"We both understand the principles of getting rid of clutter but somehow there was too much inertia to overcome, which in turn blocked any real forward progress. Each time we tried, we would spend several well-intentioned days working through some files and then other issues would emerge to occupy our time.  Consequently, we really did not make sufficient forward progress.

Our thought in hiring Margaret was to leverage her expertise in organizing, but even more, her capacity as a 'coach' to keep us focused on achieving our objective of living without clutter.  That seems a lofty goal, but I can tell you that we are currently living without clutter!   Interestingly, during the process, we discovered that a number of things that really were import...

"You have been a fabulous organizing partner.  I have so appreciated your kindness as we have worked our way through our years of stuff, and all of your good organizing and design suggestions."   - Michelle Graunke...

"Laura did a wonderful job of organizing my home office.  My office was a disaster and Laura helped sort through piles of paper and showed me effective ways to keep business and personal information in order.  Her filing system is very effective."   - Paula Feldman, Money Mailer  ...

"Laura Leist provided our members with common sense techniques on how to organize one's business and personal life in these times of avalanches of information.  We are very appreciative and recommend her as a speaker and workshop facilitator." - Bill Vadino, Executive Director,  Kirkland Chamber of Commerce ...

"I enjoyed working with Margaret and feel good about my office and computer setup.  I particularly liked the way she helped me build on what I already had and was comfortable with, rather than suggesting I start from scratch with an entire new system."   - Laurie Dahahy, Head Start...

"I got my car in the garage today!!  No more scraping ice off.  I can't thank you enough - you are my hero.  I'm telling everyone about your service." - Kim Gillespie ...

"The work Laura has done for us has required her to design and implement a process for the project, to listen well to our needs, goals and limitations, to work closely with members of our staff and to provide us with a plan of action we would undertake after our work with her was complete.  I always had complete confidence in her leadership and management.  In my interactions with outside vendors, I would rank Laura's level of service in the top 1%!    Laura delivers what she promises, on time on budget and with cheerfulness and a positive, uplifting attitude. 

I gain two things when I work with Laura:  organization and the tools and strategies to stay organized!  Laura knows the right products to use in our office and shows me h...

"Thank you for your contribution to the Administrative Assistant's Conference.  From my perspective, your presence, demeanor and skill contributed to a higher caliber conference than would have been possible without you."


- Emily McGrath, Director of Professional Development - PNAIS (Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools)    ...

“Laura’s knowledge of the vast capabilities of Outlook was amazing. I learned more from her in 30 minutes about organizing within Outlook than I had been able to figure out on my own in 10 years.”       

- Kevin Howard, The Howard Group, Inc.
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“Nancy & Tina are a delight- thoroughly professional, fun to be around, very helpful and absolutely delightful people.”   -H. S., Bellevue    ...