Client Testimonials
I just wanted to say that I really appreciated the work that Lois did with me on Sunday. She's very sweet and super easy to deal with. I felt totally comfortable having her go through all of my stuff and now I have SO much space to deal with the few odds and ends that are left over. She made a huge difference and I'm super happy. Thanks again.
Andrea Fryett
My filing system is working brilliantly and I feel very much in control of the paper in my life. I no longer dread going into my office and I find it truly liberating to have a clear desk – finally! Before I was unaware of how much energy and time I was wasting by not having a system in place. Now I can locate, in seconds, any bill, document or obscure piece of paper. Thanks for getting me organized. It was well worth the time and effort.
Suzanne Tokarsky
Whether one is moving, downsizing, or de-cluttering, there will always be a struggle with sentiments and change. I realized this is a situation I could not handle on my own and called Organized Success to come to my rescue. I worked, one on one, with Lois Kaplan, a total sweetheart and a professional. I have to give full credit to her calm and focused nature for making the whole process of putting my priorities in order and getting myself organized and sorted. I am going through a BIG move/downsize and there were a lot of decisive moments that Lois helped me overcome. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you, Lois, for being such a great help, and fun to work with too. You have lifted a HUGE weight off my shoulder. Wishing you best of luck and further prosperity.
Alya Sawan
Lois and Natalie, I just wanted to thank you both for all your help last week. It was a tremendous relief to get the basement organized. My husband was thrilled when he came home and could not believe the difference. Even my 5 year old son noticed the change. Thanks!
Mindy Mayman, B.A., Pl. Fin, FMA
RSM Richter Wealth Management Inc.
I found your conviction, passion and energy very intoxicating. The plan gives me hope and a way to try to get out of my mess!
Anonymous
It doesn't matter how good a writer one is, or how many wonderful ideas you have. If you are not organized, most of your creativity will get sidelined or submerged in a sea of paperwork and randomly filed research.
When I got my job as a weekly columnist at the National Post newspaper, I became extremely anxious. My amateur filing system was completely inadequate for the demands of my new job. I knew within a few weeks that I would be drowning in data if I didn't have a dependable and easy-to-use system.
Susan Portnoy of Organized Success came to my rescue. She walked me through her simple but effective guidelines to keeping incoming data, work in progress and archives in distinct, accessible and self-organizing units. Within a few visits the entire system was in place and working.
Being professionally organized has brought me peace of mind and freed me to dedicate my energy to creative work. Being organized has made me, in effect, smarter and faster at my job. I am very grateful for the skills I have acquired, and would recommend this shortcut to professional development at the most basic and important level to all information-dependent professionals.
Barbara
Kay
National Post Columnist
Had I known that Organized Success would not only assess, purchase materials, and complete the entire organization process of my home with little assistance from myself, I would have made the initial call months ago. Even with 10 fingers in my closets and files, I never felt that there was an intrusion of my privacy. Lois' work ethic, drive, and tenacity is unmatched while Susan's ability to sort through enormous amounts of paperwork is highly impressive. This is a great investment that brings much needed peace of mind and is lasting.
ST
I have been at Bialik 14 years – my office was something that was always talked about. The perception that most people got – especially those who didn't know me – was that I was disorganized, a last minute person, could never find anything, but that I am very creative and a very good teacher. One of the school's previous principals (I am on my fourth one), without my knowledge, took pictures of my office to take to the school's personnel chair (do I hear blackmail?). I discovered the pictures when he asked me to pick up some pictures he had developed (he gave me the wrong ticket; I got my office pictures). It made him crazy. This is just to let you know how far I have come.
When I saw your picture in the paper – offering your course at the "Y", I knew you would help me. I picked up the phone, called, and the rest is history. I knew the time was right to get my office to look professional. I wanted it badly and you helped. My office is STILL the talk of the school – now how wonderful it is, how it is the students' favorite place in school and how well it reflects on me. Those who worked with me and knew me well say, "we told you so; she IS organized, smart, creative and a great teacher." Thank you, Susan and Lois, for presenting the true me.
Hanna
Eliashiv
Vice Principal, Judaic Studies
Bialik High School
Sure I could have cleaned up my garage, my closets and my office by myself. But I didn't. I could also easily orchestrate my own workout without a trainer. But I don't. If I didn't have regular appointments with a trainer, I don't want to think about the shape I'd be in. Ditto my house and office without Organized Success. Susan has made an incredible difference in my life – in my home, in my office, and in my feelings about myself. She has a system for everything. It's simple, easy to follow and to follow up. And everything works.
