities.
Cathy Myre - Pontiac, IL - Assistant Sales Director Radio Bloomington

I want to tell you, you inspired me! Thank you for all the help you've given me in transitioning into a home office. As you know, it was a big change for me downsizing into one bedroom. You came in and listened to my concerns and came up with solutions that were workable for me. I am amazed at how creative you are and how you can see uses for space that I could not. My office feels much more efficient now. I appreciate your working with me and not being afraid to dig in and help me sort and decide. In addition, since we had to move Cary's pictures out of the closet and into another room, you were able to create useable space for him as well. I would be happy to talk to anyone about your services and how much they helped me.
Debbie Walmsley - Bloomington, IL - Prepaid Legal

Linda is beside herself and is thrilled! Thank you very much! Thank you also for the extra time you have spent on this project, [office and showroom organization] it is greatly appreciated and I know Linda will share referrals (as I will) with other businesses in town! Your service and direction has been tremendously appreciated.
Cathy Curbow - Boston, MA - Homeowner

Stephanie has excellent technology and knowledge management skills that enabled us on multiple projects to simplify, automate, and integrate the collection, storage, and sharing of information.  This not only leveraged technology to create efficiencies but the existences of these databases were the catalysts for other positive organizational changes.

She is adaptable and flexible and appreciates and includes the different skills, strengths, and personalities of others. Her project management and organizational skills enable her to be highly productive and manage large projects that involve many different parts and people.

I would highly recommend Stephanie as an individual who can significantly improve your business results.  She made a significant and unique contribution that considerably improved the end results.
Patrick Conneely - Lincolnshire, IL - Consultant

"Just wanted to send out a quick thank you for all of your help today. I feel so much better and less overwhelmed!!!! Even thought there is a lot to do I feel like I have a handle on what and where it is!!"
Edye Godden - Omaha, NE - Business Owner and Consultant

Residential

 

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Nell Fleming

Bloomington, IL

Homeowner
Home Daycare

Provider

Highlights: [Kitchen] The kitchen was an amazing transformation. . . everything fits in my cabinets . . . it just functions better. I no longer have to look for things . . .  I can keep the counters clear.  Even my husband was impressed . . . He thought it was kind of a crazy thing for me to do, and after using the kitchen for about a week he said "when are you going to get her back in here to do that craft room of yours?"
[Craft/sewing room] I was able to gain back the entire room - all the floor space - all the table space. It looks so nice that now I'm back in there getting my projects done.

   

 

Suzie S.

Bloomington, IL

Homeowner

I think you have revolutionized my life! Going on the mission to get the filing boxes, frame and day planner was the first sense of urgency I have felt in years. I have gotten to the point in the past year, where I have not much sense of time. It was refreshing to feel enthusiastic about something - getting the things that will help me be more organized.

"Quel miracle!” (“What a miracle" in French) "Your desk is clear!" was Mel's reaction when she cam in Friday from Canada. 

Doing our taxes this past Saturday was the least nerve-wracking it has been in years. It is such fun to be organized! Thank you for all your help.

   

 

Cassie Hart

Normal, IL

Writer

This is the earliest I've ever sent out Christmas cards!  Thanks again for the holiday planning list!