Learning to be organized and focused is the roadmap to achieving goals;

success is built in the small details of every day.

Since 2003, I’ve delivered hundreds of presentations to thousands of people, both in-person and virtually, designed to help individuals get organized, boost productivity, and work smarter. Each presentation is designed to be interactive, social, and engaging, packed with dynamic and effective strategies to help us reshape and refine our daily lives.

M. Colleen Klimczak, CPO

PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL

DEVELOPMENT

RESIDENTIAL

PRESENTATIONS

  • We are busier than ever before, and our homes and brains and lives feel so cluttered!  In this class, we will learn time management strategies, clutter clearing skills, and easy stress relief tools that fit in your busy life.  Take the time to learn to make time and be less stressed.

  • Want to get more done at work or at home? Learn a variety of time management strategies to have in your Time Management Tool Box including: An Uncluttered Work Space; Routines that Work; Managed Priorities; Technology tools and more.

  • Explore tools for stress management including routines, sleep hygiene, intentional productivity, functional meditation and deep breathing, to deal with what life sends your way!

  • Capture what’s on your mind: Collect, nurture, and share ideas across desktop and mobile platforms with Evernote. Your thoughts are always with you, always accessible, always in sync

  • Do you wonder what papers to keep? For how long? Can you find what you need when you need it?  Learn tips and suggestions on what to keep, what to shred, what to save and how to save it.

  • Your work day may look a lot different these days. Let’s talk about work space, work flow, routines and maintaining focus while working from home!

  • Improve your life by getting the most from your stuff.  Recognize and Eliminate Clutter, then Maximize Your Stuff.  Save time and money, and regain control of your home.

  • Getting Organized and Going Green go hand in-hand! Improve your life by getting the most from your stuff.  Recognize and Eliminate Clutter, and explore Green solutions for clearing it from your home. Save time, money and the planet while regaining control of your home.

  • Help your kids establish skills now that will help them at home, in school and the rest of their lives.  Your world will run more smoothly after we discuss age appropriate home responsibilities, and the whole family will benefit by learning how to use resources like time and money efficiently and effectively.

  • Find time, money and space in this Heart of your home.  Organize the space, explore menu planning and savvy shopping, and make your kitchen work for you, for wellness, family and life.

  • Help your days and dinners run more smoothly!  Consider your goals and what Healthy means to you and your family. Explore meal planning and enjoy tips and strategies to make the plan work!

  • Down-Sizing can be the time to Right-Size.  Making sense of a lifetime of possessions doesn’t have to be overwhelming! We will lay out the process, make decisions about what to part with and what to keep, and share resources to make it all happen.

  • Clearing clutter requires prioritizing and decision making.  And sometimes these are difficult!  Learn the questions to ask yourself, and tips and strategies to help your projects move forward!

  • No matter what the size or layout of a dorm room, organization is a must! With small spaces, there’s no room for disorganization. Help your student set up for success!

  • Big organizing projects in your home’s big spaces like garages and basements require special strategies! Learn how to make decisions about clutter and then clear it from your home.

  • Get the most out of your holidays by spending a little planning time now!

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M. Colleen Klimczak, CPO, is an Organizational Coach and Certified Professional Organizer. Colleen owns Peace of Mind Professional Organizing, LLC. Since 2003, she has helped thousands get a handle on their space and stuff, time and productivity, finding Peace of Mind in their personal and professional lives. Colleen offers organizational coaching and presentations as well as in-person and virtual organizing and consultations.  She publishes a weekly organizing blog and newsletter to support and motivate her community and launched her weekly Podcast “Your Organized Life with Colleen Klimczak” in 2022.

Public speaking and organizational presentations are a natural extension of Colleen’s experience in client homes and businesses, and she has presented hundreds of presentations to thousands of participants. In addition, her 40+ years as a professional instrumentalist and vocalist translate into confidence and clarity in addressing groups of any size.  

Colleen offers in-person and virtual presentations and workshops for organizations, libraries and networking and professional groups. In addition, she has presented as both a speaker and panelist at women’s professional and leadership conferences in the Chicago area and is an adjunct professor at Moraine Valley Community College, South Suburban College and Kankakee Community College.

Colleen’s professional and educational background in Business Administration, Psychology and Adult Education provides unique insight into organizing challenges and solutions. Colleen is a Foundations Graduate of Coach Approach for Organizers and is pursuing her Organizing Coach certification. In addition, she has advanced certifications through the Institute for Challenging Disorganization. 

A Certified Professional Organizer since 2008, Colleen is a member of NAPO, the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals, NAPO-Chicago and NAPO-Virtual. She is a member of the Evergreen Park Chamber of Commerce and the Beverly Area Planning Association and Trades Referral Listing. 

Terry S.: “I swear just today I sent Jen a thank you email for having you there last Saturday. I told her we now have an office back. It makes you WANT to walk in there!  You can quote me, have them call me for a reference, whatever. Feels good to walk into my office again!”

A.T., Schaumburg Public Library: “What a spectacular program! We were thrilled to draw such a big crowd in spite of the weather! It was potentially one of our most diverse crowds and I’m so glad it had such a wide appeal. Your energy was incredible, as were your insights. I know I certainly got a lot out of it and our patrons were quite complimentary as well. They loved the handouts and you.”

Participants, Indian Prairie Public Library: “Really learned a lot today. It was nice having a seminar with an expert in the field.... Awesome presenter!”

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