Speaking
Do you need an engaging speaker to talk with your group about some aspect of organization? I’m available to speak with groups, large or small, who’d like to learn more about getting organized. I can speak in general terms about decluttering, mail handling, time management, creating habits, and tips for getting and staying organized. I can also prepare a customized presentation covering the specific areas your group is interested in.
My talks have been enthusiastically received by such groups as:
- Academic Women’s Network, Washington University School of Medicine
- Alpha Omicron Pi sorority alumnae group
- The Australasian Association of Professional Organizers (international conference, Brisbane, Australia)
- Chi Omega sorority alumnae group
- Edwards Jones clients
- Ford Hotel Supply sales force
- Friends of the Kirkwood (Missouri) Public Library
- The Garden Writers Association (national symposium, Portland, Oregon)
- Ladue Chapel Women’s Association
- Mom’s Blast Off! participants (with Jill Farmer and Allison Collinger)
- National Association of Professional Organizers (national conference, Baltimore)
- National Association of Professional Organizers, St. Louis chapter
- The National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization [now Institute for Challenging Disorganization] (panelist on international teleclass)
- Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO)
- St. Louis Public Library
- Saint Louis University Women’s Commission
- St. Louis Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts
- Thomas Dunn Memorials Adult Education Program* Women President’s Organization (St. Louis)
- University of Missouri-St. Louis Staff Association
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri employees
- Wellness Education Program, St. Louis University
Sample comments from audience members:
“Excellent and informative.”
“Refreshing, natural, and honest. Much enjoyed.”
“Fabulous authenticity. How can you NOT like her?”
“The workshop was very helpful and gave practical ideas that can be used immediately.“
“Very real, great information, very relevant, very engaging.”
“Thank you for an excellent program. We heard nothing but raves from those who attended. You were most generous with your time and talent.”
“Thank you so much for speaking to our group today. I received positive feedback from everyone I spoke to. You were quite impressive! Again, our thanks to you for a provocative presentation.“
“We appreciated the way you showed us that decluttering doesn’t mean just throwing out physical things, but organizing the way we think as well. I’m sorry the class wasn’t longer!”
“Janine Adams has helped master clutterers at Thomas Dunn Memorials believe they can organize their lives. She makes you want to simplify your life – and enrich it in the process!”
“You have made a difference in my life. Your presentation was worth me taking a full eight hours of vacation from my job just to hear you.”
“I took your decluttering/downsizing courses at Thomas Dunn. I want you to know it wasn’t in vain. I am very sentimental and both my husband and I hang onto everything. My motto is now: ‘use it or lose it’ – thanks to you! Never thought I’d come to this point, but I have. As the days go by, I realize it’s easier and easier to let go. (So far I got rid of 18 32-gallon trashbags at my first garage sale, and then was able to let go of an additional 5-piece bedroom set!) Thank you so much for giving me the courage to let go and live better!”
Give me a call at 314-865-0934 to check my availability and discuss my rates.