Thanks to Organized Success, I now have a filing system that allows me to actually find 'that' piece of paper. And I know how to tackle clutter before it becomes overwhelming. There is no question that putting this kind of structure into your environment isn't a freebee. But the time and money spent with Organized Success add up to feelings of accomplishment and being in control – a mindset that is priceless!
Elaine Goldstein
I think what you do is a phenomenal service to mankind and you are truly making this a more productive and sane world!
Anneliese Papaurelis
Development and Alumni Affairs
Marianopolis College
You are an inspiration for organization.
Karin Drewery
You have a very positive outlook. You make it all sound so possible, so achievable (no small task when speaking to people whom are chronically disorganized like me!).
Karen Donnelly
I wish I could have met you twenty years ago. What a difference you would have made!
Ruth Wolofsky
Thought I'd drop you a note to let you know how much I appreciated Lois' help today. Barely 15 minutes after arriving, she dove right in and started rearranging my stuff, finding space that had eluded me, shifting things around for better access - in short, performing the professional organizer's magic. After only 3.5 hours, my office floor was visible (it had been a minefield for the past 4 months!) and my closet offered me functional storage for all my office supplies and odds and ends. All this using containers and accessories I already had on hand. Fabulous! I can't begin to tell you how pleased and relieved I am to have this done before the baby's arrival and better yet, done so painlessly. Thank you very much for your help. Next time I feel overwhelmed by organizational or clutter issues, I won't hesitate to contact you. Can't tell you how blissful this space feels now.
Suzanne Choquette
Pointe-Claire
I owe you a debt of gratitude! I am on an organizing mission and, thanks to you, I have started tackling some things that had been on the to do list for years!! It's cleansing I tell you!!! Thanks again....
Madalena Coutinho
The 'organization' has become a disease. I have matched my physical filing system to my electronic one. This has allowed me to get 600 emails out of my inbox down to a manageable 20 that I use as a to-do or follow-up list. I love going into my pen drawer. The Rubbermaid containers are nice and deep so I can keep a lot of my favorite pens there without them spilling over into the drawer (as they used to). The disease continues. I spent 2 hours on Sunday at home labeling all of my audiocassettes and replacing all the broken plastic holders with good ones. Susan, I thought of you the whole time. I cursed you and thanked you all in one!! You've made a big difference in my working style – but better still, my staff sees the difference and has asked me to pass on the disease. They are jealous and want to have the same benefits. For that, I am very thankful (they really need the help!!).
Lisa
Zentner
Director Of Marketing
Globe Electric Company Inc.
Thank you for presenting an exceptional evening of information and ideas for women in the community. The feedback was tremendous, everyone asking for more.
Pam Russ
Coordinator, Ahavas Chesed
... I suspect you sensed the panic quite easily and very neatly moved into action, suggesting things to do, steps to take that would allow us to start tackling the mountain without dwelling for a minute on the mountain itself... I think, countering the panic with hope at the beginning of a project is one of your many talents...In truly miraculous fashion, order was imposed on chaos. The discrepancy between the starting and finishing points is so great that it is hard to believe it is happening and has in fact happened. It is all the more acutely appreciated since I know that it never would have happened without your expertise ...It is like paying for a move without the move...
MM
I'm happy to report that my office is STILL clutter-free (and yes, 2 weeks later is a record...) I could not have done it without you, Lois. And the biggest reward is that organizing the office has given me the energy to continue organizing the rest of the house. And I'm keeping it up! I no longer feel overwhelmed by our "stuff". You really helped me overcome a mental hurdle. We had friends call us on Sunday morning wanting to drop by that afternoon. A panic situation prior to your visit, but not this time. "No problem, come on by". How freeing!! And how sweet to accomplish all this before the baby's arrival. I can't thank you enough.
Suzanne Choquette
Pointe-Claire
I must tell you the new filing system is working wonderfully. It is 8 months later and my desk is empty and clean. You are right. It doesn't take me more then 30 seconds to find any file or paper. Thank you so much for making my job so much more pleasant.
JF
It's as if until now we've been surviving in this apartment, and now we'll be able to live.
MCD
