Cathy Stein

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About Cathy Stein

I believe in the power of organizing to transform lives. Organized spaces simplify your day, reduce stress, and ultimately enhance personal and professional creativity and productivity. In my work, I help clients simplify and organize physical and digital spaces in their homes and offices. I empower them to stay organized by teaching key principles and strategies throughout each project. Together we: • Strategize to identify the best use and layout of all spaces • Design optimal workflows for functions performed in each space • Decide which items to keep and facilitate disposal of the rest • Assign a “home” for all items • Set up organization systems that are easy to maintain I’ve always been fascinated by organizing and love problem solving, so industrial engineering was a natural career choice. My Purdue education led me to amazing projects and mentors where I learned from the best leaders in industry. I’ve spent the past 20+ years helping companies like Walt Disney World and IBM manage large productivity improvement projects and realize significant cost savings. I found my dream job as an organizing professional by accident while helping a family member downsize. I discovered I'm able to use all the same principles I’ve applied in industry and it gives me great satisfaction to see the way transformed spaces make my clients feel and thrive. I am an active member of NAPO and regularly participate in continuing education to stay abreast of current trends. Tackling clutter and disorganized spaces can be overwhelming on your own. If you want to chat about tips for organizing your physical or digital spaces, I’d love to hear from you. Specialties: Organizing, decluttering, downsizing, space design, process design, productivity improvement Favorite projects: Setting up a new household – moves and corporate relocations, setting up an office, helping busy professionals and families manage chaos and clutter, helping seniors and empty-nesters downsize