Speaking

Are you looking for an inspirational, compassionate, and motivating speaker for your Corporate Lunch and Learn series, Women's Church Group, Senior Community, Moms of Preschoolers (MOPS), Moms of Multiples (MOM), Networking Groups, or PTO?

Anne loves sharing her knowledge, experiences, information, and inspiration on how to be more organized and productive.

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Photo Anne Blumer Speaker, POC 2018

Speaking topics presented by Anne Blumer, CPO©

Win at Organizing – The secret to getting organized and staying organized

Learn from a Certified Professional Organizer:

  • What "organized" means
  • Why disorganization happens
  • Costs of disorganization
  • Where to start organizing
  • When and how to get your tasks done
  • How to maintain organization with seven simple organizing principles

Your Business Organized for Maximum Efficiency

We all know how challenging it is to be a small business owner. We also understand the amount of time and dedication it takes to make sure that you are both highly productive and maintaining organization. Learn from a Certified Professional Organizer and Productivity Expert:

  • How to set up your workspace for success
  • Techniques for managing the inflow of both paper and electronic information
  • 10 habits to return several hours to every day

ART of Paper Management

With the ease of digital information, our piles of papers should be shrinking. Instead, it seems as though we are surrounded by more and more paper every day.  If it is taking you more than 30 seconds to locate the information you are looking for, it's time to learn the ART of paper management. Learn proven information management methodologies and systems for your files or your piles of paper. Learn from a Certified Professional Organizer:

  • Benefits of Organizing Your Paper Information
  • The A.R.T. of Paper Management
  • How to Create a Paper Processing Center
  • Where to Start
  • How to Identify What Paper to Toss and What to Keep
  • Where and How to Keep Your Paper Information
  • Products and Systems That Can Help You Organize Paper Information

The Countdown for an Organized Move

You may have heard the statistic that moving is one of life's top three stressors. Don't be alarmed!  Learn from a Certified Professional Organizer how to best prepare for a successful and organized move.  You will learn:

  • How to edit your home before you move with my 5 Steps to Organizing process
  • Key questions to ask a moving company for a successful move
  • What to do to prepare for your move with our week-by-week plan and checklists
  • What to do to prepare for move day
  • How to settle into your new home with unpacking strategies
  • How SolutionsForYou can be your supportive move manager and partner

7 Ways to Maximize a Smaller Footprint with Space Saving Ideas

You have downsized and moved to a much smaller home, and you are struggling to find where to place all of your belongings.  Learn from a Certified Professional Organizer seven ways to maximize your smaller footprint with space-saving ideas.  You will learn:

  • How to edit your space
  • How best to utilize your vertical space
  • How to place your belongings for easy accessibility and helpful products
  • How to maximize your space and leave no gaps
  • What furniture to consider that do double duty
  • The benefits of flexible closet and workspace systems designed for your needs and abilities

Finding the Time to Get Your To-Do List Done

We all have the same 24 hours each day. Why do some people seem to get it all done, and you haven't checked one thing off your to-do list?  Learn proven time management methodologies and systems from a Certified Professional Organizer. You will learn:

  • 7 optimum habits that will return several hours to each day
  • How to identify where your time is spent and discover time robbers through a time mapping technique
  • What causes procrastination
  • How to define your roles and goals for each
  • How to categorize and group activities to effectively manage yourself
  • How to identify and choose "one" time management system and tool that is right for you; and why

Never Say, "I have nothing to wear" again

Do you open your closet every morning and stare at your clothes and say to yourself, "I have nothing to wear." Learn from a Certified Professional Organizer how to organize your clothing so you can get dressed in less than 5 minutes.  You will learn:

  • What clothing to keep and what to say goodbye to
  • Wardrobing basics
  • How to organize your clothing for easy retrieval that makes sense to you
  • What products can help you maximize your closet space
  • How to design a closet system
  • How to optimize your closet once you have everything organized

The Organized Family

It's not an oxymoron. Learn proven organizing methodologies and systems from a Certified Professional Organizer. You will learn:

  • Why family disorganization happens
  • Costs of family disorganization
  • Benefits of family organization
  • Two keys to unlocking chaos and clutter
  • Solutions to the top 10 family organization challenges

Design Your Own Organizing Topic

Call us at 503-706-3502, and we can discuss what organizing or productivity topic will be most beneficial to your group.

“We were thrilled to have Anne Blumer, CPO present Navigating The Chronically Disorganized (CD) Client to our group of NAPO professional organizers. Her fifteen years of training and experience is a priceless resource to draw upon. Her presentation style is clear, engaging and informative. Anne’s compassionate respect for her clients, as they partner to identify and meet the challenges of getting and staying organized, is a thread that runs through her work and her powerful presentation.”
Suzanne Lehman, Director of Professional Development, National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO), Oregon Chapter, 10+ Year Golden Circle NAPO Member

Anne Blumer speaking at JALO 2017

Anne speaking at the JALO 2017 Conference in Sendai, Japan delivering the opening keynote on “Defining Your Goals 〜 Mastering the Business of Organizing” on day one, followed on day two with her in-depth expert know how on “Navigating the Chronically Disorganized Client.” JALO’s conference was Anne’s second by invitation only international speaking engagement.

In 2015 she presented at the ADPO 2015 Conference in London, UK. Her two topics were “Tales from the Trenches” and “Safety for the Professional Organizer and Client."

 

 

“Anne’s Keynote speech was very inspirational to all of Japanese organizers. I was impressed by her extensive knowledge and experience in the field of Professional Organizing and her ability to engage Japanese audience. I would highly recommend any organization to hire Anne as a speaker.”
Mayumi Takahara, President & Founder Japan Association of Life Organizers

Virtual Presentations Available Upon Request
Contact Us to Schedule

503.706.3502

ADPO 2015 Conference in the UK
Tales from the Trenches and Safety for the Professional Organizer and Client

CHADD
The A.R.T of Paper Management

Edward Jones
Get Organized Invest in Yourself

Evergreen Presbyterian Church - Women's Fall Luncheon Keynote Speaker
Win At Organizing

Executive Women International Portland Chapter
Organizing Your Space, Stuff, and Time

Full House MOMs and Dads
The Organized Family

Garden Home Recreation Center
From Clutter to Control
Organizing for Back to School
The Organized Family
Time (Self) Management
Turning Piles into Files

Institute for Challenging Disorganization
Navigating the CD Client

JALO 2017 Conference
Sendai, Japan
Mastering The Business Of Organizing™

Mercy Corps NW Women In Business Workshop
Your Business Organized for Maximum Efficiency

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
From Clutter to Control
The Organized Family
Time (Self) Management
Turning Piles into Files

MOMs Club Canby
The Organized Family

MOMs Club Cedar Hills
What You Can Expect from a Professional Organizer

MOMS Club of Sherwood East
The Organized Family

MOMs Club West Hills
The Organized Family

MoneyWi$eWomen Forum
Organizing Your Financial Records

Multnomah County Central Library
Getting Organized 101

Multnomah County Capitol Hill Library
Organizing Back to School and Families

Multnomah County Capitol Hill Library
Getting Organized 101

Multnomah County Northwest Library
Getting Organized 101

National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals (NAPO)
Multiple Streams of Income

NAPO Oregon Chapter
Training Opportunities for Professional Organizers
Navigating the Chronically Disorganized Client
Safety for the Professional Organizer and Client

NAPO San Diego Chapter
Safety for the Professional Organizer and Client

NAPO Wisconsin Chapter
Safety for the Professional Organizer and Client

NAPO Virtual Chapter
Safety for the Professional Organizer and Client

National Charity League Lake Oswego Chapter
Time (Self) Management

New Seasons Arbor Lodge
Declutter and Get Organized!

New Seasons Beaverton
Solutions to Resolutions

New Seasons Lake Oswego
Solutions to Resolutions
The Organized Family

New Seasons Market, Hillsboro
The Organized Family

New Seasons Orenco Station
Declutter and Get Organized!

New Seasons Raleigh Hills
Declutter and Get Organized!

PacifiCorp
Time [Self] Management
Turning Piles into Files

Professional Organizers of Canada 2018 Conference
Navigating the Chronically Disorganized (CD)

Rose Villa
7 Space-Saving Ways to Maximize a Smaller Footprint
The A.R.T. of Paper Management
Win at Organizing
Downsize, Live Large
Simplify the Transition to Your Next Chapter

The Springs at Tanasbourne
7 Space-Saving Ways to Maximize a Smaller Footprint

Storables
Back to School Organizing
Closet Planning and Organizing
File with Style
Organizing for the “Downsized” Home
Organizing Kitchen and Pantry
Sharing Strategies for Avoiding Holiday Stress

Thomson Reuters
Organizing your Workspace

Westside Businesswomen’s Group
Win at Organizing

WIN Lake Oswego
Finding the Time to Get Organized - 7 Habits to Return Several Hours to Each Day

Women’s Healthcare Associates:
Beaverton, Portland, Tualatin Locations
From Clutter to Control

Women to Women Network
Imagine Your Business Organized for Maximum Efficiency

Testimonials

“We were thrilled to have Anne Blumer, CPO present Navigating The Chronically Disorganized (CD) Client to our group of NAPO professional organizers. Her fifteen years of training and experience is a priceless resource to draw upon. Her presentation style is clear, engaging and informative. Anne’s compassionate respect for her clients, as they partner to identify and meet the challenges of getting and staying organized, is a thread that runs through her work and her powerful presentation.”
Suzanne Lehman, Director of Professional Development, National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO), Oregon Chapter, 10+ Year Golden Circle NAPO Member

Anne’s Win at Organizing presentation to the Westside Businesswomen helped participants rethink the way they organize. By starting out tackling small projects, her simple tips will help navigate clutter in a whole new way, and help to inspire you to de-stress your home or office space.” Shelly Olsen | Director pf Special Events, Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce

Anne’s Win at Organizing presentation to the Westside Businesswomen helped participants rethink the way they organize. By starting out tackling small projects, her simple tips will help navigate clutter in a whole new way, and help to inspire you to de-stress your home or office space.” Shelly Olsen | Director pf Special Events, Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce

“Anne Blumer’s presentation on organizing kitchen and pantry at our store in The Pearl was our best attended workshop for all of our locations. Anne did a terrific job combining information about her organizing process with practical suggestions for product. I think many people left with a clear sense of how to start and others were eager to jump in to locate appropriate solutions. I saw several full carts that were inspired by her suggestions. You addressed the audience questions with ease, including those questions off topic such as paper storage. We sold out of the home filing kit after your glowing recommendation.” “Thank you Anne for giving our customers a clear organizing process and experienced information about our products!” Leslie Sampson, Vice President, Storables

“Anne, thank you so much for the beautiful job you did at the workshop last Saturday. You clearly connect with each group you speak to on a level that is clear and easy to understand.” Gina Story, Washington Green Store Manager, Storables

"This was a wonderful opportunity for our customers to learn from an expert how to get rid of their clutter and bring organization to their lives. Anne’s teaching was clear and engaging and very organized! She shared many great tips on how to tackle big projects and explained what you need to do to maintain your new systems. People loved it and we had great turnouts. We’ve had many requests to bring Anne back and look forward to have her teach at our stores again." Amanda Nelson, New Seasons Market Wellness Coordinato

“Anne, I got a very positive response about the Decluttering Organizing Workshop Party. Everyone had fun and really enjoyed it! It was very educational and inspiring. We all thought you did a great job and that the workshops are a great service. I will definitely do another one!” Karen Gadawski